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Part I Reading (30%)

Passage 1

People say that money cannot buy happiness. This was true for Howard Hughes. (76) He was one of the richest

and most powerful men of his time. He had everything: good looks, success, power, and a lot of money.

But he didn’t

have love or friendship because he couldn’t buy them.

All his life he used his money to control everything and

everyone around him. In the end, he lost control of everything, even himself.

Howard Hughes was born in 1905 in Houston, Texas. His father started the Hughes Tool Company. He was a

workaholi c

（工作狂）

and made a lot of money. He bought everything he wanted. He even gave money to schools so

Howard could get into them. From his father, Howard learned to be a successful but merciless busine

ssman. Hughes’

mother, Allene also had a big influence on his life. Howard was her only child. She protected him and gave him

everything. Unfortunately, Allene had mental problems. (77) She was afraid of germs and diseases. She was

obsessed

with Howard’s h

ealth, and he became obsessed with it, too.

Allene died when Howard was 16 years old. Two years later his father died. Hughes inherited the Hughes Tool

Company. Then he married Ella Rice. He and Ella moved to Los Angeles, California. It was there that Howard

Hughes began to become a legend

（传奇人物）

. Hughes began to invest his money in movies. He became an

important producer soon after he moved to California. He worked hard, but he also played hard. He became obsessed

with power and control. When he couldn’t

get something legally, he gave money to politicians and businessmen so

they would help him. He owned a lot of businesses, including airplane companies, a movie studio

（制片厂）

, Las

Vegas hotels, gold and silver mines, and radio and television stations. Once he bought a television studio so he could

watch movies all night. He also bought a hotel because he wanted to stay in his favorite room for one weekend.

1.

According to the passage, Howard Hughes was not ___________.

A.

Good-looking

B. wealthy

C. friendly

D. powerful

2.

Which of the following abo

ut Hughes’ father is NOT TRUE?

A.

He started the Hughes Tool Company.

B.

He liked to spend money.

C.

He worked hard.

D.

He drank alcohol a lot.

3.

Howard Hugh

es’ parents died ___________.

A.

When he was 16 years old

B. before he was 19 years old

C. after he got married

D. after he moved to California

4.

The word

obsessed

in paragraph 2 probably means___________.

A. troubled

B. reduced

C. related

D. informed

5. From the passage, we learnt what Mr. Hughes lacked in his life was ___________.

A. education

B. love

C. money

D. good looks

Passage 2

Half of the world’s coral reefs

（珊瑚礁）

have died in the last 30 years. Now scientists are racing to ensure that

the rest survive. Even if global warming were to stop right now, scientists predict that more than 90% of corals will

die by 2050. If no major steps are taken to

address

the problem, the reefs may be headed for total extinction

（灭绝）

.

(78)

The planet’s health depends on the survival of coral reefs

. They are often

described as “the rainforests of the

sea”, because they provide shelter for a wide variety of sea life. In addition, the reefs serve as barriers that protect

coastlines from the full force of powerful storms.

Corals are used in medical research for cures to diseases. They are key to local economies as well, since the reefs

attract tourists, the fishing industry, and other businesses, bringing in billions of dollars.

(79) Corals are particularly sensitive to changes in temperature. A rise of just 1 to 2 degrees can force the corals

to drive out the algae

（水藻）

.

Then the corals turn white in a process called “bleaching”. Corals can recover from

short-term bleaching, but long-term bleaching can cause permanent damage. In 1998, when sea surface temperatures

were the highest in recorded history, coral reefs around the world suffered the most severe bleaching. It is estimated

that even under the best of conditions, many of these coral reefs will need decades to recover.

Although reefs face other threats from pollution, industrial activities, and overfishing, it is global climate change

that most concerns scientists. Scientists remain hopeful that it’s not too late to save the reefs, and some are moving

ahead on experiments to accomplish that goal.

6. which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. Rising Goal Temperatures.

B. Rainforest Are in Danger.

C. Coral Reefs Face Extinction.

D. Global Climate Change.

7. The word

address

in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ___________.

A. break down

B. stick to

C. go over

D. deal with

8. Why are coral reefs called

“the rainforests of the sea”?

A. Because they are home to a wide variety of sea life.

B. Because they can protect our coasts from storms.

C. Because they might supply natural medicines.

D. Because they look like rainforests.

9. The corals turn___________ i

n the process of “bleaching”.

A. red

B. black

C. green

D. white

10. According to the passage, ___________ is the biggest threat to coral reefs.

A. pollution

B. overfishing

C. industrial activity

D. climate change

Passage 3

Over the years, college students have stood together for what they believe in, from civil rights to anti-war

policies to the more recent protests against the unequal distribution of wealth. But nowhere in history have students

banned

（禁止）

bottled water. Until now.

The bottled water ban, which started on just a few campuses, has now spread nationwide to more than 20

universities. The colleges have either completely banned the use of plastic bottles altogether, or some have taken a

more limited approach with partial bans.

Many people believe that producing and using bottled water wastes money and harms the environment. They say

that bottled water is unnecessary because public water supplies in the . are among the best in the world. Water

fountains and reusable bottles with easy access

（获取）

to filling stations are a better choice.

An organization called Ban the Bottle raises awareness about the economic and environmental costs of using

plastic bottles. The group claims that eight glasses of water a day costs each person 49 cents annually, while drinking

from plastic containers costs $$1,400 per year. Plastic bottles contain antimony----a chemical that in low doses causes

depression, but in large doses can even lead to death.

The

controversy

over bottled or tap is not limited to the students and college administrations. The makers of

bottled water see the movement as a threat. (80)

They argue that plastic bottles make up a small portion of the nations’

total waste.

It’s unfair to single out

（单独挑出）

their product when so many other items are packaged in plastic

containers. Plus, water is a healthy choice compared to some sodas and juices that are sold at school.

11. Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?

A. Many universities ban or restrict the sale of bottled water.

B. Many states ban or restrict the sale of bottled water.

C. The bottled water industry is concerned about its decreasing sales.

D. Many people are opposed to the bottled water ban.

12. According to Ban the Bottle, drinking bottled water costs ___________ dollars per year.

A. 8

B. 20

C. 49

D. 1400

13. the word

controversy

in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ___________.

A. choice

B. control

C. argument

D. statement

14. What does the bottled water industry use in its own defense?

A. Bottled water is much cleaner than tap water.

B. Students should have freedom of choice.

C. The bottles are made in a more environment-friendly way.

D. Water is healthier than some sodas and juices.

15. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

B

、

A. All the universities have banned the sale of bottled water.

B. Plastic bottles may do harm to people’s health.

C. The purchase of soft drinks will increase.

D. Bottled water is cheap and environment-friendly.

Part II Vocabulary and Structure. (30%)

16. They have decided to put the meeting ___________ until next Monday.

A. up

B. on

C. off

D. forward

17. If you get into difficulties, don’t hesitate to ask ___________ ad

vice.

A. of

B. out

C. after

D. for

18. While we were on holiday, out neighbor took ___________ our house.

A. notice of

B. care of

C. after

D. on

19. students are expected to ___________ their classes regularly.

A. come

B. go

C. attend

D. follow

20. I was trying to get into the ___________ bus when I heard a voice from behind.

A. crowd

B. crowding

C. crowds

D. crowded

21. Honesty is the most important ___________ a man should have.

A. effort

B. habit

C. quality

D. question

22. That student ___________ his hand every time I asked a question.

A. made up

B. put up

C. rose

D. arose

23. He spoke English so well that I took it for ___________ that he was an American.

A. good

B. certain

C. sure

D. granted

24. I am very ___________ to you for your help.

A. grateful

B. agreeable

C. capable

D. enjoyable

25. The two girls look exactly ___________in appearance.

A. same

B. alike

C. like

D. same one

26. The children ___________ happily in the classroom when the teacher came in.

A. talk

B. are talking

C. were talking

D. had talked

27. In the road accident the other day three people ___________, including the driver.

A. killed

B. were killed

C. are killed

D. have killed

28. Jim’s job is to keep his boss ___________ of the latest developme

nt of that product in Europe.

A. inform

B. to inform

C. informed

D. informing

29. The young man ___________ visited our school this morning is Maria’s brother.

A. who

B. which

C. whose

D. what

30. I’m awfully tired and can’t go any farther, Ted. Let’

s have a rest, ___________.

A. shall we

B. will you

C. can you

D. may I