C 36. I should have been quite willing to lend him the book he asked for but i didn t have it A. of the moment B. for the D. to the moment 37. As regards the development of moral standards in the growing child, is very important in parental teaching. To forbid a thing one day and excuse it the next is no foundation regularity C. consistency comity 38. Culture includes the beliefs and attitudes we learn it is the of behavior that helps people to live together and make one group of people different from another group. ttern rIn no 39. The idea of using wind and solar energy as power sources is new but is receiving increasing attention partly because these resources are non pollutant In no wav a way D. at times 40. Physical exercises and games can provide change from work, allow relief of nervous help to correct certain physical deficiencies and protect against illness. B. stress Part Ii Cloze Test Directions: For each numbered blank in the following passage, there are four choices labelled A, B, c and D. Choose the best one and put your choice on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points) In the past, permanence was the ideal. 4l engaged in handcrafting a pair of boots or in constructing a cathedral, all man's creative and productive energies went 42 maximizing the 43 of the product. Man built to last. He had to. 44 the society around him was relatively unchanging
C.nuisance D.confusion 36. I should have been quite willing to lend him the book he asked for,but I didn't have it with me _____ . A.of the moment B.for the moment C.on the moment D.to the moment 37. As regards the development of moral standards in the growing child, _____ is very important in parental teaching. To forbid a thing one day and excuse it the next is no foundation for morality. A.persistence B.regularity C.consistency D.conformity 38. Culture includes the beliefs and attitudes we learn. It is the _____ of behavior that helps people to live together and make one group of people different from another group. A.format B.pattern C.form D.mode 39. The idea of using wind and solar energy as power sources is _____ new but is receiving increasing attention partly because these resources are non pollutant. A.in no way B.in a way C.at one time D.at times 40. Physical exercises and games can provide change from work, allow relief of nervous _____ ,help to correct certain physical deficiencies and protect against illness. A.pressure B.stress C.tension D.anxiety Part II Cloze Test Directions:For each numbered blank in the following passage,there are four choices labelled A,B,C and D.Choose the best one and put your choice on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points) In the past,permanence was the ideal. 41 engaged in handcrafting a pair of boots or in constructing a cathedral,all man's creative and productive energies went 42 maximizing the 43 of the product.Man built to last.He had to. 44 the society around him was relatively unchanging
each ob ject had clearly defined functions, and economic logic 45 the policy of permanence. Even if they had to be repaired now 46, the boots that cost fifty dollars and lasted ten years were less expensive than those that cost ten dollars and lasted only a yea As the general rate of change in society 47, however, the economics of permanence are andmust replaced by the economics of 48. First, advancing technology 49 to lower the costs of manufacture much more rapidly than the cos ts of repair work. This me ans that it often become s cheaper to replace than to repair. It is economically sensible to build cheap unrepairable, throw away objects, 50 they may not last as long as repairable objects. 41. A. Those B. If C. Once D. Whether 42. A. about B. after C D. towards 43. A. facilit B. effici C. durability D. stabilit 44. A. Although B. Unless C. Even if D. As long as 45. A. indicated B dictated C prescribed D. implied 46. A. or later B. or never D. and later 47. A. accelerates B. amplifies C. alternates D. anticipates 48. A. transience B. dominance C. prominence D. endurance 49. A. tempts B. tends C. turns D. tunes 50. A. as if B. and yet C. but then D. even though Part I Reading Comprehension Directions Each of the passages below is followed by some questions. For each question there are four answers marked A, B, C and D Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each of the questions. Then mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET I by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets with a pencil(40 points Passage 1 In a democratic society citizens are encouraged to form their own opinions on candidates individual circumstances, the mass media, special interest groups, and opinion leaders o.e for public office, taxes, constitutional amendments, environmental concerns, foreign policy, an other issues. The opinions held by any population are shaped and manipulated by several factor Weal thy people tend to think differently on social issues from poor people. Factory workers probably do not share the same views as white collar collar, nonunion workers. Women employe outside their homes sometimes have perspectives different from those of full time homemakers. In these and other ways individual status shapes one s view of current events. The mass media, especially television, are powerful influences on the way people think and act. Government officials note how mail from the public tends to"follow the headline Whatever is featured in newspapers and magazines and on television attracts enough attention that people begin to inform themselves and to express opinions The mass media have also created larger audiences for government and a wider range of pubic issues than existed before. Prior to television and the national editions of newspapers, issues and candidates tended to remain localized. In Great Britain and West Germany, for example elections to the national legislatures were usually viewed by voters as local contests. Todays elections are seen as struggles between party leaders and programs. In the United States rad and telev have been beneficial to the presidency. Since the days of Franklin D. Roosevelt and his"fireside chats, presidents have appealed diectly to a national audience over the heads
each object had clearly defined functions,and economic logic 45 the policy of permanence.Even if they had to be repaired now 46 ,the boots that cost fifty dollars and lasted ten years were less expensive than those that cost ten dollars and lasted only a year. As the general rate of change in society 47 ,however,the economics of permanence are and must be replaced by the economics of 48 .First,advancing technology 49 to lower the costs of manufacture much more rapidly than the costs of repair work.This means that it often becomes cheaper to replace than to repair.It is economically sensible to build cheap,unrepairable,throw away objects, 50 they may not last as long as repairable objects. 41.A.Those B.If C.Once D.Whether 42.A.about B.after C.on D.towards 43.A.facility B.efficiency C.durability D.stability 44.A.Although B.Unless C.Even if D.As long as 45.A.indicated B.dictated C.prescribed D.implied 46.A.or later B.or never C.and then D.and later 47.A.accelerates B.amplifies C.alternates D.anticipates 48.A.transience B.dominance C.prominence D.endurance 49.A.tempts B.tends C.turns D.tunes 50.A.as if B.and yet C.but then D.even though Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension Directions:Each of the passages below is followed by some questions. For each question there are four answers marked A,B,C and D.Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each of the questions. Then mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET I by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets with a pencil.(40 points) Passage 1 In a democratic society citizens are encouraged to form their own opinions on candidates for public office, taxes, constitutional amendments, environmental concerns, foreign policy, and other issues. The opinions held by any population are shaped and manipulated by several factors: individual circumstances, the mass media, special interest groups, and opinion leaders. Wealthy people tend to think differently on social issues from poor people. Factory workers probably do not share the same views as white collar collar, nonunion workers. Women employed outside their homes sometimes have perspectives different from those of full time homemakers. In these and other ways individual status shapes one's view of current events. The mass media, especially television, are powerful influences on the way people think and act. Government officials note how mail from the public tends to“follow the headlines.” Whatever is featured in newspapers and magazines and on television attracts enough attention that people begin to inform themselves and to express opinions. The mass media have also created larger audiences for government and a wider range of pubic issues than existed before. Prior to television and the national editions of newspapers, issues and candidates tended to remain localized. In Great Britain and West Germany, for example, elections to the national legislatures were usually viewed by voters as local contests. Today's elections are seen as struggles between party leaders and programs. In the United States radio and television have been beneficial to the presidency. Since the days of Franklin D.Roosevelt and his“fireside chats,”presidents have appealed diectly to a national audience over the heads
of Congress to advocate their programs. Special groups spend vast sums annually trying to influence public opinion. Public utilities, for instance, tried to sway public opinion in favor of nuclear power plants. Opposed to them were citizens organizations that lobbied to halt the use of nuclear power During the 1960s the American Medical Association conducted an unsuccessful advertising campaign designed to prevent the passage of medicare. Opinion leaders are usually such prominent public figures as politicians, show busines personalites, and celebrity atheltes. The opinions of these individuals, whether informed and intelligent or not, carry weight with some segments of the population. Some individuals, such as Nobel prizewinners, are suddenly thrust into public view by the media. by quickly reaching a large audience, their views gain a hearing and are perhaps influential in shaping views on complex Issues 51. The second paragraph is mainly about A. the influence of gender on people s view B. the influence of people s status on their view C. the influence of living standard on people s view D. the influence of different ranks on people s view 52. The expression"follow the headlines"shows ple seldom have ewspaper articles B. people think the headlines contain the most important information C. people often get their opinions from newspapers or televisie D. most people look on newspapers or Tv as misleading 53. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. TV programs have a strong influence on governmental policy. B. Chats on televisions are chief means for running for presidency. C. More and more people show interest in politics because of tv. D. Before the use of Tv, people showed little interest in politics. 54. It is obvious that the opinion of famous people A. is often ignored by the public B. is seldom expressed to the point D. has a strong influence on people To produce the upheaval in the United States that changed and modernized the domain of higher educat ion from the mid 1860s to the mid 1800 s, three primary causes interacted. The emergence of a halfdozen leaders in edcuation provided the personal force that was needed. Moreover an outcry for a fresher, more practical, and more advanced kind of instruction arose among the alumni(k)and friends of nearly all of the old colleges and grew into a movement that overrode ll conservative opposition. The aggressive " Young Yale"movement appeared, demanding partial
of Congress to advocate their programs. Special groups spend vast sums annually trying to influence public opinion. Public utilities, for instance, tried to sway public opinion in favor of nuclear power plants. Opposed to them were citizens' organizations that lobbied to halt the use of nuclear power. During the 1960s the American Medical Association conducted an unsuccessful advertising campaign designed to prevent the passage of medicare. Opinion leaders are usually such prominent public figures as politicians, show business personalites, and celebrity atheltes. The opinions of these individuals, whether informed and intelligent or not, carry weight with some segments of the population. Some individuals, such as Nobel prizewinners, are suddenly thrust into public view by the media. By quickly reaching a large audience, their views gain a hearing and are perhaps influential in shaping views on complex issues. 51. The second paragraph is mainly about _____ . A.the influence of gender on people's view B.the influence of people's status on their view C.the influence of living standard on people's view D.the influence of different ranks on people's view 52. The expression“follow the headlines”shows _____ . A.people seldom have time to read newspaper articles B.people think the headlines contain the most important information C.people often get their opinions from newspapers or television D.most people look on newspapers or TV as misleading 53. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A.TV programs have a strong influence on governmental policy. B.Chats on televisions are chief means for running for presidency. C.More and more people show interest in politics because of TV. D.Before the use of TV, people showed little interest in politics. 54. It is obvious that the opinion of famous people _____ . A.is often ignored by the public B.is seldom expressed to the point C.is often imposed on the public D.has a strong influence on people Passage 2 To produce the upheaval in the United States that changed and modernized the domain of higher education from the mid 1860's to the mid 1800's, three primary causes interacted. The emergence of a halfdozen leaders in edcuation provided the personal force that was needed. Moreover, an outcry for a fresher, more practical, and more advanced kind of instruction arose among the alumni(校友)and friends of nearly all of the old colleges and grew into a movement that overrode all conservative opposition. The aggressive“Young Yale”movement appeared, demanding partial