Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
21. It is reported that Americans eat too much protein every day, _______ as they actually need.
A. twice as much ??????B. as twice much ???????C. much as twice ??????D. as much twice
22. Stephen Hawking believes that the earth is unlikely to be the only planet _______ life has develop gradually.
A. that ??????????????B. where ??????????????C. which ?????????????D. whose
23. The number of deaths from cancer will be reduced greatly if people _______ to eat more fruit and vegetables.
A. persuade ??????????B. will persuade ????????C. will be persuaded ?????D. are persuaded
24. Before the ship sank, some of the passengers _______ leave in time for the lifeboats.
A. could ?????????????B. might ??????????????C. were able to ???????????D. should
25. My little son _______ out alone at night.
A. dare not to go ???????B. dares not to go ??????C. doesn’t dare to go ??????D. dares not go
26. The man next door, _______ name I don’t know, is always making a lot of noise by singing pop songs at night.
A. who ??????????????B. whose ???????????????C. of which ????????????D. whom
27. They will never forget the days _______ they spent together studying abroad.
A. in which ???????????B. that ???????????????C. on which ????????????D. during which
28. Who _______ has brains will make such a mistake as this?
A. it ????????????????B. ever ????????????????C. that ???????????????D. /
29. We cannot accept a society _______ the rich enjoy comfort _______ the poor have to suffer.
A. which; while ???????B. where; while ????????C. which; / ????????????D. /; /
30. Li Ming, _______ to the concert enjoyed it very much.
A. that I went with ????B. with whom I went ????C. with who I went ?????D. I went with him
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Section B
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. access ?????B. estimates ??????C. nutritious ?????D. associated ??????E. root
F. issues ????G. address ?????H. physical ???????I. properly ?????J. completely ????
K. characterize
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Poorest countries facing both obesity and malnutrition
A third of the poorest countries in the world are dealing with high levels of obesity as well as under-nourishment, which leaves people too thin, according to a report in The Lancet. It says the problem is caused by global __31__ to ultra - processed foods, and people exercising less. The authors are calling for changes to the “modern food system”?which they believe is the __32__ of it.
Countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia are most affected.
?????The report __33__ that nearly 2.3 billion children and adults on the planet are overweight, and more than 150 million children have undersized growth. And many low and middle-income countries are facing these two __34__ at the same time -- known as the ‘double burden of malnutrition’. This means that 20% of people are overweight, 30% of children under four are not growing __35__, and 20% of women are classified as thin.
Failing food systems
The report authors say action should be taken by governments, the United Nations and academics to __36__ the problem, and it points the finger at changing diets.
The way people eat, drink and move is changing. Increasing numbers of supermarkets, easy availability of less __37__ food, as well as a decrease in __38__ activity, are leading to more people becoming overweight.
And these changes are affecting low and middle-income countries, as well as high-income ones.
Although undersized growth of children in many countries is becoming less frequent, eating ultra-processed foods early in life is __39__ with poor growth. “We are facing a new nutrition reality,”?says lead author Dr Francesco Branca, director of the department of nutrition for health and development at the World Health Organization. “We can no longer __40__ countries as low-income and undernourished, or high-income and only concerned with obesity.
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Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didn’t like attention drawn to myself. And unless otherwise assigned a seat by the teacher, I always __41__ to sit at the back of the classroom.
All this __42__ after I joined a sports team. It begin when a teacher __43__ I should try out for the basketball team. At first I thought it was a(n) __44__ idea because I didn’t have a good sense of balance. Nor did I have the team ability to keep pace with the others on the team and they would laugh at me. But for the teacher who kept insisting on my “going for it,”?I wouldn’t have decided to give a try.
Taking the __45__ to go to the tryouts was only the half of it! When I first started attending the practice sessions, I didn’t even know the rules of the game. Sometimes I would get __46__ and take a shot at the wrong direction -- which made me feel really stupid. __47__, I wasn’t the only one “new”?at the games, so I decided to __48__ learning the game, do my best at each practice seesion, and not be too hard on myself for the things I didn’t know “just yet.”
I practiced and practiced. Soon I knew the __49__ and the “moves”. Being part of a team was fun and exciting. Very soon the competitive part in me was winning over my __50__ confidence. With time, I learned how to play and made friends in the process -- friends who __51__ my efforts to work hard and be a team player. I never had so much fun!
With my improved self-confidence comes more __52__ from teachers and classmates. I have gone from “__53__”?in the back of the classroom and not wanting to call __54__ to myself, to raising my hand -- even when I sometimes am not 100 percent __55__ I had the right answer. Now I have more self-confidence in myself.
41. A. hesitated ??????????B. chose ??????????????C. declined ????????????D. turned
42. A. reflected ??????????B. remained ????????????C. changed ???????????D. ruined
43. A. admitted ??????????B. objected ????????????C. suggested ???????????D. considered
44. A. crazy ????????????B. funny ??????????????C. interesting ??????????D. wonderful
45. A. signal ????????????B. impression ?????????C. courage ?????????????D. hesitation
46. A. confused ?????????B. bored ??????????????C. assisted ?????????????D. frightened
47. A. Effectively ????????B. Regularly ?????????C. Historically ?????????D. Fortunately ??
48. A. glance at ?????????B. concentrate on ???????C. apply for ????????????D. account for
49. A. rules ?????????????B. structures ??????????C. remarks ?????????????D. gestures
50. A. preference to ??????B. overuse of ??????????C. lack of ???????????D. awareness of
51. A. experienced ???????B. included ???????????C. involved ????????????D. respected
52. A. stress ????????????B. praise ??????????????C. energy ?????????????D. sigh
53. A. sealing ???????????B. lasting ?????????????C. attracting ????????????D. hiding
54. A. attention ??????????B. authority ???????????C. hostility ????????????D. damage
55. A. depressed ?????????B. regretful ????????????C. pleased ?????????????D. sure
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Section B
Directions: Read the following three passage. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
When my old dog developed major health problems, I knew that watching him fail would be painful, but I wasn’t prepared for the powerful lessons he’d offer in the last year of his life.
Chance was 14 when the problems started. First, he developed a cancer that left him whistling for breath. Then came cataracts(白內(nèi)障)in both eyes, arthritis(關(guān)節(jié)炎)in his legs, and a series of mini-strokes(小中風)that threw off his balance. Any one of these misfortunes would have left me begging for relief, but Chance became calmer as the disabilities piled up.
When leg pain left him frozen on the floor, unable to rise for a quick pat as I came home, he didn’t complain. He just lay there patiently, signaling me with his hammering tail, each movement spelling out the value of waiting for the things you want. When his cataracts made steering impossible after dark, he’d stand calmly until I could guide him inside, proving how easy it is to find happiness if you let go of your pride and insecurities and learn to lean on those who love you. When mini-strokes had him walk unsteadily like a drunk, he taught the value of persistence. For days after each attack, he’d fall as he moved about. Yet again and again he’d try to walk, each day moving a few more steps until finally he was able to get outside and back by himself.
There were lessons in so much of what he did, but the key one surely was the importance of obtaining all the joy possible from each experience whether it’s a day lazing under a warm sun or a few minutes appreciating a favorite meal.
For most of our life together, Chance was always rushing ahead, searching out new adventures, then circling back to let me know what lay around the next turn. As an old dog, he did the same thing, using his attitude, instead of his once - fast legs, to show the way.
56. Chance suffered very much from all the diseases he had except for _______.
A. having problem with breath ?????B. walking around awkwardly
C. having trouble drinking ????????D. losing his eyesight in darkness
57. _______ is the most important lesson the author learned from Chance.
A. Living in the present and enjoying what we have
B. Learning to depend on those who we love and trust
C. That we should expect good things to happen patiently
D. That we should persevere in what we believe is worth trying
58. It is implied in the passage that _______.
A. people might suffer from different diseases when they grow old
B. people could face aging with courage and dignity
C. pets would become calmer for lack of energy in their last days
D. pets and masters should stick together helping each other in difficulty
59. Which of the following words best describes the author’s feelings to Chance?
A. Bitter. ??????????B. Appreciative. ????????????C. Proud. ???????????D. Sympathetic.
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(B)
Kompong Phhluk Private Tour
Depart the city for an unspoiled floating community called Kompong Phhluk which is astonishing for its stilted-house villages and flooded forest.
Stop on the way for the Rolous Market tour. This is a great chance for you to take the photos of locals selling vegetables, different fish species and other local produces.
After this market tour we’ll all have a boat trip to the floating community of Kompong Phhluk, visit an island pagoda, school and houses standing on 8 or 10m high stilts, fish farms and learn about the village life.
Stop and have lunch in a family’s house before getting into a row boat and venturing into the flooded forest, the habitat to some famous water-bird species.
Eventually we jump back into the big boat the set off for the largest fresh water lake in SE Asia, Tonle Sap.
Tour Details
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Departs 8.30 am
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Returns around 2pm
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A picnic lunch with sandwiches and drinks is provided. We cannot provide local food from the area due to poor sanitation, lack of hygiene standards and refrigeration.
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No passes required
Rates
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These rates are based on an English speaking guide.
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Rates include all transport, water and a picnic lunch.
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Children 11 years and under are 50%.
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Children 4 years and below are free.
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If you group is larger than 5 people please email us for the best rate.
Number of People ??Price Per Person
1 Person ?????????????$ 65
2 Person ?????????????$ 45
3 Person ?????????????$ 40
4 Person ?????????????$35
5 Person ?????????????$32
What to Wear
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Please be mindful of your clothing and try to avoid anything too revealing.
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We strongly recommend a sunglasses, hat and sunscreen.
General Information
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This is a poor rural village, please be mindful of the environment.
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Please do not hand things out to villagers, for this contributes to creating a begging cycle and can create jealousy.
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We recommend heading to the toilet before you go on this trip as facilities are very basic.
60. Kompong Phhluk is famous for its _______.
A. local vegetables and different fish species
B. stilted -house villages and flooded forest
C. Rolous Market and island pagoda
D. water-bird habitat and fish farms
61. A private trip for two parents and a 3-year-old boy costs _______.
A. $ 40 ?????????????B. $ 80 ????????????C. $ 90 ????????????D. $120
62. Which of the following is not included in the rates?
A. A tourist guide . ??????B. Transport. ???????C. Drinks. ?????????D. Local food.
63. We can conclude from the passage that _______.
A. the living standard in the village is quite low
B. the tourist facilities along the way are quite good
C. revealing clothes are appropriate in the hot weather
D. giving local children small gifts is strongly recommended
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(C)
For the most part, it seems, workers in rich countries have little to fear from globalization, and a lot to gain. But is the same thing true for workers in poor countries? The answer is that they are ever more likely than their rich-country counterparts to benefit, because they have less to lose and more to gain.
Traditional economics takes an optimistic line on integration(整合)and the developing countries. Openness to foreign trade and investment should encourage capital to flow to poor economies. In the developing world, capital is scarce, so the returns on investment there should be higher than in the industrialized countries, where the best opportunities to make money by adding capital to labour have already been used up. If poor countries lower their barriers to trade and investment, the theory goes, rich foreigners will want to send to over some of their capital.
If this inflow of resources arrives in the form of loans or portfolio investment(組合投資), it will top up domestic savings and loosen the financial restriction on additional investment by local companies. If it arrives in the form of new foreign - controlled operations, FDI, so much the better; this kind of capital brings technology and skills from abroad packaged along with it, with less financial risk as well. In either case, the addition to investment ought to push incomes up, partly by raising the demand for labour and partly by making labour more productive.
This is why workers in FDI - receiving countries should be in an even better position to profit from integration than workers in FDI - sending countries. Also, with or without inflows of foreign capital, the same gains from trade should apply in developing countries as in rich ones. This gains from trade logic often arouses suspicion, because the benefits seem to come from nowhere. Surely one side or the other must lose. Not so. The benefits that a rich country gets through trade do not come at the expense of its poor country trading partners, or vice versa, Recall that according to the theory, trade is a positive sum game. In all these trades, both sides -- exporters and importers, borrowers and leaders, shareholders and workers can gain.
64. Why are workers in poor countries more likely to benefit from the process of globalization?
A. The can get more chances to gain a good job.
B. They have less to lose and more to gain.
C. They have nothing to lose.
D. They can get more financial aid.
65. What can be the final result of the inflow of the resource?
A. It will top up domestic savings. ?????B. It will loosen the financial restriction.
C. It will push people’s incomes up. ????D. It will bring technology and skills from abroad.
66. What can we know from the last paragraph?
A. Poor countries get the most profit during the process of trade.
B. Rich countries get profit from trade at poor countries’?expense.
C. Poor countries get more profit from trade than rich ones.
D. All aspects involved in the trade can get benefit.
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Section C
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
A. I also have to mention the several scenes in which the special effects were very badly done.
B. There had been worrying news about Justice League in the months before its release.
C. As far as I am concerned, the film is a marvel.
D. Definitely, a lot of work is still to be done.
E. Whether the film will be well received, especially among the young, still remains to be seen.
F. Perhaps that is affecting my opinion.
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Once again, DC Comics and Warner Bros, have divided fans and critics -- over the superhero film Justice League.
_____67_____ There are a log of reshoots of scenes. A new director was brought in to finish the film after original director Zack Snyder’s tragic loss of his daughter. Of course, there was a lot of talk about Ben Affleck’s future in the role of Batman.
Some people are saying that Justice League is another big disappointment. They say it could have been incredible and instead fails to really entertain. Others say that Warner Bros?have finally got it right and that the future for the League looks bright.
My opinion lies somewhere in the middle. The film was by no means a disappointment:?It was both exciting and funny to watch. There is something special about watching the heroes from your childhood brought to life on the big screen. ______68______
However, I will say that a lot more work needs to be done if the producer wants to guarantee success in the future. Although the film was good, it was obvious which scenes had been reshot and how the characters had been changed. ____69____ These are the kinds of problems that you don’t expect to see in a film with such a big budget.
Another point to add is that it is good to see the producer making Superman a somewhat brighter character and adding some jokes to the plot to add to the fun, though there is , sadly, no post-credits scene(“彩蛋”). The producer must be careful, however, not to make the same mistake as many others in the industry have:making bright and colorful movies with rather poor stores.
Justice League is not a perfect film, but it is definitely not a terrible one. _____70_____. For me, I hope that DC does not completely lose its darker side.
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Translation
1. 最新研究表明適量飲用紅酒有助于女性保持健康。(moderation)
2. 專家建議現(xiàn)代人多吃蔬菜水果,少吃糖果盒乳制品。(advise)
3. 學生們在元旦迎新晚會上的表演證明是非常成功的。(prove)
4. 當你意識到充分利用時間可以讓你獲益時,你就會更加關(guān)注時間管理了。(benefit)
5. Jason過去常常認為務農(nóng)時很無聊和落后的,但當?shù)貐⒂^了孫橋現(xiàn)代農(nóng)業(yè)開發(fā)區(qū)后,那里的高科技讓他驚愕不已。(used)
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參考答案
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?31. A 32. E 33. B 34. F ?35. I 36. G ?37. C 38. H 39. D 40. K
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?60. B 61. C ?62. D ?63. A
?64. B 65. C 66. D
?67. B 68. F 69. A 70. D
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