Task: Identifying oneself; identifying things/ people; passing on information.
Interlocutor:
Good morning (afternoon). My name is.... and this is my colleague.... He/she is just going to be listening to us.And your names are ... and ...?Would you tell me your candidate numbers so I can check them, please?Thank you.(Hand over the mark sheets to the assessor.)First of all we'd like to know something about you, Candidate A, so I'm going to ask you some questions.
Home town
Either: (for candidates from other provinces)1，Where did you live before you came here?2，How long have you lived here?3，How do you like it? Why?4，Do you think you will live here forever? Why?
Or: ( For candidates taking the examination locally)1，Do you live near here? Whereabouts?2，What do you think are the good points about living there?3，How do you usually go to work / school? Why?
Thank you. Now, we'd like to know something about you, Candidate B, so I'm going to ask you some questions.
Family1，Could you tell us something about your family?2，What does your family usually do for the weekend?3，Do you enjoy it? Why?4，What do you think about living together with parents/by yourself?
Part 2 (3 minutes)
Interlocutor:Now, I'd like you to talk about something for about 3 minutes. I'm just going to listen.I'd like you to discuss what kinds of sports you enjoy doing and why.(Place picture sheet (including pictures of different sports: 1. football, 2. basketball, 3. table tennis, 4. swimming) in front of candidates.)
Talk to each other about it. It is not necessary to agree with each other. You have only about 3 minutes for this.
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Candidates: (Approximately 3 minutes.)
Interlocutor: Thank you. (Retrieve picture sheet.)Part 3 (4 minutes)
Interlocutor:Now, I'd like each of you to talk on your own for about one and a half minutes. I'm going to give each of you a different picture and I'd like you to talk about it. Candidate A, here is your picture (Chinese football team, after losing a match, walking out of the stadium).Please let Candidate B have a look at it.
(Hand over the picture to Candidate A)
Candidate B, I'll give you your picture in a minute. Candidate A, I'd like you to describe the picture and tell us what you think about Chinese football. Remember you have only about one and a half minutes for this, so don't worry if I interrupt you.
Candidate A: (Approximately one and a half minutes.)
Interlocutor:Thank you. (Retrieve picture.) Candidate B, is there anything else you would like to say about the picture?
Candidate B: (Approximately 30 seconds.)
Interlocutor:Candidate B, here is your card (football fans on the stadium, cheering for their team). Please let Candidate A have a look at it.(Hand over the picture to Candidate B)
I'd like you to describe the picture and also tell us how you feel about the Chinese football fans. Remember you have only about one and a half minutes for this.
Candidate B: (Approximately one and a half minutes.)
Interlocutor:Thank you. (Retrieve picture.) Candidate A, is there anything else you would like to say about the picture?
Candidate A: (Approximately 30 seconds.)
Interlocutor: Thank you.
(That is the end of the test.)
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PETS Level 3 Sample Tasks
Section I: Listening ComprehensionThis section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are two parts in this section, Part A and Part B.
Remember, while you are doing the test, you should answer the questions in your test booklet, NOT on the ANSWER SHEET. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto your ANSWER SHEET1.
If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test is started.Now look at Part A in your test booklet.
Part A:You will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D, and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE.
Example:You will hear:W: Could you please tell me if the Beijing flight will be arriving on time?M: Yes, Madam. It should be arriving in about ten minutes.You will read:Who do you think the woman is talking to?[A] a bus conductor[B] a clerk at the airport[C] a taxi driver[D] a clerk at the station
From the dialogue, we know that only a clerk at the airport is most likely to know the arrival time of a flight, so you should choose answer [B] and mark it in your test booklet.Sample Answer[A] [■] [C] [D]
1. M: That's a nice dress you're wearing.W: Thank you. My father gave it to me as a birthday present. He knows red's myfavourite colour.
1. What are they talking about?[A] their best friend[B] their favourite colour[C] the clothes the woman is wearing[D] a present the man has bought
2. W: Mike, there's not much left in the refrigerator.M: Well, I might be able to pick up a few things after work, but I have to be back rather late today.W: In that case, we'll make do with a meal out at McDonald's.M: OK. See you there at 8:00.
2. What do they decide to do?[A] The man will bring some food back for dinner.[B] They will go to their friend's home for supper.[C] The woman will fill the refrigerator before supper.[D] They will eat out for dinner.
Part B:You are going to hear four conversations. Before listening to each conversation, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. After listening, you will 15 seconds to answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. You will hear each conversation ONLY ONCE. Mark your answers in your test booklet.
Questions 1 to 4 are based on a talk by a speaker about his hobbies.
W: Well, Mr. Smith, we have had an interesting discussion about your work. Now, tell us something about your after work activities.
M: I guess not much different from everyone else. I'm interested in sport, and I run about 3 miles every day. I particularly enjoy cross-country running, where you have to run across fields, jump over streams and so on. While I'm running I think about all sorts of things, and at the end of a run I'm sometimes surprised to find that I've managed to solve a problem that was on my mind.
Next year I'm going to try the London Marathon. It's a long, hard race-26 miles, or 42 kilometers-and you have to be tough to finish, but I very much want to do it. I worry a bit about getting old, and I'd like to prove to myself that I'm still almost as fit as I was twenty years ago.
I 'm interested in climbing as well as running. I'll never become an expert climber, but I know what I'm doing in the mountains. I successfully completed a course in snow and ice climbing when I was younger, and I've done a series of easy climbs in the Alps during the last few years. My wife doesn't share my interest in Mountains. She agreed to go climbing with me once, but she found that she felt ill as soon as she got above 1,000 meters, so we decide to follow different hobbies.
W: You certainly seem to enjoy various types of recreation. All right, Mr. Smith. Thanks for your interesting talk.
1. What are the man's hobbies?[A] running and thinking [B] running and jumping[C] running and climbing [D] running and skiing
2. What is the main reason that the man runs every day?[A] to think out some difficult problems[B] to do some cross-country running[C] to finish a course in physical training[D] to keep fit and healthy
3. What is the man going to do next year?[A] enter for the London Marathon[B] do a cross-country running[C] climb the Alps with his wife[D] complete a course in snow and ice climbing
4. What is the speaker's main topic?[A] training for a professional athlete[B] his ways of physical training[C] how to do cross country running[D] how to do mountain climbing
Section II Use of EnglishRead the following text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank andmark A, B, C, or D on your ANSWER SHEET 1.
TextIn Britain, winter is the season not only for visits to the theatre, opera, concerts and ballet, but also for shopping or for sightseeing.London, one of the __1__ cities in the world, has plenty to offer during the winter months, __2__ in the way of entertainment - and the __3__ act like a magnet with __4__ array of presents for the Christmas __5__, followed by large scale bargains in the January __6__. But it's not only London that __7__ value shopping - most of our suburban and __8__ centres have just as much to offer to the __9__ shopper.Even if you're based __10__ London, you don't have to spend all your __11__ there - and that goes for all the year __12__, too. Take a train or coach and __13__ what else Britain has to offer; __14__ are many excursions, even in winter, and among the great country houses __15_ keep their stately front doors open __16__ the year are Longleat and Woburn Abbey. __17__ a car and drive __18__ into the beauty of the winter landscape - the scenery will be __19__ beautiful - and the people will have more time to chat to you __20__ this time of year.
1. [A]coldest [B]foggiest [C]busiest [D]noisiest
2. [A]normally [B]especially[C]occasionally[D]generally
3. [A]clubs [B]pubs [C]restaurants [D]shops
4. [A]its [B]the [C]that [D]their
5. [A]shopper [B]visitor [C]caller [D]spender
6. [A]bargains [B]sales [C]selling [D]trading
7. [A]opens [B]presents [C]grants [D]offers
8. [A]provincial[B]national [C]divisional [D]international
9. [A]lonely [B]eager [C]lazy [D]nervous
10.[A]in [B]at [C]on [D]outside
11.[A]money [B]time [C]energy [D]holiday
12.[A]there [B]then [C]over [D]round
13.[A]see [B]watch [C]look [D]view
14.[A]they [B]which [C]there [D]here
15.[A]where [B]which [C]what [D]who
16.[A]for [B]by [C]within [D]throughout
17.[A]Lend [B]Let [C]Hire [D]Take
18.[A]out [B]back [C]on [D]across
19.[A]even [B]still [C]yet [D]ever
20.[A]after [B]beyond [C]with [D]at
Section III Reading ComprehensionPart ARead the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET 1 by drawing a thick line across the corresponding letter in the brackets.
Text
It was a quarter past nine as Marie hurried into the office building where she was going to work. Her bus had inched along through heavy morning traffic, making her a few minutes late for her very first job. She decided to start out half an hour earlier the next day.Once inside the lobby, she had to stand at the elevators and wait several minutes before she could get on one going to the sixth floor. When she finally reached the office marked "King Enterprises," she knocked at the door nervously and waited. There was no answer. She tapped on the door again, but still there was no reply. From inside the next office, she could hear the sound of voices, so she opened the door and went in.Although she was sure it was the same office she had been in two weeks before when she had had the interview with Mr. King, it looked quite different now. In fact, it hardly looked like an office at all. The employees were just standing around chatting and smoking. At the far end of the room, somebody must have just told a good joke, she thought, because there was a loud burst of laughter as she came in. For a moment she had thought they were laughing at her.Then one of the men looked at his watch, clapped his hands and said something to the others. Quickly they all went to their desks and, in a matter of seconds, everyone was hard at work. No one paid any attention to Marie. Finally she went up to the man who was sitting at the desk nearest to the door and explained that this was her first day in the office. Hardly looking up from his work, he told her to have a seat and wait for Mr. King, who would arrive at any moment. Then Marie realised that the day's work in the office began just before Mr. King arrived. Later she found out that he lived in Connecticut and came into Manhattan on the same train every morning, arriving in the office at 9:35, so that his staff knew exactly when to start working.
1. Marie felt nervous when she knocked at the door because _______.[A] it was her first day in a new job[B] she was a little bit late for work[C] she was afraid that she had gone to the wrong place[D] there was no answer from inside the office
2. Marie could hardly recognise the office she went into as _______.[A] she had been there only once[B] Mr. King was not in the office[C] nobody was doing any work[D] the office had a new appearance
3. The people in the office suddenly started working because _______.[A] they saw a stranger in the office[B] they had finished their morning break[C] no one wanted to talk to Marie[D] the boss was about to arrive
4. We can infer from the text that the employees of the enterprise _______.[A] would start their work by listening to a joke[B] were cold to newcomers[C] were always punctual for work[D] lacked devotion to the company
5. The best title for this text would be _______.[A] Punctual Like A Clock[B] A Cold Welcome[C] An Unpunctual Manager[D] Better Late Than Never
Part BRead the texts from a magazine article in which five women talked about their slimming failures. For questions 1 to 5, match the name of each woman (1 to 5) to each of the statements (A to G) given below. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.
Glynis Davis:I first piled on the pounds when I was pregnant and I couldn't lose them afterwards. Then I joined a slimming club. My target was 10 stone and I lost 2 stone 2lbs in six months. I felt great and people kept saying how good I looked. But Christmas came and I started to slip back into my old eating habits. I told myself I'd lose the weight at slimming classes in the new year... but it didn't happen. Instead of losing the pounds, I put them on. I'd lost the willpower and tried to convince myself that the odd bag of crisps didn't make any difference - but the scales don't lie.
Roz Juma:To be honest, I never weigh myself any more - I've learned to be happy with myself. It seemed ridiculous to feel guilty about every morsel that passed my lips. My philosophy is simple: You shouldn't be preoccupied with food and dieting. Instead, you should get on with life and stop dreaming about a super-thin body. This is obviously the size I'm meant to be and, most of all, I'm happy with it.
Lesley Godwin:I was very happy after winning Young Slimmer of the Year. I'd look in the mirror unable to believe this slim creature was me. That might have been my problem - perhaps I didn't relate to my reflection any more. Winning a national competition makes everything worse, though, because you feel the eyes of the world are on you. I feel a failure because I've put on weight again... I find it humiliating and embarrassing.
Ros Langford:Before moving in with my husband Gavin, I'd always been about 8 stone, but domestic bliss went straight to my waist and I put on 2 stone in a year. Every so often I try to go on a diet... I'm really good for a few days, then end up eating the children's leftovers or gorging on chocolate - my weakness. I'd like to be slim, but right now my priorities are the children and home. I may be more motivated when the kids are older.
Julia Minifie:I'm a compulsive eater. I can't control my urges and I really love cakes. When I'm slim I feel like a million dollars - and when I'm not I get very depressed. Over the years I'd tried and failed with just about every diet. I was determined I'd never put the weight back on, but at some stage along the line I lost my resolution, and it started to creep on again... Certainly I will face the same problem in the future.
Now match each of the women (1 to 5) to the appropriate statement.Note: there are two extra statements. Statements1. Glynis Davis [A] I put on weight after I got married.2. Roz Juma [B] The heavier, the merrier.3. Lesley Godwin [C] Facts speak louder than words.4. Ros Langford [D] I like myself as I am.5. Julia Minifie [E] I'm constantly at war with my weight.[F] Fame doesn't necessarily mean success.[G] I think I'll be slim again.
Section IV: WritingYou should write your responses to both parts on ANSWER SHEET 2.
Part AYou have read the following magazine advertisement in which a British girl is looking for pen-friends and you want to get in touch with her.
Name: Helen Young
Age: 21.Interest: collecting coins, stamps and postcards; learningDifferent languages.All letters will be answered.Address: 42 Johnson Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1LN, UK
Write a letter to her (Helen Young), telling her about:1. your family2. your schooling/work3. your hobbiesYou should write approximately 100 words. You do not need to write the address.
Part BBelow is a graph showing the distribution of car accidents in a city during 1997. Look at the graph and write an essay of about 120 words making reference to the following points:1. the distribution of car accidents in different months and the general trend in 19972. the possible reasons for the distribution of car accidents
in the city
The number of car accidents
2005年9月英语等级考试(PETS)三级笔试真题
SECTION I Listening Comprehension
(25 minutes)
Directions：
This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them.
There are TWO parts in this section， Part A and Part B.
Remember， while you are doing the test， you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section， you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto ANSWER SHEET 1.
If you have any questions， you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.
Now look at Part A in your test booklet.
Part A
You will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue， there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answerA， B， C or D， and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE.
Example：
You will hear：
W：Could you please tell me if the Beijing flight will be arriving on time?
M：Yes， Madam. It should be arriving in about ten minutes.
You will read：
Who do you think the woman is talking to?
［A］ A bus conductor.
［B］ A clerk at the airport.
［C］ A taxi driver.
［D］ A clerk at the station.
From the dialogue，we know that only a clerk at the airport is likely to know the arrival time of a flight，so you should choose answer［B］and mark it in your test booklet.
Now look at question 1.
1.What does the man want to do?
［A］ See the movie before eating.
［B］ See the movie with the woman.
［C］ Hurry to the cinema.
［D］ Stay in town for a while.
2.Why did the man feel sorry?
［A］ He had lied to his wife.
［B］ The house was a mess.
［C］ The plates and cups were broken.
［D］ He failed to stay at home as required.
3.What does the woman give the man?
［A］ A tourist guide.
［B］ A flight schedule.
［C］ A magazine.
［D］ A newspaper.
4.How does the woman feel at the end of the conversation?
［A］ Disappointed.
［B］ Relieved.
［C］ Puzzled.
［D］ Pleased.
5.Where does the conversation probably take place?
［A］ At a department store.
［B］ In a restaurant.
［C］ At a post office.
［D］ In an office.
6.What’s the man’s problem?
［A］ He has no time to talk with the boss.
［B］ He can’t tell a good story.
［C］ He has trouble collecting the data.
［D］ He hasn’t finished his work.
7.Which of the following is true about the woman?
［A］ She sings very well.
［B］ She’s a popular musician.
［C］ She is interested in music.
［D］ She’s good at playing the piano.
8.Why doesn’t the woman like the clothes?
［A］ She prefers old fashioned clothes.
［B］ Everyone’s wearing them.
［C］ The colors are bright.
［D］ The style is wild.
9.What are the speakers talking about?
［A］ The school library.
［B］ A project about Canada.
［C］ The money the woman found.
［D］ An old book the man is reading.
10.What do we learn from this conversation?
［A］ The old car is in good condition.
［B］ His wife is tired of the old car.
［C］ The man is fed up with the old car.
［D］ The man cares much about his wife’s feelings.
Part B
You will hear four dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one， you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening， answer each question by choosing A， B， C or D. After listening， you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear the recording ONLY ONCE.
Questions 11～13 are based on the following dialogue between a customer and a shop assistant.
11.What does the woman want the man to do?
［A］ Give her money back.
［B］ Have the spoiled chicken replaced.
［C］ Tell her the way to a shop.
［D］ Look for her lost receipt.
12.Why does the man reject the woman’s request?
［A］ The company won’t recall goods already sold.
［B］ There isn’t anything wrong with the chicken.
［C］ The chicken isn’t sold at Brown’s.
［D］ The company policy does not allow this.
13.Why does the woman apologize to the man?
［A］ For her rude behavior.
［B］ For her mistake.
［C］ For her spoiling the man’s clothes.
［D］ For her misunderstanding the man.
Questions 14～17 are based on the following job interview.
14.How long exactly has the man been out of work?
［A］ Two years.
［B］ Two years and three months.
［C］ Three years.
［D］ Three years and two months.
15.What was the man’s last job?
［A］ A cook.
［B］ A waiter.
［C］ A repairman.
［D］ A cowboy.
16.Why did he leave his last job?
［A］ He couldn’t bear the boss.
［B］ He couldn’t stand the heat.
［C］ He didn’t earn a lot of money.
［D］ He was fired.
17.What can we assume about the man?
［A］ He is well educated.
［B］ He has rich experiences.
［C］ He has many skills.
［D］ He is a lazy man.
Questions 18～21 are based on a conversation about renting an apartment.
18.What is the living room like?
［A］ It’s small but bright and airy.
［B］ It’s big, bright and airy.
［C］ It’s bright but small and not airy.
［D］ It’s big, airy but not bright.
19.What’s true about the heating?
［A］ It’s only available during the day.
［B］ It’s only available for bedrooms.
［C］ It’s not in good condition.
［D］ It’s available all day.
20.How far is the nearest market?
［A］ Ten minutes by bike.
［B］ Ten minutes by car.
［C］ Ten minutes by underground.
［D］ Ten minutes on foot.
21.What does the man decide to do?
［A］ To talk it over with his wife.
［B］ To consult with his friend.
［C］ To see another apartment.
［D］ To move in within a week.
Questions 22～25 are based on the following weather forecast.
22.What was the weather like today?
［A］ Sunny.
［B］ Cloudy.
［C］ Rainy.
［D］ Windy.
23.What was the high temperature for most of the state today?
［A］ 97℉.
［B］ 95℉.
［C］ 90℉.
［D］ 77℉.
24.What is Saturday evening’s weather forecast for the state?
［A］ Light rain over the entire state.
［B］ Heavy showers over the northern part.
［C］ Some rain in parts of the state.
［D］ Strong wind from a storm front.
25.What should the weather be like for Sunday night?
［A］ Cool.
［B］ Rainly.
［C］ Windy.
［D］ Fair.
Now you have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1. That is the end of the listening comprehension section.
SECTION II Use of English
(15 minutes)
Directions：
Read the following text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A， B， C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.
Text
Many years ago when the summers seemed longer and life was less complicated, we had rented a cottage 26 a river in the heart of the country 27 the whole family was going to 28 a three week holiday. There were four of us: me, Mum and Dad, and Mum’s sister, Auntie June. Oh, and I mustn’t forget to 29 Spot, our little dog. I was 30 to go off by myself all day, 31 I promised to be careful and took Spot with me for 32 One day I was out fishing with Spot when we heard a lot of shouting in the 33 followed by a scream and splash. I was a bit 34 so I called Spot and we both hid 35 a bush where we could see but not be 36 . After a few moments, a straw hat came drifting down the river, followed by an oar, a picnic basket and 37 oar. Then came the rowing boat itself, but it was 38 upside down! A few seconds later my Dad and Auntie June came running 39 the river bank, both wet 40 . Spot started barking so I came out of hiding and said hello. My Dad got really angry 41 me for not trying to catch the boat as it went past. luckily, 42 , the boat and both the oars had been caught by an overhanging tree a little further downstream, but not the hat or picnic basket. So I had to let them 43 my sandwiches. Dad and Auntie June both made me 44 not to tell Mum what had happened 45 she would be worried.
26.［A］ on ［B］ by ［C］ in ［D］ across
27.［A］ where ［B］ that ［C］ which ［D］ when
28.［A］ plan ［B］ manage ［C］ consume ［D］ spend
29.［A］ mention ［B］ bring ［C］ send ［D］ lead
30.［A］ forced ［B］ ordered ［C］ allowed ［D］ encouraged
31.［A］ even if ［B］ provided ［C］ lest ［D］ as if
32.［A］ instruction［B］ inspection［C］ protection ［D］ supervision
33.［A］ place ［B］ space ［C］ sky ［D］ distance
34.［A］ scared ［B］ amused ［C］ excited ［D］ disturbed
35.［A］ beside ［B］ before ［C］ behind ［D］ beneath
36.［A］ seen ［B］ viewed ［C］ watched ［D］ observed
37.［A］ the other ［B］ each other［C］ another ［D］ one another
38.［A］ rolling ［B］ floating ［C］ circling ［D］ sinking
39.［A］ down ［B］ beside ［C］ to ［D］ on
40.［A］ within ［B］ over ［C］ under ［D］ through
41.［A］ at ［B］ against ［C］ with ［D］ to
42.［A］ moreover ［B］ then ［C］ therefore ［D］ however
43.［A］ spare ［B］ share ［C］ borrow ［D］ divide
44.［A］ agree ［B］ decide ［C］ guarantee ［D］ promise
45.［A］ except that［B］ in case ［C］ in order that［D］ on condition that
SECTION III Reading Comprehension
(40 minutes)
Part A
Directions：
Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A， B， C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.
Text 1
Earthquakes may rightly be ranked as one of the most destructive forces known to man: since records began to be written down, it has been estimated that earthquake related fatalities have numbered in the millions, and that earthquake related destruction has been beyond calculation. The greater part of such damage and loss of life has been due to collapse of buildings and the effects of rockslides, floods, fire, disease, tsunamis (gigantic sea waves), and other observable events resulting from earthquakes, rather than from the quakes themselves.
The great majority of all earthquakes occur in two specific geographic areas. One such area covers the Pacific Ocean and its bordering landmasses. The other extends from the East Indies to the Atlas Mountains, including the Himalayas, Iran, Turkey, and the Alpine regions. It is in these two great belts or zones that ninety percent of all earthquakes take place; they may, however, happen anywhere at any time.
This element of the unknown has for centuries added greatly to the dread and horror surrounding earthquakes, but in recent times there have been indications that earthquake forecast may be possible. By analyzing changes in animal behavior, patterns of movements in the earth’s shell, variations in the earth’s force of attraction, and the frequency with which minor earth shakes are observed, scientists have shown increasing success in expecting when and where earthquakes will strike. As a result, a worldwide earthquake warning network is already in operation and has helped to prepare for (and thus lessen)the vast destruction that might otherwise have been totally unexpected.
It is doubtful that man will ever be able to control earthquakes and get rid of their destructiveness altogether, but as how and why earthquakes happen become better understood, man will become more and more able to deal with their possible damage before they occur.
46.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
［A］ Earthquake destruction is declining.
［B］ Earthquake forecast is improving.
［C］ Man is no longer fearful of earthquakes.
［D］ Man is capable of conquering earthquakes.
47.We can infer from the passage that quakes .
［A］ may happen anywhere at any time
［B］ mostly strike in oceans and mountains
［C］ are unobservable in masses of land
［D］ are hardly the direct cause of fatalities
48.The phrase “this element of the unknown” (Paragraph 3) refers to .
［A］ the extension of earthquake zones
［B］ the percentage of earthquake occurrences
［C］ when and where earthquakes may occur
［D］ what big damage earthquakes may cause
49.Man’s research on earthquake forecast at present is to .
［A］ reduce the loss from earthquake disasters
［B］ lower the frequency of earthquakes
［C］ release the energy that causes earthquakes
［D］ analyze the relationship between different earthquakes
50.Which of the following describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
［A］ Inform the reader.
［B］ Entertain the reader.
［C］ Disprove a concept.
［D］ Question a concept.
Text 2
The rate of population growth is fastest in underdeveloped countries. In these countries a high birthrate is accompanied by a lowered death rate thanks to improved standards of public health. Ideally it should be possible to counter balance the effect of a reduced death rate by an increased use of family planning. In practice, however, population control is a complex matter. Throughout history people have determined the size of their families according to the cultural values of their societies.
Population control has long been a subject of discussion among researchers. Some have argued that the supply of good land is limited. In order to feed a large population,
bad land must be cultivated and the good land overworked . As a result, each person produces less in a given amount of time and this means a lower average income than could be obtained with a smaller population. Other researchers have argued that a large population gives more scope for the development of facilities such as sports, roads and railways, which are not likely to be built unless there is a big demand to justify them. Similarly, it can be argued that the public costs of society will not be so heavy to each individual if they are shared among the members of a large population.
One of the difficulties in implementing birth control lies in the fact that official attitudes to population growth vary from cuntry to country. In underdeveloped countries where a large population is pressing hard upon the limits of food, space and natural resources, it will be the first concern of government to place a limit on the birthrate. In a well developed society the problem may be more complex. A declining birthrate may lead to unemployment because it results in a shrinking market. Cities with a declining population may have to face the prospect of a shrinking tax base and a fall in land values. If there are fewer children going to school, teachers may be thrown out of work. When the pressure of population on housing declines, prices also decline and the building industry is weakened. Faced with considerations such as these, the government of a developed country may well prefer to see a slowly increasing population, rather than one which is stable or in decline.
51.One reason for quick population increase in underdeveloped countries is that .
［A］ those countries encourage people to have large families
［B］ people can get government support if they have more kids
［C］ improved public health standards have reduced death rate greatly
［D］ those countries have enough resources to support a large population
52.The writer suggests that policy makers should consider cultural values .
［A］ in carrying out family planning
［B］ in producing birth control drugs
［C］ in improving public health standards
［D］ in introducing birth control techniques
53.A large population in an underdeveloped country may lead to .
［A］ a rise in work efficiency
［B］ a shortage of farm workers
［C］ a decline in grain production
［D］ a reduction in average income
54.Some peole believe that population control in developed countries may .
［A］ increase market demand
［B］ lower unemployment rate
［C］ slow down economic growth
［D］ create more job opportunities
55.According to the writer, developd countries prefer .
［A］ a strandstill population
［B］ a fast increasing population
［C］ a slowly growing population
［D］ a steadily decreasing population
Text 3
Everyone knows how the story of Cinderella ends, but did you ever really think about how she spent her days before she met the prince? Her daily routine was not fascinating. She did everything from sweeping the floor to cooking the meals. If someone had asked Cinderella, “Are there any kinds of household work that you particularly hate?” she probably would have answered, “Why, none, of course. Housework is my duty!” In the real world, however, most people have definite dislikes for certain sorts of household work. Two of these tasks are ironing clothes and washing dishes.
Ironing clothes is most hated because it is not a task that can be completed quickly or thoughtlessly. Each piece of clothing must be handled individually, so ironing a basket of laundry can take hours! After ironing a piece of clothing with great caution, which requires smoothing out the fabric, and following the seams, you need to place it on a hanger as soon as possible. If you do not follow these directions carefully, it might become wrinkled and you have to start over. Perhaps that is why ironing is not a favorite thing to do. It calls for extreme attention to detail from beginning to end.
Another household job that many people dislike is washing dishes. Of course, some people claim that this work is no longer a problem because we have dishwashers now! However, no one would argue that dishes, silverware, and especially pots and pans washed in a dishwasher don’t come out as clean as they do when washed by hand. For this reason, many of us continues to wash our dishes by hand, but we are not necessarily happy doing it. Cleaning dishes is a job that not only takes a lot of energy but also requires the patience to wash and dry them. In addition, unlike ironing clothes, washing dishes is a thing that usually must be done every day. I don’t know how Cinderella felt about this particular task, but I believe that most people hate it as much as I do.
56.For Cinderella, doing household work is .
［A］ an assignment
［B］ a compulsion
［C］ an obligation
［D］ a burden
57.Most people hate to do clothes-ironing because .
［A］ it has to be done by one person
［B］ it must be handled skillfully
［C］ it involves careful planning
［D］ it is time-consuming
58.To avoid ironing the clothes over again, one should .
［A］ know how to iron certain clothes material
［B］ spare no care through all the procedures
［C］ find some proper hangers for the ironed
［D］ pay special attention to the seams
59.Many people still prefer washing dishes by hand to machine washing because .
［A］ hand-washed dishes are cleaner
［B］ dishwashers are not so easily handled
［C］ some dishes cannot be machine washed
［D］ washing dishes by hand is cheaper
60.Ironing is different from dishwashing in that .
［A］ it requires patience
［B］ it is not a daily routine
［C］ it is not laborious
［D］ it demands less care
Part B
Directions：
Read the texts from a newspaper article in which five people talk about where they played when they were children. For questions 61 to 65， match the name of each people(61 to 65) to one of the statements(A to G)given below. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.
Peter:
My favorite childhood play area was the back garden. Back in the days when I was growing up on a large housing estate, the ‘goals’ would be a pair of garage doors or two jackets laid out in the garden. I would spend hours kicking a ball about with my dad, learning how to control, dribble or kick it.
Simon:
The playground was quite small. The floor was covered with flat bricks and there were many that were cracked or broken or missing, and a few weeds struggled through. It was totally enclosed on one side by the school and on the other by high brick walls. It was more like a prison yard on top of the walls was a layer of concrete into which pieces of broken glass had been stuck. After school was finished my friends and I would climb a lamppost outside the school and sit on top of the wall, slowly breaking off the bits of glass.
Alan:
I come from an area of terraced houses, pavements and streets. There were no gardens. My first school was Prince’s Street Primary and the room in which I received my first lessons had large, folding glass doors that opened onto a small playground that had grass, bushes and flowers. my amazement at seeing these items, which are normal to most of the world, has stayed with me all my life.
Nick:
I was strictly forbidden from the obvious playground a long, overgrown ditch running through waste ground, mainly built to take away the rain. It was irresistible to us local schoolchildren. Its charm, compared with the surrounding tennis courts, football pitches and farmland, was purely because it was out of bounds. That area was truly where I grew up, more than in the rest of the little town’s correct and neat suburbia, where my house was.
Julle:
Until I was twelve I was brought up on airforce camps and each camp had a small playground in the middle of the houses. It was always a great meeting place and I remember sitting with my friends on the swings many evenings until dark. You would often go out and swing for hours until someone else came out. I always liked swinging.
Now match each of the persons (61 to 65)to the appropriate statement.
Note:there are two extra statements.
Statements
61. Peter ［A］I developed sporting skills there.
62. Simon ［B］I never went straight home from school.
63. Alan ［C］I enjoyed the feeling of flying.
. Nick ［D］My play area was just outside my classroom.
65. Julle ［E］I enjoyed both being alone and with friends.
［F］I played in a place dangerous in others’eyes.
［G］There were some playground equipment around my play area.
SECTION IV Writing
(40 minutes)
Directions：
You should write your responses to both Part A and Part B of this section on ANSWER SHEET 2.
Part A
66.Suppose you have made an appointmen with your friend at 5 p.m., but you have some urgent business to attend to and have to cancel your appointment. Write a note to your friend,
1.explaining why you have to cancel your appointment
2.making an apology for that
3.telling him how you plan to make up for it
You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your note. Use “Wang Lin” instead.
Part B
67.Look at the pictures below and write an essay of about 120 words making reference to the following two points:
1. a description of these two pictures
2.your comment on them下载本文
