第三部分： 閱讀理解（共15小題；每小題2分,滿分30 分）

閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng),并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。

Several days ago, a Beijing-based IT company fired about 400 people overnight.  No one had expected the job cuts, which broke with traditional ways of letting go of workers in China.  Moreover, what was special about this case was that the day before the 400 were fired, they all received from their boss a gift—the book "Who Moved My Cheese?"

    The book—a bestseller in the US—is being used by men and women to deal with changes in their lives and work.  Some large organizations, including Coca-Cola, Kodak and General Motors, ask their employees to read it in order to encourage them to be active towards changes.

    Cheese is something related to everyone’s livelihood-Our jobs, the industries we work in, relationships and love as well.

    With China’s official entry into the WTO, the whole nation will face up to more changes and challenges. So what we should do once this" cheese" on which we are so dependent is moved?

    "Whatever challenges and changes we meet, we should face up to them bravely," Jiang Hengwei, a civil servant said after reading the book.

    Professor Zhang Yang in Renmin University of China agrees. "We should change our way of thinking. The coming competitive foreign companies and products provide us with great chances to learn from them and improve our own products to meet international standards and be more competitive. "

    "With hardwork and wisdom, we will create a much larger and better piece of cheese. " Zhang smiled confidently.

56．The whole passage is about_________.

    A. a bestseller in the US

    B. what people think about China’s entry into the WTO

    C. the change in people’s attitude towards changes and challenges

    D. how a book influences the Chinese workers

57．The company in Beijing gave each of the 400 fired workers a copy of "Who Moved My Cheese" in order to_________.

    A. be more competitive with foreign firms

    B. find an excuse for their job cuts

    C. let the workers make a living on their own

    D. encourage the fired workers

58．The word" cheese" in the passage can refer to_________.

    A. something we depend on                   B. a most important kind of food

    C. change or challenge                       D. way of life

說(shuō)明：閱讀下面短文，根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容從A-F選項(xiàng)中選出一個(gè)最恰當(dāng)?shù)倪x項(xiàng)作為每段的標(biāo)題，選項(xiàng)中有一項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。

Current situation and future of reality shows

Audience’s reaction to reality TV

Critics’ relevant comments

Attractions for producers and participants

Definition of “watch and dial ”show

Introduction to new reality shows

74.

 European television had the idea of taking ordinary people and turning them into “stars” by putting them in unusual situation. “Big Brother” (created in Holland) was one of the first. A group of people were locked in a small house with cameras running 24 hours a day. It was called a “watch and dial” show because viewers vote by telephone to decide who should leave or stay.

75.

“Big Brother” was probably the first of the new reality shows, but such a programme has developed. Many have found appeal(有吸引力) by having a theme to them, but most are based on the principle of “survival of the fittest” by eliminating(排除) participants(參與者) as the series progresses .So we have the dating shows where winners either pair off or stay true to their partners outside the TV studio. Then there are those that test people’s abilities for specific jobs like running a kitchen, becoming an interior designer or a top model.

76.

Critics say these programmes are basically bad television, but people watch them. So why are there so many of them? For the viewer it’s an opportunity to “people watch”. It’s natural to like watching other people. They’re interesting. We can imagine what we would do in that situation. We get to know the characters and see them grow and develop week after week. And of course, television is the perfect place to watch people. Like the theatre or cinema we can look at other people and they can’t look back. But with television, we can watch in our own homes. We watch, but we don’t have to admit it to anyone.

77.

The TV companies like reality shows because they are cheap to produce and attract younger viewers, which advertisers like. The last “Big Brother” in Britain attracted enormous(巨大的) advertising revenue. They aren’t dependent on “star” actors with enormous salaries. And your actors won’t go on strike. And why do people participate in them? Well, for fame and money of course. In the past, appearing on television wasn’t for ordinary people. You had to be good at something, like sport, or reading the news, or acting .But not any more

78.

It seems that most shows do well at the beginning but then the viewing figures begin to fall .And it varies from country to country too. For example ,one show had an adopted child try to guess the identity of her real father, and another had a family arguing over an inheritance（遺產(chǎn)）.Both were cancelled after one episode(一集). Perhaps the novelty(新鮮感) has worn off. Certainly, reality TV seems to appeal much more to the younger audience. And now there are so many shows around even the young have become more critical. Reality show will probably survive—it’s just no longer so easy to make a successful one .

 ---I didn’t expect the job would be so hard.

---You _________ of that earlier.

A. must think                                     B. ought to think   

C. should have thought                       D. must have thought

` -----It’s wrong for a student to follow _____ his teachers say.

-----it’s true. I can’t agree _______.

A. no matter what; to much                        B. whatever, much

C. no matter what; more                                   D. whatever, more 

All the characteristics that distinguish birds ________ other animals can be traced to prehistoric times..

A. to               B. between      C. for        D. from

Who doesn’t love sitting beside a cosy fire on a cold winter’s night ? Who doesn’t love to watch flames (火苗) curling up a chimney? Fire is one of man’s greatest friends, but also one of his greatest enemies. Many big fires are caused by carelessness. A lighted cigarette thrown out of a car or train window or a broken bottle lying on dry grass can start a fire. Sometimes, though, a fire can start on its own. Wet hay (草) can begin burning by itself. This is how it happens: the hay starts to rot (腐爛) and begins to give off heat which is trapped inside it. Finally, it bursts into flames. That’s why farmers cut and store (貯存) their hay when it’s dry. 

    Fires have destroyed whole cities. In the 17th century, a small fire which began in a baker’s shop burnt down nearly every building in London. Moscow was set on fire during the war against Napoleon. This fire continued burning for seven days. And, of course, in 64 A.D. a fire burnt Rome. Even today, in spite of modern fire-fighting methods, fire causes millions of pounds’ worthy of damage each year both in our cities and in the countryside. It has been wisely said that fire is a good servant but a bad master .

The writer considers it ________ to sit beside a fire on a cold winter night .

       A. nice       B. dangerous       C. unhappy         D. painful

Which of the following describes the way how hay begins burning on its own ?

       A. wet hay ---- becomes dry ---- gives off heat ---- burns

       B. dry hay ---- gets too much heat from the sun ---- gives out heat --- starts to burn

       C. wet hay ---- begins to rot ---- gives out heat ---- starts to burn

       D. dry hay ---- gives off heat ---- starts to rot ---- starts to burn

Many big fires are caused __________ .

       A. by cigarette             B. by their own    

       C. by dry grass              D. by people’s carelessness

How many examples did the writer give to show fires can destroy the whole city ?

       A. One       B. Two       C. Three            D. Four

Which of the following statement is not true ?

       A. Fires still cause much damage now although there are modern fire - fighting

     methods .

       B. Fires cause less damage in the country than in the city .

       C. Fire can be man’s good friend and also great enemy .

       D. One should be careful not to throw a lighted cigarette everywhere .

1) Full Time Secretary Position Available. Applicants (申請(qǐng)者) should have at least 2 years’ experience and be able to type 60 words a minute. No computer skills required. Apply in person at United Business Ltd, 17 Browning Street, Leeds.

2) Part-time Job.  We require three part-time shop assistants to work during the evening. No experience required, applicants should be between 18 and 26 years old. Call 0115-765643 for more information.

3) Computer Trained Secretaries.  Do you have experience working with computers? Would you like a full time position working in an exciting new company? If you want to know more about us, call at 0457-896754.

4) Teaching Assistants Needed.  Hania's Playschool needs 2 young teaching assistants to help with classes from 9 am to 3 pm. Applicants should have references. For more information please visit www.haniaplayschool.co.uk.

5) Weekend Work Available. We are looking for retired adults who would like to work part time on weekends for Rubberlast Group Ltd. Duties include answering the telephone and giving customers' information. For more information call us at 0153-6741326.

6) University Positions Open. The University of Bristol is looking for 4 teaching assistants to help with homework correction. Applicants should have a degree in one of the following: Political Science, English, Economics or History. Please call the University of Bristol for more information.

7) Home Delivery Representative.  We are looking for someone who has excellent customer care, communication skills, a sales background with at least one year's experience and is a good team player with creative ideas. In return we offer a starting salary of 20,000 and 25 days paid holiday per year. For more information please call Direct Delivery Team of Yorkshire Post on 0113-2388325 or 0113-2388318.

63. Which position is most suitable for a retired person?

A. Part-time Shop Assistant.                   B. Teaching Assistant in Hania's Playschool.

C. Weekend Work in Rubberlast Group Ltd

D. Teaching Assistant in the University of Bristol.

64. If you have good computer skills and recently graduated from university (English degree), which jobs can you apply for?

A. Job 1, 2 and 7.  B. Job 3, 4 and 6. C. Job 4, 6 and 7. D. Job 2, 3 and 5.

65. Which is the only position that has a formal educational requirement?

A. Full Time Secretary at United Business Ltd.

B. Home Delivery Representative for Yorkshire Post.

C. Teaching Assistant at Hania's Playschool.

D. University Positions at the University of Bristol.

66. How can you get more information if you are interested in the position of a full-time computer trained secretary?

A. By telephone.    B. By letter.           C. By Internet.             D. In person.

SECTION C

Directions: Bilingual Translation

Many people wonder if our senses have anything to do with our overall health. Scientists say that if 61. making the most of our senses when we are young can keep us healthy later on in life.

One reason why we became stressed and have high blood pressure is that we misuse our senses in our everyday life. One study says that 62. about 90% of our time is spent watching television or using computers.  He adds that although our sense of sight is overused, our senses of touch and smell have been ignored,

People often ask whether or not we should develop all our senses. The answer is yes. Scientists suggest that we do the following things more often 63. While having dinner, listen to some enjoyable music rather than watch TV. While relaxing at home, have some flowers next to you that smell nice. 64.上床睡覺(jué)之前把燈光調(diào)小些。 While sleeping, wear a nightshirt that is pleasant to touch --- it will make us sleep deeply.

Whether we sleep well is important because good sleep gives us the chance to dream --- 65. 夢(mèng)想使我們保持年輕和健康。

Every year students flock to the college bookstore to purchase the different textbooks that they need for their classes. Little do these students realize that, in doing so, they are throwing good money away. It may sound unbelievable but textbooks, in some cases, actually cost as much as, if not more, than college fees.

Many people think that college bookstore are the most convenient source for textbooks. Titles are usually in-stock and students may purchase new textbooks or  choose to buy second-hand books and save money . But the money saved by purchasing second-hand textbooks from college bookstores is small compared to the amount they could save by shopping online.

More and more online booksellers have begun selling textbooks at heavily discounted prices. Online second-hand bookstores are another source for college books as they stock a large number of textbooks, which means sizable savings for students. Students should avoid purchasing their textbooks at the first store that they browse online since there are so many ‘virtual’ booksellers on the Net. Price isn't the only factor to consider when making an online purchase. Students should also consider shipping costs and delivery time when making their decision.

Online auctions(拍賣) are another option for students seeking a bargain. This option, however, has its pros and cons. A plus is that students can get incredibly cheap books. One problem is that while online bookstores have a system in place that ensure  you receive your order within a reasonable amount of time, with an auction purchase, however, you  must depend on the auction seller's timetable.

One way that students can really save is by getting books for free. Project Gutenberg is one resource that English majors will find invaluable. Here students can legally download a huge collection of classic novels. In the past students needing help with their studies would often have to spend a lot of money buying expensive study guides. Today that is no longer the case. Cash-strapped students can now visit the website SparkNotes for free downloadable study guides as well as classics.

56. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?

A. Learning to save money on Textbooks           B. Why Buy Textbooks

C. Tips for Buying Secondhand Textbooks          D. Online Shopping

57. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source to obtain textbooks ?

A. Online used bookstores.              B. College bookstores. 

C. Online auctions.                    D. Secondhand bookstore centres.

58. The underlined expression ‘pros and cons’(paragraph 4) is closest in meaning to __________.

A. professionals and conservatives         B. processes and conditions

C. joy and sadness                      D. good and bad points

59. According to the passage, Project Gutenberg is probably __________.

A. a project to help poor students get free learning materials

B. a government project aimed at helping English majors

C. a website for English majors to get the guides from language experts

D. a website for students to get free sources for English learning

60. From the passage, we can learn that__________.

A. online auctions are perfect for students seeking text books.

B. students should visit many websites before buying their books.

C. the cost of textbooks in college is low compared to the amount spent on tuition

D. students should consider shopping costs and delivery time above all else when making their buying decision.

________, his suggestion was taken by all the people at the meeting.

A. However strange might it sound   B. However strange it might sound

C. However it might sound strange     D. Strange however it might sound