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College English Test (New Ed.) (Band 2)C

Part I Writing (30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic On the
Internet to a reader at your age but with little knowledge of the advantages and
disadvantages of the Internet. You should write at least 120 words following the outline
given below in Chinese.
1. 目前Internet在我们生活中的地位。
2. Internet在我们生活中有利和不利的方面。
3. 结论：我们对Internet应该采取什么样的态度。

On the Internet
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Part II Reading Comprehension
(Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)

Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the
questions.
For questions 1-7, mark
Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;
N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;
NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.
For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.

Play with mother is key to children‘s success (Mother who did badly at school can still boost
their young children‘s academic performance with stimulating activities at home). Mother‘s (rather
than father‘s) own educational achievements have long been thought to be the key to children‘s
progress at school. But government-funded research suggests that mothers can compensate for their
lack of exam success if they offer their under-fives activities linked to literacy and numeracy.
Researchers from Oxford, Cardiff and London universities, who measured the attainments of

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more than 2,000 children at the ages of three and five, found that their mothers‘ education is
important in accounting for differences between children. But what the mother did with the child
was even more important. Those who talked frequently to their children, who played games with
numbers and letters, read to them, took them to the library and taught them songs and nursery
rhymes had a significant effect on their attainment both at the ages of three and five. Professor Pam
Sammons of London University‘s Institute of Education, said, ―Children‘s progress is not completely
determined by social disadvantages. What parents do with children is critically important. Parents
who have no educational qualifications can still do many things to help their children. We need to
encourage parents, particularly younger ones, to play with children and to talk to them.
Sammons said the findings emphasized the importance of policies for supporting families of
under-threes, for example, the government‘s Sure Start program. MPs on the Select Committee for
Education are investigating early years education. Ministers have provided a nursery, playgroup or
school place for every four-year- old, but critics say that too many children are now in school
reception classes, which are not equipped for them. There are more staff workers for each child in
nurseries than in reception classes. The researchers, comparing children‘s achievements in math and
literacy, found that playgroups and private day nurseries tended to do much less well than nursery
schools, which combined education, day care and reception classes.
This research is consistent with previous studies that show the benefit of mother play in other
areas such as in a child‘s creativity and social development using other devices such as music and
toys. Music helps children connect the outer world of movement and sound with the inner world of
feelings and observations. Children learn music the same way they learn language – by listening and
imitating. Finger play promotes language development, motor skills and coordination, as well as
self-esteem. Young children are proud when they sing a song and can do the accompanying finger
movements. Listening to music also teaches important pre-reading skills. As youngsters use small
drums or other percussion instruments (homemade or store-bought), they can play the rhythmic
pattern of words.
Babies become social beings through watching their parents, and through interacting with them
and the rest of the family and later with others. It is a crucial time to begin teaching by example how
people should behave toward one another. Toys that help babies with social development are stuffed
animals, animal mobiles and dolls. Even very small babies can socialize with them. The infant will
often converse with animal prancing on the crib bumpers or revolving on a mobile. Later, books and
opportunities for make-believe and dress-up play also help children to develop social skills.
In the beginning, babies‘ hand movements are totally random. But within a few months those
tiny hands will move with more purpose and control. A mother has a particularly important role in
the development of purposeful movement by giving her baby‘s hands plenty freedom; rather than
keeping them swaddled or tucked under a blanket (except outdoor in cold weather). Researchers
suggest providing a variety of objects that are easy for small hands to pick up and manipulate, and
that don‘t require fine dexterity. And since young babies usually won‘t grasp objects that are directly
in front of them, a mother should offer these objects from the side.
Researchers suggest that mother give babies ample opportunity for ―hands-on‖ experience with
the following:
Rattles that fit small hands comfortably. Those with two handles or grasping surfaces allow a
baby to pass them from hand to hand, an important skill, and those that baby can put their mouth on
will help bring relief when teething begins.

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They also suggest mothers use cradle gyms (they fit across a carriage, playpen or crib) that have
a variety of parts for baby to grab hold of, spin, pull and poke. Beware of those, however, with
strings more than six inches long, and take any gym down once your baby is able to sit up.
Another useful play device is an activity board that requires a wide range of hand movements to
operate, many of which your baby won‘t be able to intentionally maneuver for a while, but some of
which even a young infant can set in motion accidentally with a swipe of a hand or foot. Besides the
spinning, dialing, pushing, and pressing skills these toys encourage, they also teach the concept of
cause and effect.

1. Mothers, either well-educated or badly- educated, can help their young children succeed
academically.
2. Young babies at all ages benefit from mothers who talk and play games with them.
3. Even if a mother has no educational qualifications, she should play and talk with her child.
4. There is no shortage of nurseries, playgroup or school places.
5. Listening to music can teach children important pre-reading skills.
6. Babies can move their tiny hands within a few months after they are born.
7. If you give an object to a baby you‘d better not offer it from the side of the baby.

1.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕 2.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕 3. 〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕
4.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕 5.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕 6. 〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕
7.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕
8. A play device that helps children to understand the cause and effect of movement is the
____________.
9. Babies learn how to develop social behavior by playing with ____________.
10. Research shows that learning music and a language are similar in that they both involve
____________.

Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end
of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the
conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will
be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D),
and decide which is the best answer.
11.

12.

13.

14.
A) He is surprised. B) He can‘t help him.
C) He doesn‘t understand her. D) He is angry.
A) On vocation. B) On business.
C) Receiving treatment at the hospital. D) Studying hard at home.
A) A quarter to nine. B) Half past eight.
C) Twenty minutes ago. D) Ten minutes ago.
A) She should come back on Friday to take the test.

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B) She had better take more driving lessons before trying the test again.
C) She ought to take the test with another driving officer.
D) She can take another driving test.
15. A) She wants to change her apartment.
B) Her new apartment is close to the supermarket.
C) Her new apartment is very beautiful.
D) She can‘t see the beautiful view of the city.
16. A) If the man is late. B) A good place to shop.
C) If the man‘s wife is at home. D) If the man needs a ride.
17. A) The man is on his way to a petrol station nearby.
B) The man is driving and he has used up his petrol.
C) The man has lost his way because there is no petrol station nearby.
D) The man is waiting for another driver who will take him to a petrol station nearby.
18. A) The novel wasn‘t that difficult to read.
B) She couldn‘t remember the author‘s name.

C) There were many funny characters.

D) She read it a long time ago.


Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. A) One week. B) One month.
C) Two months. D) Half a year.
20. A) She has no time during weekdays.
B) She has no time during weekends.
C) The symptoms disappear on weekends.
D) Both A and C.
21. A) The woman has bought a new house.
B) The woman‘s company has moved to a new building.
C) The woman‘s family has moved to a new building.
D) Nothing special.
22. A) Take some good medicine.
B) Quit the job.
C) Write a complaint to the owner of the building.
D) There is no way out.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. A) Flying like a bird.
B) Going back in time and meet Mozart.
C) Winning the gold medal in the pole vaulting at the Olympic Games.
D) Walking on the moon.
24. A) Driving sports cars. B) Flying planes.
C) Fighting an enemy. D) All of the above.

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25. A) Cars will be designed and tested as ―virtual‖ machines first.
B) Architects will be able to build ―virtual‖ buildings which they can walk around and
inspect.
C) In hundreds of ways.
D) All of the above.

Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear
some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you
hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),
C) and D).
Passage One
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. A) Olympic athletes in training. B) City lifeguards.
C) Students who are poor runners. D) Students taking a fitness test.
27. A) There is a single timed test.
B) There are two parts to the test.
C) There will be four tests.
D) If the test is less than one minute, there will only be one test.
28. A) Run less than one minute on both runs combined.
B) Run less than two minutes on one run.
C) Run less than one minute on one run.
D) Run less than seven minutes altogether.

Passage Two
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. A) Physical therapy equipment. B) Nuclear medicine room.
C) A new operation room. D) A restaurant.

30. A) It is a simple room.
B) It will handle most of the likely cases.

C) It is very sophisticated.

D) It will include a maternity ward.

31. A) They will all be doctors.
B) They will all be educated.

C) The employees will benefit the local economy.

D) The employees will be the best in the industry.


Passage Three
Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
32. A) Energy conservation.

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33.

34.



35.




B) Transportation of the future.
C) Strip cities.
D) Advantages of air transportation over railroads.
A) On short trips. B) On long trips.
C) When flying over cities. D) When flying at high altitudes.
A) It uses nuclear energy.
B) It rests on a cushion of pressurized air.
C) It flies over magnetically activated tracks.
D) It uses a device similar to a jet engine.
A) They are subject to fires.
B) They become less fuel efficient.
C) They produce too much noise.
D) They have trouble staying on the tracks.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the
first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for
the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the
exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to
fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you
have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the
passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
Reuben Mattus, a young entrepreneur with a (36)______________ for quality and a vision for
creating the finest ice cream, worked in his mother‘s ice cream business selling fruit ice and ice
cream pops from a horse (37)______________ wagon in the bustling streets of the Bronx, New York.
To produce the finest ice cream (38)______________, he insisted on using only the finest, purest
ingredients.
The family business grew and (39)______________ throughout the 1930‘s, 40‘s and 50‘s, and
by 1961 Mr. Mattus (40)______________ to form a new company dedicated to his ice cream vision.
He called his new brand Häagen-Dazs, to (41)______________ an aura of the old-world (42)
______________ and craftsmanship to which he remained dedicated.
Häagen-Dazs started out with only three flavors: vanilla, (43)______________ and coffee. (44)
_________________________________________ _______________________________________
_______ __________________________________________________ ____________. His unique
ice cream recipes included dark chocolate from Belgium and hand picked vanilla beans from
Madagascar, creating distinctive and indulgent taste experiences.
( 45)_______________________________________________ __________________________
___________________ __________________________________________________ . At first, it
was only available at gourmet shops in New York City, but soon distribution expanded throughout
the east coast of the U.S. Then in 1976, Mr. Mattus‘ daughter Doris opened the first Häagen-Dazs
shop. (46)______________ __________________________________________________ ________

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_______________________ __________________________________________.

Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word
for each blank from a 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. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.
Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.
A new study says walking is just as (47) as more difficult exercise in reducing the risk
of heart disease in women. It suggests that even (48) amounts of exercise can be good for
women‘s health. Federal researchers in the United States (49) the study. The research is part
of the federal government‘s Women‘s Health Initiative. Researchers are studying many health
questions important to older women.
The researchers (50) almost 74,000 women during a six-year period. The women
were between the ages of 50 and 79. They answered questions about their activity (51) . The
researchers divided the women into five groups, from the (52) activity to the most activity.
The study found that fast walking for about two-and-one-half hours a week cut the risk of heart
disease (53) one-third. This good effect was about the same in women who spent an
(54) amount of time doing more difficult exercise. The good effects (55) as the
women spent more time and energy taking part in such exercises.
The study also found that sitting in a chair for at least sixteen hours each day could increase the
risk of heart disease (56) a person exercised or not. The results were published in the New
England Journal of Medicine.
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
G)
H)
by
levels
scales
equal
effective
enormous
least
small
I) increased
J) no matter if
K) observed
L) carried out
M) whether
N) at
O) reduced
Section B
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or
unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D).
You should decide on the best choic.
Passage One
Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.
The human brain has two sides, and each side has different work to do.
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controls our imagination; it controls our appreciation of music and our sense of rhythm. It is the right
side of our brain which daydreams.
Great artists and great scientists are similar. They both use the two sides of their brains. It is
well-known that Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955), as a great scientist, also enjoyed art, playing the
violin and sailing. Einstein said his scientific discoveries grew from his imagination rather than from
analysis, reason and language. He said that written and spoken words were not important in his
thinking. The story goes that Einstein was daydreaming one summer‘s day while sitting on a hill. He
imagined he was riding on sunbeams to the far distance of the universe. Then he found that he had
returned to the sun. So he realized that the universe must curve. He got this idea by using his
imagination. He then used the left side of brain to apply analysis, number and reason. And finally he
used language to explain it.
Traditional, established education in schools encourages us to use the left side of our brains.
Language, number, analysis and reason are given more importance in our schools than imagination
and daydreaming. However, we are encouraged to hop when we have two perfectly good legs! Then
why don‘t we give more value to visual thinking?
In fact, we all need both sides of our brains. We need to use our imaginations to think of
solutions to problems and to enjoy emotional and artistic experiences. And we need to be logical and
to be able to analyze and organize in order to survive day by day.
57. According to the passage, the left side of the brain ________.
A) controls language and number
B) controls our imagination
C) daydreams
D) controls our sense of rhythm
58. What does the author want to show by using the example of Einstein?
A) Great scientists are also great artists.
B) The left side of Einstein‘s brain is very powerful.
C) Einstein is a genius whose two sides of the brain are strong.
D) The two sides of the brain are equally important.
59. What do we learn about Einstein from the passage?
A) He could play the violin well.
B) He said his scientific discoveries are acquired by analysis rather than by daydreaming.
C) He was the first person to discover the track of the sun.
D) He was disgusted at language.
60. What does the author mean by saying ―we are encouraged to hop when we have two perfectly
good legs‖ (Para. 4) ?
A) We needn‘t hop because we are healthy.
B) Only those who have something wrong in their legs can be encouraged to hop.
C) It‘s foolish of us to hop when we have two perfectly good legs.
D) We should use both sides of the brain.
61. The author believes that the right side of our brain is as important as the left side because

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________.
A) it controls our appreciation of music and sense of rhythm
B) it enables us to make scientific discoveries
C) it is more important to analyze and organize in order to survive
D) the imaginations may provide solutions to problems and enable us to enjoy emotional and
artistic experiences

Passage Two
Question 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.
Elderly people respond best to a calm and unhurried environment. This is not always easy to
provide as their behavior can sometimes be irritating. If they get excited or upset then they may
become more difficult to look after. Although sometimes it can be extremely difficult, it is best to be
patient and not to get upset yourself. You should always encourage old people to do as much as
possible for themselves but be ready to lend a helping hand when necessary.
Failing memory makes it difficult for the person to recall all the basic kinds of information we
take for granted. The obvious way to help in this situation is to supply the information that is missing
and help them make sense of what is going on. You must use every opportunity to provide
information but remember to keep it simple and straightforward.
―Good morning, Mum. This is Fiona, your daughter. It is eight o‘clock, so if you get up now,
we can have breakfast downstairs.‖
When the elderly person makes confused statements e.g. about going out to his or her old
employment or visiting a dead relative, correct in a calm matter-of-fact fashion: ―You don‘t work in
the office any more. You are retired now. Will you come and help me with the dishes?‖
We rely heavily on the information provided by signposts, clocks, calendars and newspapers.
These assist us to organize and direct our behavior. Confused old people need these aids all the time
to compensate for their poor memory. Encourage them to use reminder boards or diaries for
important coming events and label the contents of different cupboards and drawers. Many other aids
such as information cards, old photos, scrap books, and addresses or shopping list could help in
individual case.
62. Why can‘t we always keep calm in front of old people?
A) Because old people sometimes annoy us.
B) Because old people sometimes don‘t understand us.
C) Because we are sometimes in a bad mood.
D) Because we are sometimes in a hurry.
63. What happens to elderly people‘s memory according to the passage?
A) Their memory becomes worse and recalls basic things as granted.
B) Their memory becomes worse and can‘t remember basic things.
C) They can‘t remember their failures.
D) They can only remember past failures.
64. Paragraph 3 gives an example illustrating ________.

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A) how to provide simple, direct information
B) a daughter‘s care for her mother
C) a daughter‘s duty to her mother
D) the right procedure of helping the old
65. Why are old people encouraged to use diaries?
A) Because diaries can replace reminder boarders.
B) Because diaries are the best way to record important events.
C) Because diaries help make up for poor memory.
D) Because diaries can label the contents of cupboards.
66. What is the main idea of the passage?
A) What happens to old people with failing memory.
B) How to help old people with failing memory.
C) Why old people have poor memory.
D) How to improve bad memory.


Part V Cloze (15 minutes)
Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices
marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that
best fits into the passage.

Shopping habits in the United States have
changed greatly in the last quarter of the
twentieth century. 67 in the 1900s most
American towns and cities had a Main Street.
Main Street was always in the heart of a town.
This street was 68 on both sides
with 69 businesses. Here shopper walked
into stores to look at all sorts of merchandise:
clothing, furniture, hardware, groceries. 70 ,
some shops offered 71 . These shops
included drugstores, shoe-repair stores, and
barber or hairdressing shops.
72 in the 1950s, a change began
to 73 place. Too many automobiles had
crowded into Main Street 74 too few
parking places were 75 shoppers.
Because the streets were crowded,
merchants began to look with interest at the open
spaces 76 the city limits. Open space is
what their car-driving customers needed. And
open space is that they got 77 the first

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75.

76.


A) as early as B) early
C) early as D) earlier
A) built B) designed
C) intended D) lined
A) variable B) various
C) sorted D) mixed-up
A) Apart from B ) Beside
C) In addition D) As well
A) care B) food
C) services D) cosmetics
A) Suddenly B) Abruptly
C) Contrarily D) But
A) be taking B) take
C) be taken D) have taken
A) while B) yet
C) though D) and then
A) used by B) ready for
C) available for D) available to
A) over B) from
C) out of D) outside

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shopping center was built.
Shopping center, 78 malls, started as a
collection of small new stores 79 congested
city centers.
80 by hundreds of free parking spaces
customers were drawn away from 81 areas
to outlying malls. And the growing 82 of
shopping centers led 83 to the building of
bigger and better- stocked stores.
84 the late 1970s, many shopping
malls had almost developed into small cities
themselves. In addition to providing
the 85 of shopping, malls were transformed
into landscaped parks, 86 benches,
fountains, and outdoor entertainment.



77.

78.

79.

80.

81.

82.

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84.

85.

86.

A) when B) while
C) since D) then
A) that as B) or rather
C) or D) and
A)out of B) next to
C)away from D) near
A) Attracted B) Surprised
C) Delighted D) Obsessed
A) inner B) central
C) shopping D) downtown
A) fame B) distinction
C) popularity D) liking
A) on B) in turn
C) by turns D) further
A) By B) During
C) In D) To
A) cheapness B)convenience
C) readiness D)handiness
A) because B) and
C) with D) provided


Part VI Translation (5 minutes)
Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in the brackets.
87. After finishing her homework, Mary ______________________________ (发现教室里只剩下
自己一个人).
88. After working for IBM for ten years, Fiona felt ____________________________ (是时候自己
创业了).
89. She _________________ (一直在等待良机) until she could tell her children the truth.
90. John sat quietly for hours staring into the distance until his mother‘s voice _________________
_________ (让他回过神来).
91. _________________________ (假定吸烟者的确看到了警告标示), I doubt they‘ll take any
notice.

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Key to Achievement Test


I．Part I Writing
On the Internet
With the birth of the Internet, people‘s lives have been totally changed. In fact, the Internet is
becoming a dominant element in modern life.
The advantages of the Internet are very prominent. First, it can transmit information with
surprising speed, and thus distances have been shortened. Second, with the Internet, life has become
clearer. On-line chatting and various kinds of news give us access to knowledge from every corner
of the world. Third, the Internet has completely changed people‘s mode of living. For example,
on-line shopping, both convenient and cheap, is becoming more and more popular.
However, the Internet has also brought some problems. First, its surprising speed can promote
the spread of viruses as well. And virtual space has also provided opportunities for criminal activities.
Third, many young people spend time on the Internet which should be devoted to homework.
Overall, just as a coin has two sides, the Internet has both good and bad influences. Used wisely,
the Internet will contribute to a brilliant future for us.

Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)
1. Y 2. NG 3. Y 4. N 5. Y 6. NG 7. N
8. activity board
9. toys
10. listening and imitating

Part III Listening Comprehension
Section A
11. A 12. C 13. D 14. C 15. A
16. D 17. B 18. A 19. B 20. D
21. B 22. C 23. D 24. D 25. D

Section B
26. D 27. B 28. C 29. C 30. B
31. C 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D

Section C
36. passion 37. drawn 38. available 39. prospered
40. determined 41. convey 42. traditions 43. chocolate
44. But Mr. Mattus‘ passion for quality soon took him to the four corners of the globe.
45. The Häagen-Dazs brand quickly developed a loyal following. Its early success was created by
word of mouth and praise.

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46. It was an immediate success, and its popularity led to a rapid expansion of Häagen-Dazs
shops across the country.

Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)
Section A
47. E
52. G

Section B
57. A
62. A

67. B
72. D
77. A
82. C

48. H
53. A
49. L
54. D
50. K
55. I
51. C
56. M
58. D
63. B
59. A
64. A
60. D
65. C
61. D
66. B
Part V Cloze
68. D
73. B
78. C
83. B
69. B
74. A
79. C
84. A
70. C
75. D
80. A
85. B
71. C
76. D
81. D
86. C
Part VI Translation
87.
88.
89.
90.
91.




found herself left alone in the classroom
it was time to strike out on her own
was biding her time
brought him back to earth
Assuming (that) smokers do see the warning signs

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Tapescript of Listening Comprehension

Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end
of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the
conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will
be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D),
and decide which is the best answer.

11. W: I‘d like to send a card to my mother for Mother‘s Day.
M: Oh, I didn‘t know you had that tradition in your country.
Q: What does the man imply?
12. W: Hi, Peter, good to see you again. So you‘re back at school now?
M: I‘m still recovering, so I‘m taking only two classes for the time being.
Q: What probably has the man been doing?
13. W: Have Mike and Mary left for school yet? It‘s quarter to nine now.
M: Mike left at 8:15 am, and Mary hurried off 20 minutes later.
Q: What time did Mary leave for school?
14. W: Get out? Does this mean I didn‘t pass the test?
M: Look, Mrs. Brown. I‘m driving back to the office. Could you do me a favor? When you
come back to take the test again, plan on coming on Friday. It‘s my day off.
Q: What does the man mean?
15. M: Does Jane like her new apartment?
W: She says the view of the city from the twentieth floor is beautiful, but she is afraid of the
elevator. She wants to change to another floor.
Q: What do we know about Jane?
16. W: Do you need a lift home today?
M: No, my wife is coming with the car late in the afternoon. So we can do some shopping.
Q: What does the woman want to know?
17. M: Excuse me, could you tell me if there‘s a petrol station near here?
W: You seem to have run out of petrol, don‘t you? But I‘m afraid there isn‘t any petrol
station nearby.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
18. M: How did you finish that long novel so fast?
W: It was fun to read, but what was hard was remembering all the characters‘ names.
Q: What does the woman mean?

Now you’ll hear two long conversations.
Conversation One
W: Good morning, Doctor.

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M: Good morning, Ms Thompson! What can I do for you?
W: I feel there‘s something wrong with me, but I‘m not sure.
M: Could you explain more?
W: I usually get a runny nose, watery eyes, scratchy throat and other symptoms on Monday. It will
last for the following five days. And since I‘m terribly busy with my work, I won‘t have time to
see the doctor. But when I do have time to see the doctor on weekends, the symptoms will
disappear all of a sudden!
M: And you will get same symptoms again next Monday?
W: Exactly.
M: How long have you been like this?
W: About one month.
M: Did anything special during the past four weeks?
W: Nothing special. Oh, wait! My company has moved from the old address to the present Mount
Plaza.
M: Do your colleagues have the same trouble with you?
W: Well, some of them.
M: I see. You must be suffering from so-called sick building syndrome.
W: Sick building syndrome? You mean the building got sick and we have been infected?
M: You may put it that way. When a new building is just finished, the chemical vapors being given
off by glue, paint and other construction materials and moisture can‘t escape. The building, just
like people, can‘t breathe properly. So it gets sick. Some chemical vapors can even lead to
cancer.
W: That‘s terrible! Do you mean that it‘s already too late for me to do anything?
M: Of course not. I suggest you and your colleagues should write a complaint to the owner of the
building. And I will write you a prescription to ease your symptoms.
W: Thank you, Doctor. I‘ll try.
M: I wish you good luck!

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. How long has the woman suffered from the symptoms she described?
20. Why didn‘t she go to see the doctor immediately?
21. What happened during the past four months?
22. What is a better way to solve the problem according to the doctor?

Conversation Two
M: Do you have any dream that seems impossible to realize?
W: Hm, ever since I was a little girl, I have wanted to fly like a bird; I‘d like to go back in time and
meet Mozart; I‘d also like to win the gold metal in the pole vaulting at the Olympic Games.
M: You‘ve got so many of them! But soon all of these dreams will come true, thanks to the magic of
Virtual Reality.
W: What is Virtual Reality?

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M: Virtual Reality, or VR, is a computer system with a special head-set. When you put on the
head- set, your mind will see the image as one picture.
W: Is it like when we play a game in a video arcade today?
M: Much more fascinating. In the future, when you play a VR game, you will be right inside that
world, just as in real life.
W: Sounds interesting. Have these games been introduced into video arcades nowadays?
M: Only some of them. They enable you to drive a sports car, fly a plane, or fight an enemy. They
are similar to present arcade games, but much more realistic. And as the technology develops, the
games will become more and more amazing.
W: So you mean we would have more fun in playing computer games?
M: Yes. However, VR is not just for entertainment. One day, children will learn geography by
observing foreign countries without leaving their classroom. Cars will be designed and tested as
―virtual‖ machines first, before they are manufactured in metal. Architects will be able to build
―virtual‖ buildings which they can walk around and inspect, before building them. VR can help
us in hundreds of ways.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. What is not one of the woman‘s dreams?
24. What kind of games has been introduced into video arcades nowadays?
25. How can VR help the business and industry?

Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear
some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you
hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),
C) and D).

Passage One
May I have the attention of all students? We are about to have the running test. This test is
necessary for anyone who would like to apply for a lifeguard certificate. The test will include two
one- hundred meter runs. The necessary time for successful completion of the test is one minute for
both runs.
The first run will start in three minutes at the starting time. We will have to have two separate
sets of tests. If you have not already signed up with one of the coaches and received your running
number, then you must do so right now.
There will be a five- minute break between the first run and the second run. You should
remember that the second run will also require a qualifying time of less than one minute, so you
should use the five minutes to catch your breath as much as you can.
All of the successful applicants will receive a card certifying them to apply for the lifeguard
position with the Department of Parks and Recreation. If you lose the card, you will have to take the
test again, so please hold on to it. Also remember that those of you who want to take the basis

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medical safety test need to stay later.

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. Who is the speaker speaking to?
27. How will the test be given?
28. To pass the running test, which of the following must you do?

Passage Two
I am glad you have all had the opportunity to come here today for the opening of this modern
medical center. This new hospital has been designed to provide for all the health needs of the local
population in this area. Not only does it have a fully equipped emergency room, this new hospital
also has a dental clinic, a maternity ward for newborn children, and an operating room that should be
able to handle most of the anticipated medical cases in the region. The hospital will establish a
transfer system to copy with the few difficult cases that might be encountered. Whenever special
types of surgery are required and this hospital is not considered adequate to provide for the needs,
specialty surgeons can easily be flown in from other hospitals. Any case that cannot be handled here
at this hospital will be sent to the state hospital by helicopter.
When the hospital is operating, it will have a full-time staff of three doctors as well as fourteen
nurses and other employees. Since the hospital will be employing employees from many different
skill levels, the local economy will also benefit from this hospital.
In addition to the section of the medical center that we are opening today, there will be another
section that will be completed by the beginning of summer. At the time that the entire project is
completed, this medical center should serve the needs of this community well into the next century.

Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. What is discussed as a new part of the medical facilities?
30. Which of the following is the most proper description of the surgical unit?
31. What is mentioned about the employees that will be hired?

Passage Three
Although I think the United States generally has an excellent system of transportation, I do not
think that it does a good job of transporting people between cities that are only a few hundred miles
apart. A person commuting between Detroit and Chicago or between San Francisco and Los Angeles,
so- called strip cities, may spend only a relatively short time in the air while spending several hours
getting to and from the airport. This situation makes flying almost as time-consuming as driving.
Moreover, airplanes use a lot of their fuel just getting into the air. They simply are not fuel efficient
on short trips. High speed trains may be an answer. One fairly new proposal for such a train is for
something called a MAGLEV, meaning a magnetically levitated train, Maglevs will not actually ride
on the tracks but will fly above tracks that are magnetically able to go faster than 150 miles per hour.
At that speed conventional trains have trouble staying on the tracks. As you can see, Maglevs offer
exciting possibilities for the future.

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Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
32. What is the topic of the talk?
33. When are airplanes not fuel efficient?
34. How does a Maglev operate?
35. What happens to conventional trains at the speed of above 150 miles pre hour?

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the
first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for
the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the
exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to
fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you
have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the
passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
Reuben Mattus, a young entrepreneur with a (36)passion for quality and a vision for creating
the finest ice cream, worked in his mother‘s ice cream business selling fruit ice and ice cream pops
from a horse (37) drawn wagon in the bustling streets of the Bronx, New York. To produce the finest
ice cream (38)available, he insisted on using only the finest, purest ingredients.
The family business grew and (39)prospered throughout the 1930‘s, 40‘s and 50‘s, and by 1961
Mr. Mattus (40)determined to form a new company dedicated to his ice cream vision. He called his
new brand Häagen-Dazs, to (41)convey an aura of the old-world (42)traditions and craftsmanship to
which he remained dedicated.
Häagen- Dazs started out with only three flavors: vanilla, (43)chocolate and coffee. (44)But Mr.
Mattus‘ passion for quality soon took him to the four corners of the globe. His unique ice cream
recipes included dark chocolate from Belgium and hand picked vanilla beans from Madagascar,
creating distinctive and indulgent taste experiences.
(45)The Häagen-Dazs brand quickly developed a loyal following. Its early success was created
by word of mouth and praise. At first, it was only available at gourmet shops in New York City, but
soon distribution expanded throughout the east coast of the U.S. Then in 1976, Mr. Mattus‘ daughter
Doris opened the first Häagen-Dazs shop. (46)It was an immediate success, and its popularity led to
a rapid expansion of Häagen-Dazs shops across the country.

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College English Test (New Ed.) (Band 4)C

Part I Writing (30 minutes)
Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition. Your composition may
consist of two or three paragraphs and include the following main ideas given in
Chinese.
06年6月的大学英语四级测试中将会增加快速阅读， 有些人认为这样做，对于测试考生
的真实水平并无太大意义，也有些人认为此举将极大改变学生的学习方 法及提高学生的综合
能力，请就此改革发表你自己的看法。

Is It Necessary to Test Fast Reading in Band-4 Examination?
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Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)
Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the
questions.
For questions 1-7, mark
Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;
N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;
NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.
For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.

In many ways, today‘s business environment has changed qualitatively since the late 1980s.
The end of the Cold War radically altered the very nature of the world‘s politics and economics. In
just a few short years, globalization has started a variety of trends with profound consequences: the
opening of markets, true global competition, widespread deregulation
(解除政府对„„的控制)
of
industry, and an abundance of accessible capital. We have experienced both the benefits and risks of
a truly global economy, with both Wall Street and Main Street
(平民百姓)
feeling the pains of
economic disorder half a world away.

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At the same time, we have fully entered the Information Age. Starting breakthroughs in
information technology have irreversibly altered the ability to conduct business unconstrained by the
traditional limitations of time or space. Today, it‘s almost impossible to imagine a world without
intranets, e-mail, and portable computers. With stunning speed, the Internet is profoundly changing
the way we work, shop, do business, and communicate.
As a consequence, we have truly entered the Post-Industrial economy. We are rapidly shifting
from an economy based on manufacturing and commodities to one that places the greatest value on
information, services, support, and distribution. That shift, in turn, places an unprecedented premium
on ―knowledge workers,‖ a new class of wealthy, educated, and mobile people who view themselves
as free agents in a seller‘s market.
Beyond the realm of information technology, the accelerated pace of technological change in
virtually every industry has created entirely new business, wiped out others, and produced a
Pervasive
(广泛的)
demand for continuous innovation. New product, process, and distribution
technologies provide powerful levers for creating competitive value. More companies are learning
the importance of destructive technologies—innovations that hold the potential to make a product
line, or even an entire business segment, virtually outdated.
Another major trend has been the fragmentation of consumer and business markets. There‘s a
growing appreciation that superficially similar groups of customers may have very different
preferences in terms of what they want to buy and how they want to buy it. Now, new technology
makes it easier, faster, and cheaper to identify and serve targeted micro-markets in ways that were
physically impossible or prohibitively expensive in the past. Moreover, the trend feeds on itself, a
business‘s ability to serve sub- markets fuels customers‘ appetites for more and more specialized
offerings.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
In the past decades, the changes in the business environment can be attributed to globalization.
The pains of economic disorder can be felt only by financial experts.
Today, people attach more importance to ―knowledge workers‖ than in the past.
Destructive technologies can get rid of a total business segment.
The fragmentation of consumer and business markets cannot serve consumers‘ needs well.
As a result of the fragmentation of markets, the consumers will become more and more
demanding.
7. There are more risks than benefits about global economy.

1.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕 2.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕 3. 〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕
4.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕 5.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕 6. 〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕
7.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕
8. Information technology has removed the restrictions .
9. Destructive technologies are technologies which can .
10. New product, process and distribution technologies provide powerful levers for
creating .

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Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end
of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the
conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will
be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D),
and decide which is the best answer.
11. A) They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later.
B) They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands.
C) They will continue to exist along with on-line education.
D) They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.
12. A) Move the washing machine to the basement.
B) Turn the basement into a workshop.
C) Repair the washing machine.
D) Finish his assignment.
13. A) It‘s quiet in the restaurant.
B) The price is high in the restaurant.
C) The restaurant serves good food.
D) The restaurant is too far from their school.
14. A) See a doctor. B) Stay in bed for a few days.
C) Get treatment in a better hospital. D) Make a phone call to the doctor.
15. A) Alice didn‘t seem to be nervous during her speech.
B) Alice needs more training in making public speeches.
C) The man can hardly understand Alice‘s presentation.
D) The man didn‘t think highly of Alice‘s presentation.
16. A) The man is late for the trip because he is busy.
B) The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person.
C) The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown.
D) The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come.
17. A) Quit delivering flowers.
B) Work at a restaurant.
C) Bring her flowers every day.
D) Leave his job to work for her.
18. A) She has learned a lot from the novel.
B) She also found the plot difficult to follow.
C) She usually has difficulty remembering names.
D) She can recall the names of most characters in the novel.

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. A) Two different games. B) A meeting.

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C) Two different communication styles. D) Bowling.
20. A) Great Britain. B) China.
C) The United States. D) Japan.
21. A) During the meeting, some foreign teachers threw balls at the professor.
B) The professor left halfway during the meeting.
C) The Japanese were rude to foreigners.
D) Both the man and the woman were good bowling players.
22. A) A match. B) Tennis. C) Volleyball. D) Bowling.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. A) Stingy. B) Heartless. C) Considerate. D) Careless.
24. A) Do the laundry by herself.
B) Take care of the old washwoman.
C) Do nothing at all.
D) Take the old lady to the hospital.
25. A) The mother cares more about a bundle of clothes than a human being.
B) Something terrible has happened to the old lady.
C) The son apparently misunderstands his mother.
D) The mother is selfish.

Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear
some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you
hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),
C) and D).

26. A) It takes skill. B) It pays well.
C) It‘s a full-time job. D) It‘s admired worldwide.
27. A) A mother with a baby in her arms.
B) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.
C) A lone female with a handbag at her right side.
D) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.
28. A) The back pocket of his tight trousers.
B) The top pocket of jacket.
C) A side pocket of his jacket.
D) A side pocket of his trousers.
29. A) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.
B) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.
C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.
D) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.

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Passage Two
Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
30. A) He ran a village shop. B) He worked on a farm.
C) He worked in an advertising agency. D) He was a gardener.
31. A) It was stressful. B) It was colorful.
C) It was peaceful. D) It was boring.
32. A) His desire to start his own business. B) The crisis in his family life. 
C) The decline in his health. D) His dream of living in the countryside.

Passage Three
Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
33. A) Because there are no signs to direct them.
B) Because no tour guides are available.
C) Because all the buildings in the city look alike.
D) Because the university is everywhere in the city.
34. A) They set their own exams. B) They select their own students.
C) They award their own degrees. D) They organize their own laboratory work.
35. A) Most of them have a long history.
B) Many of them are specialized libraries.
C) They have more books than any other university library.
D) They each have a copy of book published in Britain.

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first
time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the
second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact
words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in
the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write
down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third
time, you should check what you have written.
There are a lot of good cameras available at the moment—most of these are made in Japan but
there are also good quality (36)________from Germany and the USA. We have (37) a range
of different models to see which the best (38) is for money. After a number of different
tests and interviews with people who are (39) with the different cameras being assessed,
our researchers (40) the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the
moment. It costs $$200 although you may well want to spend more—(41) as much as
another $$200—on buying (42) lenses and other equipment. It is a good Japanese camera,
easy to use. (43) , whereas the American versions are considerably
more expensive. The Olympic BY model weighs only 320 grams which is quite a bit.
(44)____________________________. Indeed one of the other models we looked at weighed almost

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twice as much. (45) . All the people we interviewed expressed almost
total satisfaction with it. (46) .


Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word
for each blank from a 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. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.
Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage
Sports are one of the world‘s largest industries, and most athletes are professionals who are paid
for their efforts. Because an athlete succeeds by achievement only—not by (47) background
or family connections, sports can be a fast (48) to wealth, and many athletes play more for
money than for love. This has not always been true. In the ancient Olympics the winner got only a
wreath olive leaves
(橄榄叶花环)
.Even though the winners became national heroes, the games
remained (49) for centuries. Athletes won fame but no money. As time passed however,
the (50) become increasingly less amateur and cities began to hire athletes to
(51) them. By the fourth century A.D., the Olympics were ruined, and they were soon
ended.
In 1896,the Olympic games were revived
(使再度兴起)
with the same goal of pure amateur
(52) . The rules bar athletes who have ever received a $$50 prize or an athletic scholar or
who have spent four weeks in a training camp. At least one competitor in the 1896 games meets
these (53) . He was Spiridon Loues, a water carrier who won the marathon race. After race,
a rich Athenian offered him anything he wanted. A true amateur, Loues accepted only a cart and a
horse. Then he gave up running forever. But Loues was an exception and now, as the Chairman of
the German Olympic Committee said,“Nobody pays any attention to these rules.”Many countries
pay their athletes to train (54) , and Olympic athletes are eager to sell their names to
companies that make everything from ski equipment to fast food.
Even the games themselves have become a huge business. Countries fight to hold the Olympics
not only for honor, but for money. The 1972 games in Munich cost the Germans 545 million dollars,
but by selling medal, (55) , TV rights, food, drink, hotel rooms, and souvenirs
(纪念品)
,
they managed to make a profit. Appropriately the symbol of victory in the Olympic Games is no
longer a simple olive (56) — it is a gold medal.
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
symbols
economical
wreath
year-round
imagery
represent
I) economic
J) professional
K) competition
L) qualifications
M) route
N ) manner

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G) contests
H) amateur

O) certificates
Section B
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some 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.

Passage One
Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.
Ask most people how they define the American Dream and chances are they‘ll say, ―Success.‖
The dream of individual opportunity has been home in American since Europeans discovered a ―new
world‖ in the Western Hemisphere. Early immigrants like Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur praised
highly the freedom and opportunity to be found in this new land. His glowing descriptions of a
classless society where anyone could attain success through honesty and hard work fired the
imaginations of many European readers: in Letters from an American Farmer (1782) he wrote. ―We
are all excited at the spirit of an industry which is unfettered
(无拘无束的)
and unrestrained, because
each person works for himself … We have no princes, for whom we toil
(干苦力活)
，starve, and
bleed: we are the most perfect society now existing in the world.‖ The promise of a land where ―the
rewards of a man‘s industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labor‖ drew poor immigrants
from Europe and fueled national expansion into the western territories.
Our national mythology
(神化)
is full of illustration the American success story. There‘s
Benjamin Franklin, the very model of the self- educated, self-made man, who rose from modest
origins to become a well-known scientist, philosopher, and statesman. In the nineteenth century,
Horatio Alger, a writer of fiction for young boys, became American‘s best-selling author with
rags-to-riches tales. The notion of success haunts us: we spend million every year reading about the
rich and famous, learning how to ―make a fortune in real estate with no money down,‖ and ―dressing
for success.‖ The myth of success has even invaded our personal relationships: today it‘s as
important to be ―successful‖ in marriage or parenthoods as it is to come out on top in business.
But dreams easily turn into nightmares. Every American who hopes to ―make it‖ also knows the
fear of failure, because the myth of success inevitably implies comparison between the haves and the
have-nots, the stars and the anonymous crowd.
Under pressure of the myth, we become indulged in status symbols: we try to live in the ―right‖
neighborhoods, wear the ―right‖ clothes, eat the ―right‖ foods. These symbols of distinction assure
us and others that we believe strongly in the fundamental equality of all, yet strive as hard as we can
to separate ourselves from our fellow citizens.
57. What is the essence of the American Dream according to Crevecoeur?
A) People who are honest and working hard can succeed.
B) People are free from exploitation and oppression.
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D) People are free to develop their power of imagination.
58. By saying ―the rewards of a man‘s industry follow with equal steps the progress of
his labor‖ (Para. 1), the author means ______________.
A) a company‘s success depends on its employees‘ hard work
B) a man‘s business should be developed step by step
C) laborious work ensures the growth of an industry
D) the more diligent one is, the bigger his returns
59. The characters described in Horatio Alger‘s novels are people who _______________.
A) became famous despite their modest origins
B) became wealthy after starting life very poor
C) succeed in real estate investment
D) earned enormous fortunes by chances
60. It can be inferred from the last sentence of the second paragraph that _________________.
A) Americans wish to succeed in every aspect of life
B) good personal relationships lead to business success
C) business success often contributes to a successful marriage
D) successful business people provide good care for their children
61. What is the paradox of American culture according to the author?
A) Status symbols are not a real indicator of a person‘s wealth.
B) The American Dream is nothing but an empty dream.
C) The American road to success is full of nightmares.
D) What Americans strive after often contradicts their beliefs.

Passage Two
Questions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.
As a wise man once said, we are all ultimately alone. But an increasing number of Europeans
are choosing to be so at an ever earlier age. This isn‘t the stuff of gloomy philosophical
contemplations, but a fact of Europe‘s new economic landscape, embraced by sociologists,
real-estate developers and ad executives alike. The shift away from family life to solo lifestyle,
observes a French sociologist, is part of the ―irresistible momentum of individualism‖ over the last
century. The communications revolution, the shift from a business culture of stability to one of
mobility and the mass entry of women into the workforce have greatly wreaked havoc
(扰乱)
on
Europeans‘ private lives.
Europe‘s new economic climate has largely fostered the trend toward independence. The
current generation of home-aloners came of age during Europe‘s shift from social democracy to the
sharper, more individualistic climate of American style capitalism. Raised in an era of privatization
and increased consumer choice, today‘s tech- savvy
(精通技术的)
workers have embraced a free
market in love as well as economics. Modern Europeans are rich enough to afford to live alone, and
temperamentally independent enough to want to do so.
Once upon a time, people who lived alone tended to be those on either side of
marriage—twenty something professionals or widowed senior citizens. While pensioners,
particularly elderly women, make up a large proportion of those living alone, the newest crop of

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singles are high earners in their 30s and 40s who increasingly view living alone as a lifestyle choice.
Living alone was conceived to be negative—dark and cold, while being together suggested warmth
and light. But then came along the idea of singles. They were young, beautiful, strong! Now, young
people want to live alone.
The booming economy means people are working harder than ever. And that doesn‘t leave
much room for relationships. Pimpi Arroyo, a 35-year-old composer who lives alone in a house in
Paris, says he hasn‘t got time to get lonely because he has too much work. ―I have deadlines which
would make life with someone else fairly difficult.‖ Only an Ideal Woman would make him change
his lifestyle, he says. Kaufmann, author of a recent book called ―The Single Woman and Prince
Charming,‖ thinks this fierce new individualism means that people expect more and more of mates,
so relationships don‘t last long—if they start at all. Eppendorf, a blond Berliner with a deep tan,
teaches grade school in the mornings. In the afternoon she sunbathes or sleeps, resting up for going
dancing. Just shy of 50, she says she‘d never have wanted to do what her mother did—give up a
career to raise a family. Instead, ―I‘ve always done what I wanted to do: live a self- determined life.‖
62. More and more young Europeans remain single because ___________________.
A) they are driven by an overwhelming sense of individualism
B) they have entered the workforce at a much earlier age
C) they have embraced a business culture of stability
D) they are pessimistic about their economic future
63. What is said about European society in the passage?
A) It has fostered the trend towards small families.
B) It is getting closer to American-style capitalism.
C) It has limited consumer choice despite a free market.
D) It is being threatened by irresistible privatization.
64. According to Paragraph 3, the newest groups of singles are ___________________.
A) warm and lighthearted B) on either side of marriage
C) negative and gloomy D) healthy and wealthy
65. The author quotes Eppendorf to show that __________________.
A) some modern women prefer a life of individual freedom
B) the family is no longer the basic unit of society in present-day Europe
C) some professional people have too much work to do to feel lonely
D) most Europeans conceive living a single life as unacceptable
66. What is the author‘s purpose in writing the passage?
A) To review the impact of women becoming high earners.
B) To contemplate the philosophy underlying individualism.
C) To examine the trend of young people living alone.
D) To stress the rebuilding of personal relationships.


Part V Cloze (15 minutes)
Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices

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marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that
best fits into the passage.
For the past two years, I have been working on
67.

students‘ evaluation of classroom teaching. I have kept
68.
a record of informal conversations 67 some

300 students from at 68 twenty-one colleges
69.
and universities. The students were generally 69 and
A) counting
C) figuring
A) best
C) least
A) frank
C) polite
direct in their comments 70 how course work
70. A) at
could be better 71 . Most of their remarks were
C) of
kindly 72 —with tolerance rather than
71. A) described
C) written
bitterness—and frequently were softened by
72. A) made
the 73 that the students were
C) taken
speaking 74 some, not all, instructors.
73. A) fact
Nevertheless, 75 the following suggestion and
C) case
comments indicate, students feel 76 with
74. A) at
things as they are in the classroom. Professors should
C) on
75. A) if
be 77 from reading lecture notes. ―It makes
C) as
their 78 monotonous (单调的).‖If they are
76. A) satisfactory
going to read, why not 79 out copies of the
C) satisfied
lecture? Then we 80 need to go to class.
77. A) interfered
C) disturbed
Professors should 81 repeating in lectures
material that is in the textbook. ― 82 we‘ve read
78. A) sounds
C) voices
the material, we want to 83 it or hear it elaborated
79. A) hold
on, 84 repeated.‖ ―A lot of students hate to buy
C) drop
a 85 text that the professor has
80. A) mustn‘t
written 86 to have his lectures reepeat it.‖
C) couldn‘t

81. A) avoid
C) refuse

82. A) Until
C) Once
83. A) keep
C) argue
84. A) not
C) and
85. A) desired
C) revised
B) covering
D) involving
B) length
D) large
B) hard
D) reserved
B) on
D) over
B) submitted
D) presented
B) addressed
D) received
B) occasion
D) truth
B) with
D) about
B) though
D) whether
B) unsatisfactory
D) dissatisfied
B) discouraged
D) interrupted
B) pronunciation
D) gestures
B) give
D) leave
B) shouldn‘t
D) wouldn‘t
B) prevent
D) prohibit
B) Unless
D) However
B) discuss
D) remember
B) or
D) yet
B) required
D) deserved

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86. A) but
C) only


B) how
D) about
Part VI Translation (5 minutes)
Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in the brackets.
87. For my own part, I should certainly hesitate to hire a clerk on his face appearance alone______
_______________________ ____________________
(外表往往是靠不住的)
.
88. Many women today feel the same stress to produce and get ahead and, at the same time,
_________________________________________
(又要养育子女，承担起)
a variety of domestic
responsibilities.
89. Initial reports coming out of the region indicate the earthquake has caused__________________

___________________________________
(广泛的破坏和重大的人员伤亡)
.
90. _____________________________________________
(虽然我们没有见到任何壮观的景物)
,
we enjoyed every minute in the town that lies out of the range of the heavy traffic and noise of
the large city.
91. The stress we feel arises not from a shortage of time, _________________________________

_____________________________________
(而是我们试图往时间里塞入过量的事情)
.

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Key to Achievement Test


Part I Writing
Is It Necessary to Test Fast Reading in Band-4 Examination?
In 2006, a fast reading test will be included in the CET-4 test. Many people welcome this as
they think the candidates will greatly benefit form the reform. First, the test will make many
students get rid of their bad reading habits and cultivate good ones. Second, many studies show
that the ability to read fast proves necessary and important in our future work, esp. when we
communicate with westerners. Third, fast reading will encourage the students to enlarge their
vocabulary, esp. vocabulary essential to work and life.
At the same time, many people are opposed to the reform. Their reasons are as follows:
First, they fear that they won‘t adapt to the new test and will get low scores. Second, they do not
see the importance of reading fast and therefore believe that it is no use adding this section.
I believe the reform is a good thing and certainly has lots of advantages. I will do a lot of
exercises to improve my reading speed and enlarge my vocabulary so that in my future work, I
will communicate smoothly with foreign clients.

Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)
1. Y 2. N 3.Y 4. Y 5. N 6.Y 7. NG
8. of time and space in business transactions.
9. eliminate a whole business segment.
10. competitive value.

Part III Listening Comprehension
Section A
11. C 12. D 13. A 14. A 15. A
16. C 17. D 18.B 19. C 20. D
21. B 22. D 23. C 24. B 25.C

Section B
26. A 27. C 28.A 29.B 30. C
31. A 32.B 33. D 34.B 35. D

Section C
36. passion 37. investigated 38. value 39. familiar
40. recommend 41. perhaps 42. additional
43. Equivalent German models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use.
44. less than other cameras of a similar type.
45. Similarly, it is smaller than most of its competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or a

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handbag.
46. The only problem was the slight awkwardness in loading the film.

Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)
Section A
47. I 48. M 49. H 50.G 51. F
52. K 53. L 54. D 55. A 56. C

Section B
57. C 58.D 59.B 60. A 61. D
62. A 63. B 64. D 65. A 66. D

Part V Cloze
67. D 68. C 69.A 70. B 71. D
72. A 73. A 74. D 75. C 76. D
77. B 78. C 79. A 80. D 81. A
82. C 83. B 84. A 85. B 86. C

Part VI Translation
87. Appearances are all too often deceptive.
88. to nurture their offspring and shoulder
89. widespread devastation damage and heavy casualties
90. Though we did not see anything spectacular
91. but from the surfeit of things we trying to cram into it

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Tapescript of Listening Comprehension

Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a
question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will
be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you
must read the four choices marked A), B), C), and D) and decide which the best answer
is.
11. M: What do you think of the prospects for online education? Is it going to replace the traditional
school?
W: I doubt it. Schools are here to stay, because there are much more than just book learning.
Even though more and more kids are going online. I believe fewer of them will quit school
altogether.
Q: What does the woman think of the conventional schools?
12. M: Allen is in the basement trying to repair the washing machine.
W: Shouldn‘t he be working on his term paper?
Q: What does the woman think Allen should do?
13. M: The food in this restaurant is horrible. If only we‘d gone to the school dining hall.
W: But the food isn‘t everything. Isn‘t it nice just to get away from all the noise?
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
14. W: Carol told us on the phone not to worry about her. Her left leg doesn‘t hurt as much as it did
yesterday.
M: She‘d better have it examined by a doctor anyway. And I will call her about it this evening.
Q: What does the man think Carol should do?
15. W: Did you attend Alice‘s presentation last night? It was the first time for her to give a speech to
a large audience.
M: How she could be so calm in front of so many people is really beyond me!
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
16. M: Mr. Brown asked me to tell you that he's sorry he can't come to meet you in person. He's
really too busy to make the trip.
W: That's okay. I'm glad you've come in his place.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
17. M: Washing dishes at the restaurant every day is really boring.
W: Why don't you quit and deliver flowers for me?
Q: What does the woman advise the man to do?
18. M: I had a hard time getting through this novel.
W: I share your feeling. Who can remember the names of 35 different characters?
Q: What does the woman imply?

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Now you’ll hear two long conversations
Conversation One
M: So, how was the meeting with the American teachers?
W: Terrible! They were completely out of control! Everyone was talking all the time—asking
questions, making remarks, saying their own ideas instead of letting the professor finish what
he had prepared to say. The professor got very angry and left in the middle of the meeting.
M: Oh, dear! But you see, it‘s what I‘ve been trying to tell you: Western-style conversations aren‘t
handled the same way as Japanese conversations. American-style conversations are like a game
of tennis or volleyball. I serve, and I expect you to hit my ball back. I expect you to add
something— to agree or disagree, or to add an example or ask a question or make a joke. That
way the ball comes back to me again, and then I add something and hit it back to you.
W: But it isn‘t respectful to hit balls at the professor!
M: I know it‘s hard to get used to. Japanese conversations are more like bowling, where everyone
takes turns, each with a different ball. I watch politely while you bowl you ball, then it‘s my
turn, and you watch while I bowl mine. There‘s no back and forth. And to Americans, that
seems very rude.
W: Japanese people are not rude to foreign guests!
M: I agree! And the Americans didn‘t want to be rude either. Look, if we go bowling together, you
don‘t expect me to snatch your ball halfway down the lane and throw it back at you? In bowling,
that‘s rude. But if we play tennis together, it‘s rude for you to just stand back and watch my ball
fall.
W: I see. So both games are fine, and we‘re all good players, but we are playing two different
games.
M: Right, and it‘s not so simple to switch to another game, even when you understand the
differences and know all the rules. And there‘s another question: when we speak English in
Japan, which rules should we follow, whose game should we play?

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What were the two speakers talking about?
20. In which country does this conversation most likely take place?
21. Which of the following is true according to the conversation?
22. What does the speaker compare Japanese communication to ?

Conversation Two
M: What‘s wrong, mother? You look worried.
W: I am worried. I gave the old washwoman our laundry last month, and she should‘ve brought it
back long ago. Something must have happened.
M: If you‘ worried about the old woman, why don‘t we go to her house and make sure she‘s all
right? If she‘s sick, we can bring her here to recover. You can nurse her back to health.
W: Oh, no, I couldn‘t do that!
M: You couldn‘t? Why not? What‘s wrong with you, worrying more about a bundle of laundry than

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about another human being? I am ashamed of you! ‗Oh, our poor laundry, oh, something must
have happened!‘ What about the poor old woman? Anyone could see she was terribly sick the
last time she was here. She was shaking and trembling, and her face was as white as a sheet!
And you just heartlessly gave her another bundle of laundry to wash.
W: Stop that! I am your mother, and you have no right to speak to me that way. You don‘t
understand.
M: Oh, I understand! I understand that you care more about a bundle of laundry than about another
human being!
W: You understand nothing. I‘ve know the washwoman since I was a little girl, and all she has in
this world is her hard work. It‘s the only thing that keeps her strong and lets her respect herself.
She can‘t bear the thought of being a burden to anyone, not even her own son. If she thought I
was offering her charity, she would die of shame. So instead of charity, I offer her a chance to
earn her living. That‘s all she‘s ever asked for. It‘s all that keeps her alive.

Questions23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. What can best describe the mother?
24. What does the son suggested the mother?
25. Which of the following statements is true?

Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear
some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you
hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),
C) and D).

Passage One
For twenty-five years I was a full time thief, specializing in picking pockets. Where I come
from in southeast London that‘s an honorable profession. Anyone can break in a house and steal
things, but picking somebody‘s pocket takes skill. My sister and I were among the most successful
pickpocket teams in London. We worked hotel and theatre lobbies, airports, shopping centers and
restaurants. Now we don‘t steal anymore, but this crime is worldwide. Here‘s how to protect
yourself.
Professional pickpockets do not see victims, only handbags, jewels and money. Mothers with
babies, the elderly, and the disabled are all fair game. My preferred target was the lone female,
handbag at her side, the right side to be exact. So if I‘m next to her, I can reach it cautiously with my
right hand across my body. Only about one woman in a thousand carries her bag on the left, and I
tended to steer clear of them. Women whose bags are hanging in front of them are tricky for the
pickpocket as there isn‘t a blind side. If you want to make it even harder, use a bag with handles
rather than a strap. For men one of the best places to keep a wallet is in the back pocket of tight
trousers. You‘ll feel any attempts to move it. Another good place is in the buttoned up inside
pocket of a jacket. There is just no way in. Even better, keep wallets attached to a cord or chain that

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is fastened to a belt. A pickpocket needs targets who are relaxed and off guard. The perfect setting is
a clothing store. When customers wander among the racks they are completely absorbed in the items
they hold up. The presence of a uniformed security guard is even better. A false sense of security
makes a pickpocket‘s job much simpler.

Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. Why does the speaker say that picking somebody‘s pocket is an honorable profession in
southeast London?
27. According to the speaker, who is most likely to become a victim of pickpockets? 
28. In the speaker‘s opinion, what is the best place for a man to keep his wallet? 
29. What is the perfect setting for picking pockets according to the speaker? 

Passage Two
I am living in a small village in the country. My wife and I run a village shop. We have a very
peaceful life, boring some might say. But we love it. We know all the people in the village. They
have plenty of time to stop and chat. I have plenty of time for my hobbies too—gardening, fishing,
walking in the countryside. I love the outdoor life. It wasn‘t always like this though. I used to have a
really stressful job, working so late in the office every evening. I often bring work home at the
weekends. The advertising world is very competitive. And when I look back, I can‘t imagine how I
stood it. I have no private life at all. No time for the really important things in life. Because of the
pressure of the job, I used to smoke and drink too much. The crisis came when my wife left me. She
complained that she never saw me and I had no time for family life. This made me realize what is
really important to me. I talked things through with her and decided to get back together and started
a new and better life together. I gave up tobacco and alcohol and searched for new hobbies. Now I
am afraid of looking back since the past life seemed like a horrible dream.

Questions 30 to 32are based on the passage you have just heard.
30. What did the speaker do for a living?
31. What do we know about the speaker‘s life in the past? 
32. What made the speaker change his life style? 

Passage Three
―Where is the university?‖ is the question many visitors to Cambridge ask. But no one could
point at any one direction because there is no campus. The university consists of 31 self-governing
colleges. It has lecture halls, libraries, laboratories, museums and offices throughout the city.
Individual colleges choose their own students who have to meet their minimum entrance
requirements set by the university. And the graduates usually live and study in their colleges but they
are taught in very full groups. Lectures and laboratories and practical work are organized by the
university and held in university buildings. There are over ten thousand undergraduates and three
thousand five hundred post-graduates. About 40% of them are women and some 8% from overseas.
As well as teaching, research is of major importance. Since the beginning of the twentieth century,

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more than sixty university members have won Nobel Prizes. The university has a huge number of
buildings for teaching and research. It has more than 60 specialist subject libraries as well as the
university library, which as the copy- right libraries, is entitled to a copy of every book published in
Britain. Examinations are held and degrees are awarded by the university. It allowed women to take
the university exams in the 1881, but it was not until 1948 that they were awarded degrees.

Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
33. Why is it difficult to locate Cambridge University?
34. What does the passage tell us about the colleges of the university?
35. What can be learnt from the passage about the libraries in Cambridge University?

Section C: Compound Dictation
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first
time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the
second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact
words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in
the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write
down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third
time, you should check what you have written.

There are a lot of good cameras available at the moment—most of these are made in Japan but
there are also good quality (36)models from Germany and the USA. We have (37)investigated a
range of different models to see which is the best (38)value for money. After a number of different
tests and interviews with people who are (39)familiar with the different cameras being assessed, our
researchers (40)recommend the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the
moment. It costs $$200 although you may well want to spend more—(41)perhaps as much as another
$$200—on buying (42)additional lenses and other equipment. It is a good Japanese camera, easy to
use. (43)Equivalent German models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use, whereas the
American versions are considerably more expensive. The Olympic BY model weighs only 320
grams which is quite a bit (44)less than other cameras of a similar type. Indeed one of the other
models we looked at weighed almost twice as much. (45)Similarly, it is smaller than most of its
competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or a handbag. All the people we interviewed expressed
almost total satisfaction with it. (46)The only problem was the slight awkwardness in loading the
film.

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College English Test (New Ed.) (Band 2)C

Part I Writing (30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic On the
Internet to a reader at your age but with little knowledge of the advantages and
disadvantages of the Internet. You should write at least 120 words following the outline
given below in Chinese.
1. 目前Internet在我们生活中的地位。
2. Internet在我们生活中有利和不利的方面。
3. 结论：我们对Internet应该采取什么样的态度。

On the Internet
______________________________________________ __________________________________
____________ __________________________________________________ __________________
____________________________ __________________________________________________ __
____________________________________________ ____________________________________
__________ __________________________________________________ ____________________
__________________________ __________________________________________________ ____
__________________________________________ ______________________________________
________ __________________________________________________ ______________________
________________________ __________________________________________________ ______
________________________________________ ________________________________________


Part II Reading Comprehension
(Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)

Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the
questions.
For questions 1-7, mark
Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;
N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;
NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.
For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.

Play with mother is key to children‘s success (Mother who did badly at school can still boost
their young children‘s academic performance with stimulating activities at home). Mother‘s (rather
than father‘s) own educational achievements have long been thought to be the key to children‘s
progress at school. But government-funded research suggests that mothers can compensate for their
lack of exam success if they offer their under-fives activities linked to literacy and numeracy.
Researchers from Oxford, Cardiff and London universities, who measured the attainments of

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more than 2,000 children at the ages of three and five, found that their mothers‘ education is
important in accounting for differences between children. But what the mother did with the child
was even more important. Those who talked frequently to their children, who played games with
numbers and letters, read to them, took them to the library and taught them songs and nursery
rhymes had a significant effect on their attainment both at the ages of three and five. Professor Pam
Sammons of London University‘s Institute of Education, said, ―Children‘s progress is not completely
determined by social disadvantages. What parents do with children is critically important. Parents
who have no educational qualifications can still do many things to help their children. We need to
encourage parents, particularly younger ones, to play with children and to talk to them.
Sammons said the findings emphasized the importance of policies for supporting families of
under-threes, for example, the government‘s Sure Start program. MPs on the Select Committee for
Education are investigating early years education. Ministers have provided a nursery, playgroup or
school place for every four-year- old, but critics say that too many children are now in school
reception classes, which are not equipped for them. There are more staff workers for each child in
nurseries than in reception classes. The researchers, comparing children‘s achievements in math and
literacy, found that playgroups and private day nurseries tended to do much less well than nursery
schools, which combined education, day care and reception classes.
This research is consistent with previous studies that show the benefit of mother play in other
areas such as in a child‘s creativity and social development using other devices such as music and
toys. Music helps children connect the outer world of movement and sound with the inner world of
feelings and observations. Children learn music the same way they learn language – by listening and
imitating. Finger play promotes language development, motor skills and coordination, as well as
self-esteem. Young children are proud when they sing a song and can do the accompanying finger
movements. Listening to music also teaches important pre-reading skills. As youngsters use small
drums or other percussion instruments (homemade or store-bought), they can play the rhythmic
pattern of words.
Babies become social beings through watching their parents, and through interacting with them
and the rest of the family and later with others. It is a crucial time to begin teaching by example how
people should behave toward one another. Toys that help babies with social development are stuffed
animals, animal mobiles and dolls. Even very small babies can socialize with them. The infant will
often converse with animal prancing on the crib bumpers or revolving on a mobile. Later, books and
opportunities for make-believe and dress-up play also help children to develop social skills.
In the beginning, babies‘ hand movements are totally random. But within a few months those
tiny hands will move with more purpose and control. A mother has a particularly important role in
the development of purposeful movement by giving her baby‘s hands plenty freedom; rather than
keeping them swaddled or tucked under a blanket (except outdoor in cold weather). Researchers
suggest providing a variety of objects that are easy for small hands to pick up and manipulate, and
that don‘t require fine dexterity. And since young babies usually won‘t grasp objects that are directly
in front of them, a mother should offer these objects from the side.
Researchers suggest that mother give babies ample opportunity for ―hands-on‖ experience with
the following:
Rattles that fit small hands comfortably. Those with two handles or grasping surfaces allow a
baby to pass them from hand to hand, an important skill, and those that baby can put their mouth on
will help bring relief when teething begins.

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They also suggest mothers use cradle gyms (they fit across a carriage, playpen or crib) that have
a variety of parts for baby to grab hold of, spin, pull and poke. Beware of those, however, with
strings more than six inches long, and take any gym down once your baby is able to sit up.
Another useful play device is an activity board that requires a wide range of hand movements to
operate, many of which your baby won‘t be able to intentionally maneuver for a while, but some of
which even a young infant can set in motion accidentally with a swipe of a hand or foot. Besides the
spinning, dialing, pushing, and pressing skills these toys encourage, they also teach the concept of
cause and effect.

1. Mothers, either well-educated or badly- educated, can help their young children succeed
academically.
2. Young babies at all ages benefit from mothers who talk and play games with them.
3. Even if a mother has no educational qualifications, she should play and talk with her child.
4. There is no shortage of nurseries, playgroup or school places.
5. Listening to music can teach children important pre-reading skills.
6. Babies can move their tiny hands within a few months after they are born.
7. If you give an object to a baby you‘d better not offer it from the side of the baby.

1.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕 2.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕 3. 〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕
4.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕 5.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕 6. 〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕
7.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕
8. A play device that helps children to understand the cause and effect of movement is the
____________.
9. Babies learn how to develop social behavior by playing with ____________.
10. Research shows that learning music and a language are similar in that they both involve
____________.

Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end
of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the
conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will
be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D),
and decide which is the best answer.
11.

12.

13.

14.
A) He is surprised. B) He can‘t help him.
C) He doesn‘t understand her. D) He is angry.
A) On vocation. B) On business.
C) Receiving treatment at the hospital. D) Studying hard at home.
A) A quarter to nine. B) Half past eight.
C) Twenty minutes ago. D) Ten minutes ago.
A) She should come back on Friday to take the test.

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B) She had better take more driving lessons before trying the test again.
C) She ought to take the test with another driving officer.
D) She can take another driving test.
15. A) She wants to change her apartment.
B) Her new apartment is close to the supermarket.
C) Her new apartment is very beautiful.
D) She can‘t see the beautiful view of the city.
16. A) If the man is late. B) A good place to shop.
C) If the man‘s wife is at home. D) If the man needs a ride.
17. A) The man is on his way to a petrol station nearby.
B) The man is driving and he has used up his petrol.
C) The man has lost his way because there is no petrol station nearby.
D) The man is waiting for another driver who will take him to a petrol station nearby.
18. A) The novel wasn‘t that difficult to read.
B) She couldn‘t remember the author‘s name.

C) There were many funny characters.

D) She read it a long time ago.


Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. A) One week. B) One month.
C) Two months. D) Half a year.
20. A) She has no time during weekdays.
B) She has no time during weekends.
C) The symptoms disappear on weekends.
D) Both A and C.
21. A) The woman has bought a new house.
B) The woman‘s company has moved to a new building.
C) The woman‘s family has moved to a new building.
D) Nothing special.
22. A) Take some good medicine.
B) Quit the job.
C) Write a complaint to the owner of the building.
D) There is no way out.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. A) Flying like a bird.
B) Going back in time and meet Mozart.
C) Winning the gold medal in the pole vaulting at the Olympic Games.
D) Walking on the moon.
24. A) Driving sports cars. B) Flying planes.
C) Fighting an enemy. D) All of the above.

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25. A) Cars will be designed and tested as ―virtual‖ machines first.
B) Architects will be able to build ―virtual‖ buildings which they can walk around and
inspect.
C) In hundreds of ways.
D) All of the above.

Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear
some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you
hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),
C) and D).
Passage One
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. A) Olympic athletes in training. B) City lifeguards.
C) Students who are poor runners. D) Students taking a fitness test.
27. A) There is a single timed test.
B) There are two parts to the test.
C) There will be four tests.
D) If the test is less than one minute, there will only be one test.
28. A) Run less than one minute on both runs combined.
B) Run less than two minutes on one run.
C) Run less than one minute on one run.
D) Run less than seven minutes altogether.

Passage Two
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. A) Physical therapy equipment. B) Nuclear medicine room.
C) A new operation room. D) A restaurant.

30. A) It is a simple room.
B) It will handle most of the likely cases.

C) It is very sophisticated.

D) It will include a maternity ward.

31. A) They will all be doctors.
B) They will all be educated.

C) The employees will benefit the local economy.

D) The employees will be the best in the industry.


Passage Three
Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
32. A) Energy conservation.

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33.

34.



35.




B) Transportation of the future.
C) Strip cities.
D) Advantages of air transportation over railroads.
A) On short trips. B) On long trips.
C) When flying over cities. D) When flying at high altitudes.
A) It uses nuclear energy.
B) It rests on a cushion of pressurized air.
C) It flies over magnetically activated tracks.
D) It uses a device similar to a jet engine.
A) They are subject to fires.
B) They become less fuel efficient.
C) They produce too much noise.
D) They have trouble staying on the tracks.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the
first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for
the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the
exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to
fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you
have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the
passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
Reuben Mattus, a young entrepreneur with a (36)______________ for quality and a vision for
creating the finest ice cream, worked in his mother‘s ice cream business selling fruit ice and ice
cream pops from a horse (37)______________ wagon in the bustling streets of the Bronx, New York.
To produce the finest ice cream (38)______________, he insisted on using only the finest, purest
ingredients.
The family business grew and (39)______________ throughout the 1930‘s, 40‘s and 50‘s, and
by 1961 Mr. Mattus (40)______________ to form a new company dedicated to his ice cream vision.
He called his new brand Häagen-Dazs, to (41)______________ an aura of the old-world (42)
______________ and craftsmanship to which he remained dedicated.
Häagen-Dazs started out with only three flavors: vanilla, (43)______________ and coffee. (44)
_________________________________________ _______________________________________
_______ __________________________________________________ ____________. His unique
ice cream recipes included dark chocolate from Belgium and hand picked vanilla beans from
Madagascar, creating distinctive and indulgent taste experiences.
( 45)_______________________________________________ __________________________
___________________ __________________________________________________ . At first, it
was only available at gourmet shops in New York City, but soon distribution expanded throughout
the east coast of the U.S. Then in 1976, Mr. Mattus‘ daughter Doris opened the first Häagen-Dazs
shop. (46)______________ __________________________________________________ ________

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_______________________ __________________________________________.

Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word
for each blank from a 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. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.
Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.
A new study says walking is just as (47) as more difficult exercise in reducing the risk
of heart disease in women. It suggests that even (48) amounts of exercise can be good for
women‘s health. Federal researchers in the United States (49) the study. The research is part
of the federal government‘s Women‘s Health Initiative. Researchers are studying many health
questions important to older women.
The researchers (50) almost 74,000 women during a six-year period. The women
were between the ages of 50 and 79. They answered questions about their activity (51) . The
researchers divided the women into five groups, from the (52) activity to the most activity.
The study found that fast walking for about two-and-one-half hours a week cut the risk of heart
disease (53) one-third. This good effect was about the same in women who spent an
(54) amount of time doing more difficult exercise. The good effects (55) as the
women spent more time and energy taking part in such exercises.
The study also found that sitting in a chair for at least sixteen hours each day could increase the
risk of heart disease (56) a person exercised or not. The results were published in the New
England Journal of Medicine.
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
G)
H)
by
levels
scales
equal
effective
enormous
least
small
I) increased
J) no matter if
K) observed
L) carried out
M) whether
N) at
O) reduced
Section B
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or
unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D).
You should decide on the best choic.
Passage One
Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.
The human brain has two sides, and each side has different work to do.
The left side of the brain controls language and number; it analyses and reasons. The right side

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controls our imagination; it controls our appreciation of music and our sense of rhythm. It is the right
side of our brain which daydreams.
Great artists and great scientists are similar. They both use the two sides of their brains. It is
well-known that Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955), as a great scientist, also enjoyed art, playing the
violin and sailing. Einstein said his scientific discoveries grew from his imagination rather than from
analysis, reason and language. He said that written and spoken words were not important in his
thinking. The story goes that Einstein was daydreaming one summer‘s day while sitting on a hill. He
imagined he was riding on sunbeams to the far distance of the universe. Then he found that he had
returned to the sun. So he realized that the universe must curve. He got this idea by using his
imagination. He then used the left side of brain to apply analysis, number and reason. And finally he
used language to explain it.
Traditional, established education in schools encourages us to use the left side of our brains.
Language, number, analysis and reason are given more importance in our schools than imagination
and daydreaming. However, we are encouraged to hop when we have two perfectly good legs! Then
why don‘t we give more value to visual thinking?
In fact, we all need both sides of our brains. We need to use our imaginations to think of
solutions to problems and to enjoy emotional and artistic experiences. And we need to be logical and
to be able to analyze and organize in order to survive day by day.
57. According to the passage, the left side of the brain ________.
A) controls language and number
B) controls our imagination
C) daydreams
D) controls our sense of rhythm
58. What does the author want to show by using the example of Einstein?
A) Great scientists are also great artists.
B) The left side of Einstein‘s brain is very powerful.
C) Einstein is a genius whose two sides of the brain are strong.
D) The two sides of the brain are equally important.
59. What do we learn about Einstein from the passage?
A) He could play the violin well.
B) He said his scientific discoveries are acquired by analysis rather than by daydreaming.
C) He was the first person to discover the track of the sun.
D) He was disgusted at language.
60. What does the author mean by saying ―we are encouraged to hop when we have two perfectly
good legs‖ (Para. 4) ?
A) We needn‘t hop because we are healthy.
B) Only those who have something wrong in their legs can be encouraged to hop.
C) It‘s foolish of us to hop when we have two perfectly good legs.
D) We should use both sides of the brain.
61. The author believes that the right side of our brain is as important as the left side because

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________.
A) it controls our appreciation of music and sense of rhythm
B) it enables us to make scientific discoveries
C) it is more important to analyze and organize in order to survive
D) the imaginations may provide solutions to problems and enable us to enjoy emotional and
artistic experiences

Passage Two
Question 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.
Elderly people respond best to a calm and unhurried environment. This is not always easy to
provide as their behavior can sometimes be irritating. If they get excited or upset then they may
become more difficult to look after. Although sometimes it can be extremely difficult, it is best to be
patient and not to get upset yourself. You should always encourage old people to do as much as
possible for themselves but be ready to lend a helping hand when necessary.
Failing memory makes it difficult for the person to recall all the basic kinds of information we
take for granted. The obvious way to help in this situation is to supply the information that is missing
and help them make sense of what is going on. You must use every opportunity to provide
information but remember to keep it simple and straightforward.
―Good morning, Mum. This is Fiona, your daughter. It is eight o‘clock, so if you get up now,
we can have breakfast downstairs.‖
When the elderly person makes confused statements e.g. about going out to his or her old
employment or visiting a dead relative, correct in a calm matter-of-fact fashion: ―You don‘t work in
the office any more. You are retired now. Will you come and help me with the dishes?‖
We rely heavily on the information provided by signposts, clocks, calendars and newspapers.
These assist us to organize and direct our behavior. Confused old people need these aids all the time
to compensate for their poor memory. Encourage them to use reminder boards or diaries for
important coming events and label the contents of different cupboards and drawers. Many other aids
such as information cards, old photos, scrap books, and addresses or shopping list could help in
individual case.
62. Why can‘t we always keep calm in front of old people?
A) Because old people sometimes annoy us.
B) Because old people sometimes don‘t understand us.
C) Because we are sometimes in a bad mood.
D) Because we are sometimes in a hurry.
63. What happens to elderly people‘s memory according to the passage?
A) Their memory becomes worse and recalls basic things as granted.
B) Their memory becomes worse and can‘t remember basic things.
C) They can‘t remember their failures.
D) They can only remember past failures.
64. Paragraph 3 gives an example illustrating ________.

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A) how to provide simple, direct information
B) a daughter‘s care for her mother
C) a daughter‘s duty to her mother
D) the right procedure of helping the old
65. Why are old people encouraged to use diaries?
A) Because diaries can replace reminder boarders.
B) Because diaries are the best way to record important events.
C) Because diaries help make up for poor memory.
D) Because diaries can label the contents of cupboards.
66. What is the main idea of the passage?
A) What happens to old people with failing memory.
B) How to help old people with failing memory.
C) Why old people have poor memory.
D) How to improve bad memory.


Part V Cloze (15 minutes)
Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices
marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that
best fits into the passage.

Shopping habits in the United States have
changed greatly in the last quarter of the
twentieth century. 67 in the 1900s most
American towns and cities had a Main Street.
Main Street was always in the heart of a town.
This street was 68 on both sides
with 69 businesses. Here shopper walked
into stores to look at all sorts of merchandise:
clothing, furniture, hardware, groceries. 70 ,
some shops offered 71 . These shops
included drugstores, shoe-repair stores, and
barber or hairdressing shops.
72 in the 1950s, a change began
to 73 place. Too many automobiles had
crowded into Main Street 74 too few
parking places were 75 shoppers.
Because the streets were crowded,
merchants began to look with interest at the open
spaces 76 the city limits. Open space is
what their car-driving customers needed. And
open space is that they got 77 the first

67.

68.

69.

70.

71.

72.

73.

74.

75.

76.


A) as early as B) early
C) early as D) earlier
A) built B) designed
C) intended D) lined
A) variable B) various
C) sorted D) mixed-up
A) Apart from B ) Beside
C) In addition D) As well
A) care B) food
C) services D) cosmetics
A) Suddenly B) Abruptly
C) Contrarily D) But
A) be taking B) take
C) be taken D) have taken
A) while B) yet
C) though D) and then
A) used by B) ready for
C) available for D) available to
A) over B) from
C) out of D) outside

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shopping center was built.
Shopping center, 78 malls, started as a
collection of small new stores 79 congested
city centers.
80 by hundreds of free parking spaces
customers were drawn away from 81 areas
to outlying malls. And the growing 82 of
shopping centers led 83 to the building of
bigger and better- stocked stores.
84 the late 1970s, many shopping
malls had almost developed into small cities
themselves. In addition to providing
the 85 of shopping, malls were transformed
into landscaped parks, 86 benches,
fountains, and outdoor entertainment.



77.

78.

79.

80.

81.

82.

83.

84.

85.

86.

A) when B) while
C) since D) then
A) that as B) or rather
C) or D) and
A)out of B) next to
C)away from D) near
A) Attracted B) Surprised
C) Delighted D) Obsessed
A) inner B) central
C) shopping D) downtown
A) fame B) distinction
C) popularity D) liking
A) on B) in turn
C) by turns D) further
A) By B) During
C) In D) To
A) cheapness B)convenience
C) readiness D)handiness
A) because B) and
C) with D) provided


Part VI Translation (5 minutes)
Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in the brackets.
87. After finishing her homework, Mary ______________________________ (发现教室里只剩下
自己一个人).
88. After working for IBM for ten years, Fiona felt ____________________________ (是时候自己
创业了).
89. She _________________ (一直在等待良机) until she could tell her children the truth.
90. John sat quietly for hours staring into the distance until his mother‘s voice _________________
_________ (让他回过神来).
91. _________________________ (假定吸烟者的确看到了警告标示), I doubt they‘ll take any
notice.

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Key to Achievement Test


I．Part I Writing
On the Internet
With the birth of the Internet, people‘s lives have been totally changed. In fact, the Internet is
becoming a dominant element in modern life.
The advantages of the Internet are very prominent. First, it can transmit information with
surprising speed, and thus distances have been shortened. Second, with the Internet, life has become
clearer. On-line chatting and various kinds of news give us access to knowledge from every corner
of the world. Third, the Internet has completely changed people‘s mode of living. For example,
on-line shopping, both convenient and cheap, is becoming more and more popular.
However, the Internet has also brought some problems. First, its surprising speed can promote
the spread of viruses as well. And virtual space has also provided opportunities for criminal activities.
Third, many young people spend time on the Internet which should be devoted to homework.
Overall, just as a coin has two sides, the Internet has both good and bad influences. Used wisely,
the Internet will contribute to a brilliant future for us.

Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)
1. Y 2. NG 3. Y 4. N 5. Y 6. NG 7. N
8. activity board
9. toys
10. listening and imitating

Part III Listening Comprehension
Section A
11. A 12. C 13. D 14. C 15. A
16. D 17. B 18. A 19. B 20. D
21. B 22. C 23. D 24. D 25. D

Section B
26. D 27. B 28. C 29. C 30. B
31. C 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D

Section C
36. passion 37. drawn 38. available 39. prospered
40. determined 41. convey 42. traditions 43. chocolate
44. But Mr. Mattus‘ passion for quality soon took him to the four corners of the globe.
45. The Häagen-Dazs brand quickly developed a loyal following. Its early success was created by
word of mouth and praise.

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46. It was an immediate success, and its popularity led to a rapid expansion of Häagen-Dazs
shops across the country.

Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)
Section A
47. E
52. G

Section B
57. A
62. A

67. B
72. D
77. A
82. C

48. H
53. A
49. L
54. D
50. K
55. I
51. C
56. M
58. D
63. B
59. A
64. A
60. D
65. C
61. D
66. B
Part V Cloze
68. D
73. B
78. C
83. B
69. B
74. A
79. C
84. A
70. C
75. D
80. A
85. B
71. C
76. D
81. D
86. C
Part VI Translation
87.
88.
89.
90.
91.




found herself left alone in the classroom
it was time to strike out on her own
was biding her time
brought him back to earth
Assuming (that) smokers do see the warning signs

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Tapescript of Listening Comprehension

Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end
of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the
conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will
be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D),
and decide which is the best answer.

11. W: I‘d like to send a card to my mother for Mother‘s Day.
M: Oh, I didn‘t know you had that tradition in your country.
Q: What does the man imply?
12. W: Hi, Peter, good to see you again. So you‘re back at school now?
M: I‘m still recovering, so I‘m taking only two classes for the time being.
Q: What probably has the man been doing?
13. W: Have Mike and Mary left for school yet? It‘s quarter to nine now.
M: Mike left at 8:15 am, and Mary hurried off 20 minutes later.
Q: What time did Mary leave for school?
14. W: Get out? Does this mean I didn‘t pass the test?
M: Look, Mrs. Brown. I‘m driving back to the office. Could you do me a favor? When you
come back to take the test again, plan on coming on Friday. It‘s my day off.
Q: What does the man mean?
15. M: Does Jane like her new apartment?
W: She says the view of the city from the twentieth floor is beautiful, but she is afraid of the
elevator. She wants to change to another floor.
Q: What do we know about Jane?
16. W: Do you need a lift home today?
M: No, my wife is coming with the car late in the afternoon. So we can do some shopping.
Q: What does the woman want to know?
17. M: Excuse me, could you tell me if there‘s a petrol station near here?
W: You seem to have run out of petrol, don‘t you? But I‘m afraid there isn‘t any petrol
station nearby.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
18. M: How did you finish that long novel so fast?
W: It was fun to read, but what was hard was remembering all the characters‘ names.
Q: What does the woman mean?

Now you’ll hear two long conversations.
Conversation One
W: Good morning, Doctor.

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M: Good morning, Ms Thompson! What can I do for you?
W: I feel there‘s something wrong with me, but I‘m not sure.
M: Could you explain more?
W: I usually get a runny nose, watery eyes, scratchy throat and other symptoms on Monday. It will
last for the following five days. And since I‘m terribly busy with my work, I won‘t have time to
see the doctor. But when I do have time to see the doctor on weekends, the symptoms will
disappear all of a sudden!
M: And you will get same symptoms again next Monday?
W: Exactly.
M: How long have you been like this?
W: About one month.
M: Did anything special during the past four weeks?
W: Nothing special. Oh, wait! My company has moved from the old address to the present Mount
Plaza.
M: Do your colleagues have the same trouble with you?
W: Well, some of them.
M: I see. You must be suffering from so-called sick building syndrome.
W: Sick building syndrome? You mean the building got sick and we have been infected?
M: You may put it that way. When a new building is just finished, the chemical vapors being given
off by glue, paint and other construction materials and moisture can‘t escape. The building, just
like people, can‘t breathe properly. So it gets sick. Some chemical vapors can even lead to
cancer.
W: That‘s terrible! Do you mean that it‘s already too late for me to do anything?
M: Of course not. I suggest you and your colleagues should write a complaint to the owner of the
building. And I will write you a prescription to ease your symptoms.
W: Thank you, Doctor. I‘ll try.
M: I wish you good luck!

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. How long has the woman suffered from the symptoms she described?
20. Why didn‘t she go to see the doctor immediately?
21. What happened during the past four months?
22. What is a better way to solve the problem according to the doctor?

Conversation Two
M: Do you have any dream that seems impossible to realize?
W: Hm, ever since I was a little girl, I have wanted to fly like a bird; I‘d like to go back in time and
meet Mozart; I‘d also like to win the gold metal in the pole vaulting at the Olympic Games.
M: You‘ve got so many of them! But soon all of these dreams will come true, thanks to the magic of
Virtual Reality.
W: What is Virtual Reality?

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M: Virtual Reality, or VR, is a computer system with a special head-set. When you put on the
head- set, your mind will see the image as one picture.
W: Is it like when we play a game in a video arcade today?
M: Much more fascinating. In the future, when you play a VR game, you will be right inside that
world, just as in real life.
W: Sounds interesting. Have these games been introduced into video arcades nowadays?
M: Only some of them. They enable you to drive a sports car, fly a plane, or fight an enemy. They
are similar to present arcade games, but much more realistic. And as the technology develops, the
games will become more and more amazing.
W: So you mean we would have more fun in playing computer games?
M: Yes. However, VR is not just for entertainment. One day, children will learn geography by
observing foreign countries without leaving their classroom. Cars will be designed and tested as
―virtual‖ machines first, before they are manufactured in metal. Architects will be able to build
―virtual‖ buildings which they can walk around and inspect, before building them. VR can help
us in hundreds of ways.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. What is not one of the woman‘s dreams?
24. What kind of games has been introduced into video arcades nowadays?
25. How can VR help the business and industry?

Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear
some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you
hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),
C) and D).

Passage One
May I have the attention of all students? We are about to have the running test. This test is
necessary for anyone who would like to apply for a lifeguard certificate. The test will include two
one- hundred meter runs. The necessary time for successful completion of the test is one minute for
both runs.
The first run will start in three minutes at the starting time. We will have to have two separate
sets of tests. If you have not already signed up with one of the coaches and received your running
number, then you must do so right now.
There will be a five- minute break between the first run and the second run. You should
remember that the second run will also require a qualifying time of less than one minute, so you
should use the five minutes to catch your breath as much as you can.
All of the successful applicants will receive a card certifying them to apply for the lifeguard
position with the Department of Parks and Recreation. If you lose the card, you will have to take the
test again, so please hold on to it. Also remember that those of you who want to take the basis

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medical safety test need to stay later.

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. Who is the speaker speaking to?
27. How will the test be given?
28. To pass the running test, which of the following must you do?

Passage Two
I am glad you have all had the opportunity to come here today for the opening of this modern
medical center. This new hospital has been designed to provide for all the health needs of the local
population in this area. Not only does it have a fully equipped emergency room, this new hospital
also has a dental clinic, a maternity ward for newborn children, and an operating room that should be
able to handle most of the anticipated medical cases in the region. The hospital will establish a
transfer system to copy with the few difficult cases that might be encountered. Whenever special
types of surgery are required and this hospital is not considered adequate to provide for the needs,
specialty surgeons can easily be flown in from other hospitals. Any case that cannot be handled here
at this hospital will be sent to the state hospital by helicopter.
When the hospital is operating, it will have a full-time staff of three doctors as well as fourteen
nurses and other employees. Since the hospital will be employing employees from many different
skill levels, the local economy will also benefit from this hospital.
In addition to the section of the medical center that we are opening today, there will be another
section that will be completed by the beginning of summer. At the time that the entire project is
completed, this medical center should serve the needs of this community well into the next century.

Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. What is discussed as a new part of the medical facilities?
30. Which of the following is the most proper description of the surgical unit?
31. What is mentioned about the employees that will be hired?

Passage Three
Although I think the United States generally has an excellent system of transportation, I do not
think that it does a good job of transporting people between cities that are only a few hundred miles
apart. A person commuting between Detroit and Chicago or between San Francisco and Los Angeles,
so- called strip cities, may spend only a relatively short time in the air while spending several hours
getting to and from the airport. This situation makes flying almost as time-consuming as driving.
Moreover, airplanes use a lot of their fuel just getting into the air. They simply are not fuel efficient
on short trips. High speed trains may be an answer. One fairly new proposal for such a train is for
something called a MAGLEV, meaning a magnetically levitated train, Maglevs will not actually ride
on the tracks but will fly above tracks that are magnetically able to go faster than 150 miles per hour.
At that speed conventional trains have trouble staying on the tracks. As you can see, Maglevs offer
exciting possibilities for the future.

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Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
32. What is the topic of the talk?
33. When are airplanes not fuel efficient?
34. How does a Maglev operate?
35. What happens to conventional trains at the speed of above 150 miles pre hour?

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the
first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for
the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the
exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to
fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you
have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the
passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
Reuben Mattus, a young entrepreneur with a (36)passion for quality and a vision for creating
the finest ice cream, worked in his mother‘s ice cream business selling fruit ice and ice cream pops
from a horse (37) drawn wagon in the bustling streets of the Bronx, New York. To produce the finest
ice cream (38)available, he insisted on using only the finest, purest ingredients.
The family business grew and (39)prospered throughout the 1930‘s, 40‘s and 50‘s, and by 1961
Mr. Mattus (40)determined to form a new company dedicated to his ice cream vision. He called his
new brand Häagen-Dazs, to (41)convey an aura of the old-world (42)traditions and craftsmanship to
which he remained dedicated.
Häagen- Dazs started out with only three flavors: vanilla, (43)chocolate and coffee. (44)But Mr.
Mattus‘ passion for quality soon took him to the four corners of the globe. His unique ice cream
recipes included dark chocolate from Belgium and hand picked vanilla beans from Madagascar,
creating distinctive and indulgent taste experiences.
(45)The Häagen-Dazs brand quickly developed a loyal following. Its early success was created
by word of mouth and praise. At first, it was only available at gourmet shops in New York City, but
soon distribution expanded throughout the east coast of the U.S. Then in 1976, Mr. Mattus‘ daughter
Doris opened the first Häagen-Dazs shop. (46)It was an immediate success, and its popularity led to
a rapid expansion of Häagen-Dazs shops across the country.

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College English Test (New Ed.) (Band 4)C

Part I Writing (30 minutes)
Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition. Your composition may
consist of two or three paragraphs and include the following main ideas given in
Chinese.
06年6月的大学英语四级测试中将会增加快速阅读， 有些人认为这样做，对于测试考生
的真实水平并无太大意义，也有些人认为此举将极大改变学生的学习方 法及提高学生的综合
能力，请就此改革发表你自己的看法。

Is It Necessary to Test Fast Reading in Band-4 Examination?
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Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)
Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the
questions.
For questions 1-7, mark
Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;
N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;
NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.
For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.

In many ways, today‘s business environment has changed qualitatively since the late 1980s.
The end of the Cold War radically altered the very nature of the world‘s politics and economics. In
just a few short years, globalization has started a variety of trends with profound consequences: the
opening of markets, true global competition, widespread deregulation
(解除政府对„„的控制)
of
industry, and an abundance of accessible capital. We have experienced both the benefits and risks of
a truly global economy, with both Wall Street and Main Street
(平民百姓)
feeling the pains of
economic disorder half a world away.

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At the same time, we have fully entered the Information Age. Starting breakthroughs in
information technology have irreversibly altered the ability to conduct business unconstrained by the
traditional limitations of time or space. Today, it‘s almost impossible to imagine a world without
intranets, e-mail, and portable computers. With stunning speed, the Internet is profoundly changing
the way we work, shop, do business, and communicate.
As a consequence, we have truly entered the Post-Industrial economy. We are rapidly shifting
from an economy based on manufacturing and commodities to one that places the greatest value on
information, services, support, and distribution. That shift, in turn, places an unprecedented premium
on ―knowledge workers,‖ a new class of wealthy, educated, and mobile people who view themselves
as free agents in a seller‘s market.
Beyond the realm of information technology, the accelerated pace of technological change in
virtually every industry has created entirely new business, wiped out others, and produced a
Pervasive
(广泛的)
demand for continuous innovation. New product, process, and distribution
technologies provide powerful levers for creating competitive value. More companies are learning
the importance of destructive technologies—innovations that hold the potential to make a product
line, or even an entire business segment, virtually outdated.
Another major trend has been the fragmentation of consumer and business markets. There‘s a
growing appreciation that superficially similar groups of customers may have very different
preferences in terms of what they want to buy and how they want to buy it. Now, new technology
makes it easier, faster, and cheaper to identify and serve targeted micro-markets in ways that were
physically impossible or prohibitively expensive in the past. Moreover, the trend feeds on itself, a
business‘s ability to serve sub- markets fuels customers‘ appetites for more and more specialized
offerings.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
In the past decades, the changes in the business environment can be attributed to globalization.
The pains of economic disorder can be felt only by financial experts.
Today, people attach more importance to ―knowledge workers‖ than in the past.
Destructive technologies can get rid of a total business segment.
The fragmentation of consumer and business markets cannot serve consumers‘ needs well.
As a result of the fragmentation of markets, the consumers will become more and more
demanding.
7. There are more risks than benefits about global economy.

1.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕 2.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕 3. 〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕
4.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕 5.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕 6. 〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕
7.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕
8. Information technology has removed the restrictions .
9. Destructive technologies are technologies which can .
10. New product, process and distribution technologies provide powerful levers for
creating .

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Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end
of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the
conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will
be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D),
and decide which is the best answer.
11. A) They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later.
B) They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands.
C) They will continue to exist along with on-line education.
D) They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.
12. A) Move the washing machine to the basement.
B) Turn the basement into a workshop.
C) Repair the washing machine.
D) Finish his assignment.
13. A) It‘s quiet in the restaurant.
B) The price is high in the restaurant.
C) The restaurant serves good food.
D) The restaurant is too far from their school.
14. A) See a doctor. B) Stay in bed for a few days.
C) Get treatment in a better hospital. D) Make a phone call to the doctor.
15. A) Alice didn‘t seem to be nervous during her speech.
B) Alice needs more training in making public speeches.
C) The man can hardly understand Alice‘s presentation.
D) The man didn‘t think highly of Alice‘s presentation.
16. A) The man is late for the trip because he is busy.
B) The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person.
C) The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown.
D) The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come.
17. A) Quit delivering flowers.
B) Work at a restaurant.
C) Bring her flowers every day.
D) Leave his job to work for her.
18. A) She has learned a lot from the novel.
B) She also found the plot difficult to follow.
C) She usually has difficulty remembering names.
D) She can recall the names of most characters in the novel.

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. A) Two different games. B) A meeting.

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C) Two different communication styles. D) Bowling.
20. A) Great Britain. B) China.
C) The United States. D) Japan.
21. A) During the meeting, some foreign teachers threw balls at the professor.
B) The professor left halfway during the meeting.
C) The Japanese were rude to foreigners.
D) Both the man and the woman were good bowling players.
22. A) A match. B) Tennis. C) Volleyball. D) Bowling.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. A) Stingy. B) Heartless. C) Considerate. D) Careless.
24. A) Do the laundry by herself.
B) Take care of the old washwoman.
C) Do nothing at all.
D) Take the old lady to the hospital.
25. A) The mother cares more about a bundle of clothes than a human being.
B) Something terrible has happened to the old lady.
C) The son apparently misunderstands his mother.
D) The mother is selfish.

Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear
some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you
hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),
C) and D).

26. A) It takes skill. B) It pays well.
C) It‘s a full-time job. D) It‘s admired worldwide.
27. A) A mother with a baby in her arms.
B) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.
C) A lone female with a handbag at her right side.
D) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.
28. A) The back pocket of his tight trousers.
B) The top pocket of jacket.
C) A side pocket of his jacket.
D) A side pocket of his trousers.
29. A) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.
B) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.
C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.
D) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.

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Passage Two
Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
30. A) He ran a village shop. B) He worked on a farm.
C) He worked in an advertising agency. D) He was a gardener.
31. A) It was stressful. B) It was colorful.
C) It was peaceful. D) It was boring.
32. A) His desire to start his own business. B) The crisis in his family life. 
C) The decline in his health. D) His dream of living in the countryside.

Passage Three
Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
33. A) Because there are no signs to direct them.
B) Because no tour guides are available.
C) Because all the buildings in the city look alike.
D) Because the university is everywhere in the city.
34. A) They set their own exams. B) They select their own students.
C) They award their own degrees. D) They organize their own laboratory work.
35. A) Most of them have a long history.
B) Many of them are specialized libraries.
C) They have more books than any other university library.
D) They each have a copy of book published in Britain.

Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first
time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the
second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact
words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in
the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write
down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third
time, you should check what you have written.
There are a lot of good cameras available at the moment—most of these are made in Japan but
there are also good quality (36)________from Germany and the USA. We have (37) a range
of different models to see which the best (38) is for money. After a number of different
tests and interviews with people who are (39) with the different cameras being assessed,
our researchers (40) the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the
moment. It costs $$200 although you may well want to spend more—(41) as much as
another $$200—on buying (42) lenses and other equipment. It is a good Japanese camera,
easy to use. (43) , whereas the American versions are considerably
more expensive. The Olympic BY model weighs only 320 grams which is quite a bit.
(44)____________________________. Indeed one of the other models we looked at weighed almost

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twice as much. (45) . All the people we interviewed expressed almost
total satisfaction with it. (46) .


Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word
for each blank from a 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. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.
Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage
Sports are one of the world‘s largest industries, and most athletes are professionals who are paid
for their efforts. Because an athlete succeeds by achievement only—not by (47) background
or family connections, sports can be a fast (48) to wealth, and many athletes play more for
money than for love. This has not always been true. In the ancient Olympics the winner got only a
wreath olive leaves
(橄榄叶花环)
.Even though the winners became national heroes, the games
remained (49) for centuries. Athletes won fame but no money. As time passed however,
the (50) become increasingly less amateur and cities began to hire athletes to
(51) them. By the fourth century A.D., the Olympics were ruined, and they were soon
ended.
In 1896,the Olympic games were revived
(使再度兴起)
with the same goal of pure amateur
(52) . The rules bar athletes who have ever received a $$50 prize or an athletic scholar or
who have spent four weeks in a training camp. At least one competitor in the 1896 games meets
these (53) . He was Spiridon Loues, a water carrier who won the marathon race. After race,
a rich Athenian offered him anything he wanted. A true amateur, Loues accepted only a cart and a
horse. Then he gave up running forever. But Loues was an exception and now, as the Chairman of
the German Olympic Committee said,“Nobody pays any attention to these rules.”Many countries
pay their athletes to train (54) , and Olympic athletes are eager to sell their names to
companies that make everything from ski equipment to fast food.
Even the games themselves have become a huge business. Countries fight to hold the Olympics
not only for honor, but for money. The 1972 games in Munich cost the Germans 545 million dollars,
but by selling medal, (55) , TV rights, food, drink, hotel rooms, and souvenirs
(纪念品)
,
they managed to make a profit. Appropriately the symbol of victory in the Olympic Games is no
longer a simple olive (56) — it is a gold medal.
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
symbols
economical
wreath
year-round
imagery
represent
I) economic
J) professional
K) competition
L) qualifications
M) route
N ) manner

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G) contests
H) amateur

O) certificates
Section B
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some 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.

Passage One
Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.
Ask most people how they define the American Dream and chances are they‘ll say, ―Success.‖
The dream of individual opportunity has been home in American since Europeans discovered a ―new
world‖ in the Western Hemisphere. Early immigrants like Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur praised
highly the freedom and opportunity to be found in this new land. His glowing descriptions of a
classless society where anyone could attain success through honesty and hard work fired the
imaginations of many European readers: in Letters from an American Farmer (1782) he wrote. ―We
are all excited at the spirit of an industry which is unfettered
(无拘无束的)
and unrestrained, because
each person works for himself … We have no princes, for whom we toil
(干苦力活)
，starve, and
bleed: we are the most perfect society now existing in the world.‖ The promise of a land where ―the
rewards of a man‘s industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labor‖ drew poor immigrants
from Europe and fueled national expansion into the western territories.
Our national mythology
(神化)
is full of illustration the American success story. There‘s
Benjamin Franklin, the very model of the self- educated, self-made man, who rose from modest
origins to become a well-known scientist, philosopher, and statesman. In the nineteenth century,
Horatio Alger, a writer of fiction for young boys, became American‘s best-selling author with
rags-to-riches tales. The notion of success haunts us: we spend million every year reading about the
rich and famous, learning how to ―make a fortune in real estate with no money down,‖ and ―dressing
for success.‖ The myth of success has even invaded our personal relationships: today it‘s as
important to be ―successful‖ in marriage or parenthoods as it is to come out on top in business.
But dreams easily turn into nightmares. Every American who hopes to ―make it‖ also knows the
fear of failure, because the myth of success inevitably implies comparison between the haves and the
have-nots, the stars and the anonymous crowd.
Under pressure of the myth, we become indulged in status symbols: we try to live in the ―right‖
neighborhoods, wear the ―right‖ clothes, eat the ―right‖ foods. These symbols of distinction assure
us and others that we believe strongly in the fundamental equality of all, yet strive as hard as we can
to separate ourselves from our fellow citizens.
57. What is the essence of the American Dream according to Crevecoeur?
A) People who are honest and working hard can succeed.
B) People are free from exploitation and oppression.
C) People can fully enjoy individual freedom.

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D) People are free to develop their power of imagination.
58. By saying ―the rewards of a man‘s industry follow with equal steps the progress of
his labor‖ (Para. 1), the author means ______________.
A) a company‘s success depends on its employees‘ hard work
B) a man‘s business should be developed step by step
C) laborious work ensures the growth of an industry
D) the more diligent one is, the bigger his returns
59. The characters described in Horatio Alger‘s novels are people who _______________.
A) became famous despite their modest origins
B) became wealthy after starting life very poor
C) succeed in real estate investment
D) earned enormous fortunes by chances
60. It can be inferred from the last sentence of the second paragraph that _________________.
A) Americans wish to succeed in every aspect of life
B) good personal relationships lead to business success
C) business success often contributes to a successful marriage
D) successful business people provide good care for their children
61. What is the paradox of American culture according to the author?
A) Status symbols are not a real indicator of a person‘s wealth.
B) The American Dream is nothing but an empty dream.
C) The American road to success is full of nightmares.
D) What Americans strive after often contradicts their beliefs.

Passage Two
Questions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.
As a wise man once said, we are all ultimately alone. But an increasing number of Europeans
are choosing to be so at an ever earlier age. This isn‘t the stuff of gloomy philosophical
contemplations, but a fact of Europe‘s new economic landscape, embraced by sociologists,
real-estate developers and ad executives alike. The shift away from family life to solo lifestyle,
observes a French sociologist, is part of the ―irresistible momentum of individualism‖ over the last
century. The communications revolution, the shift from a business culture of stability to one of
mobility and the mass entry of women into the workforce have greatly wreaked havoc
(扰乱)
on
Europeans‘ private lives.
Europe‘s new economic climate has largely fostered the trend toward independence. The
current generation of home-aloners came of age during Europe‘s shift from social democracy to the
sharper, more individualistic climate of American style capitalism. Raised in an era of privatization
and increased consumer choice, today‘s tech- savvy
(精通技术的)
workers have embraced a free
market in love as well as economics. Modern Europeans are rich enough to afford to live alone, and
temperamentally independent enough to want to do so.
Once upon a time, people who lived alone tended to be those on either side of
marriage—twenty something professionals or widowed senior citizens. While pensioners,
particularly elderly women, make up a large proportion of those living alone, the newest crop of

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singles are high earners in their 30s and 40s who increasingly view living alone as a lifestyle choice.
Living alone was conceived to be negative—dark and cold, while being together suggested warmth
and light. But then came along the idea of singles. They were young, beautiful, strong! Now, young
people want to live alone.
The booming economy means people are working harder than ever. And that doesn‘t leave
much room for relationships. Pimpi Arroyo, a 35-year-old composer who lives alone in a house in
Paris, says he hasn‘t got time to get lonely because he has too much work. ―I have deadlines which
would make life with someone else fairly difficult.‖ Only an Ideal Woman would make him change
his lifestyle, he says. Kaufmann, author of a recent book called ―The Single Woman and Prince
Charming,‖ thinks this fierce new individualism means that people expect more and more of mates,
so relationships don‘t last long—if they start at all. Eppendorf, a blond Berliner with a deep tan,
teaches grade school in the mornings. In the afternoon she sunbathes or sleeps, resting up for going
dancing. Just shy of 50, she says she‘d never have wanted to do what her mother did—give up a
career to raise a family. Instead, ―I‘ve always done what I wanted to do: live a self- determined life.‖
62. More and more young Europeans remain single because ___________________.
A) they are driven by an overwhelming sense of individualism
B) they have entered the workforce at a much earlier age
C) they have embraced a business culture of stability
D) they are pessimistic about their economic future
63. What is said about European society in the passage?
A) It has fostered the trend towards small families.
B) It is getting closer to American-style capitalism.
C) It has limited consumer choice despite a free market.
D) It is being threatened by irresistible privatization.
64. According to Paragraph 3, the newest groups of singles are ___________________.
A) warm and lighthearted B) on either side of marriage
C) negative and gloomy D) healthy and wealthy
65. The author quotes Eppendorf to show that __________________.
A) some modern women prefer a life of individual freedom
B) the family is no longer the basic unit of society in present-day Europe
C) some professional people have too much work to do to feel lonely
D) most Europeans conceive living a single life as unacceptable
66. What is the author‘s purpose in writing the passage?
A) To review the impact of women becoming high earners.
B) To contemplate the philosophy underlying individualism.
C) To examine the trend of young people living alone.
D) To stress the rebuilding of personal relationships.


Part V Cloze (15 minutes)
Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices

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marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that
best fits into the passage.
For the past two years, I have been working on
67.

students‘ evaluation of classroom teaching. I have kept
68.
a record of informal conversations 67 some

300 students from at 68 twenty-one colleges
69.
and universities. The students were generally 69 and
A) counting
C) figuring
A) best
C) least
A) frank
C) polite
direct in their comments 70 how course work
70. A) at
could be better 71 . Most of their remarks were
C) of
kindly 72 —with tolerance rather than
71. A) described
C) written
bitterness—and frequently were softened by
72. A) made
the 73 that the students were
C) taken
speaking 74 some, not all, instructors.
73. A) fact
Nevertheless, 75 the following suggestion and
C) case
comments indicate, students feel 76 with
74. A) at
things as they are in the classroom. Professors should
C) on
75. A) if
be 77 from reading lecture notes. ―It makes
C) as
their 78 monotonous (单调的).‖If they are
76. A) satisfactory
going to read, why not 79 out copies of the
C) satisfied
lecture? Then we 80 need to go to class.
77. A) interfered
C) disturbed
Professors should 81 repeating in lectures
material that is in the textbook. ― 82 we‘ve read
78. A) sounds
C) voices
the material, we want to 83 it or hear it elaborated
79. A) hold
on, 84 repeated.‖ ―A lot of students hate to buy
C) drop
a 85 text that the professor has
80. A) mustn‘t
written 86 to have his lectures reepeat it.‖
C) couldn‘t

81. A) avoid
C) refuse

82. A) Until
C) Once
83. A) keep
C) argue
84. A) not
C) and
85. A) desired
C) revised
B) covering
D) involving
B) length
D) large
B) hard
D) reserved
B) on
D) over
B) submitted
D) presented
B) addressed
D) received
B) occasion
D) truth
B) with
D) about
B) though
D) whether
B) unsatisfactory
D) dissatisfied
B) discouraged
D) interrupted
B) pronunciation
D) gestures
B) give
D) leave
B) shouldn‘t
D) wouldn‘t
B) prevent
D) prohibit
B) Unless
D) However
B) discuss
D) remember
B) or
D) yet
B) required
D) deserved

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86. A) but
C) only


B) how
D) about
Part VI Translation (5 minutes)
Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in the brackets.
87. For my own part, I should certainly hesitate to hire a clerk on his face appearance alone______
_______________________ ____________________
(外表往往是靠不住的)
.
88. Many women today feel the same stress to produce and get ahead and, at the same time,
_________________________________________
(又要养育子女，承担起)
a variety of domestic
responsibilities.
89. Initial reports coming out of the region indicate the earthquake has caused__________________

___________________________________
(广泛的破坏和重大的人员伤亡)
.
90. _____________________________________________
(虽然我们没有见到任何壮观的景物)
,
we enjoyed every minute in the town that lies out of the range of the heavy traffic and noise of
the large city.
91. The stress we feel arises not from a shortage of time, _________________________________

_____________________________________
(而是我们试图往时间里塞入过量的事情)
.

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Key to Achievement Test


Part I Writing
Is It Necessary to Test Fast Reading in Band-4 Examination?
In 2006, a fast reading test will be included in the CET-4 test. Many people welcome this as
they think the candidates will greatly benefit form the reform. First, the test will make many
students get rid of their bad reading habits and cultivate good ones. Second, many studies show
that the ability to read fast proves necessary and important in our future work, esp. when we
communicate with westerners. Third, fast reading will encourage the students to enlarge their
vocabulary, esp. vocabulary essential to work and life.
At the same time, many people are opposed to the reform. Their reasons are as follows:
First, they fear that they won‘t adapt to the new test and will get low scores. Second, they do not
see the importance of reading fast and therefore believe that it is no use adding this section.
I believe the reform is a good thing and certainly has lots of advantages. I will do a lot of
exercises to improve my reading speed and enlarge my vocabulary so that in my future work, I
will communicate smoothly with foreign clients.

Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)
1. Y 2. N 3.Y 4. Y 5. N 6.Y 7. NG
8. of time and space in business transactions.
9. eliminate a whole business segment.
10. competitive value.

Part III Listening Comprehension
Section A
11. C 12. D 13. A 14. A 15. A
16. C 17. D 18.B 19. C 20. D
21. B 22. D 23. C 24. B 25.C

Section B
26. A 27. C 28.A 29.B 30. C
31. A 32.B 33. D 34.B 35. D

Section C
36. passion 37. investigated 38. value 39. familiar
40. recommend 41. perhaps 42. additional
43. Equivalent German models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use.
44. less than other cameras of a similar type.
45. Similarly, it is smaller than most of its competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or a

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handbag.
46. The only problem was the slight awkwardness in loading the film.

Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)
Section A
47. I 48. M 49. H 50.G 51. F
52. K 53. L 54. D 55. A 56. C

Section B
57. C 58.D 59.B 60. A 61. D
62. A 63. B 64. D 65. A 66. D

Part V Cloze
67. D 68. C 69.A 70. B 71. D
72. A 73. A 74. D 75. C 76. D
77. B 78. C 79. A 80. D 81. A
82. C 83. B 84. A 85. B 86. C

Part VI Translation
87. Appearances are all too often deceptive.
88. to nurture their offspring and shoulder
89. widespread devastation damage and heavy casualties
90. Though we did not see anything spectacular
91. but from the surfeit of things we trying to cram into it

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Tapescript of Listening Comprehension

Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a
question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will
be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you
must read the four choices marked A), B), C), and D) and decide which the best answer
is.
11. M: What do you think of the prospects for online education? Is it going to replace the traditional
school?
W: I doubt it. Schools are here to stay, because there are much more than just book learning.
Even though more and more kids are going online. I believe fewer of them will quit school
altogether.
Q: What does the woman think of the conventional schools?
12. M: Allen is in the basement trying to repair the washing machine.
W: Shouldn‘t he be working on his term paper?
Q: What does the woman think Allen should do?
13. M: The food in this restaurant is horrible. If only we‘d gone to the school dining hall.
W: But the food isn‘t everything. Isn‘t it nice just to get away from all the noise?
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
14. W: Carol told us on the phone not to worry about her. Her left leg doesn‘t hurt as much as it did
yesterday.
M: She‘d better have it examined by a doctor anyway. And I will call her about it this evening.
Q: What does the man think Carol should do?
15. W: Did you attend Alice‘s presentation last night? It was the first time for her to give a speech to
a large audience.
M: How she could be so calm in front of so many people is really beyond me!
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
16. M: Mr. Brown asked me to tell you that he's sorry he can't come to meet you in person. He's
really too busy to make the trip.
W: That's okay. I'm glad you've come in his place.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
17. M: Washing dishes at the restaurant every day is really boring.
W: Why don't you quit and deliver flowers for me?
Q: What does the woman advise the man to do?
18. M: I had a hard time getting through this novel.
W: I share your feeling. Who can remember the names of 35 different characters?
Q: What does the woman imply?

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Now you’ll hear two long conversations
Conversation One
M: So, how was the meeting with the American teachers?
W: Terrible! They were completely out of control! Everyone was talking all the time—asking
questions, making remarks, saying their own ideas instead of letting the professor finish what
he had prepared to say. The professor got very angry and left in the middle of the meeting.
M: Oh, dear! But you see, it‘s what I‘ve been trying to tell you: Western-style conversations aren‘t
handled the same way as Japanese conversations. American-style conversations are like a game
of tennis or volleyball. I serve, and I expect you to hit my ball back. I expect you to add
something— to agree or disagree, or to add an example or ask a question or make a joke. That
way the ball comes back to me again, and then I add something and hit it back to you.
W: But it isn‘t respectful to hit balls at the professor!
M: I know it‘s hard to get used to. Japanese conversations are more like bowling, where everyone
takes turns, each with a different ball. I watch politely while you bowl you ball, then it‘s my
turn, and you watch while I bowl mine. There‘s no back and forth. And to Americans, that
seems very rude.
W: Japanese people are not rude to foreign guests!
M: I agree! And the Americans didn‘t want to be rude either. Look, if we go bowling together, you
don‘t expect me to snatch your ball halfway down the lane and throw it back at you? In bowling,
that‘s rude. But if we play tennis together, it‘s rude for you to just stand back and watch my ball
fall.
W: I see. So both games are fine, and we‘re all good players, but we are playing two different
games.
M: Right, and it‘s not so simple to switch to another game, even when you understand the
differences and know all the rules. And there‘s another question: when we speak English in
Japan, which rules should we follow, whose game should we play?

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What were the two speakers talking about?
20. In which country does this conversation most likely take place?
21. Which of the following is true according to the conversation?
22. What does the speaker compare Japanese communication to ?

Conversation Two
M: What‘s wrong, mother? You look worried.
W: I am worried. I gave the old washwoman our laundry last month, and she should‘ve brought it
back long ago. Something must have happened.
M: If you‘ worried about the old woman, why don‘t we go to her house and make sure she‘s all
right? If she‘s sick, we can bring her here to recover. You can nurse her back to health.
W: Oh, no, I couldn‘t do that!
M: You couldn‘t? Why not? What‘s wrong with you, worrying more about a bundle of laundry than

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about another human being? I am ashamed of you! ‗Oh, our poor laundry, oh, something must
have happened!‘ What about the poor old woman? Anyone could see she was terribly sick the
last time she was here. She was shaking and trembling, and her face was as white as a sheet!
And you just heartlessly gave her another bundle of laundry to wash.
W: Stop that! I am your mother, and you have no right to speak to me that way. You don‘t
understand.
M: Oh, I understand! I understand that you care more about a bundle of laundry than about another
human being!
W: You understand nothing. I‘ve know the washwoman since I was a little girl, and all she has in
this world is her hard work. It‘s the only thing that keeps her strong and lets her respect herself.
She can‘t bear the thought of being a burden to anyone, not even her own son. If she thought I
was offering her charity, she would die of shame. So instead of charity, I offer her a chance to
earn her living. That‘s all she‘s ever asked for. It‘s all that keeps her alive.

Questions23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. What can best describe the mother?
24. What does the son suggested the mother?
25. Which of the following statements is true?

Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear
some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you
hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),
C) and D).

Passage One
For twenty-five years I was a full time thief, specializing in picking pockets. Where I come
from in southeast London that‘s an honorable profession. Anyone can break in a house and steal
things, but picking somebody‘s pocket takes skill. My sister and I were among the most successful
pickpocket teams in London. We worked hotel and theatre lobbies, airports, shopping centers and
restaurants. Now we don‘t steal anymore, but this crime is worldwide. Here‘s how to protect
yourself.
Professional pickpockets do not see victims, only handbags, jewels and money. Mothers with
babies, the elderly, and the disabled are all fair game. My preferred target was the lone female,
handbag at her side, the right side to be exact. So if I‘m next to her, I can reach it cautiously with my
right hand across my body. Only about one woman in a thousand carries her bag on the left, and I
tended to steer clear of them. Women whose bags are hanging in front of them are tricky for the
pickpocket as there isn‘t a blind side. If you want to make it even harder, use a bag with handles
rather than a strap. For men one of the best places to keep a wallet is in the back pocket of tight
trousers. You‘ll feel any attempts to move it. Another good place is in the buttoned up inside
pocket of a jacket. There is just no way in. Even better, keep wallets attached to a cord or chain that

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is fastened to a belt. A pickpocket needs targets who are relaxed and off guard. The perfect setting is
a clothing store. When customers wander among the racks they are completely absorbed in the items
they hold up. The presence of a uniformed security guard is even better. A false sense of security
makes a pickpocket‘s job much simpler.

Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. Why does the speaker say that picking somebody‘s pocket is an honorable profession in
southeast London?
27. According to the speaker, who is most likely to become a victim of pickpockets? 
28. In the speaker‘s opinion, what is the best place for a man to keep his wallet? 
29. What is the perfect setting for picking pockets according to the speaker? 

Passage Two
I am living in a small village in the country. My wife and I run a village shop. We have a very
peaceful life, boring some might say. But we love it. We know all the people in the village. They
have plenty of time to stop and chat. I have plenty of time for my hobbies too—gardening, fishing,
walking in the countryside. I love the outdoor life. It wasn‘t always like this though. I used to have a
really stressful job, working so late in the office every evening. I often bring work home at the
weekends. The advertising world is very competitive. And when I look back, I can‘t imagine how I
stood it. I have no private life at all. No time for the really important things in life. Because of the
pressure of the job, I used to smoke and drink too much. The crisis came when my wife left me. She
complained that she never saw me and I had no time for family life. This made me realize what is
really important to me. I talked things through with her and decided to get back together and started
a new and better life together. I gave up tobacco and alcohol and searched for new hobbies. Now I
am afraid of looking back since the past life seemed like a horrible dream.

Questions 30 to 32are based on the passage you have just heard.
30. What did the speaker do for a living?
31. What do we know about the speaker‘s life in the past? 
32. What made the speaker change his life style? 

Passage Three
―Where is the university?‖ is the question many visitors to Cambridge ask. But no one could
point at any one direction because there is no campus. The university consists of 31 self-governing
colleges. It has lecture halls, libraries, laboratories, museums and offices throughout the city.
Individual colleges choose their own students who have to meet their minimum entrance
requirements set by the university. And the graduates usually live and study in their colleges but they
are taught in very full groups. Lectures and laboratories and practical work are organized by the
university and held in university buildings. There are over ten thousand undergraduates and three
thousand five hundred post-graduates. About 40% of them are women and some 8% from overseas.
As well as teaching, research is of major importance. Since the beginning of the twentieth century,

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more than sixty university members have won Nobel Prizes. The university has a huge number of
buildings for teaching and research. It has more than 60 specialist subject libraries as well as the
university library, which as the copy- right libraries, is entitled to a copy of every book published in
Britain. Examinations are held and degrees are awarded by the university. It allowed women to take
the university exams in the 1881, but it was not until 1948 that they were awarded degrees.

Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
33. Why is it difficult to locate Cambridge University?
34. What does the passage tell us about the colleges of the university?
35. What can be learnt from the passage about the libraries in Cambridge University?

Section C: Compound Dictation
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first
time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the
second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact
words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in
the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write
down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third
time, you should check what you have written.

There are a lot of good cameras available at the moment—most of these are made in Japan but
there are also good quality (36)models from Germany and the USA. We have (37)investigated a
range of different models to see which is the best (38)value for money. After a number of different
tests and interviews with people who are (39)familiar with the different cameras being assessed, our
researchers (40)recommend the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the
moment. It costs $$200 although you may well want to spend more—(41)perhaps as much as another
$$200—on buying (42)additional lenses and other equipment. It is a good Japanese camera, easy to
use. (43)Equivalent German models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use, whereas the
American versions are considerably more expensive. The Olympic BY model weighs only 320
grams which is quite a bit (44)less than other cameras of a similar type. Indeed one of the other
models we looked at weighed almost twice as much. (45)Similarly, it is smaller than most of its
competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or a handbag. All the people we interviewed expressed
almost total satisfaction with it. (46)The only problem was the slight awkwardness in loading the
film.

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