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6. A guide dog is a dog trained to help the blind. A) T B) F
7. A guide dog begins its training course at the age of fourteen months. A) T B) F
8. Learning not to guide its owner in the street is included in the training course. A) T B) F
9. The most important part of the training course is to teach the dog how to cooperate with its future owner. A) T B) F
10. Guide dogs are not popular because it's hard to train a guide dog. A) T B) F
Passage Three
Nowadays, if you were to ask 100 people their opinions about what to wear to an interview, the majority would answer: clean and simple clothes without showing off. An interview is not the place to make a fashion statement, though those in the art fields and the very famous can be a little different. Everyone else should choose to have a good enough but ordinary look. More and more companies are returning to traditional professional dress.
Whatever you wear should go with the fact that you’re a professional who’s ready to get to work at a new job. let common sense be your guide, and it should be easy to avoid fashion mistakes that could damage your chances of getting to the next level in the process. In this market, it is essential that you look good and your appearance is right for the job.
Colors in various shades of blue and gray are the best. Wearing black to the interview could be viewed as too serious. It you do wear black, make sure that there is another color near your face to soften the look. Brown is still considered questionable as a business color, and probably should be avoided. Change your outfit’s look for a second interview by wearing a different color blouse, shirt, scarf or tie.
With these in mind, here are some well-thought-out suggestions on how to avoid fashion mistakes. An image consultant says, clothes should be a part of who you are and should not be noticed. She mentions some mistaken ways of dressing to avoid when interview time comes around:
1. Wild Nail Polish – for men or women. Extremely long or uncut nails are a real turnoff, too. Your nails should be neatly cut.
2. Jewellery That Makes Sounds: Don’t wear more than two rings per hand or only one single earring. If you do wear earrings, make sure they are in pair.
3. Bare Legs: Wear stockings, even in hot summer weather. Stockings can be in quiet colors or a fashion color to match your shoes.
4. Out-of-Date Suits or Leather Jackets for Men or Women: The style for men’s jackets is full-body and looser rather than fitted or tight. Leather jackets are not good for interviewing purposes. They look like outdoors wear. A tie is preferred, at least at the first meeting. At the very least, wear a collared shirt.
5. Short Skirts: Skirts should be more than three inches long below the knee. Don’t
even think about wearing pants to the interview.
6. Printed or Trendy Handbags for women; Red Briefcases for men – Briefcases, purses and shoes should not be noisy in color and should be in good condition.
11. From this passage we know that the author thinks _____.
A) people in art fields and the very famous can dress themselves differently B) essing oneself up to an interview is very important to attract notice C) aditional dress is the best for any situation D) aditional professional dress is too ordinary
12. According to the author, when you are going to an interview, _____. A) whatever you wear is OK as long as you get the job B) you don’t have to bet prepared, since it should be easy
C) you should dress yourself in the right way for the job you are seeking D) your common sense will certainly get you through
13. In the second paragraph of this passage, the phrase “In this market…” refers to the _____ market. A) fashion B) image consultant C) clothes D) job 14. It is believed that _____.
A) black color is totally unacceptable since it is too serious for an interview
B) brown should be avoided because people are doubtful about it as a business
color
C) dark blue or light gray is the best color for an interviewee
D) one should change the color of one’s dress for each interview totally 15. Which of the statement is not true according to the passage?
A) Men should wear a jacket that fits him quite well for an interview. B) Short skirts wouldn’t be suitable dresses for an interview C) To go to an interview, women should not wear pants. D) Never take a trendy handbag for an interview.
Passage Four
The AIDS virus has been around for a very long time, but the spread of the disease within the last twenty years or so on such a scale has caused real concern. It seems that in the 1980s the principal carriers of the disease were homosexuals, drug users and prostitutes. Now it is becoming evident that heterosexuals also spread the disease, that children can be born with the virus and that patients in hospitals are being infected too.
Just as the WHO fought the spread of children’s disease throughout the world in the 1960s, so now they must again use education to fight this killer disease. The organization proposes to write newspaper articles and books, and to make videos and TV programs. These will be translated into the major languages of the world so that as many people as possible can be educated about the danger of AIDS.
However, we are still faced with two big questions. Is educating the public enough if we are to control the spread of AIDS? Does the WHO have enough money
and resources for hospitals throughout the world to help and care for sufferers? One fact is becoming clearer and that is that the WHO has not focused enough on the need to educate medical staff. There are still hospitals and health centers in some parts of the world which do not accept AIDS patients, while there are others where too little care is taken to prevent the spread of the disease.
16. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A) AIDS is a disease for which a cure has been found. B) AIDS is a disease which has just been found.
C) AIDS is a disease which has existed for a long time. D) AIDS is a disease which spreads very slowly. 17. Who is easily infected with AIDS? A) People who use drugs.
B) People who visit prostitutes. C) Patients who stay in hospital. D) All of the above.
18. In WHO’s opinion, what will help most effectively in fighting against the spread of AIDS?
A) More education. B) More medicines. C) More doctors. D) More equipment.
19. From the passage, we can see that the writer is not happy about ______. A) the education the general public get on AIDS B) the education the medical staff get on AIDS C) the TV programs on AIDS
D) the newspaper articles on AIDS
20. Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage? A) It is not enough only to educated the general public.
B) There are some hospitals in some parts of the world which do not accept AIDS
patients.
C) Great care has been taken to prevent the spread of AIDS everywhere in the
world now.
D) More money and resources are needed to control the spread of AIDS.
Part IV Cloze
Everyone has hobbies. A hobby can be almost anything a person likes to do in his spare time. People who take up hobbies are hobbyists. They paint pictures, sing pop songs, ___1___ music instruments and collect stamps or other things. They grow flowers, ___2___ fishing and hunting. They climb mountains, swim, skate and play games.
People today have ___3___ time than ever for hobbies. In early times, people were ___4___ busy making a living to have hobbies. Nowadays machines have taken the place of many workers. More people retire at an earlier age. They have hobbies ___5___ these activities offer them enjoyment, friendship, knowledge, and relaxation. 1. A) because B) more C) play D) go E) too 2. A) because B) more C) play D) go E) too
3. A) because B) more C) play D) go E) too 4. A) because B) more C) play D) go E) too 5. A) because B) more C) play D) go E) too
Part V Translation
1. It was a result that was beyond my expectation.
2. We should try our best to narrow the generation gap.
3. Even though it was raining, she walked to work.
4. The idea never occurred to me.
5. The police are responsible for the preservation of public order and security.
6. No sooner had she come than the maid knocked.
Part VI Sample Writing
Never Give Up 永不言弃
“Every night in my dreams, I see you. I feel you, that is how I know you go on, far across the distance and spaces between us. You have come to show you go on…” What a nice song the radio is broadcasting! You’re right, it’s the song named “My Heart Will Go On”. It was sung by the Canadian singing star Celine Dion for the film Titanic. Titanic is such a wonderful film. It received my prizes. I was once moved to tears by it.
It’s a film about how the ship Titanic sank into the sea. It is very exciting. But I was more interested in the stars of the film, Jack and Rose’s story. We can learn some deeper things from it.
On Money 关于钱
Money is regarded by some people as the most important thing in life. It is even regarded as the symbol of wealth and social position. For example, with plenty of money a man can do whatever he wants to. He can afford expensive cars and luxurious houses, and he can travel around the world and visit as many interesting places as he wants to. In their eyes, money is everything in life.
In my opinion, money is not everything. Money can both benefit people and do harm to them. On the one hand, we can't deny that money is useful. We need money to buy food or a house or pay our education cost. Money can make us live more comfortably. For example, with more money, we can help others and take part in more
social activities and receive a good education, thus increasing our knowledge and developing our skills. On the other hand, some people try to get money by dishonest means, for example, they often cheat and gamble, even rob and kill people. Sooner or later, they will be punished by the law. Money can bring them nothing but misery.
Key to Four
Part I Structure
1-5 CADCA 6-10 DBDBA 11-15 BCBBC 16-20 ABCDD 21-25 CAACB 26-30 DABBA 31-35 DDDCC Part II Use of English
1-5 DCABA 6-10 BCACA
Part III Reading Comprehension
1-5 ABABA 6-10 AABAB 11-15 ACDBA 16-20 CDABC Part IV Cloze 1-5 CDBEA
Part V Translation
1. 这是出乎我预料的结果. 2. 我们应该努力缩小代沟.
3. 即使下雨，她也要走着去工作. 4. 这个想法闪现在我脑海.
5. 警察有责任维护公共秩序和安全. 6. 她一来女佣就敲门了. Part VI Sample Writing