Part Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once
Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage
Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The way you go about purchasing an article or a service can actually 47 you money or can add to the cost. Take the 48 example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might think that you are making the 49 buy if you choose one whose look you like and which is also the cheapest 50 price. But when you get it home you may find that it takes twice as long as a more expensive 51 to dry your hair.The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well make your hairdryer the most expensive one of all
So what principles should you 52 when you go out shopping? If you keep your home, your car or any valuable 53 in excellent condition, youll be saving money in the long run. Before you buy a new 54 , talk to someone who owns one .If you can, use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular purpose. Before you buy an expensive 55 , or a service, do check the price and what is on offer. If possible, choose 56three items or three estimates.
ApossessionBsaveCbestDappliance
EmaterialFfromGsimpleHwith
IinJelementKmodelLitemÔ´:Ô´
MeasyNadoptOreasonable
Section B
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, Cand D.You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre
Passage One
Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage
Friendship is one of the basic bonds between human beings. While the characteristics of friendship might vary from one country to another, people from all cultures not only enjoy friends but need them
Many studies have shown that teenagers who have no friends often suffer from psychological disorders. It has been shown that teenagers, perhaps more than any other age group, need companionship and a sense of belonging. The negative consequences of loneliness have also been observed among the elderly. The death of a spouse often leaves a widow or a widower totally bereft. If, however, they are surrounded by friends and relatives and if they are able to articulate their feelings, they are more likely to recover from their grief
No man is an island In other words, we are all parts of society. We all need the love, admiration, respect and moral support of other people. If we are fortunate, our friends will provide us with all of these necessary aspects of life
As most people observe, there are many levels of friendship. The degree or intensity of friendship varies depending on the personality of the individuals involved and the context of the relationships. Extroverts enjoy being surrounded by many people whereas introverts are perhaps content with fewer but more intense friendships
Everyone is not equally open with all their friends. The degree of intimacy is determined by many factors. Close friends can be formed at any stage in ones life but they are usually very rare. Not very many people have more than a few really close friends. Irrespective of the level of intimacy, all friendships are based on reciprocity, honesty and a certain amount of love and affection
57.The second paragraph implies that_____________
Ateenagers without friends will suffer from psychological problems
Ba widow or a widower will die very soon without companionship
Chuman beings need companionship and a sense of belonging
Dboth A and B
58. No man is an island(Line 1, Para. 3) implies that ______________
Aeveryone is a part of an island Bman cannot be an island
Ceveryone is just a part of society Dsociety is an island
59. The degree of intimacy of friendship mainly depends on_____________
AageBbelonging
Cpersonality Dculture
60. The author thinks that close friends_____________________
Acan be easily formed when one is youngBcannot be long-lasting
Care not rare for everyoneDare rare for most people
61.The word irrespective(Last sentence, Para. 5) means______________________
Anot respecting Bdishonoring
CregardlessDconsidering
Passage Two
Questions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage
Sixteen years ago, Eileen Doyles husband, an engineer, took his four children up for an early morning cup of tea, packed a small case and was never seen or heard of again. Eileen was astonished and in a state of despair. They had been a happy family and, as far as she knew, there had been nothing wrong with their marriage
Every day of the year a small group of men and women quietly pack a few belongings and without so much as a note or a goodbye close the front door for the last time, leaving their debts, their worries and their confused families behind them
Last year, more than 1,200 men and nearly as many women were reported missing from homethe highest in 15 years. Many did return home within a year, but others rejected the past completely and are now living a new life somewhere under a different identity
To those left behind this form of desertion is a terrible blow to their pride and self-confidence. Even the finality of death might be preferable. At least it does not imply rejection or failure. Worse than that, people can be left with an unfinished marriage, not knowing whether they will have to wait seven years before they are free to start a fresh life
Clinical psychologist Paul Brown believes most departures of this kind to be well planned rather than impulsive. Its typical of the kind of personality which seems able to ignore other peoples pain and difficulties. Running away, like killing yourself, is a highly aggressive act. By creating an absence the people left behind feel guilty, upset and empty
62.When her husband left home, Eileen Doyle_________
Acould not forgive him for taking the children
Bhad been expecting it to happen for some time
Ccould not understand why
Dblamed herself for what had happened
63. Most people who leave their families behind them___________
Ado so without warning
Bdo so because of their debts
Ccome back immediately
Dchange their names
64. Some people would even prefer the death to the running away of their spouse because___________
Atheir spouse would feel no pain during the death
Btheir spouses death would not blow their pride and confidence
Ca desertion would not bring a feeling of rejection or failure
Dtheir spouses death would make them feel less painful
65.The man or woman left behind with an unfinished marriage usually______________
Aadmits responsibility for the situation
Bwishes the person who has left were dead
Ccomes back within a year
Dwill have no legal marriage life for seven years
66. Paul Brown regards leaving home in such circumstances as___________________
Aan act of despair
Ban act of selfishness
Cthe result of a sudden decision
Dthe result of the enormous sense of guilt