--- Which country is going to win the 2010 World Cup, Germany or Brazil?

--- The _______ seems more likely.

A. late                  B. lately                C. latter                 D. later

— Can I borrow your car?

— Sorry. My car __________ at the garage.

is being repaired  B. is repaired                       C. will be repaired       D. has been repaired  

第三部分：閱讀理解（第一節(jié)16小題，每小題1.5分，滿分24分；第二節(jié)5小題，每小題1分，滿分5分）

第一節(jié)：閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。

                                       A  

Every year, it costs British students more and more to attend university. Students are graduating with larger and larger debts. So is a college degree really worth it?

In 2006, the UK government started to allow universities in England and Wales to charge British students tuition fees (學(xué)費). As a result, more than 80 percent of students in England and Wales now take out a student loan (貸款) in order to go to university.

They use the loan to pay for tuition fees and living expenses. Although the interest on student loans is quite low, it begins as soon as the student receives the loan.

The average student in England and Wales now graduates from university with a debt of around $12,000 (122,952yuan). It means graduates have to struggle to pay rent on a flat, because they have to start paying back the student loan when they reach the April after graduating. If you start to earn over $ 15,000 (153,639yuan) a year, the government takes repayments directly from your monthly salary.

You might think that a person with a degree would find it easy to get a well-paid job. However, most people in “white collar jobs” seem to have a degree, so there is a lot of competition. Also, British companies tend to value work experience over a piece of paper.

All of the above is beginning to make British people question whether a university degree is really worth the money. Even before the credit crisis started, the BBC stated: “The number of British students at UK universities has fallen for the first time in recent history, from 1.97 million in 2007 to 1.96 million last year (2008).”

“Student poverty” is now considered a real problem. Meanwhile, the British universities offer more and more of the available places to richer international students rather than poorer British students. What does the future hold for British higher education?

61. What makes British students question the worth of a university degree?

A. Higher university expenses.                 B. Lower education quality.

C. A higher interest rate on student loans         D. Grater difficulty obtaining student loans.

62. According to the article, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. University tuition fees in all parts of Britain have been on the rise since 2006.

B. Interest on a student loan starts as soon as the student receives it.

C. People have always questioned the worth of a university degree.

D. University graduates need to pay off their loans right upon graduation.

63. Which of the following is NOT a factor that concerns a British university graduate?

A. Fierce competition in the job market.         B. The burden of a large debt.

C. Lack of experience.                       D. Fewer job openings.

64. What is the title of this passage?

  A. Student poverty                         B. Is college worth it?   

C. The UK government started to charge students tuition fees.

D. British students use the loan to pay for tuition fees and living expenses.

This monument was built ______ the little hero.

  A. in place of       B. in search of      C. in memory of       D. in need of

 He made a promise_______ he would help me.

A. what         B. when         C. that         D. which

Did you feel your should __ by his hand?

A. touch   B.touched    C. to touch     D. to be touched       

The captain placed the flag over the boy, leaving only his face __.

A. uncover   B. uncovered   C. to be cover    D. uncovering 

Mary is absent from school today because he __ a cold.

A. catches  B. had caught   C. has caught    D. will catch

They have no idea at all___.

A. where he has gone  B. where did he go   C. which place he has gone  D. where has he gone

Peter, Anna, Celia和Allan正在討論參加一個學(xué)生趣味俱樂部。閱讀下面五個學(xué)生趣味俱樂部的介紹（選項A、B、C、D和E ），選出符合個人需求的最佳選項，并在答題紙上將該選項涂黑。選項中有一項是多余選項。

57. Peter wants to swim at 9 a.m. on Saturdays.

58. Anna wants to ride horses.

59. Celia needs inexpensive temporary accommodation.

60. Allan is interested in amateur theatricals.

Overseas Visitors Club

Membership is open to young people ( aged 25 or under ) from all countries. Temporary accommodation is availabe at reduced rates for members. The club organizes a wide variety of activities, including parties, discos, visits to theatres, and excursions to places of interest in the Berkbridge area. These activities are free or offered at low prices.

The club has a centre for assisting overseas visitors and students find temporary and part-time work. The center has a job database, and fax, copier and computer facilities availabe for members.

For more information, telephone 81—03277841

B. Schiller Center

Set up by the German community in Berkbridge, the Center provides German language and culture classes for foreigners. It also offers accommodation for Europeans aged 18—30.

The Center also runs an advice service to help members with visa, work permit and general welfare information.

Membership: 30 pounds a year, plus five pounds per month.

C. YMCA / YWCA

Two adjoining buildings----one for men ( YMCA ); one for women ( YWCA ). Weekly groups are organized for photography, art, drama and dancing. There are squash and tennis courts in each building. Both buildings share a swimming pool. The Card Room offers playing card and chess facilities.

Hours: Weekdays 8:00—23:00   Weekends 10:00—20:00

Membership fees: Aged 16—27, 15 pounds per year, plus 50 pence per visit.

               Aged over 27, 20 pounds per year, no extra charge per visit.

D. Outdoors Club

This club organizes a wide range of open-air activities, including mountain climbing, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing and skiing. Membership is open to all, but physically fit young people are especially welcome.

Membership: 25 pounds in the summer ( April—September ), 50 pounds in the winter ( October—March )

E. Students Club

This club is open to all students, whether domestic or overseas. The club building has bars, restaurants, swimming pool, gymnasium, TV lounge and sauna. There is no membership fee; just show your student card at the door.

Opening hours: Weekdays 8:00—23:00, Weekends 9:00—20:00.