Part II Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes, 10 points)

Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence　there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the　sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the　center.

11.Fighting corruption involves tackling those who offer ________ as well as those　who take them.

A.brib es B.donations　　C.contributions D.bonuses

12.In a ________ of inspiration, I decided to paint the whole house white.

A.flame B.flash　　C.flavor D.flight

13.Unlike other leaders who put all blames on others, he took responsibility and　resigned ________.

A.reluctantly B.faithfully　C. mysteriously D.gracefully

14.This report is ________ with an article written by the same author.

A.identical B.same　C.similar D.alike

15.Tr aditional publishing will be ________ dramatically in the next 5 to 10 years.

A.cu t away B.cut back　　C. cut down D.cut off

16.Sunny Monday skies will ________ a shield of clouds by sunset.

A.give path to B.give place to　　C.g ive space to D.give way to

17.Eating regular meals is ________ important for health.

A.vividly B.vitally　　C.visibly D.visually

18. A new electron ic announcement system has been introduced in the taxis to________ passengers not to forget their luggage.

A.alert B.warn　　C.inform D.remind

19.Consumer ________ in food products has been shaken by several recent scandals.

A.co nfidence B.trust　　C.belief D.assurance

20.Such a proposal must have been put forward by people with limited ________ .

A.outlook B.overlook　　C.outline D.overview

21 . Many dreams ________ seem impossible, then improbable, and eventually　inevitable.

A.first B.at first　C.firstly D.first of all

22.If you are going to interview someone you ________ know something about them.

A.had rather B.would rather　　C.should as well D.might as well

23.Joe ________ away for the last two days but he is due back tomorrow.

A.is B.went　　C.has been D.has gone

24.________ 40 years ago, the book continues to be marketed, mass-produced, and　challenged.

A.Being written B.As written　　C.Though written D.It was written

25.Born Sept. 11, 1907, in Boston, Alice Lillian Ellis was ________ of nine children.

A.the oldest third B.the third old　　C.the third older D.the third oldest

26.I’ll contact my office in London straight away and ________ to you.

A.have the contract faxed B.have the contract fax　　C.have faxed the contract D.have been faxing the contract

27.Caroline has never ever broken her promise, ________.

A.neither had I B.nor have I　　C.not would I D.never will I

28.Weather ________, we’ll go for a walk in the woods tomorrow.

A.to permit B.permitted　　C.permits D.permitting

29.If she ________ here next week, we would know her decision.

A.were to be B.will be　　C.would have been D.is to be

30.The problem is that they are unable to communicate effectively in the language________ public services are offered.

A.by which B.for which　　C.in which D.of which

Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes, 40 points)

Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by　5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B,　C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a　single line through the center.

Passage One

Jack’s friend Tony had recently gotten a tattoo (文身), and Jack was so impressed　by Tony’s bravery and his tattoo that he decided to get one too. Why do a lot of young　people in North America get tattoos today? Peer pressure, media influence, and personal　expression are some of the common reasons.

The desire to be part of a group, to be accepted by one’s friends or peers, can have　a great influence on what a person does. Sometimes, wearing a tattoo can be a sign that　you belong to a certain group. Gangs often use special clothes and tattoos to identify　their particular group. For example, in one gang all the members may wear green army　jackets and have large “Xs” tattooed on their arms. It is not only gangs that have this　type of special “uniform”. Young people often belong to a certain group of friends.　Some of these groups wear only brand-name clothes. Others wear tattoos. When a　person’s friends are all doing something, such as getting a tattoo, that person is mo re　likely to do the same thing, and get a tattoo too.

The media is another big influence behind the popularity of tattoos in North　America. A wide variety of media images show tattoos. Tattoos can be seen on people　appearing in commercials selling expensive cars. Famous sports heroes with tattoos are　shown in magazines. Fashion models are often seen in magazines and on TV wearing　designer clothes that show their bodies tattooed with detailed and colorful patterns.

These media images link tattoos to ideas of wealth, success, and status. As a result,　many people decide to get a tattoo for its fashion and status value.

It is not always the influence of other people or the media that results in a person　getting a tattoo. Many people decide to wear tattoos in order to express their artistic　nature, their beliefs, or their feelings—in other words, to show their individuality. A　musician in a rock band may get a tattoo of a guitar on the arm. Some environmentalists　may tattoo pictures of endangered animals on their shoulders. Lovers may tattoo each　others’ names over their hearts. A tattoo can be a public sign to show what is important　in a person’s life.

31.Jack got a tattoo because of ________.

A.the influence of fr iends B.the influence of the media

C.a desire to express himself D.a desire to be fashionable

32.Gang members wear the tattoo of “Xs” to show their ________.

A.individuality B.power　C.sense of honor D.sense of belonging

33.Which of the following groups of people are seen wearing tattoos in the media?

A.Car sellers. B.Sports stars.　　C.Fashion designers. D.Movie stars.

34.Which of the following tattoos shows one’s belief?

A.A musical instrument.　B.A lover ’s name.　　C.A picture of endangered species.　　D.A brand name.

35.The best title for this passage is ________.

A.Why People Get Tattoos B.Tattoos’ New Trend　　C.The Popularity of Tattoos D.Tattoos Tell Who You Are

Passage Two

Is the customer always right? The answer, it seems, depends on which country you　are in. Shopping is very much a part of a country’s culture, and attitudes to shopping　and consumers vary from country to country just as much as climate or taste in food.

From the air-conditioned American shopping centers to the street market of African　towns, the way we shop shows the way we see ourselves and our relationships with　other people.

Business competition in Europe has given consumers increased power. This has　mean t falling prices, plenty of special offers and a re-examination of what customer　service really means. People often point to America as an example of excellent　customer service. In restaurants in the south of the USA, for example, waiters　compliment you on your clothes, ask about your day, compliment you on the wisdom　of your order and then return every ten minutes to refill your glass and make sure that　everything is to your satisfaction.

Anyone who has waited 30 minu tes to be served in a restaurant might well dream　of such attention, but do Europeans really want US style service? As a friend of mine　once told me, “By the end of the evening I had spent as much time talking to the waiter　as to my wife.” It is a question of expectations. Different nationalities expect different　types of service.

A Chinese-American friend loves telling people about how her Chinese mother　shops for clothes: “First of all she waits until they are on sale, then she bargains until　she gets an even better price and then she finds some small fault with the product and　demands a further reduction. She never buys anything at the regular price.” Could you　imagine trying such tricks in a department store in your country?

Attitudes to service are, of course, affected by employers’ attitudes to their workers.　As American sales and service personnel are heavily reliant on commission and tips,　they have more motives to provide more service. But is this fair? Do we think it is fair　to ask shop assistants to work late evenings, Sundays and 12 hour shifts? It might not be　a case of “Is the customer always right?” but a case of “How much service is it fair to　expect?”

36.The way people shop ________.

A.carries social and cultural values　B.reflects the developmental stage of a country

C.determines the way they socialize　　D.reveals their social status

37.The word “compliment” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “________”.

A.evaluate B.criticize　　C.laugh at D.praise

38 . The remarks of the author’s friend in Paragraph 3 indicate that Europeans________.

A.think highly of the American service　　B.find it impossible to accept the American service

C.do not appreciate the American service　　D.will gradually accept the American service

39.Why does the author use the Chinese mother’s shopping experience as an example?

A.To warn shop assistants of tough customers.　　B.To teach people how to get better service as customers.

C.To criticize some improper shopping behavior.　　D.To show how different people’s expectations of service are.

40.According to the last paragraph, the service quality of American service personnel　may depend on ________.

A.the customers’ attitude towards them　B.the amount of commission and tips

C.the length of their working hours　　D.their working experience