College English Achievement Test 4 (Units 7&8/Book 4) Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions:For this part.you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic To Get along with Your Roommates.You should write at least 120 words and base your composition on the outline given in 之在收有发生 2.冲突的主要原因 3室友之间如何和谐相处 To Get along with Your Roommates Part II Reading Comprehension(skimming and scanning)(15 minutes) Directions:In this part.you will have 15 mimtes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet I For questions 1-7.mark Y(for YES) NO) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage ifthe statement contradicts the information given in the passage NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage For questions 8-10,complete the sentences with the information given in the passage New Proposals on Youth Employment The unemployment rate in Japan ntinues to hover at around the5%level.but the number of unemployed youths is ex eptionally high compared to r age goups e fu taking root in society,with an increasing number of youths making a living as "freeters' (as young job-hoppers are called in Japan)or leaving and changing jobs even after they find employment This youth employment problem is essentially a product of many companies'guarded stance()on employment and the narrowing of employment opportunities for those seeking to work as regular employees. To deal with the various proposals for specific policies,such as to strengthen policies that can turn economic recovery into a vigorous increase of labor demand;while expanding job openings for regular employees,also to promote equal treatment of non-regular employees and secure opportunities for them to become regular employees so that the working styles of non-regular emplovees are not disadvantaged:from the earliest stage as possible vide iob tion with a long-range outlook on career deve opment.Som this reason.the following three new measures should be considered in addition to other measures being deliberated. Reform of employment and recruitment practices It is important that high school graduates are given as many opportunities as possible to select an one person-one-company syst e hand on the other hand employment and career guidance should begin when studentsenter high school so they are well able tosele an occupation on their own judgment. Also,the year after graduation should be regarded as a period of joint follow-up by schools and employment agencies.Especially in regard to unemploved graduates and freeters.each party should assess he situation and support the employment of those young people
1 College English Achievement Test 4 (Units 7&8 / Book 4) Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic To Get along with Your Roommates. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below: 1. 室友之间的冲突在校园里常有发生 2. 冲突的主要原因 3. 室友之间如何和谐相处 To Get along with Your Roommates Part II Reading Comprehension (skimming and scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, mark Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. New Proposals on Youth Employment The unemployment rate in Japan continues to hover at around the 5% level, but the number of unemployed youths is exceptionally high compared to other age groups. The fluid situation is gradually taking root in society, with an increasing number of youths making a living as “freeters” (as young job-hoppers are called in Japan) or leaving and changing jobs even after they find employment. This youth employment problem is essentially a product of many companies’ guarded stance (姿态) on employment and the narrowing of employment opportunities for those seeking to work as regular employees. To deal with the youth employment problem, the government and relevant institutions have already presented various proposals for specific policies, such as to strengthen policies that can turn economic recovery into a vigorous increase of labor demand; while expanding job openings for regular employees, also to promote equal treatment of non-regular employees and secure opportunities for them to become regular employees so that the working styles of non-regular employees are not disadvantaged; from the earliest stage as possible, systematically to provide job preparatory education with a long-range outlook on career development. Some of these policies are actually being implemented, but they are not necessarily producing adequate results. For this reason, the following three new measures should be considered in addition to other measures being deliberated. Reform of employment and recruitment practices It is important that high school graduates are given as many opportunities as possible to select an occupation. While completely abolishing the one-person-one-company system on one hand, on the other hand, employment and career guidance should begin when students enter high school so they are well able to select an occupation on their own judgment. Also, the year after graduation should be regarded as a period of joint follow-up by schools and employment agencies. Especially in regard to unemployed graduates and freeters, each party should assess the situation and support the employment of those young people
With n should be implemented soon after enable them to make independent caree decisions. Companies should give due consideration to the academic accomplishment of students when screening job applicants,as that is the primary function of students.Universities should draw upon France's baccalaureate system,for example,and introduce a system of university graduation examination or college academic certification test. Finally,as a measure to expand employment opportunities,companies should amend their traditiona practice of recruiting only prospective new graduates and open their doors to those who have already graduated. Enhancing career education and the role of industries Career cducation aimng to values should be a()progam provided ove an ample amount of time beginning in the primary.junior high,and high school compulsory education stage. In addition to teaching students about the significance of working and about occupations in general,caree education should also include a course on "work and daily living"as a comprehensive course aiming to prepare students to become working members of society.The course should deal with a broad range of topics relating to the work concept,such as rights and obligations stipulated in labor laws,as well as with the mechanics of the pension system and other oc scurity institutions and with such immediate issues as the environment and energy.Such a course would help youths to select their own Iifestyles,including how to achieve a good balance between work and private life. The industrial community should form organizations of companies (such as NPOs)to address caree a and actively enage in activitiesto support the development of human res rces for the nex on.Fo example,the expected to deve nd p vide cationa funds and equipment. In regional areas in Japan,activities to revitalize regional industries and promote new industries should be linked to model projects that incorporate regional characteristics and aim to foster and retain young people as future leaders of the region For roughout Japa as the ba f such projects the cooperatio of regional schools Proposal of a"career passport' The "career passport"would function as a record of one's career and as a certification for the utilization of various support measures.It would be issued to all youths over the age of 18 and would be a passport to on valid up to the age of 30 to35. The passport would contain a record of job changes,part-time experiences.studies certifications and self-development efforts,in addition to accomplishments achieved through participation in volunteer and NPO activities.In this respect,it would take the form of an electronic card to allow the input and cafes that are being newly established or at the more than 500 young worker's centers throughout Japan They would also have the opportunity to check and evaluate their own careers,including part-time experiences,and effectively utilize various support programs for employment,capacity development and ship system should be created to provide financial support for
2 With respect to college students, internship opportunities, career counseling, and other guidance schemes should be implemented soon after they enter college to eventually enable them to make independent career decisions. Companies should give due consideration to the academic accomplishment of students when screening job applicants, as that is the primary function of students. Universities should draw upon France’s baccalaureate system, for example, and introduce a system of university graduation examination or college academic certification test. Finally, as a measure to expand employment opportunities, companies should amend their traditional practice of recruiting only prospective new graduates and open their doors to those who have already graduated. Enhancing career education and the role of industries Career education aiming to cultivate work values should be a consecutive (连续的) program provided over an ample amount of time beginning in the primary, junior high, and high school compulsory education stage. In addition to teaching students about the significance of working and about occupations in general, career education should also include a course on “work and daily living” as a comprehensive course aiming to prepare students to become working members of society. The course should deal with a broad range of topics relating to the work concept, such as rights and obligations stipulated in labor laws, as well as with the mechanics of the pension system and other social security institutions and with such immediate issues as the environment and energy. Such a course would help youths to select their own lifestyles, including how to achieve a good balance between work and private life. The industrial community should form organizations of companies (such as NPOs) to address career education from a cross-cutting perspective and actively engage in activities to support the development of human resources for the next generation. For example, they are expected to develop and provide educational programs based on their unique technology and know-how, send personnel to schools, and offer funds and equipment. In regional areas in Japan, activities to revitalize regional industries and promote new industries should be linked to model projects that incorporate regional characteristics and aim to foster and retain young people as future leaders of the region. For example, local governments could utilize the 500 or so young workers’ centers throughout Japan as the bases of such projects with the cooperation of regional businesses and schools. Proposal of a “career passport” The “career passport” would function as a record of one’s career and as a certification for the utilization of various support measures. It would be issued to all youths over the age of 18 and would be a passport to continuous support valid up to the age of 30 to 35. The passport would contain a record of job changes, part-time experiences, studies, certifications and self-development efforts, in addition to accomplishments achieved through participation in volunteer and NPO activities. In this respect, it would take the form of an electronic card to allow the input and accumulation of information through a digital format that can be accessed by the individual whenever necessary. The passport would enable young workers to receive career counseling regularly or as necessary at job cafes that are being newly established or at the more than 500 young worker’s centers throughout Japan. They would also have the opportunity to check and evaluate their own careers, including part-time experiences, and effectively utilize various support programs for employment, capacity development and other areas necessary for developing their careers. In addition to the above, a vocational scholarship system should be created to provide financial support for
educational cou and school expenses to all young people who have graduated school-including the employed,freeters,and displaced that they may voluntarily prepare themselves for a job develop their working capacities The youth frequent job changes result in many companies'guarded stance on their employment. 2.To offer different job opportunities to both youth regular and non-regular employees. 3.Employment and career guidance should be part of high school curriculum. hhirpohn should deal witha broad range oftopics relating to the work concept such as job hunting and hopping. 6.There are about 500 youth centers in some local areas. 7.The career passport contains part-time experiences,studies,certificate and self-development except job-hopping. 8.shoud enable students to make 9.Companies should provide educational program and send personnel to schools and offer 10.In order to provide young people with financial support,we should create Part II Vocabulary and Structure (35 minutes) Directions:There are 30incomplete sentences in this part.For each sentence there are four choices marked A).B).C)and D).Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center 11.In general,the amount that a student spends for housing should be held to one-fifth of the total for living cceptable B)advisable C)available D)applicable 12.Every man in this country has the right to live where he wants to. the color of his skin. A)with the exception of B)in the light of C)by virtue of D)regardless of 13.Housewives who do not go out to work often feel they are not working to their full A)capacity B)strength C)length D)possibility 14.Ihate end of flm that you haven't seen before. A)reveal B)rewrite C)revise D)reverse 15.The old couple decided to a boy and a girl though they had three children of their own. A)adapt B)bring C)receive D)adopt 16.The government is trying to do something to better understanding between the two countries A)raise B)promote C)heighten D)increase of the damage causd by the fire A)range B)level C)extent D)quantit中 18.Had he worked harder.he the exams. A)must have got through B)would have got through C)would get through D)could get through 19.Only under special circumstances to take make-up tests freshmen perm nitted B)freshmen are ed are freshmen D)are permitted freshmen I heard voices A)as B)when C)after D)while 21 It seems oil from this pipe for some time.We'll have to take the machine apart to put it rignt A)had leaked B)is leaking C)leaked D)has been leaking 22.When he arrived,he found the aged and the sick at home
3 educational courses and school expenses to all young people who have graduated school—including the unemployed, freeters, and displaced workers—so that they may voluntarily prepare themselves for a job or develop their working capacities. 1. The youth frequent job changes result in many companies’ guarded stance on their employment. 2. To offer different job opportunities to both youth regular and non-regular employees. 3. Employment and career guidance should be part of high school curriculum. 4. Companies should revise their policies to recruit both new and old graduates. 5. The school course should deal with a broad range of topics relating to the work concept such as job hunting and hopping. 6. There are about 500 youth centers in some local areas. 7. The career passport contains part-time experiences, studies, certificate and self-development except job-hopping. 8. College education should enable students to make ____________________. 9. Companies should provide educational program and send personnel to schools and offer ____________________. 10. In order to provide young people with financial support, we should create ________________ ________. Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure (35 minutes) Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 11. In general, the amount that a student spends for housing should be held to one-fifth of the total for living expenses. A) acceptable B) advisable C) available D) applicable 12. Every man in this country has the right to live where he wants to, _______the color of his skin. A) with the exception of B) in the light of C) by virtue of D) regardless of 13. Housewives who do not go out to work often feel they are not working to their full _______. A) capacity B) strength C) length D) possibility 14. I hate people who _______ the end of film that you haven't seen before. A) reveal B) rewrite C) revise D) reverse 15. The old couple decided to ________ a boy and a girl though they had three children of their own. A) adapt B) bring C) receive D) adopt 16. The government is trying to do something to _______ better understanding between the two countries. A) raise B) promote C) heighten D) increase 17. The newspaper did not mention the _______ of the damage caused by the fire. A) range B) level C) extent D) quantity 18. Had he worked harder, he _______ the exams. A) must have got through B) would have got through C) would get through D) could get through 19. Only under special circumstances _______ to take make-up tests. A) are freshmen permitted B) freshmen are permitted C) permitted are freshmen D) are permitted freshmen 20. I had just started back for the house to change my clothes _______ I heard voices. A) as B) when C) after D) while 21. It seems oil _______ from this pipe for some time. We'll have to take the machine apart to put it rignt. A) had leaked B) is leaking C) leaked D) has been leaking 22. When he arrived, he found _______ the aged and the sick at home
A)none but B)none other than C)nothing but D)noother than 23.As teacherswe with what is said,not what we think A)ought to be said B)must say C)have to be said D)need to say 24.Once environmental damage it takes many years for the system to recover. A)has done B)is to do C)does D)is done 25.He will agree to do what you require him A)of B)from C)to D)for 26.The mere fact most people believe nuclear war would be madness does not mean that it will not occur. A)what B)which C)that D)why 27 lohn seems a nice person I don't trust him. A)Even though B)Even so C)Therefore D)Though 2 a man who expresses himself effectively is sure to succeed more rapidly than a man whose command of language is poor A)Other things being equal B)Were other things equal C)To be equal to other things D)Other things to be equal 29.By 99,Mickey Mouse was as popular children as Coca-Cola A)for B)in C)to D)with 30.She ought to stop work:she has a headache because she too long A)has been reading B)had read C)isreading D)read 31.Niagara Falls isa great tourist drawing millions of visitors every year A)attention B)attraction C)appointment D)arrangement 32 Idon'mind _the deci as long as it is not tolate A)you to delay making B)your delaying making C)your delaying to make D)you delay to make 33.The hopes,goals,fears and desires widely between men and women,between the rich and the poor. A)alter B)shift C)transfer D)vary 34.The sale usually takes place outside the house,with the audience on benches.chairs or boxes A)having ted B)C)e)having been 35 This kind of alass comfortably A)is worn B)wears C)wearing D)are worn 36.Some diseases are by certain water animals. A)transplanted B)transformed C)transported D)transmitted 37 Wouldn't you rather your child to bed early? A)go B)went C)v ould go D)goes 38.The words of hisod teacher left a impression on his mind.He is still influenced by them. A)long B)lively C)lasting D)liberal 39.We agreed to accept they thought was the best tourist guide. B)who mever C)which er D)whoe 40.Itisou policy that we will achieve unity through peaceful means A)consistent B)continuous C)considerate D)continual 41.He is about his chances of winning a gold medal in the Olympics next year A)optimistic B)optional C)outstanding D)obvious 42.Sometimes I wish I ina different time and a different place
4 A) none but B) none other than C)nothing but D) no other than 23. As teachers we should concern ourselves with what is said, not what we think _____. A) ought to be said B)must say C) have to be said D) need to say 24. Once environmental damage _______, it takes many years for the system to recover. A) has done B) is to do C) does D) is done 25. He will agree to do what you require _______ him. A) of B) from C) to D) for 26. The mere fact _______ most people believe nuclear war would be madness does not mean that it will not occur. A) what B) which C) that D) why 27. John seems a nice person. _______ I don't trust him. A) Even though B) Even so C) Therefore D) Though 28. _______, a man who expresses himself effectively is sure to succeed more rapidly than a man whose command of language is poor. A) Other things being equal B) Were other things equal C) To be equal to other things D) Other things to be equal 29. By 1929, Mickey Mouse was as popular _______ children as Coca-Cola. A) for B) in C) to D) with 30. She ought to stop work；she has a headache because she ______ too long. A) has been reading B) had read C) is reading D) read 31. Niagara Falls is a great tourist ______ drawing millions of visitors every year. A) attention B) attraction C) appointment D) arrangement 32. I don't mind ______ the decision as long as it is not too late. A) you to delay making B) your delaying making C) your delaying to make D) you delay to make 33. The hopes, goals，fears and desires widely between men and women，between the rich and the poor. A) alter B) shift C) transfer D) vary 34. The sale usually takes place outside the house, with the audience _____ on benches, chairs or boxes. A) having seated B) seating C) seated D) having been seated 35. This kind of glasses manufactured by experienced craftsmen ______ comfortably. A) is worn B) wears C) wearing D) are worn 36. Some diseases are _____ by certain water animals. A) transplanted B) transformed C) transported D) transmitted 37. Wouldn't you rather your child _______ to bed early? A) go B) went C) would go D) goes 38. The words of his old teacher left a _____ impression on his mind. He is still influenced by them. A) long B) lively C) lasting D) liberal 39. We agreed to accept ______ they thought was the best tourist guide. A) whatever B) whomever C) whichever D) whoever 40. It is our ______ policy that we will achieve unity through peaceful means. A) consistent B) continuous C) considerate D) continual 41. He is ______ about his chances of winning a gold medal in the Olympics next year. A) optimistic B) optional C) outstanding D) obvious 42. Sometimes I wish I ______ in a different time and a different place
A)be living B)were living c)would live D)would have lived 43.The dir the way we were doing the work A)at B)in C)of D)wt出 44.In a sudden of anger,the man tore up everything within reac h. A)attack B)burst C)split D)blast 45.In Britain people four million tons of potatoes every year A)swallow B)dispose C)consume D)exhaust Part IV Reading Comprehension(Reading in Depth)(25 minutes) Section A Directions:In this section.there is a passage with ten blanks.You are required to select one word for each Fact cholce in the u ts entied le before maki Please mark the co etter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.You may not use any of the words in the blank more than once. Questions 46 to 55 are based on the following passage. Once the world embraced the automobile.the days of depending on horses.bicvcles.ferries.and trains quickly slipped into the past.People were with the d of the automobile but theywere enjoying the personal n that om to go anyplace a road 47 This allowed people to travel at anytime and at their own48 This independence gave the car a popular edge over buses and trains. The popularity of the automobile made it the 49 of the transportation system.The automobile changed our lives when a giant industry that offered more and more jobs.The automobile made it possible for people to ive i work place.Thisc s to grow subur more convenient.Of course,with more places to go,more 51 roads had to be built.The automobile caused a 52 effect.Jobs increased.industries grew.new industries developed.and cities appeared.Today the automobile industry continues to offer many 53 Jobs are plentiful in this industry and improvements continue to be made to the automobile with new technologies. We have come a long way from that because of the cooperative fforts of many people in the last century.It will be interesting toe what the futre holds for the automobile.We have already seen signs of the use of solar energy in this area As long as man has a brain,the future of the automobile is 55 A)backbone B)infinite C)further D)background E)led F)enjoyed G)horseless H)developing I)opportunitiesJ)snowball K)definite L)developed M)farther N)impressed )pace Section B Directions:There are 2 passages in this section.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A).B).C)and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark the c oresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2with a single line though the cenre. Passage One Questions56to60 are based on the following passage. After the violent earthquake that shook Los Angeles in 1994,earthquake scientists had good news to report:The damage and death toll(死亡人数)could have been much worse. More than 60 people died in this earthquake.By comparison,an earthquake of similar intensity that shook America in198 claimed 25,000 victims
5 A) be living B) were living C) would live D) would have lived 43. The director was critical ______ the way we were doing the work. A) at B) in C)of D) with 44. In a sudden ______ of anger，the man tore up everything within reac h. A) attack B) burst C) split D) blast 45. In Britain people ______ four million tons of potatoes every year. A) swallow B) dispose C) consume D) exhaust Part Ⅳ Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the blank more than once. Questions 46 to 55 are based on the following passage. Once the world embraced the automobile, the days of depending on horses, bicycles, ferries, and trains quickly slipped into the past. People were __46__ with the speed of the automobile but they were also enjoying the personal freedom that the automobile gave them. Owning a car gave people the freedom to go anyplace a road __47__. This allowed people to travel at anytime and at their own __48__. This independence gave the car a popular edge over buses and trains. The popularity of the automobile made it the __49__ of the transportation system. The automobile changed our lives when it created a giant industry that offered more and more jobs. The automobile made it possible for people to live in areas __50__ from their work place. This caused cities to grow and made suburban living more convenient. Of course, with more places to go, more __51__ roads had to be built. The automobile caused a __52__ effect. Jobs increased, industries grew, new industries developed, and cities appeared. Today the automobile industry continues to offer many __53__. Jobs are plentiful in this industry and improvements continue to be made to the automobile with new technologies. We have come a long way from that first __54__ carriage because of the cooperative efforts of many people in the last century. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the automobile. We have already seen signs of the use of solar energy in this area. As long as man has a brain, the future of the automobile is __55__. A) backbone B) infinite C) further D) background E) led F) enjoyed G) horseless H) developing I) opportunities J) snowball K) definite L) developed M) farther N) impressed O) pace Section B Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage. After the violent earthquake that shook Los Angeles in 1994, earthquake scientists had good news to report; The damage and death toll (死亡人数) could have been much worse. More than 60 people died in this earthquake. By comparison, an earthquake of similar intensity that shook America in 1988 claimed 25, 000 victims:
Injuries and deaths were relatively less in Los Angeles because the quake occurred at 4:31 amona holiday,when traffic was lightn highways Inaddition,changes made to code i Los Angeles during the last 20 years have strengthened the city's buildings and highways,making them more resistant to quakes. Despite the good news,civil engineers aren't resting on their successes.Pinned to their drawing boards are blueprints (for improved quake-resistant buildings.The new designs should offer even greater city tocities where earthquakes ofen take place In the past,making structures quake?resistant meant firm yet flexible materials such as steel and wood,that bend without breaking.Later,people tried to lift a building off its foundation and insert rubber and steel between the building and its foundation to reduce the impact of ground vibrations. The most recent designs give buildings brains as well as concrete and steel supports.called smart buildings the structures respond like n earthquakes the ground shakes and the uilding tips forward,the force the opposite direction The new smart structures could be very expensive to build.However,they would save many lives and would be less likely to be damaged during earthquakes 56.One reason why the loss of lives in the Los Angeles earthquake was comparatively low is that 0 A)newcomputers had been installed in the building B)it occurred in the residential areas rather than on the highways. C)large numbers of Los Angeles residents had gone for a holiday D)improvements had been made in the construction of buildings and highways 57.The function of the computer mentioned in the passage is to B)predict the coming of an earthquake with accuracy C)help strengthen the foundation of the building D)measure the impact of an earthquake's vibrations 58.The smart buildings discussed in the passage A)would cause serious financial problems B)w while though costly C)would increase the complexity of architectural design D)can reduce the ground vibrations caused by earthquakes 59.It can be inferred from the passage that in minimizing the damage caused by earthauakes attention should be focused on A)the B)the development of building materials C)the reduction of the impact of ground vibrations D)early forecasts of earthquakes 60.The author's main purpose in writing the pa eis to A)compare the con nces of the earthquakes that cured in the U.S. B)encourage more of C)outline the history of the development of quake-resistant building materials D)report new developments in constructing quake?resistant building PassageTwo Questions61 to65 are based on the following passage. 6
6 Injuries and deaths were relatively less in Los Angeles because the quake occurred at 4:31 a.m. on a holiday, when traffic was light on the city's highways. In addition, changes made to the construction codes in Los Angeles during the last 20 years have strengthened the city's buildings and highways, making them more resistant to quakes. Despite the good news, civil engineers aren't resting on their successes. Pinned to their drawing boards are blueprints (蓝图的) for improved quake-resistant buildings. The new designs should offer even greater security to cities where earthquakes often take place. In the past, making structures quake? resistant meant firm yet flexible materials , such as steel and wood, that bend without breaking. Later, people tried to lift a building off its foundation, and insert rubber and steel between the building and its foundation to reduce the impact of ground vibrations. The most recent designs give buildings brains as well as concrete and steel supports, called smart buildings, the structures respond like living organisms to an earthquake's vibrations. When the ground shakes and the building tips forward, the computer would force the building to shift in the opposite direction. The new smart structures could be very expensive to build. However, they would save many lives and would be less likely to be damaged during earthquakes. 56.One reason why the loss of lives in the Los Angeles earthquake was comparatively low is that _______? A) new computers had been installed in the buildings. B) it occurred in the residential areas rather than on the highways. C) large numbers of Los Angeles residents had gone for a holiday D) improvements had been made in the construction of buildings and highways 57. The function of the computer mentioned in the passage is to _______. A) counterbalance an earthquake's action on the building B) predict the coming of an earthquake with accuracy C) help strengthen the foundation of the building D) measure the impact of an earthquake's vibrations 58. The smart buildings discussed in the passage _______. A) would cause serious financial problems B) would be worthwhile though costly C) would increase the complexity of architectural design D) can reduce the ground vibrations caused by earthquakes 59. It can be inferred from the passage that in minimizing the damage caused by earthquakes attention should be focused on _______. A) the increasing use of rubber and steel in capital construction B) the development of flexible building materials C) the reduction of the impact of ground vibrations D) early forecasts of earthquakes 60. The author's main purpose in writing the passage is to _______. A) compare the consequences of the earthquakes that occurred in the U. S. B) encourage civil engineers to make more extensive use of computers. C) outline the history of the development of quake-resistant building materials D) report new developments in constructing quake? resistant building Passage Two Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage
Believe it or not,optical illusion()can cut highway crashes.Japan is a case in point.It has reduced roads by nearly 75 percent u sing a simpe optical usio .Ben stripes,called che rons(人字形)pa nted on the roads makerivers think that they are driving faster than they really are. and thus drivers slow down.Now the American Association Foundation for Traffic Safety in Washington D.C is planning to repeat Japan's success.Starting next year.the foundation will paint chevrons and other patterns of stripes on selected roads around the country to test how well the patterns reduce highway crashes. ve peed playsamajor role in of all fatal to the foundation. To help reduce thos accidents.the undation will nd its tests inareas where speed-related nazards are the greatest-curves,exit slopes,traffic circles,and bridges.Some studies suggest that straight horizontal bars painted across roads can initially cut the average speed of drivers in half However,traffic often returns to full speed within months as drivers become used to seeing the painted bar.Chevrons, say not ony give drivers the impresson that they are driving faster than they really are butalso to benarowerThe in highway speed and the fic accidents 61.The passage mainly discusses A)a new way of highway speed control B)a new pattern for painting highways 62.On roads painted with chevrons drivers tend to feel that. A)they should avoid speed-related hazards B)they are driving in the wrong lane C)they should slow down their speed D)the appro 63.The advantage of chevrons over straight,horizontal bars is that the former A)can keep drivers awake B)can cut road accidents in half C)will have a longer effect on drivers D)will look more ttractive 64.The Foundation for Traffic Safety plans to A)try out the Japanese method in certain areas B)change the road signs across the country C)replace straight,horizontal bars with chevrons d)repeat the lapanese road patterns 65.What doe A)They are falling out of use in the United States. B)They tend to be ignored by drivers in a short period of time C)They are applicable only on broad roads. D)They cannot be applied successfully to traffic circles. Part V Cloze(15 minutes) Directions:There are 20 blanks in the following passage.For each blank there are four choices marked A). B),C)and D)on the right side of the paper:You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage.Then mark the coresponding letter on the Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. In a telephone survey of more than 2,000 adults,21%said they believed the sun revolved ()around
7 Believe it or not，optical illusion (错觉) can cut highway crashes. Japan is a case in point. It has reduced automobile crashes on some roads by nearly 75 percent using a simple optical illusion. Bent stripes, called chevrons (人字形)painted on the roads make drivers think that they are driving faster than they really are， and thus drivers slow down. Now the American Association Foundation for Traffic Safety in Washington D.C. is planning to repeat Japan’s success. Starting next year, the foundation will paint chevrons and other patterns of stripes on selected roads around the country to test how well the patterns reduce highway crashes. Excessive speed plays a major role in as much as one fifth of all fatal traffic accidents, according to the foundation. To help reduce those accidents，the foundation will conduct its tests in areas where speed- related hazards are the greatest-curves，exit slopes，traffic circles，and bridges. Some studies suggest that straight, horizontal bars painted across roads can initially cut the average speed of drivers in half. However，traffic often returns to full speed within months as drivers become used to seeing the painted bar. Chevrons， scientists say, not only give drivers the impress ion that they are driving faster than they really are but also make a lane spear to be narrower. The result is a longer lasting reduction in highway speed and the number of traffic accidents. 61. The passage mainly discusses . A) a new way of highway speed control B) a new pattern for painting highways C) a new approach to training drivers D) a new type of optical illusion 62. On roads painted with chevrons drivers tend to feel that. A) they should avoid speed-related hazards B) they are driving in the wrong lane C) they should slow down their speed D) they are approaching the speed limit 63. The advantage of chevrons over straight，horizontal bars is that the former . A) can keep drivers awake B) can cut road accidents in half C) will have a longer effect on drivers D) will look more attractive 64. The American Association Foundation for Traffic Safety plans to . A) try out the Japanese method in certain areas B) change the road signs across the country C) replace straight，horizontal bars with chevrons D) repeat the Japanese road patterns 65. What does the author say about straight，horizontal bars painted across roads? A) They are falling out of use in the United States. B) They tend to be ignored by drivers in a short period of time. C) They are applicable only on broad roads. D) They cannot be applied successfully to traffic circles.. Part Ⅴ Cloze (15 minutes) Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. In a telephone survey of more than 2，000 adults，21% said they believed the sun revolved (旋转)around
the earth.An6%did not know which revolved around 67have no doubt people 6in school that the earth revolves around the may even have written est But they never their incorrect mental models of planetary (73 because their every day observations didn't support 74 their teachers told them:People see the sun "moving 75 the sky as morning turns to night,and the earth seems stationary ()76 that is happening Students can learn the right answers 77 heart in class,and yet never combined them 78 their working models of the world The obiectively comrect answer the professor sand understanding of the orld Can side by side each unaffected by the othe Outside of clas the student continues to use the 81 mod el be cause it has always worked well 82 that circumstance.Unless professors address 83 errors in students'personal models of the world,students are not 84 to replace them with the 85 one. 66 A)excessive B)extra c additional D)added 67.A)what B)whichC)that D)other 8A)virtually B)remarkablyC)ideally D)preferably 69.A)learned B)suggested C)taught D)advised 70.A)those B)these C)who D)they 71 A)on B)with c)under D)for 72.A)formed B)altered C)believed D)thought 75.A)around B)across C)on D)above 76.A)since B)so C)while D)for 77.A)to B)by C)in D)with 80.A)exist B)occur C)survive D)maintain 81.A)private B)individual C)personal D)own 82.A)in B)with C)on D)for 83 A)general b)natural c similar d)s specific 8.A)obliged B)likely C)probable D)partial 85.A)perfect B)better C)reasonable D)correct Part VI Translation (5 minutes) Directions:Complete the sentences on Answer Sheet 2 by translating into English the Chinese given in the hrackets 8.The court's judgmen (引起史密斯先生的朋友们的气愤，wo believed that he was innocent 87.Anthony stayed up all night because he just couldn't (他对于是否插手此事举棋不定) 88 Virtually every child (都曾想去太空旅游)and experiencing what it would be like tolive inagravity-free onment 89.Students of our school are encourage (独立思考)and not to be restricted by the teacher's points of view 90.People today are more mobile than ever before.perhaps this is (为 什么移动电话十分普及的原因)
8 the earth.An 66 7% did not know which revolved around 67 I have no doubt that 68 all o f these people were 69 in school that the earth revolves arou n d the sun 70 may even have written it 71 at est.But they never 72 their incorrect mental models of planetary (行星的) 73 because their every day observations didn't support 74 their teachers told them: People see the sun “moving 75 the sky as morning turns to night，and the earth seems stationary (静止的) 76 that is happening.Students can learn the right answers 77 heart in class，and yet never combined them 78 their working models of the world.The objectively correct answer the professor accepts and the 79 personal understanding of the world Can 80 side by side，each unaffected by the other. Outside of class，the student continues to use the 81 mod el be cause it has always worked well 82 that circumstance.Unless professors address 83 errors in students' personal models of the world，students are not 84 to replace them with the 85 one. 66. A) excessive B) extra C) additional D) added 67. A) what B) which C) that D) other 68. A) virtually B) remarkably C) ideally D) preferably 69. A) learned B) suggested C) taught D) advised 70. A) those B) these C) who D) they 71. A) on B) with C) under D) for 72. A) formed B) altered C) believed D) thought 73. A) operation B) position C) motion D) location 74. A) how B) which C) that D) what 75. A) around B) across C) on D) above 76. A) since B) so C) while D) for 77. A) to B) by C) in D) with 78. A) with B) into C) to D) along 79. A) adult's B) teacher's C) scientist's D) student's 80. A) exist B) occur C) survive D) maintain 81. A) private B) individual C) personal D) own 82. A) in B) with C) on D) for 83. A) general B) natural C) similar D) specific 84. A) obliged B) likely C) probable D) partial 85. A) perfect B) better C) reasonable D) correct Part Ⅵ Translation (5 minutes) Directions: Complete the sentences on Answer Sheet 2 by translating into English the Chinese given in the brackets 86.The court’s judgment_________________________________ (引起史密斯先生的朋友们的气愤), who believed that he was innocent. 87. Anthony stayed up all night because he just couldn’t (他对于是否插手此事举棋不定). 88. Virtually every child (都曾想去太空旅游) and experiencing what it would be like to live in a gravity-free environment. 89. Students of our school are encouraged (独立思考)and not to be restricted by the teacher’s points of view. 90.People today are more mobile than ever before; perhaps this is _______________________________(为 什么移动电话十分普及的原因)
Keys to Test 4 for Units 7&8 Part I Writing To Get along with Your Roommate Roommate conflicts among college students are often heard on campus over recent years.Study shows that these conflicts make the excitement of campus life grow grey and have bad effects on both their living and learning. Roommate conflicts often spring from daily ivial things such as time when toun off the light and space where to store luggage or personal belongs.When personalities don't mix,the specifics can tear roommates apart and sometimes even lead to serious conflicts.Besides.the fact that roommates hold different attitudes towards a certain issue is another factor causing these conflicts Roommate conflicts are harmful and need tobe setted.Though many people think that school discipline an play a more constructive role i and theart o om Mcuwhile communication Sobuts to other the solution to this problem since many of these conflicts stem from misunderstanding. Part II Reading Comprehension(skimming and scanning) 1YN3YAY5NG6N7N 8.their independence career decision 9.funds and quipment 10.a vocational scholarship system Part III V ocabulary and Structure 11.B12D13.A14A15.D16.B17.C18.B19.A20.B21.D22.A23.A24.D25.A26 C27.B28.A29.D30.A31.B32.B33.D34.C35.B36.D37.B38.C39.D40.D 41A42B43C44B45 Part IV Reading Comprehension(reading in depth) Section A 46.N47.E48.049.A50.M51.L52.J53.154.G55.B Section B 56D57A58B59C60D 61.A62.C63.C64.A65.B Part V Cloze 66.C67.B68.A69.C70.D 71.A72B73.C74.D75.B 76.C77.B78.A79.D80.A 81.C82.A83.D84.B85.D Part VI Translation 86.aroused anger among Mr.Smith's friends 87.make up his mind whether or not to take a hand in the matter. 8.has dreamded of traveling in space 89.to do ir dependent thinkin 90.why mobile phones have
9 Keys to Test 4 forUnits 7&8 Part I Writing To Get along with Your Roommate Roommate conflicts among college students are often heard on campus over recent years. Study shows that these conflicts make the excitement of campus life grow grey and have bad effects on both their living and learning. Roommate conflicts often spring from daily trivial things such as time when to turn off the light and space where to store luggage or personal belongs. When personalities don’t mix, the specifics can tear roommates apart and sometimes even lead to serious conflicts. Besides, the fact that roommates hold different attitudes towards a certain issue is another factor causing these conflicts. Roommate conflicts are harmful and need to be settled. Though many people think that school discipline can soften the conflicts, I believe learning to be tolerant with each other can play a more constructive role because it teaches students flexibility and the art of compromise. Meanwhile, communication contributes to the solution to this problem since many of these conflicts stem from misunderstanding. Part II Reading Comprehension (skimming and scanning) 1. Y 2. N 3. Y 4. Y 5. NG 6. N 7. N 8. their independence career decision 9. funds and equipment 10. a vocational scholarship system Part III V ocabulary and Structure 11. B 12. D 13. A 14.A 15.D 16. B 17. C 18. B 19. A 20. B 21. D 22. A 23. A 24. D 25. A 26. C 27.B 28. A 29. D 30. A 31.B 32. B 33.D 34. C 35. B 36. D 37. B 38. C 39. D 40. D 41.A 42. B 43. C 44. B 45. C Part IV Reading Comprehension (reading in depth) Section A 46. N 47. E 48. O 49. A 50. M 51. L 52. J 53. I 54. G 55. B Section B 56.D 57.A 58.B 59.C 60.D 61. A 62. C 63. C 64. A 65. B Part V Cloze 66. C 67. B 68. A 69. C 70. D 71. A 72. B 73. C 74. D 75. B 76. C 77. B 78. A 79. D 80. A 81. C 82. A 83. D 84. B 85. D Part VI Translation 86. aroused anger among Mr. Smith’s friends 87. make up his mind whether or not to take a hand in the matter. 88. has dreamded of traveling in space 89. to do independent thinking 90. why mobile phones have become so common