Unit 4
Section A
1. A. At 7:30 B. At 8:30 C. At 7:40 D. At 8:40
2. A. 16 B. 32 C. 48 D. 64
3. A. By letter. B. By telephone.
C. By e-mail. D. By cell phone.
4. A. Boss and secretary. B. Teacher and student.
C. Doctor and nurse. D. Father and daughter.
5. A. Competing for a position B. Having an interview.
C. Choosing a career. D. Talking about a secretary.
6. A. Find another parking lot. B. Stay in the park.
C. Read the sign again. D. Argue with the woman.
7. A. She doesn’t care much about the game.
B. She doesn’t have a good dictionary.
C. She never thinks herself a failure.
D. She thinks the game is a failure.
A. He was caught in a traffic jam.
B. He had difficulty finding the way.
C. He caused trouble on his way.
D. He forgot the time.
9. A. The job is interesting. B. The daytime is too long.
C. He is very tired. D. He works long hours.
10. A. She will consider the man’s suggestion.
B. She doesn’t have time to work as an editor.
C. She doesn’t want to do formal writing.
D. She thinks she just writes for fun.
Answer
D
M: Could you tell me when the two performances start?
W: The first one starts at 7:30 p.m. and lasts for 1 hours and 10 minutes. The second one follows immediately.
Q: When does the second show start?
A
M: How many students attended the course?
W: Sixty-four students enrolled in it, but only three quarters turned up.
Q: How many students were absent?
C
M: Do you often write to your friends?
W: Seldom. We usually keep in touch by e-mail. But I will send them postcards on festivals.
Q: How does the woman contact her friends?
A
M: Cathy, please get this document photocopied and book a ticket for Sydney next Monday.
W: OK. Don’t forget you have a meeting an hour later.
Q: What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?
B
M: What quality makes you competitive for this position?
W: Well, I think carefulness and consideration are a must for the job as a secretary.
Q: What are the two speakers probably doing?
A
W: Sir, the parking lot here is for staff members only.
M: Sorry, I didn’t notice the sign.
Q: What will the man do?
C
M: Angela lost the game. She may think herself a failure.
W: A failure? This word never exists in her dictionary.
Q: What do we know about Angela?
B
M: I am awfully sorry for being so late.
W: Don’t blame yourself. It does cause trouble to find the way here.
Q: Why was the man so late?
C
W: Hi, Ray. How is the first day at work?
M: It’s been so long a day.
Q: What does the man imply?
10. D
M: I’ve noticed you have several articles published in the school newspaper. Would you like to be an editor for the school newspaper?
W: Thanks for your invitation. Well, writing is my hobby but I wouldn’t like to make it something formal.
Q: What does the woman mean?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. A newspaper column. B. A busy street.
C. A journal office. D. An imaginative story.
12. A. It was reconstructed by a journalist. B. It was named as a Portland city park.
C. It was entered in the Guinness book. D. It was officially named as Mill Ends.
13. A. It was a place where dwarfs lived. B. It was built in honor of Saint Patrick.
C. It was a hole full of weeds and grass. D. it was a park to sing Christmas carols.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. His job is a teacher.
B. His job is an art dealer.
C. The influence of a famous artist.
D. The attraction of the landscapes in the country.
15. A. In London. B. In Paris. C. In Holland. D. In Arles.
16. A. He focused on city folk like doctors and postmen.
B. He no longer created any work after he was sent to a mental hospital.
C. He painted his most famous paintings in a small town.
D. He was lonely as unhappy though he was world-famous.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. What was Mill Ends Park named after? (A)
12. What happened to Mill Ends Park in 1971? (C)
13. What is the origin of Mill Ends Park? (C)
Mill Ends Park sits in the middle of a busy street in downtown Portland, Oregon. Many beautiful flowers grow in the rich soil of the two-foot-wide circle. Drivers waiting for the traffic light to change may not know the story of the circle began with a hole in the ground.
One day in 1945, Dick Fagan, a man who worked for the Oregon Journal looked out of his office window and noticed a hole in the middle of the street. Every day he stared out of his window at that hole, but seeds grew quickly and weeds and grass clogged the hole. Fagan appointed himself the caretaker of the hole. He planted flowers there and named the space Mill Ends Park after his daily newspaper column, “Mill Ends”.
Fagan began writing about the park in his daily column. He told imaginative stories about a group of dwarfs who lived there, and the claimed only he could see the dwarfs. On Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1948, Mill Ends Park was officially turned into a city part.
For 20 years, Fagan wrote newspaper stories about the dwarf band in Mill Ends Park. People began to send presents for the dwarfs and the park. The park became a favorite place to sing Christmas carols. In 1969, in honor of Dick Fagan, Mill Ends Park was named as a Portland city park. And in 1971, it was entered in the Guinness Book of World Records as “ the World’s Smallest Park”.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. What first led Van Gogh to the world of painting? (B)
15. Where did Van Gogh start his career as a painter? (B)
16. Which of the following is true about Van Gogh’s lifetime? (C)
Today, the paintings by Vincent Van Gogh are world-famous and worth millions of dollars, but while he lived, Van Gogh sold only one painting. He led a lonely and poor life and died at an early age of 37.
Van Gogh’s first connection with the paintings came in 1869, when he got a job as an art dealer in London and Paris for four years. Then he became a teacher in England for a short time, and he moved back to France in 1877 and took up painting.
Van Gogh was influenced by the famous artists that he met in Paris, Where he returned to live in 1886. However, he did not stay long there. He was attracted by the vivid colors of the countryside and, in 1888, he moved to Arles, a small town in the south of France. Here, he painted his most famous paintings, using strong brushstrokes and bright colors. Van Gogh mainly painted landscapes, but he also produced portraits of local people, such as the doctor and the postman.
It was around this time that Van Gogh began to show signs of mental illness. For a time, he lived in a mental hospital in Saint Remy. His work became more and more intense. Within the two months before his death, he painted feverishly. Then, one day, he went into the fields with a revolver and shot himself.
Section C
In 1992, China opened its doors to international adoption. Since then, thousands of Chinese children have joined American and European families. The new parents of these adopted children have an important decision to make: How much do they nurture the children’s __17__?
On one hand, parents want the children to __18__ their adopted culture. On the other hand, knowing their birth culture could give the children ___19__. They may feel a sense of loss because they are removed from their birth culture.
The dilemma has no clear___20__. Some American parents worry that if they try too hard to make their children feel Chinese, then they won’t feel American. These parents believe the children are “American-Chinese”, with the ___21__ on American. They are not like older Chinese ___22___, with one foot in China and another in America.
Other parents handle the culture issue differently. They feel children learn language best at an early age. Therefore, they encourage their young adopted children to learn the Chinese language.
The parents believe that knowing Chinese will help the children understand their birth culture.
Perhaps there is no “best “way to raise these adopted children. The parenting strategies are as
___23__ as the children themselves. But everyone agrees its important for adopted children to feel__24__, loved and part of a family.
Answer
17. birth culture
18. fit into
19. a sense of identity
20. solution
21. emphasis
22. immigrants
23. numerous
24. secure
Section D
Blanks 25 through 28 are based on the following conversation
What does the man complain about?
A digital __25__ .
What is his problem?
The __26__ always gets black.
Where is the repair centre?
On the 7th floor, No, __27__Palace Street.
What will the company do if there is some problem concerning the quality?
To let the customer have it refunded or __28__.
Complete the form. Writ One Word for each answer.
Answer
25. camera
26. screen
27. 1553
28. exchanged/replaced
W: NET Company. Good morning!
M: I am making the phone call to complain about the digital camera of your company.
W: What is the problem with it?
M: The screen always gets black.
W: Could you tell me how long this has been happening?
M: It happened a week age.
W: Then is it still under guarantee?
M: Yes, I bought it only a month age.
W: You can bring it to our repair center to let the staff have a check on it first. If there is some problem with the camera itself, you can have it refunded or replaced.
M: Where is your repair center?
W: It’s on the 7th floor, No.1553 Palace Street. We apologize for causing you inconvenience.
Unit 5
Section A
1. A. At 7:30 B. At 7:40 C. At 7:50 D. At 8:00
2. A. 75 yuan B. 100 yuan. C. 125 yuan D. 150 yuan.
3. A. In the hospital. B. In the library.
C. In the restaurant. D. In the cinema.
A. The man. B. The woman.
C. The man’s parents. D. Their children.
A. He was tired of the similar scenery.
B. He was infected with a disease.
C. He couldn’t get used to the weather.
D. he didn’t enjoy the trip at all.
A. Arrange some documents.
B. Watch a prize-awarding ceremony.
C. Watch a program of TV.
D. Search for something online.
7. A. Answer a phone call. B. Wash his car.
C. Clean the garage. D. Write the term paper.
A. He was running a high fever.
B. He stayed upstairs working.
C. He didn’t sleep at all.
D. He looked for his son.
9. A. The woman invited the man to go with her.
B. The woman booked a ticket for the man.
C. The man booked a ticket for himself.
D. The man can’t see the movie tonight.
10. A. The man is happy with his job.
B. The woman gets used to the life.
C The man helps the woman know new surroundings.
D. The woman regrets applying for the job here.
Answer
A
M: Oh, no. It’s 7:50 already and I will be late for the bus at eight o’clock.
W: Don’t worry. The clock is twenty minutes fast.
Q: When does this conversation take place?
C
W: Tickets for the zoo are 50 yuan for adults. Children’s tickets are half price.
M: I’d like two adults’ and one children’s.
Q: How much should the man pay for the tickets?
3. B
M: Excuse me, where can I find some periodicals?
W: The latest issues are on the second shelf, and the back numbers are kept on the shelves in the corner.
Q: Where did the conversation take place?
A
M: We can take the children to my parents’ house when we go to the concert.
W: It’s all up to you.
Q: Who is going to make a decision?
C
W: Did you have a nice holiday in London?
M: The scenery was terrific, but I really got sick of the rain and the chilly weather.
Q: How was the man’s trip to London?
C
M: What do you plan to do tonight?
W: There’ll be a prize-winning documentary on Channel 5.
Q: What will the woman do tonight?
D
W: Jason is now in the garage washing his car. You want him to answer the phone?
M: Washing his car? Shouldn’t he be working on his term paper?
Q: What should Jason do?
C
W: You look pale. What happened?
M: I stayed up looking after my son. He was running a high fever.
Q: What happened to the man?
D
M: How I wished I could go to the movies tonight with you!
W: Why didn’t you tell me earlier? I could have booked a ticket for you.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
D
W: I can’t believe I ever applied for such a position like this.
M: Things are not that bad. You’ll soon get used to the new surroundings.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. 11. B. 22. C. 24. D. 25.
12. A. Did farm work. B. Talked with tourists.
C. Sold souvenirs. D. Posed for pictures.
13. A. They are forced by the rule of the tribe.
B. They believe the rings will make them beautiful.
C. They don’t want to lose their tribal identity.
D. They can gain profits from this custom.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. In 1816. B. In 1860. C. In 1898. D. In 1920
15. A. Lead the audience in cheers. B. Add to the excitement of he match.
C. Organize the match. D. Show his athletic ability.
16. A. More and more girls have become cheerleaders since the WWII.
B. The purpose of cheerleading is no longer to support a team.
C. The University of Minnesota contributed a lot to the development of cheerleading.
D. Cheerleading is not considered a form of sports for land of unified rules.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
How many brass rings does a Pa Daung woman wear in her lifetime? (D)
What did most Pa Daung women do before they moved to Thailand? (A)
Why do Pa Daung women is Thailand still war brass rings? (D)
Each year around 10,000 tourists visit three small villages along the Thailand and Myanmar border to see the famous long-necked women. The attraction is a tradition that women are required to stretch their necks by wearing brass rings as a mark of beauty and tribal identity. Originally from the Pa Daung tribe, the women and their families have been running from Myanmar to Thailand since the 1980s to escape poverty and war. Their new lives are very different from their farming lives in Myanmar. Now they spend their days talking with tourists, posing for pictures, and selling handmade souvenirs.
When a Pa Daung girl turns 5, a thick ring of brass is wrapped around her neck. At different times in her life, more rings are added until her neck carries up to 25 brass rings, weighing 11 to 22 pounds. The rings push up her chin and press down her collarbone, making her neck longer.
Pa Daung women in Thailand continue to wear to rings regardless of the discomfort even though the tradition has almost disappeared in Myanmar. “Because there’s money in it.” Ma Nang, a graceful woman with 24 neck rings explained when asked the reason
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
When did cheerleading begin to become a sport of its own? (D)
What is a cheerleader nowadays expected to do ? (B)
Which of the following statements about cheerleading is NOT true? (D)
Twenty years ago, the purpose of cheerleading was to support a team. The first organized sports cheer was created at Princeton University in 1860. But organized cheerleading did not begin until 1898 when a student of a University of Minnesota stood in front of a crowd at a game and led them in cheering for their team. The University of Minnesota also led the movement to make cheerleading a sport of its own. In 1920, its cheerleaders began including gymnastic movements in their cheers. This helped cheerleaders become known for their athletic ability.
Most cheerleaders in the earl years were men. That changed during World War Two, when large numbers of young men left the country to fight. From that time on, more than ninety percent of cheerleaders have been female.
Today most American high schools include cheerleading among their student athletic activities. The cheerleaders must be in good physical condition. The must be able to jump high, turn circles in the air the lift each other. As many as 20.000 girls attend cheerleading camps in the summer to improve their skills and learn new moves.
Some people say cheerleading is not a sport because it does not have unified rules. Rules for competitions among cheerleading teams are different depending on the group organizing the contests. Experts do agree, however, that cheerleading is an athletic activity requiring physical skills. They also agree that cheerleaders add to the excitement of an athletic event.
Section C
Many dream of living overseas, but not everyone is brave enough to try it. It can be exciting, fun, __17__or hard---sometimes all at the same time! Everyone who moves to another culture goes through culture shock. Most people experience it in five stages.
Honeymoon stage
Fortunately, everyone will most likely start his __18__ adventure with a honeymoon period. Everything is new and exciting. This __19__ may last six months---or only 10 minutes.
Crisis stage
When the novelty __20__, he’ll probably enter the crisis stage. Living in a foreign culture in hard! __21__ what to do and how to act in the new culture no longer seems fun and interesting.
Recovery stage
In the recovery stage, he’ll finally begin ___22__ the new culture. It starts to become familiar.
Adjustment stage
In the adjustment stage, he’ll realize the new culture has both good and bed elements. He’ll start to feel like he ___23__to it.
Re-entry stage
Some people find readjusting to their home culture harder than it was to adjust to the foreign culture! Things at home have changed, and he has changed. He may feel strangely __24__ in his own native culture.
Culture shock can be difficult and challenging. But don’t let that stop you from living overseas.
The personal growth you experience will be worth it!
Answer
scary
overseas
blissful stage
wears off
Figuring out
making sense of
belongs
out of place
Section D
Blanks 25 through 28 are based on the following conversation
What is the woman’s problem?
She had a cold, __25__ all over and can’t sleep well.
What did she get the aspirin for her cold?
At the __26__.
What is the main reason for her illness?
The great __27__.
What is the doctor’s advice?
Don’t __28__herself and take enough rest.
Complete the form. Writ One Word for each answer.
Answer
25. aches
26. chemist’s
27. pressure
28. overwork
M: Good morning.
W: Good morning, doctor. I feel terrible.
M: What seems to be the problem?
W: I have had a cold for almost a week, I ache and I am not sleeping well.
M: Let me look at your throat. Umm….it’s just common cold. Have you taken anything for it?
W: Yes, I bought some aspirin at the chemist’s and I’ve been taking it for 4 days.
M: Then you’d be better by now. Have you been working hard recently?
W: Yes, I always work around the clock because of my challenging job.
M: So it’s the great pressure you’ve been under that accounts for your problem.
W: Can I take medicine for it?
M: Don’t worry about that. I will prescribe something stronger for your cold. And you couldn’t overwork yourself any more. All you need is to get plenty of rest.
Unit 6
Section A
1. A. In the canteen. B. In the past office.
C. In the supermarket. D. In the cinema.
A In the afternoon. B. In the morning.
C. Tomorrow. D. Next week.
3. A. By bus. B. By underground. C. On foot. D. By car.
4. A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A secretary. D. A librarian.
5. A. $22.8 B. $24 C. $28.5 D. $30
6. A. Get all in ingredients. B. Give the man more curry.
C. Show the man how to make curry.
D. Write the recipe for the man.
7. A. To drive hr home today. B. To help get some food.
C. To drive her to the metro station.
D. To drive her to work tomorrow.
A. Her husband doesn’t love her any more.
B. He husband forgot to buy her a gift.
C. Her husband is always busy.
D. Her husband often quarrels with her.
A. Take a taxi to attend the meeting.
B. Take a bus to attend the meeting.
C. Take a taxi to go sightseeing.
D. Take a bus to go sightseeing.
A. Few readers read her article.
B. Few readers gave any comments.
C. Few readers accepted her opinion.
D. Few readers could understand the article.
Answer
A
M: What would you like to have, Linda?
W: Just a salad and a coke.
Q: Where did the conversation probably take place?
D
W: Jim called in the afternoon saying he wouldn’t come to the party next week.
M: But he didn’t mention it when we met this morning.
Q: When will the party be held?
D
W: Shall we go to Mark & Spencer to do some shopping? It’s holding a pre-Christmas sale now.
M: OK. I’ll pick you up after work.
Q: How will they go to Mark & Spencer?
D
M: How’s your day, darling?
W: I’m too tired to walk. I am on my feet all day telling the students where they can find the books they need.
Q: What is the woman?
A
M: Is this chair the one advertised on the leaflet?
W: Yes, it is on sale. It originally costs $15, and now it is $12. If you buy two, we’ll knock the price off by 5%.
Q: How much should the man pay if he buys two chairs?
D
M: The curry tastes delicious. I’d like to make it myself.
W: Well, you can get all the ingredients in the supermarket, ehm…pass me a pen and paper.
Q: What is the woman going to do next?
D
M: Hey, Alice, would you like me to drive you home today
W: Well, thanks. I’d like to get some food in the supermarket, and I can take the metro home. But I would appreciate it if you could give me a lift tomorrow morning.
Q: What does the woman want the man to do?
B
W: Sometimes I think you no longer love me.
M: Just because I didn’t buy you a present on your birthday? I told you that I forgot it as I was busy that day.
Q: Why is the woman unhappy?
D
W: A bus is a best choice to see different sights. If you don’t have enough time, you can take a bus.
M: Well, the meeting has been put off, so I can have a day off tomorrow.
Q: What will the man probably do?
C
M: Laura, I read your article on the school newspaper, I can’t agree with you more.
W: But considering the overall response, we are definitely in the minority.
Q: What does the woman mean?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. School life. B. Religious belief. C. Political affairs. D. Money matters.
12. A. Take off your shoes when you arrive. B. Help the hostess get the meal ready.
C. Bring a small gift from your country. D. Inform the hostess if you’ll be very late.
13. A. Passing food to one another.
C. Helping the hostess get the dinner ready.
C. Bringing a dish to save the hostess’ trouble.
D. Not arriving on time.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. expressed their appreciation toward their family and friends.
B. Forced the king to admit the mistakes he had made.
C. Got down on their knees to make New Year’s resolutions.
D. Finished all the business of the old year.
15. A. A promise to lose weight. B. A promise to give up smoking.
C. To forget about unpleasant things. D. To be more productive at work.
16. A. to worry or get angry about unimportant things.
B. To be thankful for the most important things in life.
C. To be happy now and to forget about had things that happened in the past.
D. To spare some time to enjoy simple pleasures instead of always being busy.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
What might be the topic of a talk at dinner table when you eat with Americans? (A)
Which of the following is necessary when you’re invited to an American family? (D)
What night be considered impolite? (C)
When you are invite dot a meal in an American home, it will probably be informal. The dishes are usually served family style, so everyone passes the food to one another. Americans find silence uncomfortable, so you can expect a casual talk at the dinner table.
When you are invited, you can ask if you may bring something for the meal. If the hostess refuses, do not take a dish. That would be impolite. Giving a gift is usually expected in some countries and regarded as social nicety. You can take candy, flowers or a small gift from your country. But you don’t have to; Americans don’t expect you to bring anything.
Though punctuality is highly valued in many cultures, you’ll be thought considerate if you arrive a few minutes late. Do not arrive early. The hostess needs the last few minutes to get everything ready. But if you are going to be more than 15 minutes late, call to let the hostess know.
When you arrive, you don’t need to take off your shoes. Most Americans wear their shoes in their homes. Just make yourself at home as most American treat guests like family.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
How did the Babylonians celebrate the New Year? (B)
Which one of the following is NOT included in today’s most popular resolutions? (C)
What does the author mean by “sweat the small stuff” (A)
As far back in history as we can tell, people have celebrated the start of a new year. The people of ancient Egypt began their new year in summer. That is when the Nile River flooded its banks, bringing water and fertility to the land. Today, most people celebrate New Year’s Day on January the first. People observe the New Year’s holiday in many different ways. The ancient Babylonians celebrated by forcing their king to gibe up his crown and royal clothing. They made him get down on his knees and admit all to mistakes he had made during the past year. The idea of admitting mistakes and finishing the business of the old year is found in many cultures on New Year’s Day. Making New Year’s resolutions is a common American tradition. Today, popular resolutions might include the promise to lose weight, stop smoking, or be more productive at work. Some people use New Year’s resolutions to make major changes in their lives. One such resolution might be to “stop and smell the flowers”. This means to take time to enjoy simple pleasures instead of always being too busy and in a hurry. Another resolution might be “don’t sweat the small stuff”. This means not to worry or get angry about unimportant things. Another resolution might be to be happy now and to forget about had things that happened in the past. Or, to be thankful for the most important things in life, like family and friends. Our resolution is to wish all of our listeners a happy, healthy and productive New Year!
Section C
We live in a world ___17__ cell phones. Everywhere we go, we hear annoying cell phone ___18__ of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony and other classical tunes.
Fortunately, a little cell phone etiquette can help us all ___19__.
Turn off cell phones during performance.
Talking during a performance __20__ people. If you are expecting an emergency call, sit near the exit doors and set your phone to vibrate. When your cell phone vibrates, you can leave quietly and let the others enjoy the performance.
Be aware of inappropriate places to chat
Think twice before using cell phones in elevators, museums, churches or other indoor public places--- especially ___21__.
Cell Phones don’t belong on the table
When eating at a restaurant with friends, don’t place your cell phone on the table. This conveys the message that your phone calls are more important than those around you.
No need to talk loudly
Cell phones have __22__ microphones that allow you to speak at the __23__ you would on a regular phone, this enables you to speak quietly so that others won’t hear the details of your conversation.
Avoid personal conversations
Call back when you are in a private place or at lease 10 feet away from others. Treat others, as you would want to be treated! Many people believe that they can’t live without their cell phone. Owning a cell phone definitely makes life more convenient, but___24___ urgent calls only, Save the personal talks until you are at home.
Answer
cluttered with
versions
keep our sanity
irritates
enclosed spaces
sensitive
volume
limit conversation time to
Section D
Blanks 25 through 28 are based on the following conversation
Why didn’t Dick attend the class?
He went to the __25__ .
What is the final exam made up of?
Multiple choices and essay __26__.
How will the students be evaluated?
By the result of the final, attendance and __27__.
What did Dick regret?
__28__ some lessons.
Complete the form. Writ One Word for each answer.
Answer
25. dentist’s
26. questions
27. assignment
28. Missing/Quitting
M: Hello, Joyce.
W: Oh, hello, Dick. You were not in the American History class yesterday, were you?
M: I had an appointment with the dentist. Tell me what went on.
W: Prof. Collins talked about the requirements of the final. It consists of two parts---multiple choices and essay questions.
M: Can you explain it more clearly?
W: All right! There’re 40 multiple choices and two essay questions covering what we’ve learned in the course and the supplementary materials.
M: Supplementary materials? You mean the list of books he gave us at the beginning of the semester?
W: That’s it. And the final accounts for 60% of your grade. The other 40% consists of class attendance and assignment.
M: Oh, no! I wish I hadn’t spent so much time on my part-time job.
