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Part I
Listening Comprehension（每小题1分, 共15分）
Section A
Task 1: You will hear a
passage TWICE. Listen carefully and choose the
right answer to
each of the following
multiple-choice questions.
1. What was
Linda scheduled to have last Monday?
A. She
was scheduled to have an audition.
B. She was
scheduled to have a job interview.
C. She was
scheduled to have an exam.
D. She was
scheduled to have a date with her friends.
2. Why was she late that day?
A. Because
she woke up late that morning.
B. Because she
had to do something else before the appointment.
C. Because there was a bad traffic in town.
D. Because it snowed that day.
3.
What did she wear that day?
A. A sports suit.
B. A casual suit.
C. A formal office
dress.
D. A short skirt.
4. What did
Linda answer when the secretary asked her when her
appointment was?
A. She answered that she
didn’t know.
B. She answered that she was an
hour late and felt very sorry for that.
C. She
answered that she was an hour earlier.
D. She
answered that the appointment was for the moment.
5. We can learn from the passage that
______.
A. Linda knew the interview techniques
well
B. Linda prepared a lot for the interview
C. Linda knew nothing about the interview and
didn’t prepare for it either
D. Linda did very
well during the interview
Task 2: You
will hear a conversation TWICE. Listen carefully
and choose the right
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answer to each of the following multiple-
choice questions.
6. Fred is thinking
about his ________.
A. family
B. tuition
C. prom
D. job after graduation
7. Fred expects ________.
A. a very easy
job
B. a relatively stable job with good
future
C. a high salary with good colleagues
to work with
D. much management system
8. Tina is planning to live ________ after
graduation.
A. with her parents
B. on her
own
C. with her sister
D. with her
classmates
9. Fred’s older sister
________.
A. lived by herself for seven years
B. got married very late
C. has a very
stable job
D. lived at home for seven years
10. We can infer from the dialogue that
________.
A. Tina is more independent than
Fred
B. Tina’s parents are better to her
C. Tina will move out after she becomes more
independent
D. Fred is a more successful
graduate than Tina
Section B: You will
hear a passage TWICE. Listen carefully and fill in
the blanks.
Mark your deadlines, and plan
for them. Make sure to mark your __11__ on a
project
calendar, plan out how many total
hours it will take to __12__ each project, and
budget a
certain number of hours a day to work
on each project.
Get rid of distractions
before working. __13__ your phone and close your
browsers,
your instant message, and your
e-mail while working. You could pass an entire day
without accomplishing a single task
while__14__. It makes more sense to simply shut
all
of that down and only check them every
once in a while, __15__ without distractions.
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Directions: In this section, there are 15
incomplete sentences, followed by four choices
marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best
completes the sentence.
Please mark the
corresponding letter for each item on the Answer
Sheet.
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Part II Vocabulary
and Structure（每小题1分, 共15分）
16. Any
young men who wish to do research must be ______
enough to question old
beliefs.
A. courage
B. bravery C. courageous D. braver
17.
Your ________ says that you minored in French
culinary arts.
A. records B. resume C.
report D. remain
18. It is the story of a
hurt ______ aided by various people who surround
her with
affection.
A. hero B.
heroine C. heroic D. characters
19.
As long as you continue working, you will solve
this difficult problem ______.
A. sooner or
later B. early C. late D. last
20.
There will be a TV debate between the ________ of
the Democratic Party and the
Republican Party.
A. dates B. candies C. candidates D.
canons
21. Disney’s creative power is so
strong now that there's no ______ between it and
other
big media companies.
A. comparison
B. undisputed C. succession D. masterpiece
22. Ludwig van Beethoven ________ his
admiration for Napoleon in the symphony Hero.
A. considered B. controlled C. confined
D. conveyed
23. For one thing, SOHO can save
money. For ________, it can save time.
A.
another B. the other C. the former D.
the latter
24. Every child in China has the
right to receive nine years of ____ education.
A. compound B. compulsory C. complicated
D. common
25. Maldives (马尔代夫) is an ideal
place for ________ and honeymoons.
A.
separations B. divorces C. weddings D.
funerals
26. Simple ________ methods are
usually well fulfilled every time.
A.
complicated B. easy C. time-tested D.
fancy
27. It was very important to ______
through in a wonderful tournament.
A. come
B. go C. get D. take
28. We have
difficulty ________ enough qualified staff.
A.
recruiting B. realizing C. resetting D.
recognizing
29. Husband and wife shall be
________ to and respect each other.
A. honesty
B. sincerely C. truthful D. really
30.
A good designer should be ______ with the current
state of fashion world and the
future trend.
A. familiar B. known C. popular D.
learned
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Directions: In this section, there are 4
passages, followed by 5 questions or unfinished
statements. For each of them there are four
choices marked A, B, C and D.
You should
decide on the best choice and mark the
corresponding letter on the
Answer Sheet.
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Part III Reading
Comprehension（每小题2分, 共40分）
Passage 1
A fashion buyer once confessed, “If I am not
at home, I must be in Paris or Milan. If I
am
not there, I must be on the way. Sometimes when I
wake up at midnight, I forget where
I am.”
Fashion buyers are not stars, but they sit in the
front of fashion shows. They are not
CEOs, but
they determine the status of fashion designers.
Fashion buyers cannot replace
anyone in the
fashion circle, or vice versa.
Fashion buyers
are also called apparel buyers. They oversee the
development of
fashion and are responsible for
the price range for department stores like Macy’s.
They
arrange the brands, styles and display of
goods for boutiques such as Lane Crawford. They
do a lot of research to predict trends and
attend fashion shows to figure out what’s in and
what’s out.
As a fashion buyer, you need
to think ahead of time and always be prepared for
changes. A typical fashion buyer buys clothes
at least six months in advance, that is to say,
they will buy springsummer collection in
September. Studying the past and the present,
forecasting the future trend is a must.
Everyday fashion buyers of ZARA send information
concerning the latest fashions to the
headquarters so that Zara can adjust its styles in
time.
The profession of fashion buyers appears
to be glamorous; however, it requires
artistic
talent as well as rational thinking. Most fashion
buyers have to analyze sales
statistics to
work out budgets. People had better not be
deceived by the decent appearance
of fashion
buyers. More often than not, fashion buyers start
from assistants at dressing
rooms, where they
can talk face to face with customers and collect
first-hand information
about their
preferences. Generally, Asian people wear smaller
sizes than westerners, so be
careful with
sizes when placing orders to European companies.
Apart from that, fashion buyers need to work
well under a great deal of pressure.
There are
many deadlines to meet and an assortment of people
to deal with. They need to
be creative and
stylish. Nobody is willing to buy ugly clothes, so
fashion buyers should be
current with fashion
since fashion styles are always changing. Fashion
buyers are doomed
to pursue perfection. A good
fashion buyer is also good at public relations.
They know
how to negotiate with suppliers and
designers. The best attribute for fashion buyers
would
be enthusiasm. Nothing beats him or her
when a fashion buyer loves the job and has a
passion for fashion. It also matters if a
fashion buyer loves challenges and is ready to
learn
the buying behaviors of the target
market.
According to a survey, around 30% of
fashion buyers are 25 years old or younger. It’s
not surprising now that young people are
generally the ones who are updated with the
latest fashion trends. So if you are not sure
about what to do when you graduate? Consider
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the exciting career of fashion buyers.
31. Why can fashion buyers sit at the first
row of fashion shows?
A. Because they are
super stars.
B. Because they are CEOs.
C.
Because they can determine the status of fashion
designers.
D. Because they can replace anyone
in the fashion circle.
32. Which of the
following is NOT the duty of fashion buyers?
A. The fashion buyers oversee the development
of fashion.
B. The fashion buyers are in
charge of the price range.
C. The fashion
buyers arrange the display of goods.
D. The
fashion buyers do little research to predict
trends.
33. Fashion buyers will buy
winter clothes in ________.
A. spring
B.
summer
C. autumn
D. winter
34.
The profession of fashion buyers requires
________.
A. rational thinking and artistic
talent
B. glamour and decent appearance
C.
first-hand information and preferences
D.
budget and statistics
35. The best
quality for a fashion buyer is ________.
A.
creative
B. stylish
C. good at public
relations
D. passion for fashion
Passage 2
Human society has at all times
attached great importance to the beauty of human
body, but people are seldom satisfied with
their body image. A person may judge one’s
appearance in contrast to some cultural ideal
beauty. Negative perceptions about the body
image may lead to depression or anorexia.
That’s why so many girls go on a diet,
dreaming to look as slim as British super
model Kate Moss or size zero Victoria Beckham.
However, things are not that easy. What if
someone lost his nose in an accident? He is
likely to turn to plastic surgery for help.
Plastic surgery aims to correct or restore the
form
and function of human body via
operations. Plastic surgery techniques were first
carried
out in India around 800 BC. Ancient
Egyptians and Romans also performed plastic
surgery.
As a specialty, plastic surgery
evolved remarkably during the 20th century. The
first
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female-to-male sex change surgery succeeded in
1946. Plastic surgery can be divided into
two
types: cosmetic surgery and non-cosmetic surgery.
Cosmetic surgery is intended to enhance
appearance beyond the average level toward
the
ideal. For example, an old lady may undertake
“face lift” to remove wrinkles and
aging signs
from her face. On the contrary, non-cosmetic
surgery mainly deals with
injuries. The
treatment of burns is a good example.
In U.S.
alone, nearly 12 million cosmetic surgeries were
performed in 2007. In
Europe, cosmetic surgery
is a $$ 2.2 billion business. In Asia, cosmetic
surgery has become
an accepted practice.
Children undergoing eyelid surgery can be
frequently seen in South
Korea. The five most
common cosmetic surgeries are as follows:
1.
Tummy tuck: reshaping and framing of the tummy.
2. Eyelid surgery: reshaping of the eyelids.
3. Breast augmentation: augmentation of the
breasts by means of fat grafting or
silicon
gel.
4. Face lift: removal of wrinkles from
the face.
5. Nasal surgery: reshaping of the
nose.
With increasing media attention on
beauty and perfection, more and more people turn
to plastic surgery. Some even take out loans
for this purpose. Nevertheless, any form of
plastic surgery is sure to involve certain
amount of risk. Michael Jackson, who undertook
13 nasal surgeries, had to admit his nose was
a laughing stock. Every plastic surgery
comes
at a price, either financially or physically. Will
you undertake plastic surgery one
day? Or will
you think twice?
36. Which of the
following can NOT explain the reason why so many
girls go on a diet?
A. They are not satisfied
with their body shape.
B. They dream to look
as slim as super models.
C. They are trying to
challenge cultural standard.
D. They judge
their appearance in contrast to ideal beauty.
37. What’s the purpose of a plastic surgery?
A. To restore the form and function of human
body.
B. To reshape the form and function of
human body.
C. To enhance appearance toward
the average level.
D. To deal with injuries
and make money.
38. Where were plastic
surgery first performed?
A. In Egypt.
B. In Rome.
C. In Greece.
D. In India.
39. Which of the
following cosmetic surgeries is NOT mentioned in
the passage?
A. Tummy tuck.
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B. Lip enhancement.
C. Breast
augmentation.
D. Eyelid surgery.
40. Which statement is TRUE according to the
passage?
A. In U.S. cosmetic surgery is a $$12
million business.
B. In Europe cosmetic
surgery is a $$2.2 billion business.
C. In Asia
cosmetic surgery has become a rare practice.
D. In South Korea it’s quite common for
children to undergo nasal surgery.
Passage 3
As the pace of life continues to
increase, we are fast losing the art of
relaxation. Once
you are in the habit of
rushing through life and working from morning till
night, it is hard
to slow down. But relaxation
is essential for a healthy mind and body.
Stress is a natural part of everyday life and
there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it is not
the bad thing as it is often supposed to be. A
certain amount of stress is vital to provide
motivation and give purpose to life. It is
only when the stress gets out of control that it
can
lead to poor performance and ill health.
The amount of stress a person can withstand
depends very much on the individual.
Some
people are not afraid of stress and such
characters are obviously prime material for
managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart
at the first signs of unusual difficulties.
When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we
react both chemically and physically. In
fact
we make choice between “flight or fight” and in
more primitive days the choices
made the
difference between life or death. The crises we
meet today are unlikely to be so
extreme, but
however little the stress, it involves the same
response. It is when such a
reaction lasts
long, through continued exposure to stress, that
health becomes endangered.
Such serious
conditions like high blood pressure and heart
diseases have established links
with stress.
Since we cannot remove stress from our lives, it
would be unwise to do so.
Even if we could, we
need to find ways to deal with it.
41.
People are finding less and less time to relax
themselves because ________.
A. they do not
know how to enjoy themselves
B. they do not
believe that relaxation is important for health
C. they are traveling fast all the time
D.
they are becoming busier with their work
42. According to the writer, the most
important character for a good manager is his
________.
A. not fearing stress
B.
knowing the art of relaxation
C. high sense of
responsibility
D. having control over
performance
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43. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. We can find some ways to avoid stress.
B. Stress is always harmful to people.
C.
It is easy to change the habit of keeping oneself
busy with work.
D. Different people can
withstand different amount of stress.
44.
In line 8, paragraph 3, “such a reaction” refers
back to ________.
A. “making a choice between
‘flight or fight’”
B. “reaction to stress both
chemically and physically”
C. “responding to
crises quickly”
D. “losing heart at the signs
of difficulties”
45. In the last
sentence of the article, “do so” refers to
________.
A. “expose ourselves to stress”
B. “find ways to deal with stress”
C.
“remove stress from our lives”
D. “establish
links between diseases and stress”
Passage 4
There is one animation studio
which has given audiences of all ages some of the
most
beloved characters in film: from toys,
monsters, fish and superheroes to cars, rats and
robots. Yes, it is Pixar. Founded in 1979,
Pixar has achieved phenomenal success in its
short history. Between 1995 and 2006, it won
19 academy awards. A few years ago,
animators
wanted to go to work for Disney. Now they want to
go to Pixar, a place full of
freedom and
creativity.
In its early years, many of
Pixar’s employees would arrive at work by
lunchtime and
work late into the night. This
culture made the company not only highly
productive but
also a relaxed fun place to
work. They worked in a shabby office, with
employees moving
around barefoot, some even
bringing their pets to work. They did not expect
to make
much money but stuck to their jobs due
to its unconventional atmosphere and with the
dream of doing something completely new.
With the increasing number of employees, Pixar
decided to move to a new studio.
The early
plan was to build separate buildings for each
department, the way a regular
movie studio
does. But the Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter
said that would make
everybody become isolated
and no one knew what was going on. He even
suggested that
there only be one bathroom in
the building for all 700 people who work there
because in
that case all kinds of people would
come together and talk with one another all the
time,
which would enhance communication.
Now about 700 odd employees are working in
their distinctive new environment, a
single
unit office with centralized spaces for relaxing,
eating, and having meetings.
Visitors are
greeted by life-size characters from Pixar’s
movies. The office is also
decorated with
different types of toys.
Pixar strives to hire
animators who have superior acting ability — those
able to bring
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characters to life. In order to attract and
retain talented animators, the company founded
Pixar University, which arranges talks and
classes for employees to broaden their mind.
The animators work really hard, but they also
have so much fun. With its distinctive
culture
and passionate employees, Pixar will continually
deliver on its promise to truly
entertain
audiences all over the world.
46.
According to the passage, what is not true about
Pixar?
A. It is an animation studio with a
short history.
B. It has won many academy
awards.
C. Audience of all ages like Pixar’s
characters.
D. Animators want to work in
Disney instead of Pixar.
47. In its early
years, Pixar’s employees could do all the things
except ______.
A. moving around barefoot
B. arriving at work by lunchtime
C.
relaxing all the time
D. bringing their pets
to work
48. What is true about John
Lasseter?
A. He is the general manager and
director of Pixar.
B. He wants his employees
to communicate with each other.
C. He is very
strict with his employees.
D. He thinks too
many bathrooms will waste a lot of money.
49. The new workplace of Pixar ______.
A.
is a very distinctive single unit
B. opens to
tourists all the time
C. is decorated with
many flowers and candles
D. consists of
separate buildings
50. The animators in
Pixar Animation Studios ______.
A. are very
happy without busy work
B. don’t have any
acting ability
C. never complain about the
working conditions
D. have access to Pixar
University
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Part IV
Cloze（每小题1分, 共10分）
Directions: In
this section, there is a passage with 10 blanks.
You are required to select
one word for each
blank from the list of choices given in a word
bank
following the passage. Read the passage
through carefully before making
your choices.
Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter.
Please choose
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the best answer and mark the corresponding
letter for each item on the
Answer Sheet. You
may not use any of the words in the bank more than
once.
A. high-profile
E. offer
I. notice
B. fashion
F. familiar
J. interest
C. initiative
G. release
K. approach
D. pursue
H. descriptions
L. website
The moment David received
the 51 to an interview, he headed to the
company’s
__52 _, paying attention to what
the company does, their recent press 53__,
54__
projects and job 55 for the 56
designer position. Thus, he became 57__
with the company’s 58 and it may impress
the employer and show them that he
takes 59
and has an 60 in the company.
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Part V Translation（每小题2分, 共10分）
Directions: Translate the following
sentences, paying special attention to the grammar
and spelling.
61. Among numerous
renowned animators, Hayao Miyazaki has earned the
title of Japan’s
undisputed master of
animation.
62. He plans to take it as a
temporary job that will give him a steady pay
check.
63. All paintings will need restoration
due to the aging process, climate change, so there
is
a great demand for painting restorers.
64. 他在简历中提了布朗教授作为他的证明人。
65.
好的设计作品集应该体现作者的设计主线。
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Part
VI Writing（10分）
Directions: Write a
short passage entitled How to Live a Happy
Life
？
in English within
about 150 words
according to the information given below.
A.
Some people think that happiness is very important
in life, but it is
difficult to achieve
happiness. What’s your opinion?
B. What
factors are important in achieving happiness? Why
are these factors
important?
C. What will
you do to live a happy life in the future?
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Part I Listening Comprehension（每小题1分,
共15分）
Section A
Task 1: You
will hear a passage TWICE. Listen carefully and
choose the right answer to
each of the
following multiple-choice questions.
1.
What was Linda scheduled to have last Monday?
A. She was scheduled to have an audition.
B. She was scheduled to have a job interview.
C. She was scheduled to have an exam.
D.
She was scheduled to have a date with her friends.
2. Why was she late that day?
A.
Because she woke up late that morning.
B.
Because she had to do something else before the
appointment.
C. Because there was a bad
traffic in town.
D. Because it snowed that
day.
3. What did she wear that day?
A. A sports suit.
B. A casual suit.
C.
A formal office dress.
D. A short skirt.
4. What did Linda answer when the secretary
asked her when her appointment was?
A. She
answered that she didn’t know.
B. She answered
that she was an hour late and felt very sorry for
that.
C. She answered that she was an hour
earlier.
D. She answered that the appointment
was for the moment.
5. We can learn from
the passage that ______.
A. Linda knew the
interview techniques well
B. Linda prepared a
lot for the interview
C. Linda knew nothing
about the interview and didn’t prepare for it
either
D. Linda did very well during the
interview
Task 2: You will hear a
conversation TWICE. Listen carefully and choose
the right
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answer to each of the following multiple-
choice questions.
6. Fred is thinking
about his ________.
A. family
B. tuition
C. prom
D. job after graduation
7. Fred expects ________.
A. a very easy
job
B. a relatively stable job with good
future
C. a high salary with good colleagues
to work with
D. much management system
8. Tina is planning to live ________ after
graduation.
A. with her parents
B. on her
own
C. with her sister
D. with her
classmates
9. Fred’s older sister
________.
A. lived by herself for seven years
B. got married very late
C. has a very
stable job
D. lived at home for seven years
10. We can infer from the dialogue that
________.
A. Tina is more independent than
Fred
B. Tina’s parents are better to her
C. Tina will move out after she becomes more
independent
D. Fred is a more successful
graduate than Tina
Section B: You will
hear a passage TWICE. Listen carefully and fill in
the blanks.
Mark your deadlines, and plan
for them. Make sure to mark your __11__ on a
project
calendar, plan out how many total
hours it will take to __12__ each project, and
budget a
certain number of hours a day to work
on each project.
Get rid of distractions
before working. __13__ your phone and close your
browsers,
your instant message, and your
e-mail while working. You could pass an entire day
without accomplishing a single task
while__14__. It makes more sense to simply shut
all
of that down and only check them every
once in a while, __15__ without distractions.
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Directions: In this section, there are 15
incomplete sentences, followed by four choices
marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best
completes the sentence.
Please mark the
corresponding letter for each item on the Answer
Sheet.
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Part II Vocabulary
and Structure（每小题1分, 共15分）
16. Any
young men who wish to do research must be ______
enough to question old
beliefs.
A. courage
B. bravery C. courageous D. braver
17.
Your ________ says that you minored in French
culinary arts.
A. records B. resume C.
report D. remain
18. It is the story of a
hurt ______ aided by various people who surround
her with
affection.
A. hero B.
heroine C. heroic D. characters
19.
As long as you continue working, you will solve
this difficult problem ______.
A. sooner or
later B. early C. late D. last
20.
There will be a TV debate between the ________ of
the Democratic Party and the
Republican Party.
A. dates B. candies C. candidates D.
canons
21. Disney’s creative power is so
strong now that there's no ______ between it and
other
big media companies.
A. comparison
B. undisputed C. succession D. masterpiece
22. Ludwig van Beethoven ________ his
admiration for Napoleon in the symphony Hero.
A. considered B. controlled C. confined
D. conveyed
23. For one thing, SOHO can save
money. For ________, it can save time.
A.
another B. the other C. the former D.
the latter
24. Every child in China has the
right to receive nine years of ____ education.
A. compound B. compulsory C. complicated
D. common
25. Maldives (马尔代夫) is an ideal
place for ________ and honeymoons.
A.
separations B. divorces C. weddings D.
funerals
26. Simple ________ methods are
usually well fulfilled every time.
A.
complicated B. easy C. time-tested D.
fancy
27. It was very important to ______
through in a wonderful tournament.
A. come
B. go C. get D. take
28. We have
difficulty ________ enough qualified staff.
A.
recruiting B. realizing C. resetting D.
recognizing
29. Husband and wife shall be
________ to and respect each other.
A. honesty
B. sincerely C. truthful D. really
30.
A good designer should be ______ with the current
state of fashion world and the
future trend.
A. familiar B. known C. popular D.
learned
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Directions: In this section, there are 4
passages, followed by 5 questions or unfinished
statements. For each of them there are four
choices marked A, B, C and D.
You should
decide on the best choice and mark the
corresponding letter on the
Answer Sheet.
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Part III Reading
Comprehension（每小题2分, 共40分）
Passage 1
A fashion buyer once confessed, “If I am not
at home, I must be in Paris or Milan. If I
am
not there, I must be on the way. Sometimes when I
wake up at midnight, I forget where
I am.”
Fashion buyers are not stars, but they sit in the
front of fashion shows. They are not
CEOs, but
they determine the status of fashion designers.
Fashion buyers cannot replace
anyone in the
fashion circle, or vice versa.
Fashion buyers
are also called apparel buyers. They oversee the
development of
fashion and are responsible for
the price range for department stores like Macy’s.
They
arrange the brands, styles and display of
goods for boutiques such as Lane Crawford. They
do a lot of research to predict trends and
attend fashion shows to figure out what’s in and
what’s out.
As a fashion buyer, you need
to think ahead of time and always be prepared for
changes. A typical fashion buyer buys clothes
at least six months in advance, that is to say,
they will buy springsummer collection in
September. Studying the past and the present,
forecasting the future trend is a must.
Everyday fashion buyers of ZARA send information
concerning the latest fashions to the
headquarters so that Zara can adjust its styles in
time.
The profession of fashion buyers appears
to be glamorous; however, it requires
artistic
talent as well as rational thinking. Most fashion
buyers have to analyze sales
statistics to
work out budgets. People had better not be
deceived by the decent appearance
of fashion
buyers. More often than not, fashion buyers start
from assistants at dressing
rooms, where they
can talk face to face with customers and collect
first-hand information
about their
preferences. Generally, Asian people wear smaller
sizes than westerners, so be
careful with
sizes when placing orders to European companies.
Apart from that, fashion buyers need to work
well under a great deal of pressure.
There are
many deadlines to meet and an assortment of people
to deal with. They need to
be creative and
stylish. Nobody is willing to buy ugly clothes, so
fashion buyers should be
current with fashion
since fashion styles are always changing. Fashion
buyers are doomed
to pursue perfection. A good
fashion buyer is also good at public relations.
They know
how to negotiate with suppliers and
designers. The best attribute for fashion buyers
would
be enthusiasm. Nothing beats him or her
when a fashion buyer loves the job and has a
passion for fashion. It also matters if a
fashion buyer loves challenges and is ready to
learn
the buying behaviors of the target
market.
According to a survey, around 30% of
fashion buyers are 25 years old or younger. It’s
not surprising now that young people are
generally the ones who are updated with the
latest fashion trends. So if you are not sure
about what to do when you graduate? Consider
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the exciting career of fashion buyers.
31. Why can fashion buyers sit at the first
row of fashion shows?
A. Because they are
super stars.
B. Because they are CEOs.
C.
Because they can determine the status of fashion
designers.
D. Because they can replace anyone
in the fashion circle.
32. Which of the
following is NOT the duty of fashion buyers?
A. The fashion buyers oversee the development
of fashion.
B. The fashion buyers are in
charge of the price range.
C. The fashion
buyers arrange the display of goods.
D. The
fashion buyers do little research to predict
trends.
33. Fashion buyers will buy
winter clothes in ________.
A. spring
B.
summer
C. autumn
D. winter
34.
The profession of fashion buyers requires
________.
A. rational thinking and artistic
talent
B. glamour and decent appearance
C.
first-hand information and preferences
D.
budget and statistics
35. The best
quality for a fashion buyer is ________.
A.
creative
B. stylish
C. good at public
relations
D. passion for fashion
Passage 2
Human society has at all times
attached great importance to the beauty of human
body, but people are seldom satisfied with
their body image. A person may judge one’s
appearance in contrast to some cultural ideal
beauty. Negative perceptions about the body
image may lead to depression or anorexia.
That’s why so many girls go on a diet,
dreaming to look as slim as British super
model Kate Moss or size zero Victoria Beckham.
However, things are not that easy. What if
someone lost his nose in an accident? He is
likely to turn to plastic surgery for help.
Plastic surgery aims to correct or restore the
form
and function of human body via
operations. Plastic surgery techniques were first
carried
out in India around 800 BC. Ancient
Egyptians and Romans also performed plastic
surgery.
As a specialty, plastic surgery
evolved remarkably during the 20th century. The
first
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female-to-male sex change surgery succeeded in
1946. Plastic surgery can be divided into
two
types: cosmetic surgery and non-cosmetic surgery.
Cosmetic surgery is intended to enhance
appearance beyond the average level toward
the
ideal. For example, an old lady may undertake
“face lift” to remove wrinkles and
aging signs
from her face. On the contrary, non-cosmetic
surgery mainly deals with
injuries. The
treatment of burns is a good example.
In U.S.
alone, nearly 12 million cosmetic surgeries were
performed in 2007. In
Europe, cosmetic surgery
is a $$ 2.2 billion business. In Asia, cosmetic
surgery has become
an accepted practice.
Children undergoing eyelid surgery can be
frequently seen in South
Korea. The five most
common cosmetic surgeries are as follows:
1.
Tummy tuck: reshaping and framing of the tummy.
2. Eyelid surgery: reshaping of the eyelids.
3. Breast augmentation: augmentation of the
breasts by means of fat grafting or
silicon
gel.
4. Face lift: removal of wrinkles from
the face.
5. Nasal surgery: reshaping of the
nose.
With increasing media attention on
beauty and perfection, more and more people turn
to plastic surgery. Some even take out loans
for this purpose. Nevertheless, any form of
plastic surgery is sure to involve certain
amount of risk. Michael Jackson, who undertook
13 nasal surgeries, had to admit his nose was
a laughing stock. Every plastic surgery
comes
at a price, either financially or physically. Will
you undertake plastic surgery one
day? Or will
you think twice?
36. Which of the
following can NOT explain the reason why so many
girls go on a diet?
A. They are not satisfied
with their body shape.
B. They dream to look
as slim as super models.
C. They are trying to
challenge cultural standard.
D. They judge
their appearance in contrast to ideal beauty.
37. What’s the purpose of a plastic surgery?
A. To restore the form and function of human
body.
B. To reshape the form and function of
human body.
C. To enhance appearance toward
the average level.
D. To deal with injuries
and make money.
38. Where were plastic
surgery first performed?
A. In Egypt.
B. In Rome.
C. In Greece.
D. In India.
39. Which of the
following cosmetic surgeries is NOT mentioned in
the passage?
A. Tummy tuck.
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B. Lip enhancement.
C. Breast
augmentation.
D. Eyelid surgery.
40. Which statement is TRUE according to the
passage?
A. In U.S. cosmetic surgery is a $$12
million business.
B. In Europe cosmetic
surgery is a $$2.2 billion business.
C. In Asia
cosmetic surgery has become a rare practice.
D. In South Korea it’s quite common for
children to undergo nasal surgery.
Passage 3
As the pace of life continues to
increase, we are fast losing the art of
relaxation. Once
you are in the habit of
rushing through life and working from morning till
night, it is hard
to slow down. But relaxation
is essential for a healthy mind and body.
Stress is a natural part of everyday life and
there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it is not
the bad thing as it is often supposed to be. A
certain amount of stress is vital to provide
motivation and give purpose to life. It is
only when the stress gets out of control that it
can
lead to poor performance and ill health.
The amount of stress a person can withstand
depends very much on the individual.
Some
people are not afraid of stress and such
characters are obviously prime material for
managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart
at the first signs of unusual difficulties.
When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we
react both chemically and physically. In
fact
we make choice between “flight or fight” and in
more primitive days the choices
made the
difference between life or death. The crises we
meet today are unlikely to be so
extreme, but
however little the stress, it involves the same
response. It is when such a
reaction lasts
long, through continued exposure to stress, that
health becomes endangered.
Such serious
conditions like high blood pressure and heart
diseases have established links
with stress.
Since we cannot remove stress from our lives, it
would be unwise to do so.
Even if we could, we
need to find ways to deal with it.
41.
People are finding less and less time to relax
themselves because ________.
A. they do not
know how to enjoy themselves
B. they do not
believe that relaxation is important for health
C. they are traveling fast all the time
D.
they are becoming busier with their work
42. According to the writer, the most
important character for a good manager is his
________.
A. not fearing stress
B.
knowing the art of relaxation
C. high sense of
responsibility
D. having control over
performance
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43. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. We can find some ways to avoid stress.
B. Stress is always harmful to people.
C.
It is easy to change the habit of keeping oneself
busy with work.
D. Different people can
withstand different amount of stress.
44.
In line 8, paragraph 3, “such a reaction” refers
back to ________.
A. “making a choice between
‘flight or fight’”
B. “reaction to stress both
chemically and physically”
C. “responding to
crises quickly”
D. “losing heart at the signs
of difficulties”
45. In the last
sentence of the article, “do so” refers to
________.
A. “expose ourselves to stress”
B. “find ways to deal with stress”
C.
“remove stress from our lives”
D. “establish
links between diseases and stress”
Passage 4
There is one animation studio
which has given audiences of all ages some of the
most
beloved characters in film: from toys,
monsters, fish and superheroes to cars, rats and
robots. Yes, it is Pixar. Founded in 1979,
Pixar has achieved phenomenal success in its
short history. Between 1995 and 2006, it won
19 academy awards. A few years ago,
animators
wanted to go to work for Disney. Now they want to
go to Pixar, a place full of
freedom and
creativity.
In its early years, many of
Pixar’s employees would arrive at work by
lunchtime and
work late into the night. This
culture made the company not only highly
productive but
also a relaxed fun place to
work. They worked in a shabby office, with
employees moving
around barefoot, some even
bringing their pets to work. They did not expect
to make
much money but stuck to their jobs due
to its unconventional atmosphere and with the
dream of doing something completely new.
With the increasing number of employees, Pixar
decided to move to a new studio.
The early
plan was to build separate buildings for each
department, the way a regular
movie studio
does. But the Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter
said that would make
everybody become isolated
and no one knew what was going on. He even
suggested that
there only be one bathroom in
the building for all 700 people who work there
because in
that case all kinds of people would
come together and talk with one another all the
time,
which would enhance communication.
Now about 700 odd employees are working in
their distinctive new environment, a
single
unit office with centralized spaces for relaxing,
eating, and having meetings.
Visitors are
greeted by life-size characters from Pixar’s
movies. The office is also
decorated with
different types of toys.
Pixar strives to hire
animators who have superior acting ability — those
able to bring
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characters to life. In order to attract and
retain talented animators, the company founded
Pixar University, which arranges talks and
classes for employees to broaden their mind.
The animators work really hard, but they also
have so much fun. With its distinctive
culture
and passionate employees, Pixar will continually
deliver on its promise to truly
entertain
audiences all over the world.
46.
According to the passage, what is not true about
Pixar?
A. It is an animation studio with a
short history.
B. It has won many academy
awards.
C. Audience of all ages like Pixar’s
characters.
D. Animators want to work in
Disney instead of Pixar.
47. In its early
years, Pixar’s employees could do all the things
except ______.
A. moving around barefoot
B. arriving at work by lunchtime
C.
relaxing all the time
D. bringing their pets
to work
48. What is true about John
Lasseter?
A. He is the general manager and
director of Pixar.
B. He wants his employees
to communicate with each other.
C. He is very
strict with his employees.
D. He thinks too
many bathrooms will waste a lot of money.
49. The new workplace of Pixar ______.
A.
is a very distinctive single unit
B. opens to
tourists all the time
C. is decorated with
many flowers and candles
D. consists of
separate buildings
50. The animators in
Pixar Animation Studios ______.
A. are very
happy without busy work
B. don’t have any
acting ability
C. never complain about the
working conditions
D. have access to Pixar
University
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Part IV
Cloze（每小题1分, 共10分）
Directions: In
this section, there is a passage with 10 blanks.
You are required to select
one word for each
blank from the list of choices given in a word
bank
following the passage. Read the passage
through carefully before making
your choices.
Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter.
Please choose
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the best answer and mark the corresponding
letter for each item on the
Answer Sheet. You
may not use any of the words in the bank more than
once.
A. high-profile
E. offer
I. notice
B. fashion
F. familiar
J. interest
C. initiative
G. release
K. approach
D. pursue
H. descriptions
L. website
The moment David received
the 51 to an interview, he headed to the
company’s
__52 _, paying attention to what
the company does, their recent press 53__,
54__
projects and job 55 for the 56
designer position. Thus, he became 57__
with the company’s 58 and it may impress
the employer and show them that he
takes 59
and has an 60 in the company.
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Part V Translation（每小题2分, 共10分）
Directions: Translate the following
sentences, paying special attention to the grammar
and spelling.
61. Among numerous
renowned animators, Hayao Miyazaki has earned the
title of Japan’s
undisputed master of
animation.
62. He plans to take it as a
temporary job that will give him a steady pay
check.
63. All paintings will need restoration
due to the aging process, climate change, so there
is
a great demand for painting restorers.
64. 他在简历中提了布朗教授作为他的证明人。
65.
好的设计作品集应该体现作者的设计主线。
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Part
VI Writing（10分）
Directions: Write a
short passage entitled How to Live a Happy
Life
？
in English within
about 150 words
according to the information given below.
A.
Some people think that happiness is very important
in life, but it is
difficult to achieve
happiness. What’s your opinion?
B. What
factors are important in achieving happiness? Why
are these factors
important?
C. What will
you do to live a happy life in the future?
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