[D]They are likely to commit crimes.
Passage Two
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. [A]He lost consciousness.
[B]He was slightly wounded.
[C]He was seriously injured.
[D]He was buried under an icebox.
30. [A]About four days.
[B]Around eight days.
[C]A day and a half.
[D]More than six days.
31. [A]His father pulled him out in time.
[B]He left the area before the earthquake.
[C]He stayed in an icebox.
[D]Their house escaped the earthquake.
Passage Three
Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
32. [A]They want to change the way English is taught.
[B]They learn English to find well-paid jobs.
[C]They want to have an up-to-date knowledge of English.
[D]They know clearly what they want to learn.
33. [A]Professionals.
[B]College students.
[C]Beginners.
[D]Intermediate earners.
34. [A]Courses for doctors.
[B]Courses for businessmen.
[C]Courses for reporters.
[D]Courses for lawyers.
35. [A]Three groups of learners.
[B]The importance of business English.
[C]English for Specific Purposes.
[D]Features of English for different papacies.
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 you own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
Coal has not been used very extensively as an energy source recently. However, it (36)__________ will become a very important source of energy in the future because of dwindling (37)___________ of natural gas and oil. Although coal (38)______________to be black, it actually has black, yellow, orange, and red bands of color when it is examined under a powerful microscope.
Coal probably was formed about 300 million years ago by (39)______________trees and other plant life growing in (40)_____________. These trees and plants died and then fell into the water. They contained the elements oxygen, hydrogen, and (41)____________ . As the earth changed its (42)__________, the weight of the ground (43)____________ down on the trees and plants. Thus seams of coal were formed.
(44)_________________________. Strip mining is quicker and safer than underground mining, but it can leave the surface of the earth bare and ugly. (45)_____________________. While both underground and strip mines still can be hazardous, there no longer are as many accidents in coal mining as there once were. (46)_____________________. Many of today’s coal miners are earning good wages in an occupation which is quite safe and very important.
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. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.
Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.
Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The way you go about purchasing an article or a service can actually 47 you money or can add to the cost. Take the 48 example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might think that you are making the 49 buy if you choose one whose look you like and which is also the cheapest 50 price. But when you get it home you may find that it takes twice as long as a more expensive 51 to dry your hair.The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well make your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.
So what principles should you 52 when you go out shopping? If you keep your home, your car or any valuable 53 in excellent condition, you’ll be saving money in the long run. Before you buy a new 54 , talk to someone who owns one .If you can, use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular purpose. Before you buy an expensive 55 , or a service, do check the price and what is on offer. If possible, choose 56three items or three estimates.
[A]possession[B]save[C]best[D]appliance
[E]material[F]from[G]simple[H]with
[I]in[J]element[K]model[L]item
[M]easy[N]adopt[O]reasonable
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 and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.
Friendship is one of the basic bonds between human beings. While the characteristics of friendship might vary from one country to another, people from all cultures not only enjoy friends but need them.
Many studies have shown that teenagers who have no friends often suffer from psychological disorders. It has been shown that teenagers, perhaps more than any other age group, need companionship and a sense of belonging. The negative consequences of loneliness have also been observed among the elderly. The death of a spouse often leaves a widow or a widower totally bereft. If, however, they are surrounded by friends and relatives and if they are able to articulate their feelings, they are more likely to recover from their grief.
“No man is an island.” In other words, we are all parts of society. We all need the love, admiration, respect and moral support of other people. If we are fortunate, our friends will provide us with all of these necessary aspects of life.