填空题Read the article below. Choose the best sentence from the list on the next page to fill each of the gaps. For each gap(1-8)mark one letter(A~H)on the Answer Sheet. Do not mark any letter twice.Poll: Obama Seen As More Compassionate Than McCain Just hours before the start of the second presidential debate, a new national survey suggests that Sen. Barack Obama is making gains among Americans as a compassionate candidate. 【R1】______ In a new CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll out Tuesday afternoon, 55 percent of registered voters questioned say that Obama "cares more about people like you" than Sen. John McCain, with 35 percent saying McCain cares more than Obama. 【R2】______ "The all-time champion of town-hall debates was Bill Clinton because he was able to connect with the audience members so well," said CNN polling director Keating Holland. "Voters nationwide seem to feel some connection with Obama.【R3】______John McCain has a pretty good track record at town halls, and it's possible that he will be the one who looks more compassionate." Obama also appears to be building a lead as the candidate with the clearer plan to solve the country's problems. He has a 15-point lead over McCain on that question in the poll, 48 percent to 33 percent. 【R4】______ Obama is also making gains on being a strong and decisive leader. A 19-point McCain advantage early last month has now shrunk to a 5-point lead. 【R5】______ "Voters agree with McCain that things are going well for the U.S. in Iraq. That's a switch since April, when we last asked that question," Holland said. 【R6】______ Among voters, Obama also leads on who would better handle the economy, 57 percent to 37 percent; a financial crisis, 53 percent to 36 percent; and health care, 60 percent to 33 percent. 【R7】______ Obama's favorable rating among those questioned in the poll is 62 percent, down one percentage point from three weeks ago. 【R8】______A. But on the question of who has the better experience to be president, McCain still has a big lead over his rival, 54 percent to 36 percent.B. That could be important in the debate in Nashville, which is a town hall-style meeting with the candidates fielding questions from undecided voters in the audience.C. The question is whether he'll connect with the people at the debate tonight.D. That 20-point margin for Obama is up from a 9-point advantage a month ago.E. McCain's favorable rating is 54 percent, down three points from three weeks ago.F. "But voters also agree with Obama that the war was a bad idea — and they haven't changed their minds on that in almost four years."G. McCain leads on the issue of terrorism, 54 percent to 44 percent.H. Last month, McCain had a 2-point advantage over Obama on the topic of having a clearer plan.

填空题Flying across the Atlantic for the first time was a great ______. (achieve)

填空题Using the information in the text, complete each sentence 14-18 with an expression from the list below. For each sentence(14-18), mark one letter(A-G)on the Answer Sheet. Do not mark any letter twice. A. stronger B. your skin C. any harm D. diet E. your knees and hips F. appearance G. your back

填空题Directions: Using the information in the text, complete each sentence 6-10, with a word or phrase from the list below. For each sentence(6-10), mark one letter(A-G)on your Answer Sheet. Do not mark any letter twice. A. remains a crime B. only terminally ill patients can have euthanasia C. support sacred principles of respect for life D. anyone who rationally decides to take his own life can have euthanasia E. is permissible F. people now live longer and lingering chronic diseases have become the primary cause of death G. emphasize humane treatment

填空题If you are one of the current group of long-term foreign residents in Beijing, you might want to reflect on the progress you've made so far compared with the career of Sir Robert Hart, a British officer who stayed 54 years in China.【R1】______Today the name and deeds of Robert Hart are a largely forgotten footnote from the late Qing dynasty(1644—1911). It is unfortunate that Hart goes unrecognized since many of his accomplishments as a foreigner serving China's cause are worth remembering as a bright spot during a dark chapter of Chinese history. 【R2】______Hart was a loyal and incorruptible official in the Qing empire serving as the Inspector General of the Chinese Maritime Customs. This was a unique institution where foreigners located in treaty ports supervised the collection of customs duties and docking fees owed to China from overseas traders.【R3】______It was led by Horatio Nelson Lay(1832—1898)until he was dismissed in 1863 by Chinese authorities over a dispute concerning control of a warship flotilla he'd purchased for the navy. Hart, who had joined the organization in 1859 after five years working in the British Consular Service, replaced him and following instructions moved the Customs' headquarters from Shanghai to Beijing in 1865.【R4】______Hart knew he was a servant of the Chinese government, not its master. The Maritime Customs under Hart became a multinational institution staffed with foreigners from more than 20 countries as well as Chinese in the treaty ports forced open to international trade.【R5】______Even so, Hart demanded the foreigners he hired treat local authorities with respect, firing those who failed to do so. One unique feature of Hart's dedication to work is shown in the illustration above. 【R6】______ Funds placed under his control were used to set up lighthouses and weather stations, renovate port facilities, plus establish schools teaching useful subjects like foreign languages and science to future government officials. 【R7】______ Much of Hart's career was spent trying to lessen the negative impact of imperialism. 【R8】______ With Customs' offices located in the Legation Quarter, he often worked behind the scenes as a diplomat to advance China's position in settling the Sino-French War(1884—1885), as well as delimit boundaries with British-held Myanmar and India. A. The difference between the two men, both of whom were fluent in the language, was temperament and attitude. B. Under his administration, the Chinese Maritime Customs became a major source of revenue to the Qing court. C. One major flaw with Customs was the "glass ceiling" where Chinese only held subordinate positions. D. Nineteenth century imperialism in China was a clash between an ancient empire and Western civilization. E. He was also instrumental in setting up China's first centralized nationwide postal service and pushing forward development of the country's navy. F. For 43 of those years, between 1865—1908, the Briton was based in Beijing. G. He emerged as a key figure in Sino-foreign relations during the last third of the 19th century. H. In 1855 the Chinese Maritime Customs was formed when the unpopular commission disbanded.

填空题Though the book is the result of many years spent in hard labor and careful research, ______ is not one of its strong points. (clear)

填空题Read the following article and answer questions 9 -18 on the next page. Apples: The Live Longer Fruit0. Apples have been a product of healthy eating for many years, and the often-repeated line of an apple a day keeping the doctor away is far from a myth. Apples really do have a wonderful variety of nutritional benefits, and are a tasty addition to any diet of good health and longevity. Below is a list of the top five benefits of making apples a standard part of your daily diet.1. Pectin(果胶)is a source of dietary fiber and a very handy nutrient to have in one's diet. While it is also found in oranges, plums, and other fruits, apples have the highest concentration of them all. Pectin works to increase the stool's volume and resistance of fluids and is therefore helpful in treating constipation, diarrhea, and generally improving the health of the bowels(肠).2. A study on nutrition and heart disease found that eating three apples a day for three months can help you to drop your cholesterol by at least 20 points. How does this happen? Apple pectin, that miraculous source of dietary fiber, helps to draw bad LDL cholesterol out of the system. Not only that, but the antioxidant quercetin(栎皮酮)that is found in apples inhibits the LDL cholesterol from even accumulating in the body's bloodstream.3. The high amounts of quercetin, other flavonoids(类黄酮), and phytochemicals(植物化学因子)found in this fruit deliver potent antioxidant activity to all who eat an apple, and with that inhibit the actions of free radicals. In addition, the phytochemicals may act against cancer-causing substances, which will likewise help to prevent cancer. This means that apple eating prevents cancer of the prostate(前列腺)and lung, as well as other parts of the body.4. There may have been many generations of explorers that sought the fountain of youth, but all they had to do was fight the daily stresses of life with a tasty apple! The phytochemicals that come from the bright colors you find in the skins of your favorite apple variety, along with aiding the apple's ability to lower cholesterol and fight cancer, also inhibits the onset of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and other conditions that lead to potentially weakening situations in old age.5. If keeping a full head of hair will help you to age more gracefully, then chow down on some apples. Chinese medicine considers hair loss to be a sign of a reduced kidney essence, and apples are on the list of fruits and vegetables that will help you to restore this essence and nourish the blood that flows to your hair follicles(毛囊).Questions 9-13(10 marks) For questions 9-13, choose the best title for each paragraph from the box below. For each numbered paragraph(1-5), mark one letter(A~G)on the Answer Sheet. Do not mark any letter twice.A. Apples lower cholesterol.B. Apples benefit young and old.C. Apples slow the aging process.D. Apples reduce the risk of cancer.E. Apples help to prevent hair loss.F. Apples enrich people's diet.G. Apples improve the bowels.

填空题You will hear five people giving their opinions on changing in life. For questions 9-13, choose from the list A~F what each speaker's opinion is. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.A No change, no future.B To change means to struggle continuously.C If we ask our kids to change, we should first think about if we need to change ourselves.D Changing is the key to success.E Changing is accompanied by discomfort but is worthy of efforts.F Every average person needs to change.

填空题You will hear a conversation and recorded message. Write down one word or number in each of the numbered spaces on the forms below.CONVERSATION(Questionsl-4) HOTEL BOOKING FORMArrival date: 23 AugustLength of stay:【L1】______weeksType of accommodation:【L2】______roomName: Mr. and Mrs【L3】______and childrenAddress: 29 Tower Heights, Dunbar【L4】______Postcode: EH41 2GKTEL: 013199465723

填空题The ______ audience waited in silence for the show to begin. (expect)

填空题Monique has been in London for【L5】______days.Monique is taking the English course to improve her【L6】______English and to see【L7】______.Monique is living in a【L8】______.

填空题Part 3 Questions 19-25 ·Read the following passage and answer questions 19-25. ·For questions 19-25, choose the correct answer A, B, C and D. ·Mark your answers on the Answer Sheet. While still in its early stages, welfare reform has already been judged a great success in many states, at least UN is getting people off welfare, lt's estimated that more than two million have left the roles since 1994. In the past four years, welfare in rolls in Athens country has been cut in half. But 70 percent of the people who left in the past two years took jobs that paid less than $6 an hour. The result: The Athens country poverty rate still remains at more than 30 percent—twice the national average. For advocates for the poor, that's an indication that much more needs to be done. "More people are getting jobs, but it's not making their lives any better," says Kathy Lairn, a policy analyst at the center in budget and policy priorities in Washington. Canter analysis of US census data nationwide found that between 1995 and 1996, a great percentage of single, fame-headed household were earning money on their own, but that average income for these households actually went down. But for many, the fact that poor people are able to support themselves almost as well without government aid as they did with it is in itself a huge victory. "Welfare was a poison. It was a toxin that was poisoning the family," says Rector, a welfare reform is changing the moral climate in low-income communities. It's beginning to rebuild the work ethic, which is much more important. Mr. Rector and others argued that once "the habit of dependency is cracked," then the country can make other policy changes aimed at improving living standards.

填空题Speaker1:______10.Speaker2:______11.Speaker3:______12.Speaker4:______13.Speaker5:______A.finalexamB.teachingproblemsinreadingC.payingattentiontoone'steachingstyleD.cancelingsomeclassesE.stuffmeetingF.students'attendance

填空题CONVERSATION 1 (Questions 1-4) Taking a Message From: Ms. Anna (1) with Sun Soaked Vineyards To: Mr. Adams Message: The shipment will be delayed and the (2) cases ordered should arrive next (3) .Please call her back at (4) when the shipment arrives.

填空题Directions: Using the information in the text, complete each sentence 6-10, with a word or phrase from the list below. For each sentence(6-10), mark one letter(A-G)on your Answer Sheet. Do not mark any letter twice. A. the expected economic recovery will be slowed down B. the US economic recovery is in a large part dependent on consumer confidence C. the US economy plays a central role in bringing up the world economy D. there are other dangers to the US economy E. his attitude towards the present economic situation is one of reserved optimism F. the US slowdown mainly influences its neighbors in North America G. if the government hadn't taken effective economic measures

填空题1. It is because of his plays that Shakespeare is now considered the greatest English writer in history. The era in which he lived, Elizabethan England, was a time in which broad interests and creativity could flourish. Elizabeth, the queen, was beloved by her subjects and proved to be a powerful and able ruler. Under the reign of Elizabeth, England changed from an island kingdom to an expanding empire. England grew rich through trade. Sixteenth century Englishmen traveled to the New World and to Africa. Music, dance, poetry, painting, and architecture flourished; but the art form in which Elizabethan England distinguished the rest of Europe was the theater. 2. The theater, which had practically disappeared from Europe was, at this time, received as a part of the church service. Later, no longer as a part of the service, the "mystery plays" responded to popular taste by adding more and more comic elements. In England, they were sponsored by various trade guilds and presented on stage wagons that went from place to place. When the mystery plays began to lose their appeal, they were replaced by "morality" plays which always taught a moral. 3. In Renaissance England, writers were particularly interested in classical texts such as Latin and Greek plays. Schools and universities began to produce comedies and tragedies by Platus, Terence, and Seneca. Shakespeare was well acquainted with classical humanities and classical tragedies and comedies often served as models in his own drama. A Renaissance man, Shakespeare's interest went beyond book learning to practical knowledge of military strategy, seafaring, business affairs, and the new geographical discoveries, all evident in his plays. 4. Companies of "strolling plays" which had specialized in morality plays responded to the change by staging new plays. Professional actors, who had been viewed by English society as little better than vagrants or criminals, gradually came under the protection of the nobility. Licensed theater companies were formed; Shakespeare belonged to one of those, where in addition to his writing, he acquired a wide experience in acting and theater management. 5. The theater grew in popularity and public theaters were built, not inside the city limits but just outside, along with other places of entertainment. Theaters in Elizabethan England were patronized by all social classes. The Globe Theater, built in 1599, where many of Shakespeare's plays were performed, had a platform stage jutting out into a central courtyard. The audience stay around three sides of this platform — the lower-class who each paid a penny in the pit and the wealthier spectators in the galleries above. The orchestra was on stage, as music was usually a significant part of the production. Indeed, the costumes, scenery, singing, playing, and dancing, as well as acting was essential to the total show. There was no lighting, however, plays were performed in the afternoon. Shakespeare knew his audience: his theater is addressed not just to the educated but to all classes of society. Questions 1-5 Directions: For questions 1-5, choose the best title for each paragraph from below. For each numbered paragraph(1-5), mark one letter(A-G)on your Answer Sheet. Do not mark any letter twice. A. the greatest English writer in history B. the development of play from church service to morality plays C. the change of actors' social status D. the theater was the art form in which Elizabethan England distinguished the rest of Europe E. the rising of the mystery plays F. classical play in Renaissance England G The theater grew popular with all classes of society

填空题Part 2 Questions 9-18 ·Read the following passage and answer questions 9-18. 1. When Christopher Columbus landed on America's shores, he encountered copper-shinned people whom he promptly called "Indians". Current estimates indicate that there were over a million Indians inhabiting North American then. There are approximately 800,000 Indians today, of whom about 250, 000 live on reservations. 2. The early settlers had an amicable relationship with Indians, who shared their knowledge about hunting, fishing, and farming with their uninvited guests. The stereotyped stealthy, wicked Indian of western movies are created by different faithless white man; the Indian was born friendly. 3. Disgust developed between the Indians and the settlers, whose encroachment on Indian lands provoked an era of turbulence. As early as 1745, Indian tribes joined together to drive the French off their land. The French and Indian war did not end until 1763. The Indian had succeeded in destroying most of the settlements. The British, superficially submissive to the Indiana, promised that further migrations west would not extend beyond a specified boundary. 4. Vacated from their lands or, worse still, frankly giving their property to the whites for few baubles, Indians were ruthlessly pushed west. The battle in 1876 at Little Horn river in Montana, in which setting Bull and the Sioux tribes massacred General Custer's cavalry, caused the whites intensify their campaign against the Redman. The battle at Wound Knee, South Dakota, in 1890 put an end to the last vestige of hope for amity between Indians and whites. 5. Although the Bureau of lndian affairs has operated since 1842, presumably for the purpose of guarding Indians "interests", Indian on reservations lead notoriously deprived lives. In recent times Indians have taken a militant stand and appealed to the courts and the American people to improve their substandard living conditions. Questions 9-13 ·For questions 9-13, choose the best title for each paragraph from below. ·For each numberedparagraph (1-5), mark one letter (A-G) on the Answer Sheet. ·Do not mark any letter twice. 9. Paragraph 1: ______A. Indians, once the master of America, now live in their reservation. 10. Paragraph 2: ______B. Indians were pushed away. 11. Paragraph 3: ______C. The wars between Indian and the settlers. 12. Paragraph 4: ______D. Indians arestill fighting for the improvement of their lives. 13. Paragraph 5: ______E. The relationship between Indians and the early settlers.F. Indians were ferocious savages.G. Indian's struggle for their own possessions.

填空题Directions: Using the information in the text, complete each sentence 6-10, with a word or phrase from the list below. For each sentence(6-10), mark one letter(A-G)on your Answer Sheet. Do not mark any letter twice. A. the icebergs could move without using ships and fuel B. its speed could reach over 4 knots C. the cost is too huge D. earnings will prove to well exceed its operation cost E. water can be piped only at the top F. it will mark a new era in exploring the Antarctic Ocean G. the top of the iceberg melts first

填空题You will hear two telephone conversations. Write down one word or number in each of the numbered spaces on the forms below.CONVERSATION 1(Questions 1-4) MESSAGEFrom: Mr.【L1】______To: Mr. AdamsMessage: He is interested in the secretary position. He has had two years of shorthand training in【L2】______high school, and has developed a high rate of speed and accuracy in bothshorthand and typing. For the last two months, he has been an administrative assistant at the Riverside Bank. He can begin work anytime next week. He wants to have a personal interview at your【L3】______. His phone number is【L4】______.

填空题Part 3Questions 19-25 ·Read the following article from the newspaper and answer questions 19-25. ·For questions 19-25, choose the correct answer A, B, CorD. ·Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet. The Power of One Can we overcome apathy? Yes, but only if we have hope. One reason for hope lies in the extraordinary nature of human intellectual accomplishment. A hundred years ago, the idea of a 747, of a man on moon, of the Internet remained in the realm of science fiction. Yet we have seen those things and much, much more. So, now that we have finally faced up to the terrible damage we have inflicted on our environment, our ingenuity is working overtime to find technological solutions. But technology alone is not enough. We must engage with our hearts also. And it's happening around the world. Even companies once known only for profits and pollution are having a change of heart. Conoco, the energy company, worked with the Jane Goodall Institute (J.G.I.) in Congo to build a sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees. Many other companies are working on clean forms of energy, organic farming methods, less wasteful irrigation and so on. Another reason for hope is the resilience of nature—if it is given a helping hand. Fifteen years ago, the forests outside Gombe National Park in Tanzania had been virtually eliminated. More people lived there than the land could support. J.G.I. initiated the Lake Tanganyika Catchment Reforestation and Education Project (TACARE), a program active in 33 villages around the park. Today people improve their lives through environmentally sustainable projects, such as tree nurseries and wood lots. We provide health care, family-planning and education programs, especially for women. As their education increases, their family size tends to drop. While pollution still plagues much of the world, progress is being made. This May in Sudbury, Ont., I saw new forests that were recolonizing hills destroyed by 100 years of nickel mining. The community raised the money and worked for months spreading lime and planting vegetation on the blackened rock. I released the first brook trout into a once poisoned creek there. Animal species on the brink of extinction can be given a second chance through protection and captive breeding—-even if preserving a habitat conflicts with economic interests. A company in China planned to build a rapid-transit line right through the only major remaining breeding ground of the rare pheasant-tailed jacana. There was an outcry, but it was the only economically viable route. Environmentalists worked with the company to come up with a solution—moving the breeding ground. Water was diverted back into nearby wetlands that had been drained by farmers, and suitable vegetation was replanted. In 2000 five birds hatched in their new home, and when I visited there the next year, even more birds had moved to the site. I derive the most hope from the energy and hard work of young people. Roots & Shoots, J.G.I.'s program for youth from preschool through university, is now active in 70 countries. The name is symbolic: roots and shoots together can break tip brick walls, just as citizens of Earth together can overcome our problems. The more than 4,000 groups of young people are cleaning creeks, restoring prairies and wetlands, planting trees, clearing trash, recycling and making their voices heard. We have huge power, we have affluent societies, we are causing the most environmental damage. For we are the consumers, we do not have to buy products from companies with bad environmental policies. To help us, the Internet is linking small grassroots movements so that people who once felt they were on their own can contact others with the same concerns.