Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of a lift operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?

  Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian(百姓的) clothes. People have become conditioned to expect higher quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears a uniform is likely to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform.

  What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a hairdresser, or a waiter to lose professional identity（職業(yè)身份） than to step out of uniform?

  Primary among the argument against uniforms in their lack of variety and the loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they are likely to think ,speak, and act similarly on the job at least. Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes, Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain , requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with types of civilian clothes.

60  People are likely to think that a man in uniform_________.

A.  suggests quality work

B.  shows his social position

C.  appears to be more practical

D.  looks more fresh and attractive

61 Those who are against uniforms believe that people wearing uniforms_________.      

A.  are usually helpful                B.  have little freedom

C.  lose personal character             D.  enjoy greater popularity

62  It can be concluded from the passage that_________.

A.  people generally trust a person in uniform

B.people enjoy wearing comfortable uniform

C.the cost of the uniform is acceptable to people

D.people wear uniforms to show their professions

63  The underlined sentence tells us that_________.

A.  it’s impossible that people can be recognized more easily by their uniforms

B.people’s identity can be recognized more easily by their uniforms

C.nurses and policemen must wear uniforms when working

D.people in those professions act in an easier way without uniforms

The World Trade Organization came into existence in the 1990s. It operates a system of trade

rules. It serves as a place for nations to settle disagreements and negotiate agreements to reduce trade barriers. The newest of its 150 members, Vietnam, joined in January.

But the roots of the W.T.O. date back to World War Two and the years that followed. In 1944,   the International Monetary(貨幣的) Conference agreed to create the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. But they could not agree on an organization to deal with international trade.

Three years later, in 1947, twenty-three nations approved the General Agreement on Tariffs (關(guān)稅)and Trade, or GATT. It was meant to be temporary. Trade negotiations under GATT were carried out in a series of talks called rounds. The first round lowered import taxes on one-fifth of world trade. Later rounds produced additional cuts, and negotiators added more issues.

The sixth round began in 1963. It was called the Kennedy Round after the murder of President John F. Kennedy. The results included an agreement against trade dumping. This is when one country sells a product in another country at an unfairly low price.

The eighth round of talks began in Punta del Este, Uruguay, in 1986. The Uruguay Round lasted almost twice as long as planned. In all, 123 nations took part in seven-and-a-half years of work. They set time limits for future negotiations. They also agreed to create a permanent system to settle trade disagreements.

In April of 1994, most of those 123 nations signed an agreement. It replaced GATT with the World Trade Organization.

The W.T.O. launched a new round on development issues in Doha, Qatar, in November of 2001. These talks were supposed to end by January of 2005. But negotiators could not agree on issues involving agricultural protections. The current round has been suspended since last July.

71. The WTO got this name in the year _____.

  A. 1947        B. 1963       C. 1986       D. 1994

72. Which of the following statements about GATT is NOT true?

  A. It was set up after World War II.

  B. It was first approved by less than 30 countries.

  C. It was a branch of the World Bank.

  D. It was meant to improve international trade.

73. What does the underlined sentence in the third paragraph mean?

  A. The founders wanted GATT to bring in money.

  B. The founders didn’t expect GATT to last long.

  C. GATT was ready to change its name at the very beginning.

  D. GATT was open for more member countries.

74. What is one of the results of the Uruguay Round?

  A. A permanent system was agreed on.

  B. It lasted almost eight years.

  C. More countries took part in it.

  D. More disagreements than expected were settled.

75. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

  A. Why the WTO was Called GATT?      B. WTO Talk Rounds Last Longer

  C. A Brief Introduction to the WTO        D. GATT or WTO? A Real Question

第二節(jié)：書(shū)面表達(dá)（滿分25分）

    假如你叫李華，是某中學(xué)高一的新生。請(qǐng)用英語(yǔ)給英語(yǔ)周報(bào)社寫(xiě)封信，介紹你校高一新生的生活情況。信中應(yīng)包括以下內(nèi)容：

       1. 課程設(shè)置和作業(yè)情況；

       2. 作息時(shí)間及學(xué)習(xí)生活情況；

       3. 課余生活。

注意：1. 信件的開(kāi)頭和結(jié)尾已給出，但不計(jì)入總詞數(shù)；

      2. 詞數(shù)：100左右。

Dear Editor,

      I’m Li Hua, a Senior One student. I’d like to tell you something about the lifestyle of our Senior One students.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

       That’s all. With best wishes.

                                                                                                                Yours,

 The boy ______ fifty yuan in repairing the watch yesterday.

A. cost                B. spent       C. paid                 D. took

— Our food will _______. Hurry to get help from the nearby villagers.

  — No need. It will last us for as long as two weeks.

A. give out    B. give off    C. give away    D. give in

The music of the film  _________  by him sounds so ___________  .

A. playing, exciting                    B. played, excited   

C. playing, excited                     D. played, exciting

I admired my classmate Lisa very much. ________her prettiness, she was smart and helpful.

       A．Apart from      B．Except for       C．But for     D．In spite of

How to Be a Winner

　　Sir Steven Redgrave

　　Winner of 5 Olympic Gold Medals

　　“In 1997 I was found to have developed diabetes(糖尿病). Believing my career（職業(yè)生涯） was over, I felt extremely low. Then one of the specialists said there was no reason why I should stop training and competing. That was it the encouragement I needed. I could still be a winner if I believed in myself. I am not saying that it isn’t difficult sometimes. But I wanted to prove to myself that I wasn't finished yet. Nothing is to stand in my way.”

　　Karen Pickering

　　Swimming World Champion

 “I swim 4 hours a day, 6 days a week. I manage that sort of workload by putting it on top of my diary. This is the key to success-you can’t follow a career in any field without being well—organized. List what you believe you can achieve. Trust yourself, write down your goals for the day, however small they are, and you’ll be a step closer to achieving them.”

　　Kirsten Best

　　Poet & Writer

“When things are getting hard, a voice inside my head tells me that I can’t achieve something. Then there are other distractions, such as family or hobbies. The key is to concentrate. When I feel tense, it helps a lot to repeat words such as ‘calm’, ‘peace’ or ‘focus’, either out loud or silently in my mind. It makes me feel more in control and increases my confidence. This is a habit that can become second nature quite easily and is a powerful psychological（心理的） tool”

60. What does Sir Steven Redgrave mainly talk about?

A. Difficulties influenced his career.       B. Specialists offered him medical advice.

C. Training helped him defeat his disease.   D. He overcame the shadow of illness to win.

61. What does Karen Pickering put on top of her diary?

A. Her training schedule.                B. Her daily happenings.

C. Her achievements.                   D. Her sports career.

62.What does the underlined word “distractions” probably refer to？

A. Ways that help one to focus.           B. Words that help one to feel less tense.

C. Activities that turn one's attention away.  D. Habits that make it hard for one to relax.

63. According to the passage ,what do the three people have in common?

A. Courage.   B. Devotion.    C. Hard work    .D. Self-confidence.

第二節(jié) 信息匹配（共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）

請(qǐng)閱讀下列應(yīng)用文及相關(guān)信息，并按照要求匹配信息。請(qǐng)?jiān)诖痤}卡上將對(duì)應(yīng)題號(hào)的相應(yīng)選項(xiàng)字母涂黑。

首先，請(qǐng)閱讀以下課程信息：

   In the employee benefits and compensation field, the most widely recognized and respected professional credentials (資格證書(shū)) is CEBS. It was established in 1977 through a partnership of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

B. Professional Financial Planning Course (PFPC)

  The objective of PFPC is to fulfill the educational requirements for the Professional Financial Planning (PFP) designation. This course will assist students to enter this demanding and expanding field by becoming qualified professional financial planners. The PFP fosters an independent and multi-disciplinary approach to financial planning.

C. Registered Health Underwriter (RHU)

  The RHU program is designed to provide students with the knowledge they need to become an expert in the area of living benefits. The program provides an overview of the historical development of living benefits. It covers the future trends in this field and how to take advantage of them. The RHU designation is the premier credentials in the health insurance market.

D. Elder Planning Counselor (EPC)

  The goal of the program is to enrich the knowledge and understanding of professionals including insurance and financial advisers, estate agents, lawyers and accountants, caregivers, medical personnel and generally people who work in the 50+ age group through education on topics focusing upon the evolving and specialized needs of Canada’s citizens as they age.

E. Canadian Securities Course (CSC)

   If you are just entering the financial service industry, CSC will give you the knowledge and skills that employers demand. If you are currently working in the field, the CSC will enhance your skills, ensuring that you are able to provide the most complete services for your clients, and help you excel in your career.

F. Distance Learning Course (DLC).

  With courses that are either instructor-led or self-paced, with or without a live chat or web conferencing component, AACC can assist you with your educational needs. Online courses at Anne Arundel Community College offer students an opportunity to take classes that fit their schedule and learning style. Distance learning students work more independently than students taking regular in-class courses do.

  以下是要選擇某一課程的人物的個(gè)人信息，請(qǐng)匹配以下人物和他們擬要選擇的課程：

56. Coco would like to enter a distance learning course which provides a convenient, standardized and economical approach for herself to learn. She attempts to attend class from anywhere – in the office, at home, at school, or on the road, and study at a pace that’s right for her.

57. Tom would like to enter a course which allows him to apply for the licence as a mutual fund salesperson. It is also the first step towards the licence for trading stocks and bonds and allows him to proceed into the Canadian Investment Manager or Financial Management Advisor designation streams.

58. John wants to enter a course which is involved in living benefits, including income replacement and risk management solutions for individuals, business owners and professionals.

59. Mary prefers a course that is the first all-Canadian elder educational designation program in Canada designed by Canadians for Canadian professionals.

60. Jimmy prefers a course which allows him to meet the regulatory requirements as a newly registered investment adviser and qualifies him to take the Certified Financial Planner exam.

The young man went into the cinema and after ____ seemed half an hour he came out.

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