E

   The small number of newborn babies, which has been caused by high prices and the changing social situation of women, is one of the most serious problems in Asia. When people talk about it, you can hear a word invented in Japan. “DINKS”, which means Double Income No Kids(小孩).

    In many major Asian cities like Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo, the cost of a house is extremely high. A young couple who want to buy their own house may have to pay about $300,000 (though prices have fallen). For a flat with one bedroom, one dining-room, a kitchen, and a bathroom, the couple will pay about $900 a month. What’s more, if they want to have a child, the child’s education is very expensive. For example, most kindergarten charges are at least $5.000 a year. In such a situation, it’s difficult to afford children.

    The number of married women who want to continue working increases rapidly because they enjoy their jobs. However, if they want to have children, they immediately have serious problems. Though most companies allow women to leave their jobs for a short time to have a baby, they expect women with babies to give up their jobs. In short, if they want to bring up children properly, both parents have to work, but it is hard for mothers to work. Indeed, women who want to continue working have to choose between having children or keeping their jobs.

     In a word, Asian governments must take steps to improve the present situation as soon as possible.

57．What is the main problem being discussed in the passage?

     A．The small number of newborn babies.

     B．The changing social situation of women.

     C．The high prices of houses and education.

     D．The necessary steps of Asian government.

58．According to the passage, which of the following is true?

     A．It is easy for a couple to afford a child in Asia.

     B．The prices of houses in Asia are quite low now.

     C．Fewer and fewer married women want to have a job.

     D．The word “DINKS” first appeared in an Asian country.

59．To buy a flat and send a child to kindergarten, how much will a couple pay each year?

     A．$5,000         B．$5,900          C．$10800        D．$15800

60．The writer seems to believe that Asian governments should ________.

   A．care for the growing needs of women for jobs.

   B．allow one of the parents to go out to work

   C．let women stay at home and have a baby

   D．punish the companies that permit women to leave.

第二节 语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

       从A、B、C、D四个选项中。选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

All of____ sudden, I caught ____ sight of my lost watch under the sofa.

      A．a; \        B．\;a          C．the; a    D．a; the

He is expected to ______ the business after his father retires.

A．took up       B. took down                  C. took over            D. took control

 Journalists present at the press conference all wanted to know whether she had got married secretly, but she ______ the subject throughout the conference.

A. kept off                          B. kept away                 C. kept aside                 D. kept out

完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）

    The purpose of a letter of application ( 求职信 ) is to help you to “sell” yourself. It should state ___21___the job you want, and should tell what your abilities are and you have ___22___. It should be simple, human, personal and brief without ___23___out any necessary fact.

   In writing a letter of application, keep in ___24___that the things a possible employer is most___25___ to want to know about are your qualifications and your aims. The opening paragraph is perhaps the most important part.___26___the first few sentences fail to___27___ the reader’s attention, the rest of the letter may not be ___28___at all. Try to key your opening remarks to the needs or interests of the employer not___29___your own need or desires. For example, instead of beginning with “ I saw your___30___in today’s paper,” you might say “I have made a careful___31___of your advertising during the past six months” or “I have made a survey in my neighborhood to find out how many housewives___32___your product and why they like it.”

   Try to___33___generalities. Be clear about the kind of job for which you are now ___34___. College graduates looking for their first positions often ask “What can I___35___in a letter? Employers want experience---which, naturally, no___36___has.” The answer is that everything you have ever done is ___37___.

   It is important to write a good strong closing for your letter.___38___a  specific request for an interview or give the possible employer something definite to do or expect. An excellent___39___ is to enclose ( 内附 ) a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your letter. That makes it___40___ for a possible employer to get in touch with you.

21. A. clearly                     B. carefully                       C. obviously                             D. easily

22. A. found                     B. done                            C. known                         D. heard

23.A. sending             B. taking                  C. leaving                        D. picking

24. A. brain              B. sight                   C. order                         D. mind

25. A. probable           B. possible                C. likely                           D. able

26. A. White              B. Although               C. As                            D. If

27. A. pay                B. win                   C. show                          D. fix

28. A. kept              B. continued              C. written                         D. read

29. A. to                B. for                    C. into                            D. from

30. A. advertisement    B. report                  C. article                          D. introduction

31. A. watch            B. search                 C. study                          D. discussion

32. A. change            B. make                  C. sell                             D. use

33. A. avoid             B. remember              C. protect                         D. gain

34. A. losing             B. applying               C. preparing                       D. fitting

35. A. offer              B. supply                C. mean                               D. provide

36. A. worker                  B. beginner                         C. owner                                  D. manager

37. A. success                 B. development          C. practice                                    D. experience

38. A. Make                      B. Ask                                   C. State                                         D. Get

39. A. result                     B. decision                     C. promise                                   D. idea

40. A. happier                 B. easier                                      C. cheaper                                    D. safer

C

It is a lot of trouble to learn a new language. When we go to all that trouble, we certainly want to be understood. But understanding is based on more than speech. Sometimes misunderstanding comes not from the wrong words, but from the wrong style. In our own country, we learn the style for politeness. But this polite style may be misunderstood in another country. This can cause unexpected difficulties. Since you have spent so much effort learning this new language, it is sensible and practical to learn the politeness rules also. Even if you think some of the customs are foolish, learning them can help you to be clearly understood.

In your country, is it considered polite to listen quietly to other people without any change of expression on the face? If this is the style you have learned, perhaps you should watch two Americans talking. Notice how the person who is listening will have frequent changes of expression. The listener may also make little remarks while the other person is talking. These little remarks may be one word, like “Really?” or they may just be a little sound, like “Uhhuh” or “Mmm.” This is the way American listeners show that they are listening in a friendly way. This is why Americans get uneasy when the listener is silent and shows no change of expression. In the American style of speaking, an unmoving face often means that the listener is unfriendly, or perhaps even angry.

Sometimes people from two countries are uncomfortable with each other for very small reasons. Here is an example: Americans think that perspiration odor is not polite. In fact, they worry so much about this subject that they spend a great deal of money on deodorants (除臭剂) and dry cleaning and washing their clothes. If a foreign student does not follow the same rule, Americans may be disturbed and think the foreigner is not nice. The problem can be especially troublesome because Americans are so embarrassed about this subject that they do not even like to talk about it, so they are not likely to tell that person why they are uneasy.

63. If you want to be clearly understood in another country, besides the language, you should also learn _________.

A. its common knowledge     B. its style            C. its wrong words       D. how to make a speech

64. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. American listeners have frequent changes of expression.

B. A foreign student may not get along well with Americans if he smells.

C. An unmoving face and silence of listeners will make Americans feel unhappy.

D. Making little remarks like “Really”, “Uhhuh” or “Mum” is impolite while listening to an American.

65. The underlined phrase in the last paragraph probably means _________.

A. an unpleasant smell                                     B. a good style of talking

C. an unfriendly way                                    D. a polite expression

66. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Learning a new language                   B. Different people, Different languages

C. Body Language                                      D. Different Countries, Different Cultures

第五部分 书面表达（共10分）

现在越来越多的学生骑电动车(motor bicycle)上学，请结合所给内容谈谈自己的看法。

内容要点：1、有很多优点，如方便省时；

2、但是价格比自行车贵得多，骑的太快还会造成事故；

          3、应该尽量步行或骑自行车上学。 与骑电动自行车相比，更有助于省钱，安全，保持健康，还有益于保护环境。

注意：1.不要逐词逐句地翻译。?2.为使语句连贯，可以适当增加细节。?

3.词数80左右。开头已给出，不计入总数。

    Nowadays, more and more students go to school by motor bicycle.……

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第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)

第一节 单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分)

从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

 Reading is _____ good habit. Stick to it, and you’ll make _____ progress.

   A. a; 不填      B. a; a     C. the; a     D. 不填; a

 Jim is ____ person, and everyone is willing to be ____ with him.

A. so kind a; friends             B. so a kind; friend

C. such kind a; friends          D. such a kind; friend

 ________the term has come to an end, I’m going to rest for a few days and then take a trip to relax myself.

A. As though      B. Even if        C. Now that        D. So that