Directions : Read the following passage and then give short answers to the five questions. Write pour answers on the Answer Sheet .
Hunting was originally a means of providing food, but it has now become a sport. Though in some parts of the world there are still people who hunt wild animals to provide themselves with food, in England, hunting is as much a social activity as anything else.
A great many years ago, fishermen in Japan used birds to catch fish . This art of fishing is said to be at least a thousand years old and is mentioned in Japanese plays. Today , however , fishing in this way has simply become a sport ,{or the fishermen are not seriously interested in catching fish .
On summer nights the fishing boats set out on rivers in various parts of the country. At the front of each boat there is an iron basket in which a wood fire kept burning. As the graceful curved boats float past carried along by the current , these fires, dotted here and there, make bright patterns on the water. Steering down the river, the fishermen beat the sides of the boat to encourage the birds, and people out for an evening is entertainment either sit or lie on the floor of the boats drink- ing beer and sometimes even cooking a meal for themselves over the flames of the fire. This method of fishing demands great skill, for the fisherman has to handle three or four birds in one hand. A long piece of string is tied round the neck of each bird and the fisherman must take care to keep the birds separate from each other. Every so often, the birds are set free and they fly close to the water in search of fish. The moment a bird catches a fish in its beak, it is pulled back on to the boat. The string is held tightly round the bird' s throat to prevent it from swallowing the fish it has caught. When there do not seem to be many fish in the river, the fishermen can sometimes be seen secretly throwing dead fish into the water for the birds to catch. No one really objects to this practice , as it is all part of this unusual sport .
41 . What was the original purpose of hunting?
42. In which season of the year do the fishing boats set out
43. What do the fishermen do to encourage the birds?
44 . What is tied round the neck of each bird?
45 . What does the fisherman do after the bird catches a fish?
PART Cloze (10%)
Directions : For each numbered blank in the following passage , there are four choices marked A , B , C and D . Choose the best one and mark pour answer on the Answer Sheet .
As the plane circled over the airport, everyone sensed that something was wrong. The plane was moving 46 through the air, and although the passengers had 47 their seat belts, they were suddenly thrown forward. At that moment, the air - hostess appeared. She looked very pale, but was quite 48, speaking quickly but almost in a whisper,she 49 everyone that the pilot had fainted and asked if any of the passengers knew anything about machines or at least how to drive a car. After a moment 's 50 a man got up and followed the hostess into the pilot's cabin. Moving the pilot 51,The man took his seat and listened carefully to the urgent 52 that were being sent by radio {rom the airport below. The plane was now dangerously close to the ground , but to everyone' s 53,it soon began to climb. The man had to circle the airport several times in order to become 54 with the controls. But the danger had not yet passed. The terrible moment came when he had to land . Following instructions , the man guided the plane towards the airfield. It shook violenily 55 it touched the ground and then moved rapidly across ihe field , but after a long run it stopped safely. Outside , a crowd of people who had been watching anxiously, rushed forward to congratulate the pilot on a perfect landing.
46 . A. unreasonably B . unsteadily C. unnaturally D. uncertainly
47 . A. softened B . hardened C. fastened D . stiffened
48 . A. calm B. cautious C. cold D. casual
49 . A. wamed B. informed C. reformed D. instructed
50. A.reflection B.nsreation C.hesitation D.concentration
51 . A. forward B. up C. around D. aside
52 .A. consultation B.instruction C.decision D.information
53 . A. knowledge B. satisfaction C. surprise D. relief
54. A.contented B.concerned C.familiar D.cofident
55 . A . as B . before C . till D . while
PART English - Chinese Translation ( 15 % )
Directions : In this part there is a passage in English Translate the five sentences underlined into Chinese and write your translation on the Answer Sheet.
56.If you find yourself stressed by the economic forecast,threat of job loss ,or have been laid off,the situation is manageable. John Wake- man ,program director of the Stress Treatment Center at Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, La. , who has given numerous stress management training sessions for major industries and businesses, says that , when confronted with altered circumstances ." it is our nature to either revert back to the status quo( 现状 )or to adapt and to do so quickly so thai it's no longer a change. My suggestion is to adapt quickly.
If laid off , avoid a doom and gloom attitude , which adds to the stress. 57. Accept that changes are inevitable in a lifetime and occurrences such as job loss frequently bring opportunities that would not be available if you were not facing the crisis .Some people find an even better occupational situation.
58 .Instead of responding to layoff as a personal insuit,view it as a sign of the economic times and the fact that the business could not keep its employees. Maintain a routine and keep your social contacts. Don't sit at home. Remain active. Use energy constructively. Don't vent(发泄)irritability and frustration from stress on your family, but channel it into exercise or work on a project . Polish your resume , network with others in your field, and write letters to prospective employers. Keep informed about the job market by reading employment journals, trade publications , and newspapers . Competition is keen, so expect your search to take time. 59."When a person is turned down repeatedly,it does try (his or her) selfesteem,but you have to remember what yor accomploshed before you were laid off .No one can erase those achievements from your history. You have something to offer.
Many people feel threatened by change and become inflexit Lan points out. "You may ftnd that you need to be more ol elocating to a place where employment is available. 60.Keep an open mind and be flexible abort the possiblity lf a change requiring relocation or taking on new assignments."
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Writing(15%):
Directions : For this part , you are asked to write a letter about buying a book from a publishing house . You are given the outline in Chinese . Your part of the composition should be about 120 words. Remember to write clearly. You should write this composition on the Answer Sheet .
1.此信是写给美国一家著名出版社的。
2.要求购买史密斯博士编写的《21世纪的 管理 学》。
3.购书原因。
4.付款方式。
5.寄书地址。
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