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Part Ⅰ Writing

Computer Games on Campus

Today, many college students are absorbed in playing computer games. Maybe there is some truth in the statement that computer games are fun and will train one's reactivity, determination, and attention.

However, the merits of computer games can never compensate for the negative effects they have. First, it is very time-consuming to play computer games. The game fans have sacrificed almost all their time thus they have no time to attend class, to take exercises, or even to date. Upon graduation many will regret that they have wasted the precious college time on nothing. Second, those who play computer games excessively would easily fall victim to various illnesses. For example, game fans always fix their eyes on the screen; therefore, they are likely to be near-sighted. Third, the game fans, who spend their time before the lifeless computers, usually overlook their relationship with others. They would find that they have some mental or psychic problems.

Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)

这篇文章向人们介绍了在五一外出度假期间怎样保持女人漂亮本色。分别推荐了到海边，小镇，山区可选择的胜地，出行的最佳天气状况，要携带的护肤护发护唇用品，保湿防晒用品以及相关品牌与价格，还有其他的一些行之有效的保持美丽的建议。

1. Y 根据文章大意和第一段的最后两句话：How can you protect yourself and stay beautiful through seven days of traveling? Here are some helpful suggestions. 可以断定本题正确。

2. Y 在文中seaside 标题下的第二小点： Shine in your bikini. Exfoliate with

a fine grained scrub, which will not only let your exposed skin shine, but also acts as a deep cleanser to help prevent skin from darkening and roughening after too much sun and salt water. 可以断定本题正确。

3. NG 文中根本未提及。

4. NG 在文中seaside 标题下Tips 下的第三点：Never use body sun block creams on your face. Use special facial sun block creams. 但并未提及反之也然。故此句应该是 not given。

5. N 根据文中small town标题下的第一句话： Typical resorts: Lijiang, Yunnan; Zhouzhuang, Jiangsu; Phoenix, Zhejiang可以断定本题错误。

6. Y 在文中mountaineering 标题下的第三段的第二句话：we recommend you use absolutely no make up except for basic skin care. 可以断定本题正确。

7. N 根据文中mountaineering标题下，是两条建议而非五条。故判断本题错误。

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Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension

Section A

11.A 12.D 13.C 14.A 15.A 16.D 17.C 18.A 19.C 20.A 21.B 22.D 23.D 24.B 25.A

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11. M: This paper isn't due until next week.

W: Yes, I know. But I wanted to turn it in ahead of time if that's all right.

Q: What does the woman mean?

12. M: I can't stand this class!

W: Well, you might as well get used to it. You have to take it in order to graduate.

Q: What does the woman say about the class?

13. M: The International Students'Association is having a party on Saturday night. Can you come or do you have to work at the hospital?

W: I wish I could, but I have to work.

Q: What will the woman probably do?

14. W: I think that the game starts at eight.

M: Good. We have just enough time to get there.

Q: What will the speakers probably do?

15. W: What did you do after you lost your passport?

M: I went to see the foreign student advisor, and he reported it to the Passport Office in Washington.

Q: What did the man do after he lost his passport?

16. W: The music and the flowers are lovely.

M: Yes. I hope that the food is good.

Q: What kind of place are the speakers probably talking about?

17. M: Hello, Anne. This is Larry at the office. Is Fred at home?

W: No, Larry. He's in class now. He'll be home for lunch though.

Q: What do we know about Fred?

18. M: When does the next bus leave for New York?

W: Buses leave for New York every half-hour. You just missed the nine-thirty bus by five minutes.

Q: What will the man probably do?

Conversation One

W: Last time we talked about the history of paper, But do you know what paper is used for?

M: Oh, that's an easy question. Paper is used for newspapers, books, writing paper, envelopes, wrapping paper, paper bags...

M: Yes, actually only half of the paper that is made is used for such purposes. Have you got an idea about other uses of paper?

W: No, I'm afraid not.

M: There are many other uses. Paper is very good for keeping you warm. Houses are often insulated with paper. You have perhaps seen homeless people asleep on a large number of newspapers.

W: Yes, I have. So they are insulating themselves against cold.

M: You are right. In Finland, it is very cold in winter. It is sometimes 40 degrees Centigrade below zero. The farmers wear paper boots in the snow. Nothing

could be warmer.

W: Oh, that's unbelievable.

M: Now more and more things are made of paper. We have had paper plates, cups and dishes for a long time. But now we hear that chairs, tables, and even beds can be made of paper.

W: Fascinating!

M: People have made paper boats, but hey have not yet made paper planes or cars. Just wait, they probably will.

W: Well, you have become an expert on paper. How do you know all that?

M: You know I'm preparing for a presentation, so I've looked up a lot of material.

W: Well, I'm sure your presentation will go really well.

M: Thank you.

19. What function does paper perform in house-building?

20. Why do farmers in Finland wear paper boots in snow?

21. What is true of paper planes and cars?

22. How has the man got to know so much about paper?

Conversation Two

M: Hi, Vivian. What are you doing here?

W: Hi, Steve. I'm having a bit of trouble finding some of the stuff I need.

M: What're you looking for?

W: Well, I'm just trying to find out something about the use of steel in building construction. Do you have any idea?

M: Frankly, I don't know much about this. What about the library? There's database on the computer, and most of the stuff you need is catalogued. You can find it somewhere.

W: Yes, but that's the easy part! Then you have to find the book you want on the shelves, and you often find that it's out already.

M: I know what you mean! Then you have to line up to borrow it, if it's CTL.

W: CTL? What's CTL?

M: It means "confined to library": you know, it means, you can't take it out. You have to read it in the library.

W: It seems easy, doesn't it? But you have to reserve it, and then you may want to photocopy bits of it, or make notes-and there never seems to be enough time.

M: Mmm! In your shoes, I think I'd have a word with our tutor.

W: I think I'll do that! Thanks! See you later. Bye!

M: See you! And good luck!

23. What trouble is Vivian having now?

24. What is the biggest difficulty in borrowing CTL books?

25. What does Vivian decide to do finally?

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26.C 27.D 28.A 29.A 30.C 31.C 32.D 33.A 34.C 35.B

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