D) It is designed for students and teachers.
39. The purpose of removing difficult words in the examples is to ________. A) understand
B) provide more useful words C) introduce more contexts D) include more examples
40. The passage is most probably taken from ________. A) a letter to the editor B) a comment on a novel
C) an introduction to a dictionary D) a news-report in the newspaper
Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are
numbered 41 to 45.
What is the better way of staying away from the cold winter days? Come out to our Hall Markets in the beautiful countryside, full of color, fun, music and delicious food! With over 350 stalls (̯λ) selling wonderful home-made and home-grown goods, this will surely be a great day out.
The Hall Markets are held on the first Sunday of each month from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Hall Village. They are operated by Hartley Life care Co. Ltd. All the income will go to help and support service for (²Ð¼²).
Volunteers (Ö¾Ô¸Õß) play an important part in the success and pleasant atmosphere at the Hall Markets. Hartley Life care is always grateful to have you serve as volunteers with the Hall Markets.
If you are interested in being one of our volunteers and spending a few hours with us each month, please contact us during business hours on 6260 5555. 41. According to the passage, the Hall Markets are held ________. A) in the countryside B) to attract volunteers C) to promote winter sales D) by
42. There are over 350 stalls in the Hall Markets that ________. A) are operated by the disabled B) offer free food to volunteers C) sell home-made goods D) are open day and night
43. The income made by the Hall Markets goes to ________. A) expand Hartley Life care Co. Ltd. B) support service for the disabled C) create more fun for customers D) develop local economy
44. When are the Hall Markets open? A) The first Sunday of each month. B) Every day from 10 am to 3 pm.
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C) The first day of each month. D) Every weekend in winter.
45. This passage is written for the purpose of inviting ________. A) tourists B) villagers C) businessmen D) volunteers
Task 3
Directions: The following is a letter. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 through 50 in no more than 3 words in the table below. 2 November, 2008 Dear Dr. Yamata,
The Association of Asian Economic Studies is pleased to invite you to be this year¡¯s guest speaker at its annual international symposium (ÑÐÌÖ»á). The symposium will be held for 3 days from December 22nd to 24th, 2008. This year¡¯s topic will be Economic Development in Asia. About 100 people from various countries symposium. They would be pleased to meet you and share their views with you.
The Association will cover all the expenses of your trip to this symposium.
As the program is to be announced on December 1st, 2008, will you kindly let us know before that time whether your busy schedule will allow you to attend our symposium? We are looking forward to your favorable reply.
Yours sincerely, John Smith
Secretary of Association of Asian Economic Studies Letter of Invitation
Writer of the letter: -46-
Organizer of the Symposium: Association of -47- Guest speaker to be invited: Dr. Yamata Starting date of the symposium: -48- Number of guests invited: about -49- Topic of the symposium: -50- in Asia Task 4
Directions: The following is part of an index (Ë÷Òý). After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (Ó롵Èͬ) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55. A ¡ª¡ª after-sales service B ¡ª¡ª business license C ¡ª¡ª business risk D ¡ª¡ª dead stock
E ¡ª¡ª department store F ¡ª¡ª import license G ¡ª¡ª limited company H ¡ª¡ª net weight
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I ¡ª¡ª packing charge J ¡ª¡ª price tag
K ¡ª¡ª purchasing power L ¡ª¡ª seller¡¯s market M ¡ª¡ª shipping date N ¡ª¡ª shopping rush O ¡ª¡ª show window P ¡ª¡ª supermarket Q ¡ª¡ª trade agreement
Examples: ( D ) ÖÍÏúÆ· ( I ) °ü×°·Ñ 51. ( ) ¾»ÖØ ( ) °Ù»õÉ̵ê 52. ( ) ¹ºÂòÁ¦ ( ) ÉÌÒµ·çÏÕ 53. ( ) ³¬¼¶Êг¡ ( ) Âô·½Êг¡ 54. ( ) ÓÐÏÞ¹«Ë¾ ( ) ÊÛºó·þÎñ 55. ( ) ×°´¬ÈÕÆÚ ( ) ½ø¿ÚÐí¿ÉÖ¤
Task 5
Directions: The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you are required to complete the
statements that follow the questions (No.56 to No.60). You should write your answers in no more than 3 words on the corresponding Answer Sheet. Yanton Playing field Committee
Grounds-person (³¡µØ¹ÜÀíÔ±) Wanted
The Yanton Playingfield years been fortunate to have Eddie Christiansen as grounds-person at its sports ground in Littlemarsh. However, after 10 years of service, Eddie has decided it¡¯s time to retire in July. The committee wishes him the best for his retired life.
However, this leaves us needing a new grounds-person. This role is part-time, averaging around 5 hours per week. The duties involve the mowing (³ý²Ý), rolling, and trimming (ÐÞ¼ô) of the field edges. Applicants (ÇóÖ°ÈË) need to be able to drive and use for the above-mentioned duties.
Applicants can either contact Hugh Morris, 42 Spencer Avenue, tel. 765-4943780, to discuss or register an interest in the position, or any member of the Playingfield Committee. 56. Which organization is in need of a grounds-person?
The _____________________________________________________. 57. Why is a new grounds-person needed?
Because the former grounds-person, Eddie Christiansen, has decided it¡¯s time to _____________. 58. What are the duties of a grounds-person?
His duties involve the mowing, _________________ of the field edges. 59. What should applicants be able to do?
They should be able to _________ for the duties. 60. Who is the contact person?
____________________________________ or any committee member.
Part IV Translation ¡ª¡ª English into Chinese
Directions: This part, numbered 61 to 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese.
Each of the four sentences (N0.61 to No.64) is followed by four choices of suggested translation
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marked A), B), C) and D). Make the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Write your translation of the paragraph (No.65) in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
61. Seldom can people on the front page of this popular local newspaper.
A) ÈËÃDz»»áÔÚÕâ·ÝµØ·½±¨Ö½Ç°¼¸Ò³ÉÏѰÕÒÖØÒªµÄ¹ú¼ÊÐÂÎÅ¡£ B) ÈËÃǺÜÄÑÔÚµ±µØÕâ·ÝÉîÊÜ»¶ÓµÄ±¨Ö½Í·°æ¿´µ½¹ú¼ÊÐÂÎÅ¡£ C) ÈËÃÇ´ÓÕâ·Ýµ±µØ·¢Ðеı¨Ö½µÚÒ»Ò³Éϼ¸ºõÕÒ²»µ½¹ú¼ÊÐÂÎÅ¡£ D) ÈËÃÇÔĶÁµ±µØ·¢Ðеı¨¿¯Ê±´Ó²»²é¿´Í·°æ¿¯µÇµÄ¹ú¼ÊÐÂÎÅ¡£
62. The function of e-commerce is more than just buying and selling goods and services on the Internet.
A) µç×ÓÉÌÎñµÄ¹¦Äܺܶ࣬·þÎñ¡£
B) µç×ÓÉÌÎñ¸ü¶àµÄ¹¦ÄÜÔÚÓÚ×öÂòÂô²¢Ìá¹©ÍøÂç·þÎñ¡£ C) µç×ÓÉÌÎñµÄ¹¦Äܲ»Ö»ÊÇÔÚ»¥ÁªÍøÉÏÂòÂô»õÎïºÍ·þÎñ¡£ D) µç×ÓÉÌÎñµÄ¹¦Äܸü¶àµÄÊÇ´Ó»¥ÁªÍøÉÏÂòÂô»õÎïºÍ·þÎñ¡£
63. All flights have been cancelled because of the snowstorm, could do nothing except take the train.
A) ±©·çѩʹËùÓк½°à±»È¡Ïû£¬Ðí¶à³Ë¿ÍÖ»Äܸij˻𳵡£ B) ËùÓеĺ½°àÒò±©·çÑ©¶øÈ¡Ïû£¬Ðí¶à³Ë¿ÍÒ²ÎÞ·¨¸Ä³Ë»ð³µ¡£
C) Êܱ©·çѩӰÏ죬Ðí¶à³Ë¿Í¼á³Ö¸Ä³Ë»ð³µ£¬Òò´ËËùÓк½°à±»ÆÈÈ¡Ïû¡£ D) ÓÉÓÚ±©·çÑ©µÄÓ°Ï죬Ðí¶à³Ë¿Í²»µÃ²»·ÅÆú³Ë×ø·É»ú£¬¶ø¸Ä³Ë»ð³µ¡£
64. This new type of air-conditioner is so energy-efficient that it can save the company forty thousand dollars a year.
A) ÕâÖÖÐÂÐͿյ÷¹¦Âʺܸߣ¬ÃÀÔª¡£
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65. The ABC Railway Company has greatly improved its public hotline service. Simply dial 3929-3499 to get information about all the services of the company. The telephone information system is working to serve you 24 hours all year round. The customer service staff (Ô±¹¤) are also ready to provide you with the information you need. from Monday to Sunday, 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Part V Writing
Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter of thanks based on the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do your writing on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.
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Part I Listening Comprehension Section A 1-5 C-A-D-A-B Section B 6-10:D-D-B-C-A
Section C 11.no business 12.safe 13.For example 14.helpful 15.always Part II Vocabulary & Structure
Section A 16-20:A-D-A-D-C 21-25:B-D-B-C-A
Section B 26.national 27.more difficult 28.manager 29.built 30.has been solved 31.to point out 32.experienced 33.widely 34.tell/should tell 35.inviting Part III Reading Comprehension Task 1 36-40:B-D-C-A-C Task 2 41-45:A-C-B-A-D
Task 3 46.John Smith 47.Asian Economic 48.December 22nd, 2008 49.one hundred 50.Economic Development
Task 4 51.H,E 52.K,C 53.P,L 54.G,A 55.M,F
Task 5 56.Yanton Playing field Committee 57.retire 58.rolling, and trimming 59.use 60.Hugh Morris
Part IV Translation ¡ª¡ª English into Chinese 61-64: B-C-A-B
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