The sun was so bright that I could see anything.
(A)hardly
(B)nearly
(C)probably
(D)only
Mr. Wang’s lawyer argued strongly that his rights had been because the police had illegally searched hisapartment.
(A)produced
(B)misled
(C)violated
(D)implied
We all were to leave for the party when the doorbell rang.
(A)delicious
(B)easy
(C)correct
(D)ready
Tina has been from diabetes for several years, and she has to go to see a doctor every month.
(A)affecting
(B)catching
(C)inflicting
(D)suffering
When Mary called me at that time, I was a shower. I did not hear the telephone ringing.
(A)doing
(B)taking
(C)making
(D)playing
Mary experienced a great and couldn’t speak when she heard the news.
(A)sample
(B)secret
(C)shock
(D)similarity
For safety’s sake, you should check on your car you go for a long-distance drive.
(A)since
(B)while
(C)after
(D)before
Could you please go to the post office and send this out for me?
(A)letter
(B)speech
(C)stamp
(D)word
Cathy:Dennis: No. It’s very close.
(A)Is there a post office near here?
(B)Is the post office open?
(C)Is the post office far from here?
(D)Are we near the post office yet?
Jack gave me a big on my birthday last year. I was really touched.
(A)accident
(B)interest
(C)surprise
(D)troubleThe 30-Hour Famine is a program of World Vision, an international Christian relief and development organizationestablished in the 1950s and dedicated to helping children in the world, because “when children have food, shelter andschooling and are protected, valued and loved, a community thrives.”Each year, World Vision decides which countries will receive funding from the 30-Hour Famine. In 2001, forexample, the money went to Rwanda, India, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Guatemala, Mali, Tanzania and the fund raisingcountries. In India, the money is being used to rescue children from sweatshops. In Ethiopia, where a drought has sweptthe land and robbed it of its vegetation, the money is being used for reforestation and soil management programs. Eightyper cent of all money raised goes to help children, with the other 20 per cent spent on staff salaries and marketing toincrease awareness of world hunger.Now that you know about the 30-Hour Famine and the difference it can make for children around the world, whatare you going to do? You can visit <www.wvi.org and www.30hrfamine.com>, learn about the campaigns in yourcountry, register to participate in a 30-Hour Famine and plunge whole-heartedly into your hunger!請回答下列第41 題至第45 題
John: Who is Nancy standing next to?Bob: She is standing .
(A)on a chair
(B)next to May
(C)behind a table
(D)next to a chairIn the summer of 2007, a group of international students were attending college in England. They had a longperiod of time between semesters for travel, so they decided to hitchhike as far as they could in other Europeancountries. In many places, they were successful. They put their thumbs out or pointed them backwards and smiled;friendly drivers stopped. As soon as the first traveler got a “yes” answer from a driver, he motioned with his hand orfingers for his friends to come—or he held both thumbs up in an “OK” sign or made a circle with the thumb and thenext finger of one hand. The young tourists saved money, saw a lot of the countryside, and had many interestingconversations and experiences.However, the international students were not so lucky in Greece and Turkey. Most drivers ignored them; fewdrivers stopped to give them rides. Some drivers shouted terrible words at the travelers; others even got out of theirtrucks and wanted to start a fight. The students felt unwelcome, confused, and afraid. After they traveled back to wherethey were studying they learned that it were their hand gestures that had caused them trouble.請依上文回答第42 題至第46 題
The 30-Hour Famine was started so that people around the world could .
(A)improve children’s lives
(B)participate in more volunteering work
(C)help poor countries do soil management
(D)gain a better understanding of what hunger means
According to the passage, why did the young travelers get rides successfully in many places in Europe?
(A)Drivers knew what the young travelers meant by their hand gestures.
(B)Drivers thought that the students were foreigners without local friends.
(C)The students were lucky enough to meet drivers who happened to be in a good mood.
(D)Drivers were curious about the students’ thumbs and stopped for inquiry.
“Drought” in the second paragraph refers to .
(A)flood
(B)earthquake
(C)terrible fire
(D)shortage of water
According to the passage, as soon as the driver stopped, what would the young traveler who put out his thumb do?
(A)He would get on the car immediately to continue the trip.
(B)He would signal his friends to take the car together.
(C)He would do some more tricks with his fingers.
(D)He would begin chatting with the driver.
What does the second paragraph center on?
(A)How the 30-Hour Famine works.
(B)How the money raised by the Famine is used.
(C)How the writer learned about the 30-Hour Famine.
(D)How many children die from diseases related to famine.
According to the passage, why were the international students unable to get rides easily in Greece and Turkey?
(A)Most of the drivers did not notice the young travelers.
(B)Their hand gestures were misunderstood.
(C)The students were foreigners and unwelcome in the two countries.
(D)Drivers in the two countries tended to be ill-tempered.
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?
(A)World Vision decides which countries will receive funding.
(B)Each country in need sends in a proposal to apply for sponsorship.
(C)The 30-Hour Famine Program runs the organization of World Vision.
(D)20 per cent of all money is being used for reforestation and soil management programs.
In mentioning Greece and Turkey particularly, what does the writer intend to do?
(A)To impress the readers with the idea that the two countries are actually very terrible places
(B)To offer an example indicating the possible trouble the travelers may encounter in different cultures
(C)To entertain the readers with a very funny example from two unpopular countries in Europe
(D)To offer some biased opinions towards the two countries
According to the article, we can infer that .
(A)charitable actions make no difference in the world
(B)we will enjoy starving if we participate in a 30-Hour Famine
(C)the 30-Hour Famine Program is about helping children in need
(D)the volunteers go through a starvation process for their salariesLeonardo da Vinci possessed one of history’s most searching minds. He was a scientist 46 an artist. Hisnotebooks of more than 4,000 pages are an insight 47 his intellectual curiosity. He is perhaps best 48 hisportrait Mona Lisa (1503). The identity of the Mona Lisa has long been a mystery for art scholars. In 1986 a computeranalyst, Lillian Schwartz, asserted that Mona Lisa was really Leonardo himself. 49 that the painter was ahomosexual and that he liked to trick people with riddles. Then in early 1987 another computer analyst came up with“evidence” that the smiling lady wore no necklace and 50 before a distant mountain range. In short, this paintingmay be the most controversial ever done.請回答下列第46 題至第50 題
In terms of culture, what does the story mean?
(A)Travelers always encounter rude and unfriendly drivers.
(B)Travelers should “hitchhike” in their own country only.
(C)The same gestures can have very different meanings in different cultures.
(D)Hand gestures are rude because they are kinds of body language.Many people like to take exercises to keep fit. Some go jogging and cycling while others go swimming and playsports. One more common way of exercising nowadays is walking at a faster speed. It’s now getting more and morepopular as you can see people doing it in parks and on roads. It is easy to follow and cheap as well. What you need iscomfortable clothing and a pair of good shoes. Besides, it is a very effective exercise. It can make your hearts, lungs,and bones stronger and help you lose weight in a healthy way. It is also safer than other exercises such as jogging sinceit won’t hurt the joints on your knees. With so many benefits to gain from, there is no wonder that more and morepeople enjoy doing it.請依上文回答第47 題至第50 題
(A)as well as
(B)no better than
(C)rather than
(D)except for
According to the passage, why has walking at a faster speed become a favorite among people?
(A)More and more people are following it.
(B)People like outdoor exercises.
(C)It’s convenient and inexpensive.
(D)The whole family can do it together.
(A)into
(B)upon
(C)through
(D)by
According to the passage, which item is suggested every time you go walking?
(A)Sunglasses
(B)An umbrella
(C)A formal dress
(D)Comfortable clothing
(A)familiar with
(B)familiar to
(C)known with
(D)known for
How can walking make you healthier?
(A)It takes more time to exercise.
(B)It can be done in the mornings only.
(C)It enables your body to do a better job.
(D)It won’t cost you too much.
(A)It is hoped
(B)It is wished
(C)It is believed
(D)It is counted
According to the passage, why is jogging a more harmful way of exercising than walking?
(A)It is likely to harm your knees.
(B)It is harder to follow.
(C)It is dangerous to jog on roads.
(D)It makes you become breathless.