30. It’s been very cold, ________ today is an exception.

A. so
B. therefore
C. but
D. since

31. I didn’t want to spend ________ money on clothing.

A. plenty
B. many
C. much
D. lot

32. There were ________students playing games.

A. a few
B. a little
C. a less
D. a least

33. We were praised because ________ information had been gathered.

A. a most of
B. a large number of
C. a lot of
D. a several of

34. After being together _____ years, the couple can't bear to part from each other.

A. of
B. for
C. from
D. on

35. The French people decorated every part of the country _____ celebration of the National Day.

A. for
B. at
C. but
D. in

Part III. Reading ComprehensionSection A Gap FillingHow can students do well at school? Are straight-A students always those who are the brightest? Students are very interested in getting answers to questions like these as achieving (36)_______ excellence is, and will always be, one of their top (37)_________at school. A professor of education who has recently (38)_________ a survey on the subject revealed that top grades do not always go to the brightest students. When some basic (39)_________are followed, everyone can become a top student. To begin with, study should always be the number one priority for a student Study time is always guaranteed (保证) and should never be (40)__________ for personal recreation such as movies, TV programs or snacksIn (41)________, learning to be organized is very important. Keeping everything in its place and filing class notes in order are two good (42)_________. Speaking up in class and asking questions is another winning formula. A student can (43)_________any doubts by asking questions. Participation in group study is another help. By framing tentative test questions (44)_________on class notes, students can help each other prepare for tests. Last but not least, always hand in neat work. A student who turns in neat work is already on the way to scoring an A. A student may suffer from different kinds of (45)_________ at school, but if he follows these principles in his studies, sooner or later he will become a top student.A)compromised F) principles K) prioritiesB) separated G)clarify L) enduring.C) basedH) affect M) deepD) academicI) conducted N) examplesE) commitment J) pressureO)addition

Section B In-depth ReadingPassage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.When I was a junior in college, I took a course on D. H. Lawrence. I know this sounds stupid, but I at first thought it was about Lawrence of Arabia, the great British desert fighter. I’d seen the movie, and I wanted to be him.I went to a used bookstore to get the required novels. I was surprised by the titles: Women in Love, Sons and Lovers, and Lady Chatterley’s Lover. This was a side of Lawrence of Arabia I didn’t know about. The clerk explained. Bad news. But I had registered for the course and I needed the credits. Hopelessly, I went home to read.Like a lot of college students, I bought used books hoping someone would have already underlined the important stuff. And the books I bought were thoroughly underlined. When I started to read, I was blown away. This was hot stuff!All the books had the same female name in the front. This girl really knew how to underline—not only the juicy parts, but the beautiful passages about love. I looked her up in the phone book and she was listed. I figured that I’d call her, hoping for anything from a date to copies of the papers she might have written about Lawrence.I called her, introduced myself, and told her what I wanted. She was not a college student, but a retired professor of English literature. These books were copies she’d sold when she moved to a smaller apartment. She laughed and said she’d be glad to have a date with me.We liked each other right away. She lived alone, and her eyes were failing. She suggested that if I’d drive her to the supermarket once a week, she’d tutor me in Lawrence.46. What kind of course did the writer take when he was a third-year student in college?A) Lawrence of Arabia B) Lady ChatterleyC) D.H Lawrence D) All47. Why did the writer have to read the books by Lawrence?A) Because he needs the credits. B) Because he loved it.C) Because he wanted to improve his writing. D) Because he wanted to date with the girl48. The girl whom the writer wanted to date with is actually aA) college student B) retired driverC) English literature D) professor49. Why did the writer buy used books after having registered for the course?A) Because he wanted to collect them as an interest for Lawrence.B) Because the books will be sold out in the future.C) Because the writer hoped someone else would have already underlined the important stuff.D) None of them50. What did the writer learn from the retired professor?A) The wisdom of D.H Lawrence.B) The writer had her books, her wisdom, and her love. He got an A in the course too.C) The skill of communication.D) All of them.

Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.China is an ancient country with thousands of years of history and civilization. While some of the ancient Chinese cultural traditions have been forgotten or are no longer observed, many of them are still remembered and have an influence on peoples everyday life.One of the most interesting aspects of Chinese culture is the jade culture. Jade is a precious stone that was recorded in the early Chinese dictionary known as Shuo Wen Jie Zi. There are two kinds of jade: soft jade, which is native to China and hard jade, which is mostly from Burma Jade is important in China not only because of its beauty, but also for its virtues and cultural meanings. Confucius said that jade has 11 virtues, which include wisdom, loyalty, and sincerity. The Chinese character for jade，“玉”，is often used in names and sayings to reflect these qualities.Another important Chinese cultural tradition is the bamboo culture. Bamboo is one of the four popular plants in China, the so-called "Four Gentlemen". To the Chinese people, bamboo is a symbol of integrity, resolution, and modesty. The bamboo culture is deeply rooted in the everyday life of the Chinese. They depend on bamboo a lot, from food to building materials. Bamboo is also a favorite subject of traditional Chinese scholars and artists.The dragon culture may be the most important and well-known part of the Chinese culture. The Chinese have long been known as the descendants of the dragon. However, nobody really knows where the dragon comes from. Many believe that the dragon can be traced back to the Emperor Huang, who is considered the ancestor of the Chinese people. The Chinese people see the dragon as a symbol of power, fortune, and wisdom. Chinese emperors may have believed that they were the real dragons and the sons of heaven, calling their beds "dragon beds" and their robes "dragon robes". During many Chinese festivals, activities related to the dragon are held for example, dragon dancing and dragon boat racing.51. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?A) He wants to tell us that dragon culture is important.B) He wants us to learn that some Chinese cultural traditions have been forgotten.C) He wants us to know more about jade culture.D) He wants to introduce cultural traditions in China and tell us their influence on people’s daily life.52. How many types of culture the author has introduced?A) 6. B) 5. C) 3. D) 4.53. Which of the following adjectives best describe the author’s treatment of the topic?A) Negative. C) Positive.B) Prejudiced. D) Subjective.54. Which statement is untrue according to this article?A) There are two kinds of jade: soft jade and hard jade.B) Bamboo is one of the four popular plants in China, the so-called "Four Gentlemen".C) Confucius said that jade has 12 virtues, which include wisdom, loyalty, and sincerity.D) Chinese emperors may have reckoned that they were the real dragons and the sons of heaven.55. What is the most important and well-known part of the Chinese culture according to the article?A) Bamboo culture.C) Jade CultureB) Wine culture.D) The dragon culture.

Part IV Translation:将下面的汉语句子翻译成正确的英文句子，注意：单词拼写、大小写、标点符号错误均会被酌情扣分。56.学生们在物理老师的帮助下进行了各种科学实验。Students ________ a variety of science experiments with the help of their Physics teacher.57.你们没有必要牺牲环保来促进经济增长。You don’t have to sacrifice environmental protection to ________ economic growth.58.你是如何激励人们努力而高效地工作的？How do you ________ people to work hard and efficiently?59.通过读书，他不仅开阔了视野，而且学会了不断完善自己的人格。Through reading, not only has he ________ his horizon, he has also learned to keep improving his character.60.在人生的不同阶段，我们会遇到不同的问题。At different stages of our life, we ________ different kinds of problems.