第四部分 外语运用能力测试(英语)

（50题，每小题2分，满分100分）

Part One  Vocabulary and Structure

Directions:

 

1. E-commerce has witnessed a_____ growth these years.

     A. fixed               B. stable

     C. steady              D. regular

2. The researchers have come up with numerous explanations to _____ their failures.

      A. excuse               B. justify

      C. admit                D. avoid

3. It was _____ me to interpret the thoughts swimming behind his eyes.

      A. below               B. beyond

      C. past                 D. above

4. All _____ was needed was one boal push to close the deal.

      A. that                  B. what

      C. there                 D. which

5. I wouldn’t recommend you go-mountain-climbing at this time of year because it is _____

      A. much too hot               B. too much hot     

C. too much heat              D. very much heat

6. He has no alternative but _____to ask his sister for help.

      A. to go                 B. go

      C. going                 D. goes

7. Rock singers, hip-hop dancers, and hippies all have all have distinct hair style, _____ to their group.

      A. peculiar                 B. especial

      C. special                  D. particular

8. He was _____ knowing everything about the courses he was to take at the university.

      A. lost in                 B. attentive to

      C. clear of                D. keen on

9. I would rather _____ a room that is smaller but more comfortable.

      A. have                 B. had

      C. having                D. to have

10. A virus, often too small to be seen except with a powerful microscope, _____ diseases.

      A. cause                 B. is caused

      C. causes                D. is causing

Part Two   Reading Comprehension

Directions:

 

Questions 11-15 are based on the following passage:

As our van pulled up to the ranch to start a three-month program for troubled boys, we passed a cowboy on his horse. Bill was the owner of the ranch. We made eye contact through the dusty window and he winked at me and touched the brim of his cowboy hat in welcome.

     All summer long Bill and his ranch-hands taught us to ride horse, chop wood, and round up cattle. We started to understand the value of working with our hands. Knowing how important it was for boys like me to know that someone believed in them, he trusted us to do the job and do it right. We never let him down.

     The last day at the ranch, bill pulled me aside and praised me for the work I had done-not only on the ranch, but also on myself. He told me if I ever needed anything I could count on him.

      Four years later, I took him up on that offer. I called him up and asked for a job, I told him how his confidence in me had given me the courage to change my life. He offered me a job on the spot. I am proud to say that each summer I am the one in the ranch to open the gate for a van full of young men who need someone to believe in them, so they can learn to believe in themselves.

11. The author＇s first impression of Bill was probably his _____ .

A. seriousness                B. friendliness

C. authority                  D. generosity

12. The author implies what the troubled boys needed most was ____ .

A. strict guidance in proper behavior

B. challenging demand in hard work

C. sympathy and tolerance prom adults

D. understanding and trust from others

13. By ” Four years later, I took him up on that offer” (Para 4), the author means that ____ .

A. he admired Bill for that offer

B. he offered Bill help in return

C. he accepted Bill＇s offer

D. he remembered Bill＇s offer

14. The author＇s pride comes from the fact  that ____ .

A. he has become the owner of the ranch

B. he has earned complete trust from Bill

C. he has found a way to support himself

D. he has been able to offer help to others

15. Through his own experience, the author tries to tell us something important in ___

A. interpersonal relationship

B. off-campus education

C. career selection

D. self-discipline

Questions 16-20 are based on the following passage:

Do people stop once they have achieved something? No! in life, we are always trying to do things better or having more of the same success.

Jane Fonda moved form being an Academy Award actress to a successful businesswoman. Her aerobics (有氧体操) workout videos have been sold around the world.

Athletes are constantly making greater and greater efforts to lower time for races；increase heights or distances.

The world of medicine has had its series of successes too. Christian Barnard performed several successful heart transplants. Other medical experts have achieved organ transplants.  Throughout the ages, mankind has found transient and cures for tuberculosis (肺结核), cancer, and other diseases. A cure of AIDS might soon be discovered.

Age does not seem to slow down achievers. Tina Turner at 54 is still singing with great energy and attracting sell-out crowds wherever she goes.

At work, we go all out for achievements too. Success may mean organizing a conference more effectively and efficiently each year. Sometimes, it is not a pat on the back or the promotion that makes it worthwhile. Often, it is the inner thrill and satisfaction of achievement, no matter how small it may be.

Aiming for success does not mean you are greedy or dissatisfied. It is all part of gaining new experiences an dimensions in life. It finally makes you a more interesting and useful person in society.

16. The author pscs Jane Fonda as example to show that ___

A. women can be successful as well

B. beautiful actresses are likely to be successful

C. successful people are not satisfied with their achievements

D. real successful people need to stand out in more than one field

17. The motivation for people＇s desire to succeed is ___

A. praise from others                B. material wealth

C. a sense of importance             D. a sense of achievement

18. The word “dimensions” in the last paragraph possibly means ___

A. directions               B. aspects

C. lessons                D. ambitions

19. what is the author＇s attitude towards people＇s desire for success?

A. Approving               B. Disapproving

C. Unclear                 D. Critical

20. What might be a proper title for this passage?

A. Success is no destination

B. Success comes the hard way

C. a small success also counts

D. everyone can be successful

Questions 21-25 are based on the following passage:

The night is not what it was. Once, the Earth was cast half in shadow. Then came fire, candle, and light bulb, gradually drawing back the curtain of darkness. But a brighter world has its drawbacks.

An estimated 30 percent of outdoor lighting ----- plus even some indoor lighting -----is wasted. Inefficient lighting costs U. S. about $10.4billion a year, according to Bob Gent of the International Dark-Sky Association, a nonprofit that aims to control light pollution.

Last year in Sydney, an estimated 3.2 million Australians switched off their lights during “Earth Hour”, briefly reducing that city＇s energy use by more than 10 percent. Motivated by such trends, more than two dozen cities worldwide went dim on March 29 this year in an hour-long demonstration.

A number of groups are trying to measure light pollution and assess its effects on the environment in the hope that people will reduce their own contribution to the problem. Scientists are trying to report how many stars we can see. In dark rural areas, about 2,000 stars are typically visible at night, compared with “maybe five” in a bright city square --- and about 5,000 in centuries past.

      People who are working while others are star-gazing may face the greatest risks. Nighttime exposure to white light can cause the growth of tumors(肿瘤), experiments show. Two decades of research indicate that women who work night shifts have usually high rates of breast cancer.

 

21. The word "drawbacks" in the first paragragh probably means ________.

A. benefits     B. interest        C. effects          D. problems

22. The International Dark-Sky Association is an organization that ______.

A. Strongly opposes outdoor lighting service

B. has lost some money in energy trade

C. has profited from the lighting business

D. makes effects to reduce light pollution

23. On March 29 this year, people in many cities around the world _______.

A. turned out some light for an hour

B. organized an event to have some fun

C. held a demonstration called "Earth Hour"

D. joined together to compete with Australians

24. Scientists counted the number of stars __________.

A. to illustrate the impact of light pollution

B. to compare air quality in different areas

C. to see how the sky has changed with time

D. to arouse public interest in space

25. People who work at night _______.

A. lose the chance to gaze stars

B. have a higher risk of health problem

C. have less exposure to white light

D. are to blame for light pollution

 

Questions 26-30 are based on the following advertisement:

Male advertisers		Female advertisers
1	MALE, aged 25, WLTM female, n/s, 20-30 for friendship, possible romance. I like pubs, clubs, staying in, as well as going out. I live in the Window area and I get on well with   kids.	A	FEMALE, 26, prof, fairly slim, WLTM a slim male, 26-33, for friendship and possible romance.
2	IF you are not seperated or emothionally unstable but are a window over 55&looking for partner with view to long-term & meaningful relationship, then this 67 year old widower could be the one for you.	B	ACTIVE lady, living in Maidatone area, early 60s, WLTM females or males for friendship and to share interests, mostly travel.
3	I'LL, I'm Andy, 32 yo and diversed.  A happy-go-lucky person looking for a lady between 25 and 40. Single parents welcome as i love children and a home life.	C	ARE you the romantic, friendly, articulate male with varied interests and a GSOH that this woman is looking for? If so and you're 40ish-50ish but feeling 30ish then we will have a lot in common.
4	MALE, 50s, caring & sincere, with a GSOH, seeks an affectionate lady for friendship, possible romance.	D	LADY, 48, fairly slim, seeks a kind, generous, warm-hearted man, about same age, for friendship and outings.
5	I am an energetic man of 63, but don't look it. I have a good head of hair, I like country and weastern music and historical places, walking, a pint now and again. I'm still working part-time, but I don't drive. i	E	HELLO, my name is Liz. I an 19 yrs and live in the Camberidge area. I am seeking a male 20-25. I enjoy pubs and clubs and I like nights in and out and I like children. I an 5分55秒 With red hair.

26. None of the advertisers mentions his or her ______.

A. height           B. weight          C. hair color       D. peosonality

27. In the ads all of the advertisers mention their _______.

A. age        B. hobbies        C. residence        D. kids

28. What does "GSOH" possibly mean?

A. Gentle, sensible, obendient and honest

B. Generous, sincere, open and handsome

C. Good sense of humor

D. Great source of honor

29. A possible match for Female D is _______.

A. Male 2      B. Male 3       C. Male 4        D. Male 5

30. What might be the name of this advertising section?

A. Help Wanted      B. Public Info     C. Family Ad     D. Meeting Place

 

Part Three   Cloze

Directions:

    There are ten blanks in the folloeing passage. For each numbered blank, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark you answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

    It is wise to remember that you do not have to buy anything from any salesperson. You ought to buy only those things you really need or want and can _31_. Try not not let your personal feelings about the salesperson _32_ you to make a purchase. Remember that you are entitled to ask a salesperson any question you wish _33_ the product or service, and you are entitled to get a clear, complete _34_. You can tell the salesperson you want to think about the matter for a few days, _35_ that you want to talk to other people who have purchased the product or service. You can walk _36_ from a salesperson without a polite end to the conversation. If a salesperson telephones you, you do not have to listen to the person's entire "lecture" or respond to it in a friendly way. You can simply interreupt the person and state that you are not interested in the product or service. You can simply _37_ the telephone without saying anything.

    There are, of course, many salespeople who are genuinely interested in assisting you and in _38_ you reasonable products and prices. If you are in _39_ about the wisdom of a particular purchase, you might want to _40_ another person who has had experience with the product or the service that interests you. If you receive unwanted goods in the mail, you are not obligated to pay for it.

31. A. afford          B. find            C. possess            D. gain

32. A. promote        B. stop            C. affect              D. influence

33. A. to             B. about           C. for                D. with 

34. A. letter          B. answer          C. message            D. assurance

35. A. so             B. now            C. or               D. but

36. A. away           B. round          C. out               D. down

37. A. cut up          B. hold up         C. pull up            D. hang up

38. A. giving          B. providing        C. offering          D. making

39. A. doubt           B. place           C. favor            D. charge

40. A. consuit with      B. concern about    C. infer from        D. go after

 

Part Four  Dialogue Completion

Directions:

     In this part, there are ten short incomplete dialogues between two speakers, each followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that most appropriaterly suits the conversational context and best completes the dialogue. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

41. Speaker A: I take no interest in fishing.

   Speaker B: _________.

A. I do, too.       B. Neither do I.      C. Aren't you?      D . So am I.

42. Student A: Would you like to go eith me for a movie tonight?

   Student B: If I can finish my homework.

   Student A: ________.

A. Why bother?    B. Oh, come on.      C. Then what?    D. Thanks a lot.

43. Interviewer: Mr. Wang, I'm very much impressed. There's no need for further                          questions.

    Wang: ________.

A. Thank you for your time.

B. Really? That's great.

C. Sorry, I didn't mean to bother you.

D. It's my pleasure.

44. Man: I've been going to the gym for half a year now.

   Woman: ________. You look really fit and healthy.

A. That's right!          B. I can tell.

C. No way.             D. Poor you.

45. Tom: Thank you. Don't trouble yourself. I'm not thirsty at all.

   Henry: ________ you wouldn't like a cold beer, or a coke?

A. Can you tell.    B. Are you sure        C. Do you think       D. Do you mean

46. Student A: Well, it is time for boarding.

   Student B:__________.

A. Nice to meet you.

B. I have a nice day.

C. I hope you will soon feel better.

D. I wish you a pleasure journey.

47. Bob: Yes. Here you are, 20 dollars.

   Cashier: Thanks. __________. Next one, please.

A. That's all.    B. Wait a minute.   C. It's a good deal.      D. Here's your change.

48. Teacher: Don't tell me you've got a flat tyre again. I wasn't boren yesterday.

   Student: _______.

A. Alright, I won't say it.

B. Sorry, I won't be late next time.

C. You're right. I'm just joking.

D. Ok, you've made your point.

49. Woman: I'm new in town. Can you tell me how to get to the subway?

   Man: Turn left around the corner and then walk one block up. ___________.

A. Just do that.       B. Try that way.

C. You can't miss it.    D. Sure thing, miss.

50. Speaker A: Oh, I am feeling dizzy now. You know I have just enjoyed much beer.

   Speaker B: Really? Don't you know it is a very important party? _________!

A. Behave yourself.          B. Cheer up.

C. Mind youe own business.   D. Watch your back.