PartI Oral Communication (10 points)
SectionA
Directions:Inthis section there are two incomplete dialogues and each dialogue has threeblanks and three choices A, B and C, taken from the dialogue. Fill in each ofthe blanks with one of the choices to complete the dialogue and mark youranswer on the Answer sheet.
DialogueOne
A. They are due today.
B. That sounds like a good idea
C. Got any plans after the class?
Juliane: Hi, Jenny.__ 1_
Jenny: Not really. What about you?
Juliane: I've got a course paper towrite. So I plan to look for some books and study at the library. Do you wantto join me?
Jenny: Sure. I need to return somebooks.__ _2__ Besides, I can also read some magazines and newspapers there.
Juliane: Fantastic! We can goswimming in the gym after that
Jenny:__ 3__ We can chill out alittle in such a hot summer.
DialogueTwo
A. Let's read this book.
B. You've been saying that forever!
C. There must be ten here.
Girl: Dad, will you read to me?
Dad: Uh, let me finish thenewspaper first?
Girl: 4
Dad: Well, how about reading thebusiness section of the newspaper together?
Girl: That's boring. 5 .It's about a bear and a cat that become friends. And these books too.
Dad: Whoa. I thought you said onebook. 6
SectionB
Directions: In this section there is one incompleteinterview which has four blanks and four choices A,B,C and D,taken from theinterview.Fill in each of the blanks with one of the choices to complete theinterview andmark your answer on the Answer sheet.
Dialogue Three
A.What is your name?
B.but that class is already full.
C.but the computer won't let me,
D.You're a Comp Lit major?
Stuart:hello. Can I help you?
Karen:Yes, I hope so. I would like to register for Camp Lit 287.
Stuart:I'm sorry, _ 7__ And also, students are supposed to register through thetouch-tone registration system.
Karen:I know. I already tried to register for it by phone_ 8__.
Stuart:That's because it's full.
Karen:But I'm a new student here. I thought maybe there was some way I could get intothe class. I thought I should come and talk to you in the department office.
Stuart:Well, I could put you on a waiting list. But that doesn't guarantee you willget into the class_9__
Karen:My name is Karen Huang, That's spelled H-U-A-N-G,
Stuart:Alright. And what is your major?
Karen:I'm a comparative literature major.
Stuart:Wait a minute. _ 10_
Karen:Yes, that's right. And Professor Cohen told me I need to take Comp Lit 287.
Stuart:The university computer system saves extra places, in class 287 for Comp Litstudents.
Karen:Even if the class is full?
Stuart;That's right.
PartII Vocabulary (10 points)
Directions:Inthis part there are ten sentences, each with one word or phrase underlined.Choose the one from the four choices marked A, B, C and D that best keeps themeaning of the sentence. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.
11. Once abed is completed in the factory, it undergoes a rigorous quality controlprocess.
A. long B. complex C.strict D.complete
12. It savedthem an hour during a procedure that would normally take three hours.
A. merely B. possibly C.usually D.rarely
13. Theuniverse is presumed to contain many other planets with some form oflife.
A. destined B. intended C.expected D. supposed
14. The scenehas shocked me because it is something alien to me.
A. unfair B. unfamiliar C.unnecessary D. uncomfortable
15. The newsituation in this area calls for a change in our financial policies.
A. suggests B. requires C.demonstrates D. identifies
16. .Heclaimed that he had a wonderful job and was, well paid, but his mother knewthat he had made it all up.
A. invented B. invested C.corrected D. collected
17. Thoughmany people witnessed the accident, they were not sure about the exact consequences.
A. orders B. processes C.results D.causes
18. Supportedby sufficient evidence, his argument seems to have a great deal of validity.
A. challenge B. value C.truth D.utility
19. Thesupply of silver in the mine had diminished, causing great concern amongthe people of the town.
A. disappeared B. erupted C.expired D.declined
20. A deficiencyof soil nutrients can cause the crop to be of low quality.
A. lack B. supply C.number D.Source
PartIII Reading Comprehension (25 points)
SectionA
Directions:Inthis section, there are four passages followed by questions or unfinishedstatements, each with four suggested answers A, B, C and D. Choose the bestanswer and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.
Passage One
As people set to dinner, I breatheda sigh of relief: the conference was going well. Running is a part of my job asa university program manager working on a project to boost biotechcollaborations between academia and industry. When I started in the role a fewyears earlier, I thought maybe, after years of career exploration, I hadfinally found the right job for me. But at the conference, I found myselfwondering whether that was really what I wanted from my career. I'm ascientist, not an even planner but I had been too busy organizing theconference to appreciate the research being discussed. Was it time for yetanother change?
I started off as a lab scientist,but then discovered that the highly focused nature lab work wasn't for me. Mynext job was at a pharmaceutical company -- conduction literature searches. Ienjoyed the work, which allowed me to stay close to research. But I was onlyoffered a short-term contract, so after a year I had to move on. I then becamea scientific journal editor. I loved the breadth of science that I was exposedto, but there required a lengthy commute. So, I made another dramatic changeand got my current job.
It had become a pattern: I spent afew years in each role only to find that it wasn't quite the right fit. I alsorealized that maybe I was searching for something that didn't exist.
I began to think about the creativeways to add the scientific stimulation. I sought to my work life. With myprevious knowledge and my experience as an editor, I realized I had the skillset to do that through freelance and science writing, such as journals andblogs.
With my former colleague positiveresponses, I finally decided I could do my university job on a less thanfull-time schedule. Fortunately, my manager agreed.
For the last year, I have been auniversity program manager freelance and I have never been happier. Wearing thetwo roles together has been a bit tricky at times. But I really feel have acareer is failure to my needs. I have realized that a career is indeed like theshelf, and matched to go into that.
21. What did the author think ofhis conference organizing job in Paragraph 1 ?
A. It gave him a sense ofachievement.
B. It proved that he was makingprogress in his career.
C. It was not as meaningful asscientific research
D. It was too challenging for him.
22. The author left the job as ascientific journal editor because___
A. it demanded high work intensity
B. he was offered only a shortcontract
C. he was not satisfied with thepay
D. it was too far from home
23. What does "something"(paragraph 3) possibly mean?
A. A suitable role
B. An ideal job
C. A balanced life.
D. A fixed pattern.
24. What is the author's presentjob?
A. He works in a university andalso writes on the side
B. He is an event planner and alsoa program manager.
C. He teaches in a university andalso writes books.
D. He is a full time manager andalso a freelance writer.
25. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The author’s clear career plan.
B. The author’s changing perceptionof career.
C. The author’s persistence in theface of obstacles.
D. The author’s failure in securinga work contract.
Passage Two
You've probably been seeing andhearing a lot more about “eSports” lately. Major television networks arebroadcasting competitions, and even more mainstream media coverage is plannedfor the near future. What are eSports and why are they so popular?
Loosely defined, eSports are videogame competitions. These can be anything from a local tournament (锦标赛)in a video game store to those staged in 25,000-seat arenas, watched live by millionsof people around the world. In practical terms, eSports refers to thecompetitions engineered by global organizations that culminate in big-moneychampionship tournaments —dollar figures that can exceed $ 1,000,000 forwinners.
The second question — “Why are theygetting so popular?” — is more nuanced. The biggest reason is that fans ofgames enjoy watching them played at the highest level. It's fun seeing the topplayers in the world do what they do best. There are plenty of other reasonsthe eSports community is growing. All of the controversies, drama, andcompelling individuals from the mainstream sports world exist in eSports aswell. Top players move from team to team like free agents, retire and return tocompetition unexpectedly, and experience unlikely come-from-behind victoriesand crushing defeats. New challengers consistently emerge on the scene, readyto takedown championship teams and generate compelling rivalries. The parallelswith traditional sports and eSports are more numerous than many realize.
Perhaps the biggest differencebetween traditional sports and eSports is the viewers. Unlike mainstreamathletic competitions, which appeal to a broad range of demographics, consumersof eSports are overwhelmingly young and male. For example, over 70 percent ofLeague of Legends (the most popular eSports game in terms of dollars andparticipants) viewers are males, and the vast majority of them are under 26.This means a couple of things, both of them appealing to advertisers looking toreach this young and lucrative market — the audience will grow as moreyoungsters are introduced, and as they get older, their purchasing powerincreases.
26. It is stated in Paragraph lthat eSports have ________.
A. causedcompetition among media
B. drawnan increasing number of youths
C. cratedmany broadcasting companies
D. attractedmajor television networks
27. According to Paragraph 2,eSports ________.
A. canbe staged only in local stadiums
B. canlead to a huge sum of award
C. maybe hard to define precisely
D. maybe loosely linked to video games
28. The word nuanced (Para. 3) mostprobably means ________.
A. strange B. outstanding C. specific D. complicated
29. Which of the following is Not areason for the growth of the eSports community?
A. Thestories about the top players
B. Thefun of watching top-level performance
C. Theinvestment from governments
D. Theparallels with the mainstream sports
30. Traditional sports and eSportsare different mainly in ________.
A. their rules B. their importance C. their profits D.their audiences
Passage Three
SenatorKamala Harris was half right when she said we need to address climate changebased on science fact, not science fiction." The truth is, we need both.Science fiction has an important role to play in rescuing the future from thehuge challenges we' re facing and the responses to Harris's statementillustrate this perfectly.
WhenHarris statement about climate change went out on social media, a number ofpeople pointed out the truth: Science fiction has been helping us to preparefor a world of potential climate disasters for years. But an equal number ofloud voices disagreed with Harris's warnings about climate change.
Andthat's why science fiction is more important than Harris gives it credit for.No amount of scientific evidence will convince deniers or the vast number ofpeople who merely live in a state of denial. We live in a post-truth era inwhich facts and fiction are blurring into an indistinguishable mess and powerbelongs to whoever can tell the best story, true or not. What matters is justhow something makes us feel which is why we need better stories, that, in thewords of author Neil Gaiman, “lie in order to tell the truth.”
Storiesabout climate change might be fiction, but they can help to sway people'shearts and minds in a different way than a recitation of the undeniable facts.Science fiction creators have been looking for ways to restore people's faithin the future. Authors such as Alexandra Rowland have started a conversationabout creating a new type of stories called “Hopepunk” that show people reasonsto believe we really can do the hard work of fixing our problems. Some otherauthors are creating a new genre called “Solarpunk” that aims to tell storiesabout using technological and scientific innovation to help the environment.
When thetruth becomes near-impossible to distinguish through the fog of disinformationand alternative facts," people tend to feel powerless to change the world.Activist L.A. Kauffman says people need to be reminded that they have morecollective power than they realize. Adds Kauffman, “There are truths we can getto through the imagination that are hard to get to through purely factualaccounts.”
31. How does the author comment onSenator Harris' statement about climate change?
A. Really confusing
B. Partially true
C. Quite convincing
D Totally wrong
32. The deniers in Paragraph 3refer to those who deny that___
A. science fiction isimportant
B. we are in a post truth era
C. climate change is a seriousissue
D. our opinions actually matter
33. The author cites Neil Gaiman inorder to emphasize that_
A. fiction may better convey thetruth
B. it is difficult to tell factfrom fiction
C. the power of fiction isoverestimated
D. fiction makes us feel betterabout ourselves
34. What do "Hopepunk"and "Solarpunk" have in common? .
A. A focus on technologicalinnovation
B. A vivid description of the harshreality
C. An intention to broaden ourhorizons
D. An optimistic outlook for the future
35. What might be Kauffman's attitude toward science fiction?
A. Appreciative B. concerned C. Negative D. unclear
Passage Four
Manypeople have looked to the stars and wondered what it would be like to take atrip into outer space. Ever since the space program began, travelling beyondEarth has been a privilege for a select few, namely astronauts. The rest ofhave had to imagine what it would be like, but that may soon change.
Thosewho favor expanding space exploration feel that is time to go beyond thegovernment-funded National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) programand to create opportunities for individuals and businesses to explore outerspace. Imagine privately financed research outposts in space, missions to Mars,and mining operations on the Moon. The space frontier could indeed be the nextgold rush!
Imaginewhat it would be like to travel in space. Those who have been lucky enough tovisit space have an amazing experience. The view of Earth and the stars must bespectacular, and the experience of living in "zero gravity" would befascinating. The first American woman to visit space, Sally Ride, said that itwas the greatest fun of her life. Imagine the thrill of booking a flight for aweekend stay (or longer) at a space turns out that a space hotel would be mucheasier to design and build than the International Space Station; earlyestimates of the cost to build the hotels indicate that they would be lessexpensive if the orbiting hotels were built to accommodate large numbers ofspace travelers.
Thespace hotel and the other projects businesses might think up would allow peopleto see what is happening in space with their own eyes. That may lead to moresupport of NASA and its space research and great appreciation of the fundingthat the space program now receives.
Thosewho oppose expanding space exploration argue that the costs are overwhelmingand unrealistic. They point to the billions of dollars that would have to beraised through consumers or corporate sponsorship. In addition, civilian spacetravel is potentially dangerous, and there are many unknown risks involve
Whowould determine the safety of commercial orbiting vehicles? and how would theybe insured? Issues like this require time for discussion among groups from manydifferent businesses. Companies that specialize in manufacturing, travel,marketing. Others believe there are simply too many answers and solutions toput civilians in space any time soon. There are also those who questioninvesting in space exploration when there are widespread problems like povertyand disease that need to be addressed on Earth. For these people, commercialspace travel will remain science fiction, at least for many years to come.
36. The expression "the nextgold rush" (Pare 2) probably means that__
A. gold might be discovered on remoteplanets
B. space exploration could be thenext investment hotspot
C. investors are enthusiastic aboutgold mining in space
D. private businesses are moreinterested in space travel
37. It can be learned fromParagraph 3 that_
A. since visitors regret what theyhave done
B. space hotels would be veryuncomfortable
C. Sally Ride enjoyed her visit toouter space
D. The view of Earth and the starsis boring
38. All of the following areobjections to commercial space travel EXCEPT____
A. overwhelming costs B.potential dangers
C. unknown risks D.government opposition
39. The author' s attitude towardscommercial space travel is_
A. supportive B.opposing
C. objective D.indifferent
40. Which of the following might bethe best title of the passage?
A. Civilians in Space B.Future of Private Space Businesses
C. Exploration of Outer Space D.Hotels in Space
Section B
Directions: In thissection, you are required to read one quoted blog and the comments on the blogand comments are followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with foursuggested answer A, B, C and Choose the best answer and mark your answer on theAnswer Sheet.
Ifyou try to contact Indy Cube (a provider of workspaces) after 5pm, you receivean automatic message that would make a good demonstration for the fast -growing-four. day week movement. "We'll get back to you pretty quickly duringworking hours," it says. " If you' re messaging us outside of these,we 're probably busy with other things, like horse-riding, dancing, or goodsleep."
Thefirm is one of a growing number of employers giving their workers an extra dayoff for the same pay as a five-day week. There is emerging evidence that it canboost productivity for bosses and happiness for workers.
Andit is not just small businesses that might be spotting a chance to save alittle money by turning the lights off one day a week. One of the biggestorganizations to make the switch is Perpetual Guarding whose shit has generatedhuge global interest, with 408 organizations .... around the world asking foradvice.
Thisweek we have had people contact us from Japan, Canada, the UK, France,Switzerland," said its founder Andrew Barnes. The day off that each workertakes varies, depending on the team's needs at the time, but there has been achange in culture with "less time surfing on social media and fewerunnecessary meetings," said Barnes.
However,Kate Cooper, policy director at the Institute of Leadership and Managementargues the reasons behind increases in productivity are not yet clear. Coopersaid that "the Hawthorne effect" may be in play; that is peoplechange their behavior simply because they feel they are being observed - inthis case they feel that by being gr anted a four-day week they believe theirbosses are interested in their work. "How sustainable is that?"Cooper doubts.
Comment1.
Idon't exactly disagree with a 4-day week so long as I still have the option towork 5 days and get more money for it.
Comment2
Middleclass conception of work-life balance. lt's an interesting idea, but so muchneeds to happen in the UK before this becomes an option for the majority.
Comment3
Forthese reasons, I feel there is actually... producing less staff in order toreduce the stress on our planet.
Comment4
Ithought this was supposed to be here 20 years ago with the advances intechnology.
Comment5
3days off a week? Preparing for 7 days off a week.
41. What can we learn about IndyCube?
A. It is one of the biggestproviders of workspaces.
B. It is the first company to startthe four- day week.
C. Its boss should be happy with ahigher productivity.
D. Its employees are worried abouttheir future income.
42. Barnes thinks four· day weekschedule
A. will soon be adopted by othercompanies in the world
B. has made a positive impact onhis company's culture
C. benefits big companies more thansmaller ones
D. has greatly enhanced hisworkers' sense of wellbeing
43. By"the Hawthorne effect", Cooper suggests that the effect of a four·day week is___
A.obvious B. lasting C. beneficial D. uncertain
44. Whichof the following suggests that the four· day week is currently enjoyed by onlya small part of the work force?
A Comment1 B. Comment 2 C. Comment 3 D, comment 5
45 Whichof the following expresses that greatest concern about the four· day week?
A Comment1 B. Comment 2 c. Comment 4 D. Comment 5
PartIV Cloze (10 points)
Directions: In this part,there is a passage with ten blanks. For each blank there are four choicesmarked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer for each blank and mark your answeron the Answer Sheet.
Cloudcomputing (云计算)means storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of yourcomputer's hard drive. It 46 computingover a network, where a program or application may run on many connectedcomputers at the same time.
For some,cloud computing is a metaphor (隐喻)for the Internet. It 47 uses connected hardware machines calledservers. Individual users can use the server 's processing power to run anapplication, store data, or 48 any other computing task.
Forbusiness, cloud computing is an ideal way to reduce 49 .For example, companies may buy services in the cloud. That is to say, instead of 50 applications on every singlecomputer in the company, cloud computing would allow workers to log into a Web-based service (a cloud ) which hosts all the 51 individual users would need for their job.
Whilecloud computing could change the entire computer industry, there are stillsome 52 about the security of the datastored on the remote machines. It is true that it promise to save a lot ofwork. However, this technology 53 a fundamental question. Is it safe to storeone's data on someone else' s computer? The cloud service provides needs toestablish relevant policies that describe_ 54 the data of each user will beaccessed and used. Cloud service users should also to encrypt (JE)_ 55 that isprocessed or stored within the cloud to prevent unauthorized access.
46 A. predicts B.involves C. replaces D affects
47. A. necessarily B.possibly C. typically D. really
48. A. get . B.perform C.show D.assign
49. A. expenses B.money C.income D.profits
50. A. writing B.developing C. fitting D installing
51. A. schedules B.programs C projects D documents
52. A. concerns B.cases C. advantages D.effects
53. A. proposes B. collects C. manages D. raises
54. A. whether B. why C. what D. how
55 A. system B.data C. storage D. knowledge
PartV Text Completion (20 points)
Directions:Inthis part, there are three incomplete texts with 20 questions (Ranging from 56to75). Above each text there are three or four phrases to be completed. First,use the choices provided in the box to complete the phrases. Second, use thecompleted phrases to fill in the blanks of the text. Mark your answer on theAnswer Sheet.
Text One
A recover
B. suggested
C. tips
A. 56 the balance back to "yes"
B. help people 57 from depression and stress disorder
C 58 they could
For decades, scientists havedebates whether the cells was possibly in an area of the brain that isresponsible for learning, memory and mood regulation, A growing body ofresearch 59 ,but then a Nature paper last year raised doubts. Now, a new study_ 60
If the memory center of the humanbrain can grow new cells, it might_ 61 and offer new insights into memory andlearning. If not, well then, it's just one other way people are different fromrats and birds.
Text Two
A. require
B. started
C. petition
A 62 female worker to wear high heels
B. 63 a movement to end the requirement
C. launched an online 64
Woman across Japan are fed up with havingto wear high-heeled shoes to work. One woman is so fed up that she 65 for female employees to wear the shoes. Themovement has the Kutoo. This is a combination of the Japanese words"Kutsu" (Which means show) and "Kutsuu" (which is theJapanese word for put in). The movement was started by Japanese actress YumiIshikawa. She tweeted about her belief that employers in Japan should not_66__. Ms. Ishikawa also_ 67_. It asks Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor andWelfare to forbid employers from requiring women to wear certain types ofshoes.
Text Three
A. coupled
B. perceptions
C. beverages
D. optimal
Phrases:
A. important to support 68 growth
B. plant-based juices and other 69
C. 70 with a unique nutrient package
D. information on consumer 71 andunderstanding
In July 2018, the debate over how to definemilk in the future was brought to the forefront when the FDA began examining 72of plant-based foods and beverages. With the exception of certain soybeverages, 73 are not appropriate to replace milk as a main beverage choice,particularly for young children. Drinks made from almonds or other nuts, oatsor coconuts often contain little or no protein and lack other key nutrients 74_. Dairy milk has the most balanced distribution of energy from carbohydrate,protein and fat, 75 that can be difficult to replace in healthy dietarypatterns.
Paper Two
(50 minutes)
Part VI Translation ( 10 points)
Directions: Translatethe following passage into Chinese. Write your answer on the Answer Sheet.
In life, once on a path, we tend tofollow it, for better or worse. What’s sad is that even if it’s the latter, weoften accept it anyway because we are so accustomed to the way things are thatwe don't even recognize that they could be different.
Here are some techniques that couldhelp broaden the way you think. First, Look as if you've never seen.“Beginner's mind” allows you to remain open to new experiences despite anyexpertise you may have. Then, shift into positivity. Take a few moments tothink about the things in your life that are going well. This will brightenyour mood and free your brain.
Part VII Writing (15 points)
Directions: Write a composition in no less than 150 words on the topic: Way to live a simpler life in amodern world. You should write according to the outline given below. Write your composition on the Answer Sheet.
现代生活过于繁杂，各种琐事浪费精力和体力。列举你认为可以从简生活，重塑人生的方法。