Part II Vocabulary and Structure( 20points, 20 minutes)
Section A: （21－30）
21. It is impossible for us to ____ such a difficult task within the limited time.
A. fulfill B. fuel C. frown D. frost
22. With the ____ of Mary, all the girl students are eager to go to the party.
A. exhibition B. exception C. except D. reception
23. If you have any problems during your study here, please do not ____ to call me for help.
A. hesitate B. request C. urge D. despair
24. The international situation is very _____ in the Middle East.
A. delicious B. perfect C. delicate D. delight
25. Some old people don’t like pop songs because they can’t ____ so much noise.
A. suspect B. resist C. experience D. tolerate
26. The president of that country was very calm during the political ____.
A. crisis B. failure C. proceed D. fashion
27. In spite of her parents’ disapproval, the girl decided to study ____.
A. aboard B. broad C. board D. abroad
28. When I first met him I had the ____ that he was a shy boy.
A. viewpoint B. meaning C. impression D. progress
29. My wife was so ____ in the novel that I hadn’t dared to make a sound.
A. absorbed B. focused C. concentrated D. missed
30. The ____ city for the 2008 Olympic Games is Beijing.
A. master B. main C. host D. only
Section B: （31－50）
31. You cannot be __________ careful when you drive a car.
A. very B. so C. too D. enough
32. Every man in this country has the right to live where he wants to _____ the color of his skin.
A. with the exception of B. in the light of
C. by virtue of D. regardless of
33. Had he worked harder, he __________ the exams.
A. must have got through B. would have got through
C. permitted are freshmen D. are permitted freshmen
34. Only under special circumstances ________ to take make-up tests.
A. are freshmen permitted B. freshmen are permitted
C. permitted are freshmen D. are permitted freshmen
35. I had just started back for the house to change my clothes ___________ I heard voices.
A. as B. when C. after D. which
36. I could not persuade him to accept it, _____ make him see the important of it.
A .if only I could not B. no more than I could
C. or I could not D. nor could I
37. Homework _____ on time will lead to better grades.
A. done B. be done C. having done D. to have been done
38. _____ for my illness I would have lent him a helping hand.
A. Not being B. Had it not been C. Without being D. Not having been
39. _____ a teacher in a university, it is necessary to have at least a master's degree.
A. To become B. Become C. One become D. On becoming
40. Not that John doesn't want to help you, _____ it's beyond his power.
A. but that B. for that C. and that D. in that
41. It is not unusual for workers in that region _____.
A. to be paid more than a month late B. to be paid later than more a month
C. to pay later than a month more D. to pay late more than a month
42. Michael used to look hurt and surprised when _____.
A. scolding B. to scold C. having scolded D. scolded
43. If you don't like to swim, you _____ stay at home.
A. should as well B. may as well C. can as well D. would as well
44. To be frank, I'd rather you _____ in the case.
A. will not be involved B. not involved C. not to be involved D. were not involved
45. I have no objection _____ the evening with them.
A. to spend B. to spending C. of spending D. spending
46. Realizing that he hadn't enough money and _____ to borrow from his father, he decided to sell his watch.
A. not wanted B. not to want C. not wanting D. wanting not
47. Mark often attempts to escape _____ whenever he breaks traffic regulations.
A. having been fined B. to be fined C. to have been fined D. being fined
48. It is recommended that the project _____ until all the preparations have been made.
A. is not started B. will not be started C. not be started D. is not to be started
49. We didn't know his telephone number, otherwise we _____ him.
A. would have telephoned B. must have telephoned
C. would telephone D. had telephoned
50. Liquids are like solids _____ they have a definite volume.
A. in that B. for that C. with that D. at that
Part III Reading comprehension.(35 minutes, 35 points)
A
When we conduct foreign trade，the importance of understanding the language of a country cannot be underestimated．The successful marketer must achieve export communication which requires a thorough understanding of the language as well as the ability to speak it. Those who deal with advertising should be concerned less with obvious differences between languages and more with the exact meanings expressed.
A dictionary translation is not the same as an idiomatic interpretation company’s brand
name impressed in Chinese characters which were phonetically（按照发音地）accurate．It was discovered later，however，that the translation’s literal meaning and seldom will the dictionary translation meet the needs．A nation producer of soft drinks had the band “female horse fattened with wax，” hardly the image the company sought to describe．So carelessly translated advertising statements not only lose their intended meaning but can suggest something very different including something offensive or ridiculous．Sometimes，what was translated was not an image the companies had in mind for their Products．Many people believe that to fully appreciate the true meaning of a language it is necessary to live with the language for years．Whether or not is the case，foreign marketers should never take it for granted that they are affectively communicating in another language.
51．Which of the following is the best topic for the passage？
A. Idiomatic Meanings of Languages．
B. Language Problems in Foreign Trade.
C. Translation Failures in Foreign Trade．
D. Culture Difference between Languages．
52．To an advertiser，which one should they pay more attention to？
A. Understanding of a language．
B. Ability to speak a language．
C. Obvious difference between languages．
D. The different idiomatic expressions between languages．
53．What is the main idea of the second paragraph？
A. Best translation should be the intent of the original statement．
B.A dictionary translation may not convey the true meaning of an idiom．
C.A dictionary will meet the needs．
D. Both A and C．
54．In terms of communication in another language，marketers should not be
too _____.
A. proud B. modest
C. self-confident D. happy
55．The first sentence “…，the importance of understanding the language of a country cannot be underestimated.” Most probably means_____．
A. Understanding of the language of a country is extremely important.
B. Understanding of the language of a country is less important.
C. Not enough importance is attached to the understanding of the language of
a country.
D. Enough importance is attached to the understanding
B
The Xinhua bookstore chain，China’s largest official publishing enterprise，has become
a surprising flash point for interest among foreign venture capital investors.
“we are actively promoting the process of shareholding reform. Everyday，we receive lots of offers from domestic and foreign investors interested in getting involved and may pick one or two to do so in the next two to three months，”Zhang Yashan，the leading cadre of the head store’s office Said.
According to a company insider who requested anonymity, several securities firms are overseeing Xinhua bookstore’s reform and the company could list on the domestic stock market once reforms are reported to the government in May and then completed.
The source would not reveal the specific names of the firms involved or details of the reform.
“We will stipulate that we must remain the majority shareholder，but we will welcome any kinds of investment，including foreign capital，to establish a shareholding enterprise．We hope the No.2 shareholder will be a foreign enterprise，”the source said.
In keeping with its World Trade Organization entry promises，China must allow foreign investment in domestic publication retailers by the end of this year．
56.Which is NOT the right word used to describe Xinhua bookstore?
A. Largest． B. Official．
C. Private． D. Prosperous．
57．What does the word ”domestic” in Para．2？
A．Energetic． B．Excited．
C. Alien． D. Native．
58．What can we infer from ZhangYashan’s Statement in Para．2？
A. We often receive many offers form investors．
B. We wi11 soon accept one or two offers in the next sixty days．
C. Security firm are more interested in Xinhua bookstore than other firms．
D. Foreign investment is welcomed by Chinese government.
59．What is the passage mainly about?
A. The largest bookstore is going to accept foreign investment.
B. Xinhua bookstore is going to have a shareholding reform．
C. Xinhua bookstore must take action according to the situation．
D.Xinhua bookstore has to keep its promise with WTO．
60. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Xinhua bookstore’s reform will be revealed in detail．
B. The reforms have been reported to the government．
C. Xinhua bookstore will soon accept foreign investment．
D. The source said we didn’t have to remain the majority shareholder
C
They think they're lucky that they're living and it's Christmas again. They can't see that we live on a dirty street in a shabby house among people who aren't much good. Johnny and the children can't see how pitiful it is that our neighbors have to make happiness out of this filth and dirt. My children must get out of this. But how? The money that we've saved isn't nearly enough.
The McGaritys have money, but they are show-offs with it. The McGarity girl just yesterday stood out there in the street eating from a bag of cookies while a ring of hungry children watched her. I saw those children looking at her and crying in their hearts, and when she couldn't eat any more, she shrew the rest down the sewer.
Miss Jackson who teaches at the Settlement House isn't rich, but she knows things. She understands people. Her eyes look straight into yours when she talks with you. Everybody else here looks away because they're ashamed of their lives. I'd like to see the children be like Miss Jackson when they grew up.
61. The writer suggests that her family _____.
A. is extremely rich
B. is an unhappy one
C. are accustomed to their life
D. long for a change in their life
62.. The McGarity girl is characterized as _____.
A. selfish and cruel
B. friendly and kind
C. beautiful and proud
D. rich and nice
63.. The writer thinks Miss Jackson is _____.
A. poor but brave
B. friendly and talkative
C. a teacher liked by all her pupils
D. an example her children should follow
64.. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The writer's family is the poorest one on that street.
B. Watching the rich girl eating cookies, those hungry children cried.
C. The writer wants to move out of that district.
D. The writer hopes that her children will become teachers.
65.What does the word "shabby" in the first paragraph most probably mean?
A. dishonorable B. worn out C. mean D. generous
Part IV Translation.
66．如果有足够的人力和资助，我们的目标一定能实现。
67．论实际用途，没有那个计算机网络能比得上国际互联网。
68．因为我们的产品在国内外声誉颇佳，所以产品需求量逐年增加。
69．他赞成采取严格的措施来控制污染。
70．我刚从大学毕业，正在找一份有兴趣的、报酬高的工作。
71．You will soon get used to the life here.
72. Students should make good use of their four years at college to study hard.
73. In some schools, the students must do whatever they are told to even if they see no reason for it.
74. All pilots are responsible for their passengers’ safety.
75. John feels that he must tell his parents the truth.
Part V Writing
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 20 minutes to write a letter of about 80 words according to the following situation.
你叫李平，是英语系学生会主席。写一封信给王教授，请他做一个有关中国历史的报告。注意信中要包括目的、时间、日期和地点。
