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I. Vocabulary (20 points)
Part 1. Fill in the blanks with the words or expressions given below, changing the form if necessary.
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1. With rapid development in economy and the other fields, China has greatly _______ its influence in world affairs.
2. Now matter how hard I tried, the boy still _______ to answer my question. 3. A new hand should remember the fact that all investments will _______ risks.
4. The seats painted in orange color _______ for elderly people only.
5. The fashionable remarks of today often become the common _______ of tomorrow.
6. Professor Lee always tells his students that what is _______ doing is _______ doing well. 7. The manager asked me to pay a sum of money as a _______ for the loss in the fire.
8. The local authorities wonder if it is _______ for parents to keep girls at school age at home. 9. The organizer of that language training centre ensures that learners choosing that course will _____ the most useful and widely used words, phrases and grammar in everyday situations.
10. Some western countries speak ill of our civil rights. But their historians say that there will be no freedom without _______.
Part 2. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the given words.
II. Reading (10 points)
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Falls are the number one cause of death to old people at home. Most old people can live safely at home if they make a few changes. Falls are common as people are getting older. Up to half of home accidents could be prevented simple changes. Here are a few suggestions: Mark trouble spots with bright tapes. The first and last steps on stairs are usually high-risk accident areas. Applying bright tapes and using bright light in these areas would make these spots easier to see.
Put grab bars (扶手) in the bathroom. A large number of falls occur in the bathroom. This is unfortunate (不幸的) because it’s easy to make the area safe from accidents. Putting grab bars in the bathroom gives people something to hang on to.
Invest in a personal alarm. A personal alarm can be started if a person falls or otherwise gets in trouble. With the push of a button, the alarm automatically sends a signal, which gets someone to call and see if the person needs help.
( )1. By making some very simple changes at home, old people ________. A) are free from home accidents B) can improve their health
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C) are likely to live longer D) can live more safely
( )2. Last steps on stairs may become a high-risk accident area if they are ________. A) not painted in a different color B) not marked with bright tapes C) fixed with grab bars D) very brightly lit
( )3. Falls in the bathroom are considered to be unfortunate because ________.
A) they can easily be avoided B) old people seldom fall in bathrooms
C) grab bars do not help to prevent falls D) bathroom accidents are difficult to prevent ( )4. A personal alarm is designed for old people to ________.
A) detect safety conditions at home B) avoid falls in the bathroom C) send out signals for help D) make phone calls easily ( )5. The purpose of this passage is to tell people that ________.
A) most old people die from accidents at home B) up to half of home accidents could be prevented
C) falls at home can be avoided by taking some simple measures D) protection of old people should be the first concern for the public
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We have created a special rate that will let you travel actually thousands of miles on your vacation at no extra cost.
In most of our US and Canadian offices, we’ll rent you cars of high quality for seven days for $99. You can drive as far as you like without paying us a penny over the $99 as long as you return the car to the city from which you rented it. Insurance (保险) is included, gas is not.
If you rent the car in Florida or in California, the rate is the same, but you can return the car to any city in the state.
If you’d like some suggestions on what to do with the car once you’ve got it, we have driving and touring guides for almost every part of the country. No matter which rate you choose, the company comes at no extra cost. You don’t just rent a car. You rent a company!
( )6. According to the advertisement, $99 is the rate offered for ________. A) traveling a limited distance B) renting a car for seven days C) hiring a driving guide D) driving within a state ( )7. Which of the following is includes in the car-renting rate?
A) Gas used. B) Car repairs. C) The hotel charge. D) Insurance fee. ( )8. The car-renting rate remains $99 if you ________.
A) return the car to where you rent it B) drive within the same city C) buy the insurance D) pay for the gas
( )9. The last sentence of the passage “You rent a company” means that ________. A) you have to be responsible for the company B) you should obey the rules set by the company C) you can enjoy all-round services of this company D) you may choose the best car from the company
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( )10. The purpose of the passage is to advertise ________.
A) car-renting services in the US B) a special rate of car-renting C) the advantages of car-renting D) a US car-renting company
III. Translation (40 points)
Part 1. Translate the following sentences into English.
1. 当地行政官员似乎还没有意识到他们现在所面临的重大问题。(be aware of) _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________
2. 人们普遍认为吸烟是致癌的一个重要因素。(contribute to)
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3. 汽车公司这样做只能说明其领导一点社会责任感都没有。(have no sense of) _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________
4. 老师要求我们用新学的词组造句。(make up)
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5. 她不喜欢学习，但她也不至于不来上学。(go so far as to)
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Part 2. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.
1. There is no age limitation, but it is especially popular with college students trying to go cross-country on a shoestring.
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2. Any motorist seeing a person on the roadside with this hand gesture is quick to recognize his intention.
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3. Some motorist may accept some money contributed to the cost of tolls and gas. _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________
4. Hitching a ride with a family is always safer than getting a ride form someone who is alone. _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________
5. For a woman traveling by herself, the risk may not be worth the money saved. _________________________________________________________________
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IV. Writing (30 ponits)
十一期间(National Holiday)，你的同学晓璐邀请你到他家乡做客。你受到了他们一家人的热情款待，并且参观了很多漂亮的名胜古迹。请写一封感谢信给你的同学（字数100），主要包括如下内容：
1．感谢同学的热情邀请；
2．对他及家人的热情款待表示感激；
3．表达他家乡的美景给你留下了深刻的印象；
4．再次感谢他们一家人，并真诚地邀请你的同学到你家里做客。
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