SECTION II Use of English15 minutes
Directions：
Read the following text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A， B， C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.
Text
Many years ago seemed longer and life was less complicated, we had rented a cottage 26 a river in the heart of the country 27 the whole family was going to 28 a three瞱eek holiday. There were four of us: me, Mum and Dad, and Mum’s sister, Auntie June. Oh, and I mustn’t forget to 29 Spot, our little dog. I was
30 to go off by myself all day, 31 I promised to be careful and took Spot with me for 32 .
One day I was Spot when we heard a lot of shouting in the
33 followed by a scream and splash. I was a bit 34 so I called Spot and we both hid 35 a bush where we could see but not be 36 . After a few moments, a straw hat came drifting down the river, followed by an oar, a picnic basket and
37 oar. Then came the rowing boat itself, but it was 38 upside down! A few seconds later my Dad and Auntie June came running 39 the river bank, both wet
40 . Spot started barking so I came out of hiding and said hello. My Dad got really angry 41 me for not trying to catch the boat as it went past. luckily,
42 , the boat and both the oars had been caught by an overhanging tree a little further downstream, but not the hat or picnic basket. So them 43 my sandwiches. Dad and Auntie June both made me 44 not to tell Mum what had happened 45 she would be worried.
26.A. on B. by C. in D. across
27.A. where B. that C. which D. when
28.A. plan B. manageC. consume D. spend
29.A. mention B. bring C. send D. lead
30.A. forced B. ordered C. allowed D. encouraged
31.A. even if B. provided C. lest D. as if
32.A. instructionB. inspectionC. protection D. supervision
33.A. place B. space C. sky D. distance
34.A. scared B. amused C. excited D. disturbed
35.A. beside B. before C. behind D. beneath
36.A. seen B. viewed C. watched D. observed
37.A. the other B. each otherC. another D. one another
38.A. rolling B. floating C. circling D. sinking
39.A. down B. beside C. to D. on
40.A. within B. over C. under D. through
41.A. at B. against C. with D. to
42.A. moreover B. then C. therefore D. however
43.A. spare B. share C. borrow D. pide
44.A. agree B. decide C. guarantee D. promise
45.A. except thatB. in case C. in order thatD. on condition that
SECTION III Reading Comprehension40 minutes
Part A
Directions：
Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A， B， C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.
Text 1
Earthquakes may rightly be ranked as one of the most destructive forces known to man: since records began to be written down, it has been estimated that earthquake related fatalities have numbered in the millions, and that earthquake related destruction has been beyond calculation. The greater part of such damage and loss of life has been due to collapse of buildings and the effects of rockslides, floods, fire, disease, tsunamis gigantic sea waves, and other observable events resulting from earthquakes, rather than from the quakes themselves.
The great majority of all earthquakes occur in two specific geographic areas. One such area covers the Pacific Ocean and its bordering landmasses. The other extends from the East Indies to the Atlas Mountains, including the Himalayas, Iran, Turkey, and the Alpine regions. It is in these two great belts or zones that all earthquakes take place; they may, however, happen anywhere at any time.
This element of the unknown has for centuries added greatly to the dread and horror surrounding earthquakes, but in recent times there have been indications that earthquake forecast may be possible. By analyzing changes in animal behavior, patterns of movements in the earth’s shell, variations in the earth’s force of attraction, and the frequency with which minor earth shakes are observed, scientists have shown increasing success in expecting when and where earthquakes will strike. As a result, a worldwide earthquake warning network is already in operation and has helped to prepare for and thus lessenthe vast destruction that might otherwise have been totally unexpected.
It is doubtful that man will ever be able to control earthquakes and get rid of their destructiveness altogether, but as how and why earthquakes happen become better understood, man will become more and more able to deal with their possible damage before they occur.
46.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. Earthquake destruction is declining.
B. Earthquake forecast is improving.
C. Man is no longer fearful of earthquakes.
D. Man is capable of conquering earthquakes.
47.We can infer from the passage that quakes .
A. may happen anywhere at any time
B. mostly strike in oceans and mountains
C. are unobservable in masses of land
D. are hardly the direct cause of fatalities
48.The phrase “this element of the unknown” Paragraph 3 refers to .
A. the extension of earthquake zones
B. the percentage of earthquake occurrences
C. when and where earthquakes may occur
D. what big damage earthquakes may cause
49.Man’s research on earthquake forecast at present is to .
A. reduce the loss from earthquake disasters
B. lower the frequency of earthquakes
C. release the energy that causes earthquakes
D. analyze the relationship between different earthquakes
50.Which of the the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
A. Inform the reader. B. Entertain the reader.
C. Disprove a concept. D. Question a concept.
Text 2
The rate of population growth is fastest in underdeveloped countries. In these countries a high birthrate is accompanied by a lowered death rate thanks to improved standards of public health. Ideally it should be possible to counter balance the effect of a reduced death rate by an increased use of family planning. In practice, however, population control is a complex matter. Throughout history people have determined the size of their families according to the cultural values of their societies.
Population control has long been a subject of discussion among researchers. Some have argued that the supply of good land is limited. In order to feed a large population,
bad land must be cultivated and the good land overworked . As a result, each person produces less in a given amount of time and this means a lower average income than could be obtained with a smaller population. Other researchers have argued that a large population gives more scope for the development of facilities such as sports, roads and railways, which are not likely to be built unless there is a big demand to justify them. Similarly, it can be argued that the public costs of society will not be so heavy to each inpidual if they are shared among the members of a large population.
One of the difficulties in implementing birth control lies in the fact that official attitudes to population growth vary from cuntry to country. In underdeveloped countries where a large population is pressing hard upon the limits of food, space and natural resources, it will be the first concern of government to place a limit on the birthrate. In a well瞕eveloped society the problem may be more complex. A declining birthrate may lead to unemployment because it results in a shrinking market. Cities with a declining population may have to face the prospect of a shrinking tax base and a fall in land values. If there are fewer children going to school, teachers may be thrown out of work. When the pressure of population on housing declines, prices also decline and the building industry is weakened. Faced with considerations such as these, the government of a developed country may well prefer to see a slowly increasing population, rather than one which is stable or in decline.
51.One reason for quick population increase in underdeveloped countries is that .
A. those countries encourage people to have large families
B. people can get government support if they have more kids
C. improved public health standards have reduced death rate greatly
D. those countries have enough resources to support a large population
52.The writer suggests that policy makers should consider cultural values .
A. in carrying out family planning
B. in producing birth control drugs
C. in improving public health standards
D. in introducing birth control techniques
53.A large population in an underdeveloped country may lead to .
A. a rise in work efficiency B. a shortage of farm workers
C. a decline in grain production D. a reduction in average income
54.Some peole believe control in developed countries may .
A. increase market demand B. lower unemployment rate
C. slow down economic growth D. create more job opportunities
55.According to the writer, developd countries prefer .
A. a strandstill population B. a fast increasing population
C. a slowly growing population D. a steadily decreasing population