
Directions: In this 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 the meaning of the
sentence. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet
(11) I'm in a position to think about my future and plan it a little more rather than just waiting for
what happens.
A. used to B. unwilling to
C. able to D. glad to
(12) The Canadian landscape painters' style featured brilliant colors and free brushstrokes.
A. furthered B. showed
C. replaced D. excluded
(13) Milton Hershey was a successful entrepreneur whose open-hearted generosity continues to
touch the lives of thousands.
A. generation B. kindness
C. faculty D. readiness
(14) Green plants take in carbon dioxide and give off oxygen in a food-making process called
photosynthesis.
A. donate B. check
C. withhold D. release
(15) The discovery of gold fields has long attracted large numbers of prospectors and other people
because of the traditionally high value of gold.
A. searchers B. inspectors
C. protectors D. instructors
(16) Even our Mitsubishi four-wheel-drive truck gets altitude sickness once in a while, so we like
to give her a rest whenever we can.
A. sometimes B. usually
C. often D. seldom
(17) Sculptors from Pergamum developed a distinct style, which they employed in creating a
magnificent altar dedicated to Zeus, king of the Greek gods.
A. set up B. carved up
C. devoted to D. led to
(18) Working where there is no running water causes a lot of suffering. Fortunately we have a cold
spring a short distance from our house.
A. Forgivably B. Steadily
C. Constantly D. Luckily
(19) The research shows that nearly 130 species of birds are vulnerable to the predicted effects of
climate change.
A. easily attacked by B. skillfully adapted to
C. comfortably inclined to D. closely involved in
(20) On the grounds of Wimbledon, a year-round museum is devoted to the joys and history of the
sport--and one of their current exhibits showcases Ted Tinling, the popular and controversial
designer of tennis dresses.
A. conflicting B. well-known
C. debatable D. innovative
(11)C(12)B(13)B(14)D(15)A
(16)A(17)C(18)D(19)A(20)C
Part II Vocabulary (10 minutes, 10 points)
(11) Terrorist activities, in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomever, wherever,
for whatever purpose, are to be denounced by peace-loving people worldwide.
A. announced B. forgiven
C. condemned D. despised
(12) President Roosevelt's words turned the sinking of the American fleet at Pearl Harbor into a
national rallying cry instead of a humiliating national scandal.
A. discouraging B. disastrous
C. disgraceful D. destructive
(13) Time and again history has shown the fallacy of the belief that man can bring nature under their control.
A. blindness B. ridiculousness
C. correctness D. falsehood
(14) Americans today believe, erroneously, that acceptable social behavior follows effortlessly and naturally from personal virtue.
A. commonly B. confidently
C. incorrectly D. universally
(15) If the population keeps on growing, there will eventually not be enough resources left to
sustain life on the earth.
A. succeed B. persuade
C. support D. continue
(16) Although I tried to concentrate on the lecture, I was distracted by the noise made by the
rushing-in girls.
A. confused B. diverted
C. attracted D. distressed
(17) The findings of the two archaeologists threw light on the burial customs of the ancient
Egyptians.
A. paid attention to B. gave faith to
C. laid emphasis on D. gave insight into
(18) Chinese enterprise managers and business educators are now exploring the potential of the
Global Management Challenge, a simulated business management competition.
A. extracting B. exposing
C. examining D. expanding
(19) Immigrants who adapt most quickly usually have a background similar to the new cultural environment and they also plan to remain permanently in the new country.
A. everlastingly B. probably
C. definitely D. comfortably
(20) Greater knowledge of biological rhythms in the treatment of diseases could result in important changes in the practice of medicine.
A. take back B. break into
C. bring about D. keep out
Part II Vocabulary (10 minutes, 10 points)
(II) C (12) C (13) D (14) C (15) C
(16) B (17) D (18) C (19) A (20) C
Part II Vocabulary (10 minutes, 10 points)
11) China's trade surplus with the US accounted for 73 percent of its total surplus last year, but China had a trade with other countries, including 58 less-developed countries.
A. increase B. deficit
C. decrease D. surplus
12) To succeed in today's global market place, it is to learn as much as possible about the conditions in overseas markets.
A. essential B. interesting
C. suitable D. negligent
(13) The source informed the reporter that though the fire in the TV show house spread rapidly, a team of four specifically trained staff it immediately and put it out in ten minutes.
A. paid attention to B. looked up to
C. attended to D. attached importance to
(14) According to Global Times, Hainan Province has an ambitious plan to attract more international tourists by upgrading the island's entire transportation network.
A. took on B. improved on
C. put on D. embarked on
(15) Cyber technology is among the few core technologies whose edges must be sharpened domestically to maintain social stability and the national interests.
A. safeguard B. prevent
C. protest D. save
(16) Cultural exchanges will mark a milestone in the history of China-Australia cultural relations and will lead to ongoing cultural for years to come.
A. collaboration B. elaboration
C. distribution D. expansion
(17) Members of a Britain's biggest trade union walked out Friday after talks with British Airways on a over working conditions broke down.
A. conversation' B. negotiation
C. dispute D. lecture
(18) In 2010, GM Daewoo, the South Korean subsidiary of US car giant General Motors,
more than 58,000 vehicles because of defects in the blow to Asia's crisis-hit auto industry.
A. recognized B. recorded
C. reconciled D. recalled
(19) Doctors gave the serious anemia patient a series of injections and started her on an
course of vitamins.
A. urgent B. ardent
C. evident D. emergent
(20) Gold prices soared to the highest level on January 25, 2012 in the US. And the metal surged to $1,720.35 an ounce on the London Bullion Market--the highest level since December 9, 2011.
A. previous B. distinctive
C. precious D. innovative
Part II Vocabulary(10 minutes,10 points)
(11)B(12)A(13)C(14)D(15)A(16)A(17)C(18)D(19)A(20)C
