Part II Vocabulary (20 minutes, 10 points, 0.5 for each)

Section A

　　Directions: In this section, there are 10 sentences, each with one word or phrase underlined. Choose the one from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D that best keeps the meaning of the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.

 

11. The president approved the idea of using surplus revenues of the government to promote the interests of commerce, industry, agriculture and education.

A. adjacent              B. financial                   C. extra                        D. precious

12. Textiles are among the most important relics found in the ruins of ancient house-holds.

   A. Books                 B. Statues                     C. composite                D. Fabrics

13. Even though the topography of the different areas is diverse, the weather patterns are quite similar.

   A. predictable          B. humid               C. cyclic                      D. comparable

14. Although wildflowers appeal to nature lovers, some of them are considered trouble-some weeds by farmers.

   A. deadly                 B. burdensome                     C. destructive        D. worthless

15. The reproductive potential of aphids is unmatched in the insect world.

A. unqualified          B. unrecognized            C. underestimated          D. unequaled

16. The group of people changed this abandoned house into a classroom so that children of this village got a chance to be educated.

   A. deserted              B. immense                   C. remote                     D. well-run

17. Wherever he goes, he readily accommodates to new circumstances.

   A. adapts                 B. lodges               C. admits               D. boards

18. The judge asked for additional evidence to prove his innocence.

A. certain                B. important                  C. supplementary                 D. emphatic

19. In order to help students make more rapid progress, the supervisors are thinking about the adoption of a more efficient method of teaching.

   A. selection             B. possibility                 C. necessity                  D. decision

20. Jane is one of the most agreeable members of our department.

   A. pleasant              B. pleasing                    C. suitable                    D. contented

Section B

　　Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. For each sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentences. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.

 

21. The accident occurred because the truck driver was _____.

A. alert                    B. careless                   C. subsequent        D. neglect

22. Because he has been such a _____ student, I know that he must have had a good reason for being absent today.

A. compulsory         B. conscious                 C. discreet                    D. care1ess

23. The research team _____ in spite of the extremely difficult conditions.

A. carried on           B. carried out                C. carried into        D. carried off

24. There will be no seats _____ for the New Year’s concert if you do not reserve a few months in advance.

A. possible              B. available                   C. preferable                 D. free

25. The United States of America _____ a number of separate states.

A. comes to            B. is comprised of        C. subjected to              D. yields to

26. The advocates of the Equal Rights Amendment believe that it will _____ many improvements in the employment of women.

A. bring about          B. bring along        C. bring forward          D. bring away

27. An ambulance must have priority as it usually has to deal with some kind of _____.

A. crisis                  B. emergency         C. urgency                   D. emergence

28. Ann is so _____ to succeed that I am sure nothing will stop her.

A. determined         B. willing               C. strong               D. patient

29. I was _____ as the hostess heard me telling my wife that the dinner was terrible.

A. confused             B. nervous                    C. shameful                  D. embarrassed

30. There were some _____ flowers on the table.

A. artificial              B. unnatural                  C. false                        D. unreal

 Part III  Reading Comprehension  (45 minutes, 30 points,1 for each)

 　　Direction: There are 5 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.

 

Passage one

　　Divorce rates have markedly increased in many countries since World War Ⅱ and in some countries have been on the increase since the early 20th century. Attitudes toward divorce have changed dramatically in this period, with the general trend toward tolerance of the practice. Although the statistics are highly variable for overall rates, a number of correlations can be drawn between divorce and other factors.

 　　First, divorce rates are affected by national conditions. Historical studies have shown that, in general, fewer divorces occur in times of economic depression and more in times of prosperity or war. The frequency of divorce in the United States, for example, nearly doubled during World War Ⅱ.

 　　Second, divorce rates are affected by factors related to social circumstances, including ethnic group, religion, class, and economic background. Divorce rates can be expected to be higher in groups that attach less stigma to divorce than in those that attach more. The backgrounds of partners have a more complicated effect on divorce. Studies of racially mixed marriages, for example, show that these may yield specific patterns within specific cultures. One study in the United States suggested far greater stability in marriages of black husbands and white wives than of white husbands and black wives4. Such differences no doubt depend on factors derived from sex roles in American society generally, or they may be related to the kinds of people who are