Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1. 他写那篇文章花了三个星期。(take)

(C)

While their jobs may not be providing them with great excitement, respondents of the Win2000 Salary Survey are saying that they are pretty pleased with their current positions. In fact almost three-quarters of them report a modest to more than average sense of job satisfaction and a little more than ten percent say they are “very satisfied” with their work. So why then does an overwhelming majority of this contented group also report that they are considering changing jobs?

The easy and most popular theory says that it's all about the money. IT professionals with highly-prized skills in a very tight job market play salary-stick-em-up by raising their salary demands with each job hop. But this theory calls for a closer look. According to a recent Gartner Group IT market study, enterprises that are experiencing high rates of turnover on average actually offer higher salaries. The Gartner study cites "lack of career development opportunities" as the single most reported reason employees leave companies.

Mark Pecoraro,, a workforce management firm, tends to agree: "One of the things we see is the strong desire of these professionals to keep on the cutting edge. These employees are taking control of building their knowledge toolsets and essentially writing their own career tickets."

“INDUS Corporation, a Washington, D.C.-based IT firm, is a wonderful place to work,” says SearchWin2000 salary survey respondent James Voorhees. Voorhees got his start in IT as an INDUS technical writer. Now, he works as a network administrator, crediting his employer for creating a work environment that let him develop the skills he needed in order to change careers.

"An important part of the company culture is an emphasis on employee satisfaction," Voorhees says, pointing to "the company's willingness to let employees try new things ... which has given me several great opportunities to learn and gain experience in networking and software engineering."

But INDUS' success relies on a steady series of contract work. Voorhees believes that his status as an IT newbie(新手) makes him at risk if these contracts should dry up. As a result he has adopted a mindset that is ready to seize an outside opportunity if it should present itself.

72. According to the Win2000 Salary survey, most of the respondents ______.

A. are considering switching their jobs　　　　 B. are disappointed at their incomes

C. are most satisfied with their work 　　　　 D. are modest about themselves

73. The expression “keep on the cutting edge” can be understood as “_______”.

A. maintain good relations with other employees　

B. avoid suffering resulting from lack of money

C. stay in the leading position in the field　　　　　　　　　　 　　　

D. seek harmony between body and spirit

74. What can be learnt about James Voorhees from the passage?

A. He works as a technical writer in INDUS Corporation.

B. He is looking forward to an opportunity to change his career.

C. He speaks highly of his employer for letting him learn new things.

D. He is not pleased with the working environment of his company.

75. The author wrote this passage mainly to inform us that _______.

A. job hopping does not always lead to better salary

B. career development is the key to job satisfaction

C. well-trained professionals are most needed in the future

D. new technology will bring about better opportunities

Section C

Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable question from A-F for each answer.　There is one extra question which you do not need.

Families often have not decided how family responsibilities will be divided among family members. When that happens, family life can become chaotic, and many things do not get accomplished. At the other extreme, some families are not flexible at all, and family members do not help one another out or fairly reassign responsibilities as family circumstances change.

Children need to succeed in order to feel capable of successfully managing life's stresses and challenges. If they are taught or encouraged to rely on others (within the family or outside it) to solve their problems, they will have low self-esteem and limited initiative and will have trouble succeeding in the world.

Section D

Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.

Say goodbye to the greetings of the past, from the hands-off "What's up!" to the handshake or high-five. For young people across the United States, hugging(拥抱) is the new "Hello". Girls are hugging girls. Boys are hugging boys. Girls and boys are hugging each other. And, like every major trend, there are lots of variations on the form. There's the classic, full-body, arms-around-the-person bear hug, the casual one-armed side hug, the group hug and the hug from behind.

As trends go, this one seems pretty innocent. But some parents, teachers and school administrators are worried nonetheless. In response to some of these concerns, some schools have set up new rules to limit or eliminate hugging. One school head has created a three-second limitation for hugs at her school. Another school has taken even more drastic measures, placing a ban on all forms of touching between students.

A few important points are being left out of the discussion. While the US has traditionally been reserved about touching – saving hugs and kisses for relatives, romantic partners and very close friends – people in many other parts of the world have been greeting each other this way for ages. In Latin America or Western Europe, in countries like Spain, France, and Italy, a kiss on the cheek is common among women, as well as among women and men who are not romantically involved. Latin American men are more likely to shake hands when greeting other men, but in some countries like Turkey, it's not unusual for men who know each other well to exchange kisses on the cheek. Meanwhile, for the Maori people of New Zealand, a traditional greeting called the "hongi" involves pressing noses together. People all around the world move in close to say hello, and Americans are just now joining in.

There's yet another point to consider: For as long as there have been kids and parents, kids have embraced new trends and lifestyles that have shocked or confused their parents. Parents and teachers who are now trying to struggle with the "hugging issue" should remember that when they were kids, they too found new ways of relating to each other that concerned or confused their parents. Every generation represents a step away from the previous one. This generation's teens are hugging. Who knows what the next generation will do?

(Note： Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)

81. What is the new trend among teens in the United States?

82. Some schools are worried about this new trend, so they _________.

83. Why does the author mention the ways of greetings in Latin America and Western Europe?

84. From the last paragraph we know that it is natural for different generations to _________.

第二卷 (45分)　

Section A

Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

Is talking on a cell phone hazardous(有害的) to your health? It is difficult to know for sure. Some research suggests that ___50___ users of mobile phones are at a greater risk of developing brain tumours(肿瘤). ___51___, many other studies suggest there are no links between cancer and cell phone use.

The main problem with the current research is that mobile phones have only been ___52___ since the 1990s. ___53___, it is impossible to study the long term exposure of cell phone use. This ___54___ many health professionals who point out that many cancers take at least 10 years to develop. Another concern about these studies is that many have been funded by those who ___55___ financially from the cell phone industry.

Some researchers believe that other types of wireless technology may also be ___56___ to human health, including laptops and cordless(无线) phones. Organizations that are concerned about the effects of Electromagnetic Radiation suggest ___57___ all cordless devices with wired ones. They say that many cordless phones ___58___ dangerous levels of EMR even when they are not in use. They even suggest ___59___ electronic devices, such as computers and alarm clocks out of bedrooms, or at least six feet from your pillow.

A growing number of health professionals worldwide are recommending that cell phone users err on the side of caution until more definitive studies can be conducted. They recommend that ___60___ use headsets or speaker phones and that children and teens, whose brain tissues are still developing, use cell phones only for ___61___. Concerned medical experts use the example of tobacco to ___62___ the potential risks. Many years ago, people smoked freely and were not concerned about the effects of cigarettes on their health. Today, people know that cigarettes cause lung cancer, though it is still unknown ___63___ how or why. Some doctors ___64___ that the same thing will happen with devices such as cell phones.

50. A. potential　　　　　　　 B. registered　　　　　　　　 C. heavy　　　　　　　　　　　 D. ignorant

51. A. Moreover　　　　　　 B. However　　　　　　　　　 C. Therefore 　　　　　　　 D. Otherwise

52. A. popular　　　　 　　　 B. personal　　　　　　　　　 C. vacant　　　　　　　　　　　 D. scarce

53. A. In addition 　　　　 B. On the other hand　　　 C. On the contrary　　　　 D. As a result

54. A. concerns　　　　　　 B. encloses　　　　　　　　　 C. engages　　　　　　　　　　 D. puzzles

55. A. suffer　　　　　　　　 B. drift　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. emerge　　　　　　　　　　 D. benefit

56. A. delicate　　　　　　　 B. dangerous　　　　　　　　 C. resistant　　　　　　　　　 D. primary

57. A. inserting　　　　　　 B. stimulating　　　　　　　　 C. replacing　　　　　　　　　 D. substituting

58. A. give off　　　　　　　　　　 B. wipe out　　　　　　　　　 C. give away　　　　　　　　 D. clear away

59. A. dividing　　　　　　　 B. keeping　　　　　　　　　　 C. stretching　　　　　　　　 D. imposing

60. A. infants　　　　 　　　 B. adults　　　　　　　　　　　 C. candidates　　　　　　　　 D. manufacturers

61. A. convenience　　　　 B. emphasis　　 　　　　　　　 C. communication　　　　 D. emergencies

62. A. illustrate　　　　　　　 B. estimate　　　　　　　　　　 C. overtake　　　　　　　　　 D. identify

63. A. initially　　　　　　　　 B. extensively　　　　　　　　 C. exactly　　　　　　　　　　 D. thoroughly

64. A. deny　　　　　　　　　 B. fear　　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. doubt　　　　　　　　　　　 D. conceal

Section B

Directions: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.

(A)

An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer of his plans to leave the house building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his extended family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by.

The employer was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to inferior workmanship and used cheap materials. It was an unfortunate way to end his career.

When the carpenter finished his work，the employer came to inspect the house and handed the front-door key to the carpenter. "This is your house," he said, "my gift to you."

What a shock! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently. Now he had to live in the home he had built none too well.

So it is with us. At important points we do not give the job our best effort. Then with a shock we look at the situation we have created and find that we are now living in the house we have built. If we had realized, we would have done it differently.

Think of yourself as the carpenter. Think about your house. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. Build wisely. It is the only life you will ever build. Even if you live it for only one day more, that day deserves to be lived with dignity.

65. Why did the carpenter decide to retire according to the passage?

A. He didn’t get his paycheck from his boss on time.　　　　

B. The employer was not satisfied with his work.

C. He planned to start his own house building business.

D. He wanted to spend more time with his family.

66. The last house built by the carpenter was ______.

A. better than his expectation　　　　　　　　　　　 B. far from satisfactory

C. a gift to the employer　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　 D. built with heart and soul

67. From the text we can infer that the carpenter was very _______ when the employer gave him the key.　　

　　　 A. grateful　　　　　　　　 B. disappointed　　　　　 C. cheerful　　　　　　　　 D. regretful

68. Which of the following can best summarize the main idea of the passage?

A. Don't cry over spilt milk. 　　　　　　　　　　 B. Opportunity only knocks once.

C. Life is what you make it.　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. Honesty is the best policy.

(B)

Something Different with Franklin Cox, What’s On Around the City If you are looking for something a bit “different” this week, visit Phyllis Radcliffe’s new exhibit－My Environment －at the Century Arts Center. Ms. Radcliffe certainly has a unique way of viewing the things around her! I must admit that I didn’t really understand some of her works. For example, “Flowers” didn’t really seem to have any flowers in it, and I didn’t see any cars in her “Traffic Jam.” But her use of color is truly amazing. If you’re looking for a way to expand your horizons, go take a look.

Weekend Hopping with Gillian Madsen, Northeastern News Last Sunday I went to see a new modern art exhibit by a young woman named Phyllis Radcliffe at the Century Arts Center. The whole gallery was filled with bizarre paintings and sculptures with names like “Flowers” and “Houses,” but I didn’t see anything that resembled any of those objects at all. Instead, I saw a bunch of things that looked like my 8-year-old granddaughter brings home from art class at school! I don’t know anything about modern art, but I do know that staying at home and watching an old movie on video would have been a lot easier on my brain.

New Discoveries with Sylvia Whitcombe, Modern Art Lovers’ Digest I am delighted to recommend Phyllis Radcliffe’s new exhibit: My Environment, now showing at the Century Arts Center. Ms. Radcliffe has evolved as an artist since her first show three years ago. Her use of color and form is breathtaking and her style shows a real passion for everyday thing in her life. While this exhibit may not be for everyone, I’m certain that many of you will find it both interesting and inspiring.

69. The word “bizarre” probably means ______.

A. ancient　　　　　　　 　　　 B. strange　　　　　　　 C. remarkable　　　　 　　　 D. patriotic

70. According to Sylvia Whitcombe, the exhibit is ______.

A. Phyllis Radcliffe’s first art show　　　　　　 B. beyond our understanding

C. well worth seeing　　　　　　　　　　 　　　 　　　 D. somewhat childish

71. What can NOT be concluded about Phyllis Radcliffe from the three articles?

A. She has a unique interpretation of things around her.

B. She is quite talented in using colors and forms.

C. She is one of the greatest modern artists of the day.　　　

D. Her works are disagreeable to the taste of some people.　　　　

40. In the end, the self-important man had to admit that he had no idea of ______ influence this incident would have on the life in the ocean.

A. that　　　　　 　　　 B. whether　　　　 　　 C. how　　　　　　 　　 D. what

Section B

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

　When Michelle Obama became first lady of the United States on January 20, she began to join her husband in a partnership to transform the public face America presents to the world. In the process, she is expected to ___41____ a new role that offers exciting opportunities and challenges.

Although the position of first lady is unelected and unpaid, a president’s spouse has many official duties, some practical and some ceremonial or ___42____. As first lady, Michelle Obama will ___43___ her country when traveling overseas, and she will preside(担任) as hostess at White House state dinners and other important functions. In addition, she will ___44___ continue meeting with citizens across the United States, much as she did during the 2008 presidential campaign.

Modern U.S. first ladies often devote part of their time to a public-service agenda of their own choosing. Michelle Obama already has indicated she is ___45___ interested in the ___46___ of military families, and her efforts on their behalf almost certainly will ensure that those families’ needs receive high-level attention.

On a more ___47___ level, the first lady has told reporters she intends to ___48___ her obligations as “mom-in-chief” to the Obamas’ two young daughters, Malia and Sasha, as the girls adjust to their new home at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Her balancing act should be familiar to working mothers everywhere as she strives to meets the ___49___ of a fast-paced job while carving out time with her husband and children.

39. Each underlined phrase, when ______, provides a drop down menu with a list of choices.

A. clicked　　　 　　　　 B. is clicked　　 　　　　 C. clicking　 　　　　　　　 D. being clicked

38. The fact that a planet exists outside our solar system encourages hope _____ other solar systems exist.

A. that　　　　　 　　　 B. which　　　　 　　　 C. where　　　　　　 D. whether

37. You can imagine ______ to settle down to work on the newspaper at two pounds a week, when I knew that I could earn as much as that in a single day as a beggar.

A. how hardly was it　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. what hard was it　　

C. how hard it was　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　 D. what hard it was

36. For the last two mornings, thousands of campaigners have queued for hours ______ access to the conference venue(地点) - many unsuccessfully.

A. to gain　　　　　　　　　　 　　　 B. gaining　　　　　　　　　　 C. to have gained　　　　　 D. having gained

35. Learning how to repair motors takes a long time, ______?

A. does it　　　　 　　　　　　 B. is it　　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. wasn’t it　　　　　　　 　 D. doesn’t it

34. When ______ different cultures, we often focus our attention on the differences without noticing the many similarities.

A. having compared　 B. comparing 　　 　　　 C. being compared 　　 D. compared