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SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS (50 minutes)
Directions: In this section, you will read several passages. Each passage is followed by several questions based on its content. You are to choose ONE best answer, A., B., C. or D., to each question. Answer all the questions following each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.
Questions 1～5
Today one in every ten of us has difficulty getting to sleep and, according to Dr. Ian Oswald of Edinburgh university, the reason is simple. Most people who can't sleep are their own worst enemies. They go to bed too early.
For every person who works most efficiently on the usual eight hours of sleep a night, two work best on five or six, and two on nine or ten. Voltaire made do with three hours but Sir Winston Churchill would happily sleep for 12～14 hours at a stretch if he could.
So how much sleep does a person really need? It seems that the national average for men is seven hours and ten minutes, and for women ten minutes less, but everyone's needs are different. Find out what you need and, according to Dr. Ernest Hartmann, one of America's leading sleep scientists, you're well on your way to allowing your body to work at its greatest efficiency.
After studying the sleep habits of nearly 1000 people, Dr Hartmann believes it's the amount of deep sleep we get that really matters. We all need roughly the same amount—about 75 minutes a night. The rest, a shallower type of sllep, vaies greatly from person to person.
How much of the second type of sleep, you need seems to depend on what sort of person you are. According to Dr. Hartmann short sleepers—those sleeping less than six hours a night— were busy, active people, employed in demanding jobs, and often worked a 60 or 70-hour week. Most of them had started sleeping shorter hours to deal with the pressure of schoolwork or business and fornd that a few hours sleep a night was quite enough. Their defence against worry and stress was usually to keep so busy that I don't have time to think about these things. ...”
Most of the long sleepers — those needing at least nine hours — were self-employed. Almost all of them had slept for nine hours a night since late childhood, long before their work pattern became fixed. They tended to complain more than the short sleepers and several admitted that sleeping was an escape from life.
In the past it was believed that too much sleep could be just as disturbing as too little, but now a study in America has shown that many people can enjoy ten hours or more and still be able to sleep through the following night.
A sleep researcher says: “No one should worry about not sleeping unless they are not feeling well or cannot do their work properly. Lack of sleep doesn't matter greatly if we are resting—the body can still get on with its repain work. But worrying about not sleeping can sometimes do you harm. There would be far less sleeplessness about if we planned our sleeping lives as carefully as we plan our waking ones.”
1.According to the passage, people have difficulty getting to sleep because.
A. they work more than sixty hours a week
B. they have too many enemies
C. they do not sleep happily
D. they are not tired enough
2. In comparison with Voltaire, Sir Winston Churchill.
A. was happier with three hours of sleep
B. would sleep more when stretched out
C. world enjoy a longer sleep if possible
D. was less happy when he was asleep
3. Studies show that the average woman.
A. sleeps less than the average man
B. sleeps longer when she goes out to work
C. has difficulty in getting to sleep
D. sleeps over eight hours a night
4. Dr. Harmann is mentioned in the passage.
A. as the opponent of Dr. Ian Oswald
B. because he has strange sleeping habits
C. as the pioneering sleep scientist
D. because of his observation and analysis of sleep habits
5. Not being able to sleep can be dangerous if we.
A. are feeling well B. worry about it too much
C. repair our bodies by resting D. plan our sleeping lives carefully
Questions 6～10
I think it was De Mandeville who suggested a river party for the staffs of the various embassies. Nor, on the face of it, was the idea a bad one. All winter long the logs come down the River Sava until the frost locks them in: now with the spring thaw the river has a pontoon of treetrunks some forty feet wide lining the bank under the willows so that you can walk out over the river, avoiding the margins, and swim in the deep water.
These logs had been made into a hundred feet by sixty—big enough even to dance on. While everyone was dancing the rumba and while the buffet was plying a heavy trade, it was noticed that the distance between the raft and the shore had noticeably increased. The gang-plank subsided in the ooze. It was not a great distance—perhaps ten feet. But owing to the solid resistance such a large raft set up in the main current the pull was definitely outward. But as yet nobody was alarmed; indeed most of the party thought it was part of a planned entertainment.
As we approached the next bend of the river it looked as if the whole thing would run aground on the bank, and a few of us made preparations to grab hold of the overhanging willows and halt our progress. But by ill luck a change in the current carried usjust too far into the centre of the river and we were carried past the spit of land, vainly groping at the tips of bushes.
It was about another five minutes before the full significance of our position began to dawn upon us. By this time we were moving in stately fashion down the centre of the river, all lit up like a Christmas tree. Exclamations, suggestions, counter suggestions poured from the lips of the diplomates and their spouses in a dozen tongues.
Unknown to us, too, other factors were being introduced which were to make this a memorable night for us all. Spy-mania was at its height and the Yugoslav forces lived in a permanent state of alertness. There were frequent rumours of armed raids from Czechoslovakia.It was in this context that some Yugoslav infantryman at an observation post along the river saw what he took to be a large armed man on war full of Czech paratroops in dinner jackets and ball dresses sailing upon Belgrade. He did not wait to verify this first impression. He galloped into Belgrade Castle a quarter of an hour later on a foam-flecked mule with the news that the city was about to be invaded.
6. According to the passage, a river party was practicable because__________.
A. the river was lined with willow trees
B. the banks were not muddy at this time
C. there was a suitable surface for walking on
D. there was not too much frost at this season
7. The raft started moving from the shore because___________.
A. the gang-plank had fallen in the mud
B. the buffet was too heavy
C. it was too large to stay in place
D. the organisers wanted to surprise the guests
8. The raft did not stop at the next bend because_______________.
A. there was too much mud on the river bank
B. There were only bushes to catch hold of
C. the current made it swirl outwards
D. the water was not shallow enough
9. According to the passage, people on the raft were____________.
A. completely unaware of their situation
B. quarrelling angrily
C. indignant with the organizers of the party
D. anxious to help solve the problem
10. The Yugoslav look out made a mistake because______________.
A. the party were dressed in soldiers' uniforms
B. the raft was sailing towards Belgrade
C. many of the party were armed
D. he was affected by the general tension
Questions 11～15
The elephants left the shade, crossed an open piece of grass between bushes, and came towards the mud-pool where my truck was parked. One by one they arrived on the shore, but, just as they seemed to be about to bathe in the inviting muddy liquid, they became aware of the silent truck with its tell-tale smell of man. the leading elephant merely spread her ears and cautiously backed away taking the young elephants with her.
A smaller mother elephant continued to stand next to the pool, however, swinging her long trunk and swaying her head from side to side, always keeping an eye on the truck. The baby elephant behind her held up his head, waving his trunk to sample the suspicious smell in the wind. The mother elephant seemed to be uncertain about whether to come on and investigate the truck or to back away with the other. Finally she made up her mind and slowly advanced on the truck. Her ears were helf out, and her trunk moved inquiringly towards the vehicle and then back under her stomach in a rhythmic swing.
I was fascinated by this close approach. Never before had I been able to see the hairiness around the jaw, nor smell the warm scent of elephant, which now reached me in concentrated waves. The mother elephant's steps were slow but determine, and brought her to within a couple of metres of me.
She gave the impression of being intensely curious about this metal object with had appeared in her world and behaved as if it were itself an animal. I wondered how far she would accept the situation and, if after all the centuries of men killing elephant, she would ever allow me to approach her on foot. To be able to move freely among the elephants without their minding was an exciting thought, but I certainly did not expect it would ever be possible.
11. It was the elephants' intention to___________.
A. feed on the grass B. lie in the sunshine
C. swim in the pool D. avoid the mud
12. The presence of the writer and his vehicle______________.
A. was not noticed by the elephants
B. made the leading elephant suspicious
C. made the adult elephants curious
D. frightened all the elephants away
13. How did the smaller elephant react to the truck?
A. She showed more curiosity than other elephants.
B. She kept her baby away from it.
C. After some hesitation she moved away with other elephants.
D. She rushed up to it excitedly.
14.While he watched the mother elephant approaching, the author______________.
A. was worried that the elephants were too close
B. found the smell very unpleasant
C. was impressed by the elephant's size
D. saw the details he had not noticed before
15. The author did not expect he would ever be able to_________________.
A. see the elephants killed
B. touch the elephants
C. walk about freely near the elephants
D. drive his truck close to the elephants
Questions 16～20
Whatever may be said against mass circulation magazines and newspapers, it can hardly be argued that they are out of touch with their reader's daydreams, and therefore the inducements such as gifts and prizes and prizes they hold out to them must be a near accurate reflection of their unfulfilled wants and aspirations. Study these and you will assuredly understand a good deal of what it is that makes society tick.
Looking back, for example, to the twenties and thirties, we can see that circulation managers unerringly diagnosed the twin obsessions which dominated that era of mass unemployment-economic insecurity and a passionate concern for the next generation. Thus it was that readers were recruited with offers of free insurance policies for the one, and free instant, or an arm in a flood, could confidently expect to collect several hundred pounds from the Daily This of the Evening That. The family who could not afford to send their son to grammar school could find consolation in equipping him with the complete work of Shakespeare in one magnificent, easy to read volume.
After the war the need to fall into step with the new consumer society was soon realised. If you were flanked by neighbours who, unlike you, could afford a holiday abroad, then winning an easy competition could set you up with a fortnight in an exotic sunspot. Dishwashers, washing machines, slow-cookers and deep-fat-friers were—and still are — available by the same means.
16. The writer finds the study of gifts and prizes interesting because it_____________.
A. shows the power of the popular press
B. reveals social trends
C. confirms his view of human nature
D. exposesjournalistic dishonesty
17. It can be inferred from the passage that newspapers in the 1920s and 1930s offered their readers gifts in order to______________.
A. spread popular education B. increase their circulation
C. improve social conditions D. enrich their readers' knowledge
18. The choice of gifts tells us that the circulation managers______________.
A. despised their readers B. wanted to educate their readers
C. understood their readers D. enjoyed being powerful
19. According to the passage, one of the reasons why readers in the 1920s and 130s were attracted by free insurance policies was that_____________.
A. they were afraid of being unable to work
B.jobs were more dangerous then
C. they had bigger families to look after
D. money was given away with the policies
20. Why did holidays abroad become a common prize after the war?
A. People became more interested in material possessions.
B. Everyone wanted the opportuity to travel.
C. Group travel became easier.
D. People wanted to get away from familiar surroundings.
Questions 21～25
Extract 1
A stylish dining room with cream walls and curtains and black carpet ad foil to an eclectic array of furniture. Many of the pieces are classics of their particular era, and demonstrate how old and new designs can be happily mixed together. The prototype chair in the foreground has yet to prove its staying power and was thought up by the flat's occupant. He is pictured in his living area which has the same decorative theme and is linked to the dining-room by a high Medieval-styled archway where there was once a redundant and uninspiring fireplace.
Extract 2
Old bathrooms often contain a great deal of ugly pipework in need of disguising. This can either be done by boxing in the exposed pipes, or by fitting wood panelling over them.As wood panelling can be secured over almost anything—including old ceramic tiles and chipped walls— it is an effective way of disguising pipework as well as being an attractive form of decoration. The panelling can be vertical, horizontal or diagonal.
An alternative way to approach the problem of exposed pipes is to actually make them a feature of the room by picking the pipework out in bright strong colours.
Extract 3
Cooking takes second place in this charming room which, with its deep armchairs, is more of a sitting-room than a kitchen, and the new Rayburn stove was a good choice, as it blends in well with the old brick and beamed fireplace. There are no fitted units or built-in appliances, so all food preparation is done at the big farmhouse table in the foreground, and the china, pots and pans have been deliberately left on show to make an attractive display. What about the kitchen sink? It's hidden away behind an archway which leads into a small scullery. Here there's a second cooker and —in the best farmhouse tradition a huge, walk-in larder for all food storage.
21. In what way does the colour of the carpet contribute to the stylishness of the dining room?
A. It darkens the interior of the room.
B. It provides a contrast to the furniture.
C. It blends in with the tones of the funrniture.
D. It gives the room a classical style.
22. What is the purpose of the archway described in Extract 1?
A. To hide an unattractive fireplace.
B. To give the room an exotic eastern style.
C. To Join the dining room with another room.
D. to make room for the unusual seating arrangements.
23. Extract 2 is most probably taken from___________.
A. a fashion magazine
B. a plumber's manual
C. a do-it yourself magazine
D. an advertisement for new bathrooms
24. Extracts 2 and 3 focus on____________.
A. old furniture B. colour schemes
C. cheap improvements D. decorative approaches
25. Which of the following rooms is NOT described in the three extracts?
A. Dining-room. B. Siting-room.
C. Bath-room. D. Kitchen.
Question 26～30
If You Really Want to Read This, You'll Be too Busy
NEW YORK—Pythagoras had his theorems, Einstein his theories and Murphy his laws. I have developed the maxim of inverse reciprocals.
After years of research, I've determined inverse reciprocals affecting all human endeavors. Consider these categorized examples.
Travel There is an inverse reciprocal between:
·the amount of luggage you are carrying and the distance from curbside to the airline ticket counter. The more luggage, the greater the distance.
·the ammount of time you have left before the flight leaves and the distance you must go to reach the gate from which the plane leaves. If you have 30 minutes, the gate is 25 feet from the ticket counter. If you have three minutes, the gate is on the other side of airport.
Vacations These is an inverse reciprocal between:
·the size of the nonrefundable deposit you have already made and the health of the children(or spouse) the night before you are scheduled to leave.
·the time at which you take a much needed long weekend, and the weather conditions during just those days.
Entertainment There is an inverse reciprocal between:
·our desire to see a film to the spur of the moment and the length of the line in front of you (and, perforce, the possiblility of tickets being available when you are next).
·the time left to reach a theather for the opeining curtain (or, the start of movie) and the amount of traffic on the highway that you must take to get there (or, the number of red lights for which you must stop, if taking local roads).
Home Care There is an inverse reciprocal between:
·the number of plumbing parts removed, coupled with the importance of completing the new assembly, and the availability of one key nut (or, more generally, the need for a specific product and the time the store closes).
·the volume of leaves gathered in a pile and the velocity of the wind immediately after the pile is made.
Business There is an inverse reciprocal between:
·the importance of the guests you are entertaining, coupled with the size of the bill, and either the credit cards accepted at the restaurant (relative to the credit cards in your wallet), the amount of cash in your pocket or the balance in your checkbook.
·the new baby-sitter's curfew and the time it will take you to make the round trip to the dinner party your boss is giving.
In each instance, which of the following statements (A), (B), (C) or (D) offers the best advice or comment in view of what the author has to say on the five subjects?
26. Travel
A. It takes a long time to buy tickets.
B. It is best to travel light.
C. It is best not to arrive too early.
D. Latecomers usually catch their planes.
27. Vacations
A. Look for holidays with small deposits.
B. Never pay too small a deposit.
C. Book a day or two before you leave.
D. Don't pay too much attention to weather forecasts.
28. Entertainment
A. Give yourself plenty of time.
B. Latecomers have most advantages.
C. Traffic affects the size of a line (queue).
D. Avoid main roads on evenings out.
29. Home Care
A. Don't try to do it yourself.
B. Complete the new assembly in time.
C. Supply yourself with sufficient parts.
D. Remove the leaves gathered in a pile.
30. Business
A. Spend without limit on important guests.
B. Carry your credit card when entertaining.
C. Don't try to entertain guests cheaply.
D. Be suitably prepared before entertaining.
SECTION 3: TRANSLATION TEST (1) (30 minutes)
Directions: Translate the following passage into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.
On August 6, 1997, when 55,000 people gathered in Hiroshima to commemorate the 46th anniversary of the devastating bombing that killed an estimated 140,000 people and brought World War Ⅱto a sudden halt, the city's newly elected mayor broke with tradition by adding a few uncustomay lines to the annual Peace Declaration. It should also be recalled, he declared, that“Japan inflicted great suffering and despair on the peoples of Asia and the Pacific during its reign of colonial domination and war. For this we are truly sorry. ”Noting that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Japaness assalt on the U.S., he added, “Remembering all too well the horror of this war, starting with the attack on Pearl Harbor and ending with the atombombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we are determined anew to work for world peace.”
Usually, in Japan, when people discuss the war at all, they speak of vicitimization: their own victimization by the militarists who led the country into battle and by the Americans who bombed their cities. The suffering inflicted by the imperial army on the peoples of Asia is ignored, as is Japna's aggression in China and at Pearl Harbor. The appealing image of Japan the victim has no room for the underside of Japan the aggressor.
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