Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)

　　Section A Conversations

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

　　1. A) $15.99. B) $5.99. C) $10. D)$25.99.

　　2. A) At the post office. B) At home.

　　C) In the waiting room. D) At a warehouse.

　　3. A) She went blind in childhood.

　　B) She went blind at the age of 16.

　　C) Few people know that she is blind.

　　D) She gets up early every morning.

　　4. A) He drove her to the airport.

　　B) He told her to drive to the airport by another route.

　　C) He bought her a map of the airport.

　　D) He made clear the route to the airport for the woman on a map.

　　5. A) The man has caught a cold.

　　B) The woman has caught a cold.

　　C) It's cold outside.

　　D) The man takes a cold attitude towards the woman.

　　6. A) At 10:00. B) At 9:00.

　　C) At 11:00. D) At 10:30.

　　7. A) Secretary and boss.

　　B) Teacher and student.

　　C) Doctor and patient.

　　D) Booking office clerk and customer.

　　8. A) Buy three good pairs.

　　B) Buy three cheap pairs.

　　C) Buy one good pair.

　　D) Buy one cheap pair.

　　9. A) She has been eliminated.

　　B) She belongs to the last few candidates chosen.

　　C) She is writing some essays in order to be employed.

　　D) She has already been taken on.

　　10. A) They were in a car accident with only his wife injured.

　　B) They were in a car accident with neither of them injured.

　　C) They were in a car accident with only John injured.

　　D) They were both injured in a car accident.

　　Section B Passages

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 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 choices marked A) , B) , C) and D) . Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

　　Passage One

　　Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　11. A) Short, tiring and often dangerous.

　　B) Long, tiring but not dangerous.

　　C) Short but dangerous.

　　D) Long, weary and often dangerous.

　　12. A) For pleasure and excitement.

　　B) For new places where their herds could feed.

　　C) For animals.

　　D) For tree trunks.

　　13. A) Bicycles, cars, trains, and ships.

　　B) Bicycles, cars, trains, and planes.

　　C) Cars, trains, ships, and planes.

　　D) Ferries, cars, trains, and planes.

　　Passage Two

　　Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　14. A) Climbed the trees along the coast.

　　B) Played on the sands by the sea with other children.

　　C) Went boating by the sea.

　　D) Made trains or cars out of the sand.

　　15. A) Went fishing. B) Climbed the mountains.

　　C) Walked in the country. D) Played cards.

　　16. A) Sandcastles.

　　B) Sweets and warm sands.

　　C) The sun, the warm sand, and the sound of waves.

　　D) Wine.

　　Passage Three

　　Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　17. A) The invention of primitive weapons and language.

　　B) The invention of language and the discovery of fire.

　　C) The invention of primitive weapons and the discovery of fire.

　　D) The invention of primitive weapons and the development of human brain.

　　18. A) The professional instruction.

　　B) The superior human brain.

　　C) Cries.

　　D) Signals.

　　19. A) Picture language preceded oral language.

　　B) Oral language preceded picture language.

　　C) They developed side by side.

　　D) Picture language is more important than oral language.

　　20. A) Its origin is not obscure.

　　B) It's possible for apes to speak human language, but an intensive professional instruction is necessary.

　　C) There are people who doubt that it began very gradually.

　　D) It has been the most important single factor in the development of man.

　　Part II Reading Comprehension(35 minutes)

　　Directions: There are four passages in this part. 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 and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

　　Passage One

　　Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:

　　Everyone is exposed to it, so naturally some people will imitate what they see on TV, what they read in the newspapers and what they witness every day.

　　It is better to prevent violence than to try to stop it. Dentists tell you to brush your teeth to prevent cavities so they won't have to fill the cavity later. People and lawmakers all over the world realize this. The next question is, "How do you prevent violence from happening?"

　　To answer this question, you may ask yourself, "What causes violence?" Guns are definitely something used in acts of violence, but just about anything will do. Bare hands are often the weapons. What we have to do is to work together as a community and make violence wrong but not to tolerate. We've got to find a better solution than jails, and we've got to do it now. It's not something that can wait. The message "Violence is wrong" has got to be everywhere you look- on TV, on street signs, buses, radio-in every kind of language-English, Spanish, French, Hebrew, you name it- so that it can reach all kinds of people. People need to be cool. Violence needs to be labeled as foolish. It can not be machismo (大男子气概) and toughness.

　　We can reach people in all kinds of ways. Little reminders that "Violence is wrong" can show up in any way, shape or form. Chain letters, a million dollars to anyone who can make a video showing 30 acts of kind- ness, flyers, newspaper ads, contests in schools, a free TV ad to the most peace-loving company and much more. To do so, lots of people have to be willing to work together and break the cycle.

　　21. The pronoun "it" in the first paragraph refers specifically to ________.

　　A) TV program B) newspaper articles

　　C) violence D) what they see every day

　　22. What do lawmakers all over the world realize?

　　A) They realize the importance of brushing teeth every day.

　　B) They realize how important it is to prevent cavities.

　　C) They realize that it is more important to prevent violence from happening.

　　D) They realize that trying to stop crime is as important as the prevention of crime.

　　23. According to the passage, what is the total solution to violence?

　　A) Strict control on the possession of guns.

　　B) Strict sentences.

　　C) To put those who commit crimes into prison.

　　D) To make everyone aware that violence is wrong.

　　24. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to remind people of the concept "Violence is wrong"?

　　A) Ads in newspapers.

　　B) Three-minute free ads on TV.

　　C) Chain letters.

　　D) Contests in schools.

　　25. We can learn from the passage that ________.

　　A) it is urgent to spread the word that violence is wrong

　　B) willingness to cooperate is the key to the prevention of street crimes

　　C) the author seems to preach non-violence against crimes

　　D) it is difficult to identify the causes of violence

　　Passage Two

　　Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:

　　I know a woman who likes to do grocery shopping, but I also know a lot of people who hate it! People who hate shopping are likely to like supermarkets, those huge stores where almost everything you need to feed your family or to clean and maintain your home is available in one location.

　　The supermarket saves me both money and time. The little corner grocery store is often more conveniently located, more pleasant and open at late hours when the supermarket is closed. But the grocer must charge you more than the big market for most items because he can only buy a small number of cases of one product from the manufacturer, while a supermarket chain can buy thousands of cases at a time; thus the supermarket can buy cheaper and can sell cheaper to you.

　　Nonetheless, food is very far from cheap so I always hunt for bargains. I check ads in the newspapers and the market's "sale" flyers and try to make up a shopping list that includes "sale" items.

　　When I enter a supermarket I take a big, wheeled basket and roll it around from side to side. Fresh and frozen foods, canned goods, boxes, bags and bottles soon fill up my cart. I also buy many non-food items such as paper napkins, plastic wraps (to keep food fresh under refrigeration), laundry detergent, light bulbs, etc. Some foods that have already been cooked (like chicken) or prepared (like salads) are available in the "delicatessen" (熟菜店)section of the market. But they are often too expensive for my food budget.

　　There is one big danger in supermarket shopping: there are thousands of items within hand's reach on the shelves, all attractively packaged. The temptation to buy things you do not really need or want is very strong! Don't be fooled by the pictures on the boxes; for example, a box with a picture of a beautiful cake on it may only contain a cake mix. Read the labels.

　　When I've loaded up my basket and checked my shopping list again to make sure I have everything I need, I go to a check-out counter. Here a cashier (or a computer) will look at the price marked on every item I buy, ring it up on the cash register, add sales tax where appropriate, and then total up the bill. The register will show me the amount I must pay. I groan at how high the prices are and grumble about inflation, and hand my money to the cashier. While the groceries are being bagged, I count my change and then head home.

　　Sometimes, of course, the market is very crowded and there are long lines at the check-out counter. But even so, in much less time than it would have taken me to go from one small shop to grocery store to another, I've done the family's major shopping for a week or two or even more.

　　26. It can be inferred from the passage that a lot of people hate shopping because ________.

　　A) it will take people a lot of time to go from one shop or grocery store to another

　　B) the shops are often very crowded

　　C) it will cost them a lot of money

　　D) they have to hunt for bargains

　　27. A supermarket is ________.

　　A) closed later than a corner grocery store

　　B) a place where one can find almost everything to feed his family

　　C) a market with very cheap food

　　D) always crowded

　　28. Which of the following statements about supermarket shopping is NOT true?

　　A) One tends to buy unnecessary goods.

　　B) One can save both money and time.

　　C) It will supplant grocery shopping.

　　D) It is preferred by people hating shopping.

　　29. Why does the author say the supermarket saves him/ her time?

　　A) He/She can do the family's major shopping for a week or two or even more in one location.

　　B) He/She needn't wait to pay at the check-out counter.

　　C) He/She needn't go from one shop to grocery store to another.

　　D) Both A and C.

　　30. What is the main idea of the passage?

　　A) People hating shopping are likely to like supermarkets.

　　B) The author intends to give a brief introduction to supermarket shopping.

　　C) Supermarket shopping saves people both money and time.

　　D) The author expresses his/her preference for supermarket shopping.

　　Passage Three

　　Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:

　　Telecommuting, substituting the computer for the trip to the job, has been hailed as a solution to all kinds of problems related to office work.

　　For workers it promises freedom from the office, less time wasted in traffic, and helps with child-care conflicts. For management, telecommuting helps high performers on board, minimizes tardiness and absenteeism by eliminating commuters, allows periods of solitude for high-concentration tasks, and provides scheduling flexibility. In some areas, such as Southern California and Seattle, Washington, local governments are encouraging companies to start telecommuting programs in order to reduce rush-hour congestion and improve air quality.

　　But these benefits do not come easily. Making a telecommuting program work requires careful planning and understanding of the differences between telecommuting realities and popular images.

　　Many workers are seduced (引诱)by the rosy illusions of life as a telecommuter. A computer programmer from New York City moves to the tranquil Adirondack Mountains and stays in contact with her office via computer. A manager comes into his office three days a week and works at home the other two. An accountant stays at home to care for her sick child; she hooks up her telephone and does office work between calls to the doctor.

　　These are powerful images, but they are a limited reflection of reality. Telecommuting workers soon learn that it is almost impossible to concentrate on work and care for a young child at the same time. Before a certain age, young children can't recognize, much less respect, the necessity if the parent is to get any work done.

　　Management, too, must separate the myth from the reality. Although the media have paid a great deal attention to telecommuting, in most cases it is the employee's situation not the availability of technology that precedes a telecommuting arrangement.

　　This is partly why, despite the widespread press coverage, the number of companies with work-at-home programs or policy guidelines remains small.

　　31. What is the subject of the passage?

　　A) Business management policies.

　　B) Driving to work.

　　C) Extending the workplace by means of computers.

　　D) Computers of child-care purposes.

　　32. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem for office employees?

　　A) Being restricted to the office.

　　B) Causing expenses for lunches and clothing.

　　C) Taking care of the sick children.

　　D) Wasting a lot of time in traffic.

　　33. All of the following are mentioned as problems for employers that are potentially solved by telecommuting except ________.

　　A) employees' lateness for work

　　B) employees' absence from work

　　C) employees' need for time alone to work intensively

　　D) employees' conflicts with second jobs

　　34. A possible disadvantage of telecommuting suggested in the passage is ________.

　　A) telecommuting workers can't understand the boundaries of work and play

　　B) computer technology is not advanced enough to accommodate the needs of every situation

　　C) electrical malfunction can destroy a project

　　D) the worker often does not have all the needed resources at home

　　35. An example of telecommuting as described in the passage is that ________.

　　A) a scientist in a laboratory developing plans for a space station

　　B) a technical writer sending via computer documents created at home

　　C) a computer technician repairing an office computer network

　　D) a teacher directing computer-assisted learning in a private school

　　Passage Four

　　Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:

　　Whether or not a child learns to read easily and happily depends not only upon the teacher but upon the attitude of the parents toward the child and toward reading. What happens to a child in the preschool years makes a difference in his feelings about reading. Where the child feels secure in being loved by his parents, and where he has children who are interested in books and stories of his own age to play with, he is more likely to be socially and emotionally ready for the new experience of school when it comes, and for learning to read.

　　If the child has picture books of his own, if his parents read to him, talk to him, play with him, if they tell him stories that he can understand, he will look forward to reading as something interesting. But if, on the other hand, he has no books except the comics (连环画书) or coloring books, and if he hears no stories that are just for him, reading may be an unhappy experience.

　　Obviously then, supplying appropriate reading material, appropriate in difficulty, style and interest level, is of utmost importance in preparing a child for the reading experience. Even more important is the parent's task of supplying satisfactory and pleasant pre-reading and reading experiences. Also, the overall climate of the home is extremely important. Books and magazines should be readily available to the child. The parents must make an effort to feed the child's interests. It is through the door of interest that a child first glimpses the pleasure of reading.

　　36. A child's easiness of reading depends on ________.

　　A) his personal experience of school

　　B) his first few months of school

　　C) his preschool environment

　　D) his early school experience

　　37. A useful activity suggested by the author is ________.

　　A) supplying the child with comics and coloring books

　　B) testing the child on the things he reads

　　C) telling the child stories he can understand and enjoy

　　D) sharing experience with the child

　　38. The author claims that the important factor in being ready for school is ________.

　　A) social and emotional readiness

　　B) looking forward to the reading

　　C) favorable attitudes toward learning

　　D) good opportunities for dramatic play

　　39. Favorable preschool experience makes it easier for a child to read because he ________.

　　A) is used to the idea of his teacher

　　B) knows what to expect in school

　　C) has developed interest in reading

　　D) knows how to tell stories

　　40. The author's intention here is to ________.

　　A) show the effect of preschool experience upon reading

　　B) describe how to make children good learners

　　C) show why most children like reading stories

　　D) describe a program of preschool training

　　Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)

　　Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

　　41. The flowers need ________ properly during the flower show.

　　A) to be watered B) having watered

　　C) watered D) being watered

　　42. The well-known university requires that every postgraduate ________ some papers before graduation.

　　A) publishing B) will publish

　　C) publishes D) publish

　　43. The education committee demands that every student ________ with too much extra homework.

　　A) not be burdened B) is not burdened

　　C) won't be burdened D) must not be burdened

　　44. No sooner had we reached the top of the hill ______ we all sat down to rest.

　　A) when B) then C) than D) until

　　45. He gave ______ came to the door a winning smile.

　　A) those B) whoever C) all D) what

　　46. The source of income ________ he could count stopped all of a sudden.

　　A) for that B) for which C) on that D) on which

　　47. ________ received law degrees as today.

　　A) Never so many women have

　　B) Never have so many women

　　C) The women are not ever

　　D) Women who have never

　　48. He had not renewed his knowledge after graduation, and ________.

　　A) neither had she B) nor she had

　　C) nor did she D) she hadn't so

　　49. Not only ________ from the crisis, but it develops to everyone's satisfaction.

　　A) the economy recovers

　　B) does the economy recover

　　C) the economy is recovering

　　D) recovers the economy

　　50. How close parents are to their children ________ a strong influence on the character of the children.

　　A) have B) has C) having D) to have

　　51. He is mindless. He never considers the ________ before doing anything.

　　A) importance B) benefit

　　C) consequence D) advantage

　　52. He will not oppose this proposal, on the contrary, he is likely an ________ of it.

　　A) enemy B) invader

　　C) advocate D) assistant

　　53. The profits would have been higher ________ delays in the delivery of the goods.

　　A) if it were not B) if it were not for

　　C) but for D) if it had been

　　54. Their victory is ________; they have lost their best center forward.

　　A) out of question B) out of the question

　　C) possible D) unlike

　　55. She was faced with the severe financial ________of caring for five children.

　　A) cargo B) burden C) freight D) anxiety

　　56. A spokesman said that the people had greatly ______ the pollution.

　　A) exaggerated B) boasted

　　C) flattered D) praised

　　57. He found it hard to ________ his son's giving up a secure well-paid job.

　　A) claim B) repair C) narrate D) justify

　　58. The gray evening light ________ a strange shadow on the floor.

　　A) drew B) launched C) shone D) cast

　　59. If he writes poems, it ________ that he must understand poetry.

　　A) does not follow up B) naturally follows out

　　C) naturally follows D) follows through

　　60. Education should be ________ to the children's needs and capabilities.

　　A) restrained B) equipped

　　C) geared D) applied

　　61. Having made his first film earlier this year, he is ________ starring in a new musical.

　　A) actually B) recently

　　C) currently D) lately

　　62. All ________ is a nice meal and a good rest.

　　A) what I want B) that I want

　　C) the thing wanted D) which I want

　　63. Nylon is a kind of ________ material widely used in our daily life.

　　A) mixed B) synthetic

　　C) combined D) systematic

　　64. If she ________ to come tomorrow, I would tell her everything.

　　A) was B) is C) were D) be

　　65. It was as we search deeper and deeper ________ we began to find evidence for a conclusion.

　　A) so that B) when C) that D) while

　　66. What would a student do if he were deprived______ books?

　　A) away B) off C) of D) about

　　67. I like her __ ____ she can be annoying.

　　A) unless B) as

　　C) no matter D) even though

　　68. The sailor did nothing but ________ the food.

　　A) complain about B) to complain about

　　C) complained about

　　D) had been complaining about

　　69. Your examination results were quite satisfactory, but ______ if you had spent less time in playing football?

　　A) wouldn't they be better

　　B) won't they be better

　　C) wouldn't they have been better

　　D) won't they have been better

　　70. In those days people took shelter ________ they found it, and a cave was a very good shelter.

　　A) whenever B) whichever

　　C) whatever D) wherever

　　Part IV Short Answer Questions (15 minutes)

　　Directions: In this part there is a short passage with five questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words (not exceeding 10 words).

　　Whatever may be said against mass circulation of magazines and newspapers, it can hardly be argued that they are out of touch with their readers' daydreams, and therefore the persuasions they hold out to them must be a near accurate reflection of their unfulfilled wants and aspirations. Study these and you will assuredly understand a good deal of what it is that makes society go forward.

　　Looking back, for example, to the twenties and thirties, we can see that circulation managers unerringly diagnosed the twin obsessions which dominated that era of mass unemployment, economic insecurity and a passionate concern for the next generation. Thus it was that the readers were recruited with offers of free insurance policies for the one, and free instant education for the other. The family whose breadwinner lost an eye in a double railway derailment, or an arm in a flood, could confidently expect to collect several hundred pounds from the Daily This or the Evening That. The family who could not afford to send their son to grammar school could find comfort in equipping him with the complete works of Shakespeare in one magnificent, easy-to-read volume.

　　After the war the need to fall into step with the new consumer society was soon realized. If you were challenged by neighbors who, unlike you, could afford a holiday abroad, then winning an easy competition could set you up with a fortnight in an exotic sunspot. Dishwashers, washing machines, slow-cookers were, and still are, available by the same means.

　　Questions:

　　71. The writer finds the study of gifts and prizes interesting because it ________.

　　72. Why did newspapers in the 1920s and 1930s offer their readers gifts?

　　73. What does the choice of gifts tell us about the circulation managers?

　　74. Why were readers in the 1920s and 1930s attracted by free insurance policies?

　　75. Why did holidays abroad become a common prize after the war?

　　Part V Writing (30 minutes)

　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic We Have Only One Earth in three paragraphs. You are given the main idea of each paragraph in Chinese. Your composition should be no less than 120 words. Remember to write clearly.

　　1. 地球是人类生存的大家庭.

　　2. 目前地球上资源受破坏的现状.

　　3. 人类如何才能保护好地球?

　　We Have Only One Earth

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　　Part I Listening Comprehension

　　Section A Conversations

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

　　1. M: $15.99 for the vase is too expensive. I will pay only $10 for it.

　　W: Done, sir. It's yours for $10.

　　Q: How much less did the man pay for the vase than the original price?(B)

　　2. M: There don't seem to be any empty seats left.

　　W: That one is free.

　　Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?(C)

　　3. W: She's a very talented pianist.

　　M: She sure is. She became a concert pianist at theage of 16 although she lost her sight in her childhood.

　　Q: What can be said about the pianist?(A)

　　4. W: I am driving to the airport. But I'm not sure how to get there.

　　M: Well, to make it easier for you, I've marked the route on this map. Just follow it carefully and you won't get lost.

　　Q: What did the man do for the woman?(D)

　　5. W: Good morning, professor. I hope I'm not disturbing you.

　　M: Not at all. Why don't you come in out of the cold?

　　Q: According to the conversation, which of the following is true?(C)

　　6. M: Will you be here at 10:00 o'clock?

　　W: No, I'll be thirty minutes late.

　　Q: When will the woman arrive?(D)

　　7. M: Are there any seats left on the BA flight to Hong Kong this Thursday?

　　W: I'm afraid they're sold out. You'll have to come back a day before the flight leaves to check for cancellations.

　　Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?(D)

　　8. W: These shoes are very cheap. I think I'll buy three pairs.

　　M: Why not just buy one good pair. Cheap shoes wear out very quickly.

　　Q: What does the man suggest that the woman should do?(C)

　　9. M: How is your application going? Have you heard anything yet?

　　W: It seems that I'm on the short list. Now the selection board wants to see some samples of my published work.

　　Q: How is the woman's application going?(B)

　　10. W: Why has John been so depressed the last few days?

　　M: He was in a car accident with his wife. Fortunately, he isn't injured, but his wife is in the hospital.

　　Q: What happened to John and his wife?(A)

　　Section B Passages

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 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 choices marked A) , B) , C) and D) . Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

　　Passage One

　　Men have traveled ever since they first appeared on the earth.

　　In primitive times they did not travel for pleasure but to find new places where their herds could feed, or to escape from hostile neighbors, or to find more favorable climates. They traveled on foot. Their journeys were long, tiring, and often dangerous. They protected themselves with simple weapons, such as wooden sticks or stones, clubs, and by lighting fires at night and, above all, by keeping together.

　　Being intelligent and creative, they soon discovered easier ways of traveling. They rode on the back of their domesticated animals; they hollowed out tree trunks and, by using bits of wood as paddles, were able to travel across water.

　　Later they traveled, not for necessity, but for the joy and excitement of seeing and experiencing new things. This is still the main reason why we travel today.

　　Traveling, of course, has now become a highly organized business. There are cars and splendid roads, express trains, huge ships and jet airliners, all of which provide us with comforts and security. This sounds wonderful. But there are difficulties. If you want to go abroad, you need a passport and a visa, tickets, luggage, and a hundred and one other things. If you lose any of them, your journey may be ruined.

　　Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　11. How were the primitive men's journeys?(D)

　　12. What did they travel for later?(A)

　　13. What modern means of transportation are mentioned in the passage?(C)

　　Passage Two

　　When I was a boy every holiday that I had seemed ideal. My parents took me by train or by car to a hotel by the sea. All day, I seem to remember, I played on the sands with strange exciting children. We made sandcastles with huge yellow walls, and watched the incoming tide destroy them; we played football with a large rubber ball that bounced over our heads; we splashed each other in the water and shrieked with excitement. When the tide went out, we climbed over the slippery rocks and stared down at the fish and the seaweed in the rock-pools.

　　In those far-off days the sun seemed to shine constantly and the water was always warm. Sometimes we left the beach and walked in the country, exploring ruined houses and dark woods and climbing trees or overhung streams. There were always sweets in one's pockets or convenient places where one could buy ice cream. Each day seemed a lifetime.

　　Although I am now an adult, my idea of a good holiday is much the same as it was. I still like the sun and the warm sand and the sound of waves breaking on the beach. I no longer wish to build sandcastles and I dislike sweets intensely, but I love sunbathing and the feel of sand running through my fingers, and I look forward to sitting down for a good meal and a bottle of wine in the evening.

　　Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　14. What did the author do for a holiday when he was a boy?(B)

　　15. What else did the author do?(C)

　　16. What does the author still like as an adult?(C)

　　Passage Three

　　The first two stages in the development of civilized man were probably the invention of primitive weapons and the discovery of fire, although nobody knows exactly when he acquired the use of the later.

　　The origin of language is also obscure. No doubt it began very gradually. Animals have a few cries that serve as signals, but even the highest apes have not been found able to pronounce words, even with the most intensive professional instruction. The superior brain of man is apparently a necessity of the mastering of speech. When man became sufficiently intelligent, we must suppose that he gradually increased the number of cries for different purposes. It was a great day when he discovered that speech could be used for narrative. There are those who think that in this respect picture language preceded oral language. A man could draw a picture on the wall of his cave to show in which direction he had gone, or what prey he hoped to catch. Probably picture language and oral language developed side by side. I am inclined to think that language has been the most important single factor in the development of man.

　　Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　17. According to the passage, what are probably the two stages in the development of civilized man?(C)

　　18. According to the passage, what is apparently necessary for the mastering of speech?(B)

　　19. According to the passage, what is the probable relationship between picture language and oral language?(C)

　　20. What can be said about language?(D)

　　Part II Reading Comprehension

　　21-25 C C D B A

　　26-30 A B C D B

　　31-35 C B D A B

　　36-40 C C A C A

　　Part III Vocabulary and Structure

　　41-45 A D A C B 46-50 D B A B B

　　51-55 C C C B B 56-60 A D D C C

　　61-65 C B B C C 66-70 C D A C D

　　Part IV Short Answer Questions

　　71. reveals social trends

　　72. To increase their circulation.

　　73. They understood their readers.

　　74. They were afraid of being unable to work.

　　75. Everyone wanted the opportunity to travel.

　　Part V Writing

　　We Have Only One Earth

　　The earth is like a big family for human beings to live in. Everything man needs can be obtained from the earth, from the food we eat to the machines we operate. Without the earth, everything would die. Neither human beings nor plants or animals could exist. Therefore, the earth is essential to our life.

　　However, the present conditions concerning the damage to natural resources on the earth are becoming more and more serious. Lakes, rivers and oceans have been seriously polluted; trees have been cut down to provide room for industrial development and fertile land has been turned into construction sites; countless fish, animals and plants have perished on the earth. How terrible the situation is!

　　How to protect our mother, the earth? First of all, the governments all over the world should lay down strict laws to protect natural resources. Those who are destroying the earth must be severely punished. Secondly, every human being living on the earth should realize the importance of protecting her. Only when everyone takes action to protect our earth will it be possible for us to change the present conditions on the earth.

　　(文/双文庭 李琼 李先进　英语辅导报大学一年级版03~04学年第43期;版权归英语辅导报社所有，独家网络合作伙伴新浪教育，未经许可，不得以任何形式进行转载。)