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21. Mother was worried because little Alice was ill, especially ______ Father was away in France.
A. that B. as C. during D. if 22. They said they would _______ their plan until it was finished.
A. stick to B. change C. stay at D. go on 23. I don?t like this hat. Please show me _______. A. another B. the other C. others D. both
24. We all survived _______.
A. from the war B. during the war C. the war D. after the war 25. “Where is the new dictionary?”
“It's on the top of the shelf, out of _______?”
A. reach B. sight C. touch D. order 26. She has been here _______. A. after 1978 B. for 1978 C. in 1978 D. since 1978
27. It is well known that Thomas Edison _______ the electric lamp. A. invented B. discovered C. found D. developed
28. Now many people spend a lot of money _______ animals from being killed. A. prevent B. prevented C. to prevent D. preventing
29. He _______ spends his holidays in the mountains though occasionally he goes to the seaside
instead.
A. usually B. invariably C. knowingly D. always
30. _______ you live, the policeman can find you. A. Where B. Whoever C. The place D. Wherever
III. Cloze
Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B,C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
One day I was shopping with Mary when a group of white men found us. A tall man 31 up and asked me where I lived. Mary was so angry 32 she said,“That?s none of your business. If any of you dare to follow us, I?ll tell the police.” The white men had to go 33 . Then Mary warned me not to be in town 34 after dark. She told me that whenever I came 35 the white men who tried to stop me, I should walk right and 36 them as if I feared nothing.
Two weeks later Mary was found 37 in a pool of blood. Her death brought back memories of what she 38 told me. I couldn?t 39 it any longer. At that time my thoughts were no longer about school. What I wanted was to get the 40 to stand up and fight! 31. A. ran B. came C. put D. got 32. A. for B. as C. that D. to 33. A. by B. along C. through D. away 34. A. again B. alone C. twice D. on foot 35. A. across B. in C. with D. to 36. A. jump B. go C. pass D. sing 37. A. standing B. lying C. playing D. talking 38. A. would B. was told C. had D. has
39. A. stand B. think C. listen D. remember 40. A. Americans B. rich C. old D. Black
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IV. Reading Comprehension
Directions: There are four reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by five questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
Passage One
One day a lawyer?s (律师) wife fell ill and he went to get a doctor. The doctor went to see the woman, but before he went into the house he stopped. He knew that the lawyer never paid his bill (账单). So he said to the man, “But if I do cure (治愈)your wife, I?m afraid you may not pay me.”
“Sir,”said the lawyer,“here I have $ 500. Whether you cure my wife or whether you kill her I will give you all this.”
The doctor was now sure of the payment and went into the house. When he reached the woman?s bedside, it was soon clear to him that he could do little. She was badly ill, and though he gave her some medicine to take, she soon died.
He told the lawyer he was very sorry, then asked for the money. “Did you kill my wife?”asked the lawyer. “Of course not,”said the doctor.
“Well, did you cure my wife?”asked the lawyer.
“I?m afraid that was impossible,”answered the doctor.
“Well then, since you didn?t kill her and you didn?t cure her, I have nothing to pay you.”
41. Before the doctor went into the lawyer?s house he stopped because .
A. the lawyer was too poor to pay his bills B. the lawyer had a bad name
C. he knew well he couldn?t cure the lawyer?s wife
D. it was well-known that the lawyer would not be willing to pay what he should 42. Because the lawyer?s wife was badly ill, the doctor . A. did not look over her at all B. found it impossible to cure her C. spent a lot of time operating on her D. did nothing for her 43. After the lawyer?s wife died, the doctor .
A. got nothing but the money for the medicine B. got his pay
C. got no money at all D. didn?t want to take the pay 44. The doctor might be very angry because . A. he didn?t cure the lawyer?s wife B. the lawyer?s wife was badly ill
C. he killed the lawyer?s wife D. the lawyer paid nothing for his work 45. Which do you think may be the best title(题目)for the passage?
A. The Lawyer and His Wife B. She Got Badly Ill C. A Good Doctor and a Poor Lawyer D. The Lawyer?s Trick (诡计)
Passage Two
In the U.S., people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they don?t know. This means a hostess may not seat a small group until a small table is available, even if a large one is. If you are sitting at a table with people you don?t know, it is impolite to light up a cigarette without first asking if it will disturb them.
At American restaurants and coffee shops you are usually served tap water before you order. You
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may find the bread and butter is free, and if you order coffee, you may get a free refill.
Most cities and towns have no rules about opening and closing times for stores or restaurants, though they usually do make rules for bars. Especially in large cities, stores may be open 24 hours a day.
Servings in restaurants are often large, too large for many people. If you can?t finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later, ask your waitress or waiter for a“doggie bag”. It may have a picture of a dog on it, but everybody knows you are taking food for yourself.
Supper and dinner are both words for the evening meal. Some people have“Sunday dinner”.This is an especially big noon meal.
Tips are not usually added to the check. They are not included in the price of the meal, either. A tip of about 15% is expected and you should leave it on the table when you leave. In some restaurants, a check is brought on a plate and you put your money there. There the waiter or waitress brings you your change.
46. Which of the following statements is true?
A. American people like sitting with people they don?t know. B. Hostess always seat a small group at a large table
C. American people never sit with people they don?t know
D. American people would not light a cigarette if the people who sit at the same table mind their smoking
47. Usually ________ is served before you order.
A. Cold water B. Butter C. Coffee D. Bread 48. American people always ________ when servings are too large for them.
A. take the food home with a doggie bag for their dogs B. leave the food on the table and go away
C. take the food home with a doggie bag and enjoy the food later D. ask the waitress or waiter to keep the food for them 49. Sunday dinner is . A. A dinner in the evening B. a big noon meal C. a big lunch on Sunday D. a supper on Sunday 50. Which statement is not mentioned in the passage?
A. Tips are not usually included in the total check.
B. A 15 percent tip in large cities indicates satisfactory service. C. People tip waiters and waitresses. D. People always put tips on the table.
Passage Three
It had been said that Lincoln was always ready to join in a laugh at himself. There is one particular story that he always told with great delight.
In his early days as a lawyer, Lincoln went from town to town to hear and judge legal cases. During one of these trips, he was sitting in a train when a strange man came up to him. The stranger looked at the tall clumsy（愚笨的）lawyer and said that he had something he believed belonged to him. Lincoln was a bit puzzled. He had never seen the man before. He didn?t see how a total stranger could have something of his. Lincoln asked him how this could be. The stranger pulled out a pencil knife and began to explain. Many years before, he had been given the pencil knife. He had been told to keep it until he was able to find a man uglier than himself.
Lincoln?s eyes always sparkled when he reached this part of the story. The story always brought
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smiles to the faces of those who heard it. The tale itself was funny. But even more delightful was the fact that a man as Lincoln could still laugh at himself.
51. This passage is about . A. a stranger and his knife B. Lincoln?s favorite story
C. meeting strangers on a train D. Lincoln?s favorite pencil knife 52. Lincoln was given the pencil knife for .
A. his appearance B. a good laugh C. being a lawyer D. being good-humored 53. From this story we know that the stranger in the train .
A. liked to make friends B. liked to tell jokes C. collected pencil knives D. was not a handsome man 54. What do you think would happen to the knife eventually? .
A. Lincoln accepted it and kept it
B. Lincoln refused it and the stranger kept it
C. Lincoln accepted it but immediately threw it away D. Lincoln refused it and the stranger threw it away 55. The MAIN POINT of the story is that .
A. Lincoln was a great and proud man
B. Lincoln, even though great, was not proud C. Lincoln lacked self-respect
D. Lincoln had a good sense of humor
Passage Four
Laser is a device that produces a very narrow powerful beam of light（光柱）. The ability to focus laser light so precisely makes it extremely powerful. For example, some beams can pierce （穿透）a diamond, the hardest natural substance. A laser beam can also be transmitted（传播）over long distances with no loss of power. Some beams have reached the moon.
The special qualities of laser light make it ideal for variety of uses. Some types of lasers, for example, are used to play music, cut and weld metal, and transmit information. Lasers can also guide a missile to a target, repair damaged eyes, and produce beautiful displays of light. Still other lasers are used to adjust the straight line of walls and ceilings in building or to print documents. Some lasers even can detect the slightest movement of a continent.
As a result of their wide uses, lasers can be found in equipment used in homes, factories, offices, hospitals, and libraries.
56. Laser is a_________ which can be used in various fields. A. device B. diamond C. beam D. metal 57. The passage is mainly about . A. how lasers developed B. how lasers are used C. how lasers work D. the kinds of lasers 58. From the first paragraph, we can safely say that ________. A. laser is a sort of liquid B. laser can travel as fast as sound C. laser can be used anywhere D. laser can make a hole in almost everything 59. Which of the following best describes what lasers is?
A. Laser is the hardest natural substance.
B. Laser is a device used to find the position of moving or fixed objects.
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