1. I have been trying to quit smoking.
A. give up B. pick up C. build up D. take up
2. Relief workers were shocked by what they saw.
A. moved B. touched C. surprised D. worried
3. The weather is a constant subject of conversation in Britain.
A. question B. problem C. title D. topic
4. This is not typical of English, but is a feature of the Chinese language.
A. particular B. characteristic C. remarkable D. idiomatic
5. It is virtually impossible to persuade him to apply for the job.
A. simply B. almost C. totally D. completely
6. These are defensive behavior patterns which derive from our fears.
A. stem B. rely C. develop D. grow
7. Only a small minority of the mentally ill are liable to harm themselves or others.
A. easy B. possible C. likely D. difficult
8. They have the capability to destroy the enemy in a few days.
A. possibility B. necessity C. ability D. probability
9. We have never seen such gorgeous hills.
A. beautiful B. stretching C. spreading D. rolling
10. The leaves have been swept into huge heaps.
A. loads B. layers C. pyramids D. piles
11. The news will horrify everyone.
A. attract B. terrify C. tempt D. excite
12. The article sketched the major events of the decade.
A. described B. offered C. outlined D. presented
13. I won’t tolerate that kind of behavior.
A. bear B. receive C. admit D. take
14. Their style of playing football is utterly different.
A. barely B. scarcely C. hardly D. totally
15. Her sister urged her to apply for the job.
A. advised B. caused C. forced D. promised
二、閱讀判斷
Taking Pictures of the World
Meet Annie Griffiths Belt, a National Geographic photographer. Belt has worked for National Geographic since 1978, and has taken pictures on almost every continent in the world. In fact, Antarctica is the only continent Belt hasn’t seen yet.
Belt’s photographs are well known for their beauty and high quality. They also reflect very different cultures and regions of the world. Belt has photographed the ancient city of Petra, Jordan, as well as the green landscapes of the Lake District in England. Recently, her pictures appeared in a book about undeveloped natural places in North America.
Everywhere that Belt goes, she takes pictures of people. Belt has found ways to connect with people of all ages and nationalities even when she does not speak their language. “The greatest privilege of my job is being allowed into people’s lives,” she has said: “the camera is like a passport, and I am often overwhelmed by how quickly people welcome me!”
Knowing how to break the ice has helped to make Belt a successful photographer, but experts say that anyone can learn to connect with new people. When people speak the same language, greetings and small talk can make strangers feel more comfortable with each other. When people don’t speak the same language, a smile is very helpful. Having something in common can also help break the ice. For example, Belt has traveled with her two children, so when she takes pictures of children or their parents, they all have that family connection in common. Even bad weather can help people to connect when they are experiencing it together.
Belt has some advice if you are thinking about a career in photography. You can volunteer to take pictures for a local organization that can’t afford to hire a professional photographer. You can also take a good, honest look at your best photographs. If you’re a real photographer, your photos are good because of your personal and technical skills. Belt also recommends studying and learning form photos taken by professional photographers.
Remember, the next time you look at a beautiful photograph, you might be looking at the work of Annie Griffiths Belt. And the next time you meet a new person, don’t be afraid to break the ice. The connection you make could be very rewarding.
16. Belt has never traveled to England.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
17. Belt has never traveled to Antarctica.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
18. Belt has worked for a number of magazines.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
19. Petra is a very old city in Jordan.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
20. Belt can only connect with English-speakers.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
21. People can connect with each other in bad weather.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
22. Volunteering is one way to begin a photography career.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
三、概括大意與完成句子
Keeping Cut Flowers
1 While everybody enjoys fresh cut flowers around his house, few people know how to keep them for as long as possible. This may be done by keeping in mind a few simple facts.
2 An important thing to remember about cut flowers is that they are sensitive to temperature. For example, studies have shown that cut carnations(康乃馨) retain their freshness eight times longer when kept at 12oC than when kept at 260c. Keeping freshly harvested flowers at the right temperatures is probably the most important aspect of flower care.
3 Flowers are not intended by nature to live very long. Their biological purpose is simply to attract birds or insects, such as bees, for pollination (授粉). After that, they quickly dry up and die. The process by which flowers consume oxygen and produce carbon dioxide (二氧化碳), called respiration (呼吸), generates the energy the flower needs to give the flower its shape and colour. The making of seeds also depends on this energy. While all living things respire, flowers have a high level of respiration. A result of all this respiration is heat, and for flowers the level of heat relative to the mass of the flower is very high. Respiration also brings about the eventual death of the flower. Thus the greater the level of respiration, the sooner the flower dies.
4 How, then, to control the rate at which flowers die? By controlling respiration. How is respiration controlled? By controlling temperature. We know that respiration produces heat, but the reverse is also true. Thus by maintaining low temperatures, respiration is reduced and the cut flower will age more slowly.
5 Another vital factor in keeping cut flowers is the quality of the water in which they are placed. Flowers find it difficult to "drink" water that is dirty or otherwise polluted. Even when water looks and smells clean, it almost certainly contains harmful substances that can endanger the flowers. To rid the water of these unwanted substances, household chlorine bleach (含氯漂白劑) can be used in small quantities. It is recommended that 15 drops of chlorine bleach(at 4% solution) be added to each litre of water. The water and solution should also be replaced each day.
23 Paragraph 2 _____
24 Paragraph 3 _____
25 Paragraph 4 _____
26 Paragraph 5 _____
A. Control of Respiration
B. Beauty of Fresh Cut Flowers
C. Role of Respiration
D. Most Important Aspect of Flower Care
E. Need for Clean Water
F. Ways of Stopping Respiration
27 A few simple facts will help you keep cut flowers_______________
28 Respiration plays a key role________________
29 The aging of cut flowers can be slowed down_________________
30 Another important way to prolong the life of cut flowers is ____________________
A. by keeping its original shape and colour
B. in the life of the cut flower
C. to produce carbon dioxide
D. for as long as possible
E. by controlling temperature
F. to replace the water and solution every day
