C

  ◇ Share Flats Happy Valley big flat, 1 room ready for use immediately. Quiet and convenient, fully furnished, park view. $6, 800 including bills with maid. Female nonsmoker. No pet. Sara 25720836 or 10077809.

◇ Moving Sale 2 armchairs, red/brown at $400 each; coffee table, black, wood, $800; oil painting, big, $900; Tianjin carpet, green 3×7, $600; double bed, $500; mirror, big, square, $500; fridge, big, double-door, $1000; old pictures, $140 up, each; plants, big and small. Tel: Weekend, 2521-6011/Weekday, 2524-5867.

◇ Part-time Laboratory Assistant Wanted Required by busy electronics(電子) company to help with development of computer. Should have an electronics degree and some practical experience of working in an electronics laboratory. Hours 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Fourteen days paid leave. Salary ￥6598-10230 dependent on experience. Letter of application to: Mrs. G Chan, NOVA ELECTRONICS, 45 Gordon Rd, Hung Hom Kowloon.

64. The one who put on the first ad probably wants to _______.

A. rent(租) a beautiful flat of her own in Happy Valley

B. find another lady to share the cost to rent a flat

C. share her room in a flat with whoever has no pet

D. take on a maid to look after herself and the flat

65. According to the ads, you may _______.

A. buy an old picture for $150

B. call at 25720836 and see a beautiful park

C. buy two armchairs for $ 400

D. hire a maid by paying $6 800

66. If you want to buy some old furniture, you should_______.

A. get in touch with NOVA ELECTRONICS

B. call at 2524-5867 any day except Monday

C. do it before you move to another place

D. call at either 2524-5867 on Monday or 2521-6011 on Saturday

67. Once you can get a part-time job in NOVA ELECTRONICS, _______.

A. you have to work at least 4 hours a day

B. you should write a letter to Mrs. G Chan

C. you will be given 14 days off each year besides weekends

D. you will get no more than $6 598 each month

 At the United Nations Climate Change Conference, the UN Secretary General points out that, ______, the climate situation will get worse and worse.

A. if not dealing with properly                                 B. unless dealing with properly

C. if properly dealt with                                    D. unless properly dealt with

The United States is one of the richest countries in the world. Most people live in urban areas, and the large stretch of land left unused is full of scenic beauty. On the one hand it is proud of its urban areas, and on the other hand, it has the rich wealth of forests, mountains, plains and much more.

On the east coast of the country there are cities like New York, the leading city in business. Washington, D.C. is the capital of the country, where you will get an opportunity to see the White House. The city will simply impress you, with many museums showing the culture, lifestyle, art and architecture of the country. Another place worth visiting is Miami, one of the most popular international tourist destinations. It is also well known for its Latin culture, wonderful urban nightlife and beaches.

Moving to the west coast, you will come across the most amazing places in which to relax. Los Angeles is the place where you can see life in all its many forms; this city is world-famous for its Hollywood film industry. It also has beaches that can offer breathtaking surfing experiences.

Moving on to the Pacific Coast Highway, we get to see the beauty of San Francisco. Clean beaches and mountains topped (蓋住) by clouds are worth seeing. Travelers can enjoy day trips to beaches, deserts and wine-producing regions. Chicago lies on the shore of the Great Lakes and is believed to be the fastest growing city in the world, with its high standard of living and rich lifestyles. The city is a center for many theaters and is world-famous for its strong tradition of music jazz and the blues.

53. According to the first paragraph, we know that ______.

     A. most American people live in the countryside

B. a lot of land has not been used in the US

C. the US has the largest forest in the world

D. the US has a larger area of urban land than wild land

54. Which city in the US is famous for its Latin culture?

     A. New York.                   B. San Francisco.

     C. Los Angeles.                    D. Miami.

55. Which of the following is TRUE?

     A. The article refers to four cities on the east coast.

B. You can go to Los Angeles to experience surfing.

C. You cannot enjoy the blues in Chicago.

D. San Francisco is a center for many theaters.

56. What is the text mainly about?

     A. One of the reasons why the US is rich.

B. The customs and culture of the US.

C. A brief introduction to some American cities.

D. The beautiful landscapes of the US.

：語音知識:（共5小題，每小題1分，滿分5分）

1. forbid            A. former                   B. forward                 C. forget                     D. support

2. racial             A. society                   B. beneficial              C. political                  D. boycott

3. private          A. voyage                   B. update                            C. relative                  D. centigrade

4. steady           A. decrease               B. recreation             C. feast                       D. widespread

5. agency          A. angry                      B. agriculture            C. religion             D. cigarette

The chairman thought _____ necessary to invite Professor Smith to speak at the meeting.

A. those                       B. that                   C. it                          D. this

 Give me a reason _____ you think that email is a good way for people to communicate.

   A. which    B. why    C. when    D. where

It requires ____ your willingness to do the job. It also requires a lot of men??tal effort.

A. less than     B. more than   C. fewer than  D. nothing than

Since the outbreak of the disease, 90 patients have been________to have the illness and another 35 suspected patients are still under examination.

A．confirmed       B．declared          C．limited         D. consulted

Our money is limited, so I think that we should _______ for the next year.

A. save           B. spare            C. benefit                 D. budget

Small businesses are finding it hard to survive in the present economic______.

A.atmosphere  B.world       C.climate        D.condition