Today, society is much freer and easier than it used to be. It is no longer necessary to







dress like everyone else. Within reason, you can dress as you like or do your hair the way







you like instead of the way you should because it is the fashion. The popularity of jeans and







the "untidy" look seems to be a reaction against the increasingly expensive fashions of the top







fashion houses.







At the same time, appearance is still important in certain circumstances and then we







must choose our clothes carefully. It would be foolish to go to an interview for a job in a law







firm wearing jeans and a sweater; and it would be discourteous to visit some distinguished







scholar looking as if we were going to the beach or a night club. However, you need never







feel depressed if you don't look like the latest fashion photo. Look around you and you'll see







that no one else does either!















72. The author thinks that people are____________







A. satisfied with their appearance.







B. concerned about appearance in old age.







C. far from neglecting what is in fashion.







D. reluctant to follow the trends in fashion.







73. Fashion magazines and TV advertisement seem to link fashion to _________







A. confidence in life. B. personal dress.







C. individual hair style. D. personal future.







74. Causes of fashions are ____________







A. uniform. B. varied







C. unknown D. inexplicable.







75. Present-day society is much freer and earlier because it emphasizes ________







A. uniformity. B. formality.







C. informality D. individuality.







76. Which is the main idea of the last paragraph?







A. Care about appearance in formal situations.







B. Fashion in formal and informal situations.







C. Ignoring, appearance in informal situations.







D. Ignoring appearance in all situations.















TEXT D



Massive changes in all of the world's deeply cherished sporting habits are underway.







Whether it's one of London's parks full of people playing softball, and Russians taking up







rugby, or the Superbowl rivaling the British Football Cup Final as a televised: spectator event







in Britain, ;he patterns of players and spectators are changing beyond recognition, We are







witnessing a globalization of our sporting culture ........







That annual bicycle race, the Tour de France, much loved by the French is a good case







in point. Just a few years back it was a strictlycontinental affair with France, Belgium and







Holland, Spain and Italy taking part. But in recent years it has been dominated by Colombian mountain climbers, and American and Irish riders.







The people who really matter welcome the shift toward globalization. Peugeot. Michelin







and Panasonic are multi-national corporations that want worldwide returns for the millions







they invest in teams. So it does them literally a world of good to see this unofficial world







championship become just that.







This is undoubtedly an economic-based revolution we are witnessing here,, one made







possible by. communications technology, but made to happen because of marketing considera-







tions. Sell the game and you can sell Coca Cola or Budweiser as well.







The skilful way in which American football has been sold to Europe is a good example of







how all sports will develop. The aim of course is not really to Spread the sport for its own







sake, but to increase the number of people interested in the major money-making events.







The economics of the Superbowl are already astronomical. With seats at US$125, gate







receipts alone were a staggering $10,000,000. The most important statistic of the day, however, was the $100,000,000 in TV advertising fees. Imagine how much that becomes when the







eyes of the world are watching.







So it came as a terrible shock, but not really as a surprise, to learn that some people are







now suggesting that soccer change from being a game of two 45-minute halves, to one of four







25-minute quarters. The idea is unashamedly to capture more advertising revenue, without







giving any thought for the integrity of a sport which relies for its essence on the flowing







nature of the action.







Moreover, as sports expand into world markets, and as our choice of sports as consumers







also grows, so we will demand to see them played at a higher and higher level. In boxing







we have already seen numerous, dubious world title categories because people will not pay to







see anything less than a " World Title " fight, and this means that the title fights have to be







held in different countries around the world!















77. Globalization of sporting culture means that ______-







A. more people are taking up sports.







B. traditional sports are getting popular.







C. many local sports are becoming international.







D. foreigners are more interested in local sports.







78. Which of the following is NOT related to the massive changes?







A. Good economic returns. B. Revival







C. Communications technology. D. Marketing strategies.







79. What is the authors attitude towards the suggestion to change soccer into one of four 25-







minute quarters?







A. Favorable. B. Unclear C. Reserved D. Critical







80. People want to see higher-level sports competitions mainly because______







A. they become more professional than ever.







B. they regard sports as consumer goods.







C. there exist few world-class championships







D. sports events are exciting and stimulating.















Section B Skimming and Scanning [5 min]











In this Section there are seven passages with a total of ten multiple-choice questions.







Skim or scan them as required and then mark your answers on your answer sheet.















TEXT E



First read the following question.















81. The main purpose of the passage is to ________-







A. warn people of pickpockets. B. tell people what to wear.







C. describe how to catch thieves. D. explain how to contact the police.















Now, go through TEXT E quickly and answer Question 81.















Pickpockets operate in crowded places in the hope of getting easy pickings. Don't make







it easy for them. Keep wallets, purses and other valuables out of sight. If wearing a jacket,







an inside pocket is the best place to use. If not, your possessions are safest in a pocket with







a button-down flap.







Please co-operate with the police by reporting any crime or suspicious activity immedi-







ately, either by dialing 110 or calling at your nearest police station.















Text F



First read the following question.







82. The main topic of the passage is _________







A. agricultural products. B. irrigation methods.







C. natural resources. D. water shortages.















Now, go through TEXT F quickly and answer Question 82.







It is widely accepted that China is a country faced with severe water shortages. Insufficient water resources have slowed agricultural development. And to make matters worse,







some of the traditional Chinese irrigation methods have wasted an astonishing amount of water.







In China today, the utilization efficiency of farming water is about 30 to 40 per cent. This







figure stands in sharp contrast to developed country's utilization average of 70-80 per cent.







The low utilization efficiency has resulted from the adoption of some traditional Chinese irrigation methods.







Only by using modern irrigation methods can we reduce water shortage in agriculture.







One of the advantages of modern irrigation methods is that they alone can save 20-30







per cent of the present volume of wasted irrigation water.















TEXT G



First read the following question.















83. The letter is about _______







A. cities in South-east Asia. B. holiday greetings







C. sightseeing. travel plans.







Now, go through TEXT G quickly and answer Question 83.















May 5th 200_















Dear Mark,







Hello again! Here are my holiday plans. I'll leave on a tour of South-east Asia in August and will arrive in Singapore in September.







These are my travel plans:







August 28th London-Tokyo







September 1st Tokyo- Bangkok















September 4th Bangkok-- Singapore







September 7th Singapore-Manila







September 9th Manila-London















Looking forward to seeing you again.







Best Wishes,







Christopher







TEXT H











First read the following question.















84. Who will read the following except from a pamphlet?







A. Travelers.







B. Baby-sitters.







C. Insurance agents.







D. Traffic police.















Now, go through TEXT H quickly and answer Question 84.















DAY TRIPS



Even if you are only going on a trip to another country, accidents can happen. So







please make sure you have adequate travel insurance.















TAKE CARE IN WATER



Bathing will cool you but remember that fatal accidents can happen very easily and in the







most unexpected conditions. Adults should watch each other for signs of trouble when in







water. Children should always be supervised by an adult who can swim well. Young children







should never be left unattended near a stretch of water.















TAKE CARE ON THE ROADS



Traffic accidents are the major cause of death among travelers. Whether driver or







pedestrian, always check on local traffic regulations.















TEXT I











First read the following questions.







85. How many performances will the Irish dancing troupe give between June 23 and 25?







A. One. B. Two. C. Three D. Four















Whose works will NOT be played at the concert?







A. Chopin. B. Schumann. C. Beethoven. D. Liszt.















Now, go through TEXT I quickly and answer Questions 85 and 86.















Irish dance: The Irish International Dance Company, one of the most dynamic dance







troupes in the world, will tour China with its classic production" Spirit of the Dance-----the







New Millennium."















The dancers include such famous names as Patricia Murray, one of the Irish dancing







champions, and first-rate ballerina Claire Holding.







The dancers include such famous names as Patricia Murray,







Irish dancing







Sponsored by China National Culture and Art Company Ltd. , the dancing troupe will







give three performances at the Century Theatre.







Time: 7:30 pm. June 23--25







Place: Century Theatre, 40 Liangmaqiaolu,







Telephone: 6551-8888







Piano solos: twenty Chinese and foreign piano music works will be played by three







young, promising pianists from the China Central Conservatory of Music.







Programmes include: "Consolation No 3 in D-flat major" by Liszt, "For Elise' by







Beethoven, "Turkish March" by Mozart, "Waltz in C-sharp minor" and "A Minute Waltz" by







Chopin, and "Hungarian Dance" by Brahms.







Time: 7:30 pm, June 16







Place: Beijing Concert Hall,







Telephone: 6605-5812















TEXT J



First read the following questions.















87. When is the deadline for the competition?







A. May 7. B. May 5. C. June 18. D. June 15







88. The six lucky winners will _________







A. visit Guiyang City. B. contact the Press Office.







C. go to China Daily. D. take an overseas trip.















Now, go through TEXT J quickly and answer Questions 87 and 88.















Guiyang Customs and Scenery Competition Notice







Fifteen questions for the Guiyang Customs and Scenery Competition were published in







China Daily on May 5 and 7, and on China Daily's web edition on May 7. Participants,







please answer the questions and mail the answer card to:







Press Office, Guiyang Municipal People's Government







46 Zhongshan Xilu, Guiyang 550003, Guizhou, China







or find the competition on www. chinadaily, com. on. Then answer the questions, fill in







all information needed and click the button below to send it back.







The deadline for the competition is June 15 (subject to postmark)







The prize-drawing Ceremony will be held on June 18 in Guiyang City, and six lucky







winners ( three living in China, three from abroad) will be drawn from those who give correct







answers to all questions. Their names will be published in China Daily and its web edition on







June 19







The six lucky winners will be invited to visit Guiyang from August 8 to 18.















TEXT K











First read the following questions















89. If you want to travel to Shanghai on Air France on a Saturday, which flight would you







take?







A. AFl29. B. AFl28. C. AFlll. D. AFll2.







90. Does Lufthansa operate a flight between Beijing and Frankfurt every day?







A. No. B. Yes.







C. Yes, except on Saturdays.







D. No, only three days a week.















Now, go through TEXT K quickly and answer Questions 89 and 90.







Flight Schedule







Air France Tel: (010) 6588 1388







(020) 6360 6688















Day From To Flight Departure Arrival







1 -- 7 Beijing Paris AF129 09:40 14:15







1 -- 7 Paris Beijing AF128 15:55 07:40







2,4,7 Shanghai Paris AF111 10:55 17:05







1,3,6 Paris Shanghai AF112 15:55 09:05















Lufthansa











Day From To Flight Departure Arrival







1 -- 7 Beijing Frankfurt LH721 10:30 14:25







1 -- 7 Frankfurt Beijing LH720 17:25 08:30







1,2,3,4,5,7 Shanghai Frankfurt LH729 11:15 16:30







1,2,3,4,5,7 Frankfurt Shanghai LH728 17:10 09:25











答案：







Part One Writing



Section A Composition











The Best Way to Stay Healthy







If you have recently started or restarted an exercise program, you are not alone, and it proves to be the best way to stay healthy.







In the first place, exercise makes your body, most importantly, your heart stronger-by helping it pump more blood with each heartbeat. The blood then deliver more oxygen to your body. Exercise can also lower blood pressure, reduce your risk of heart disease. Besides, exercise is the best way to lose weight. Burning calories and working off the fat will help you look and feel better. In the second place, more and more people realize that mental health is nevertheless important than physical health. Focusing your energy on taking care of yourself with proper exercise is the best way to not just transform your body but to lift your spirits.







If you are blessed with a healthy body and healthy mind by getting into exercises like soccer, ice skating, jogging, running, swimming, bicycling or anything that involves lots of activities, you can be confident that you are the " wealthiest", thus the happiest man on the planet earth.















Section B Note-writing







May 6, 2002







Dear Jack,







I have heard that you wish to sell your walkman. I am very interested in it. I am just wondering about its condition. Give me a call when you have a moment. My telephone number is 555-2436. I am willing to offer 30 dollars for it if everything is OK.







Looking forward to hearing from you soon.







Yours,







Sam.















Part Two Dictation



Disappearing Forests







The world's forests are disappearing. As much as a third of the total tree cover has been lost since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago. The remaining forests are home to half of the world's species thus becoming the chief resource for their survival. Tropical rain forests once covered twelve percent of the land of the planet. As well as supporting at least half of the world's species of plants and animals, these rain forests are home to millions of people. But there are other demands on them. For example, much has been cut for timber. An increasing amount of forestland（林地） has been used for industrial purposes or for agricultural development, such as crop growing. By the 1990s less that half of the earth's original rain forests remained, and they continues to disappear at an alarming rate every year. As a result, the world's forests are now facing gradual extinction.















Part Three Listening Comprehension



Section A Statement



1. D 2. A 3. C 4.B 5. C







6. C 7. A 8. D







Section B Conversation



9. A 10. B 11. C 12. B 13. D







14. C 15. D 16.A 17. C







Section C News Broadcast







18. D 19.B 20 C 21.A 22. C







23.A 24.D 25.C















Part Four Cloze



26. B 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. A







31. B 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. C







36. D 37. A 38. D 39. B 40. A















Part Five Grammar & Vocabulary



41. A 42. C 43. B 44. B 45.A







46. C 47. B 48. B 49. B 50. A







51. B 52. D 53. C 54. A 55. D







56. B 57. A 58.B 59. D 60. B







61. C 62. D 63. B 64. A 65. B















Part Six Reading Comprehension



Section A Reading Comprehension



66. B 67. A 68. D 69. C 70. A







71. D 72. C 73. A 74. B 75. C







76. A 77. C 78. B 79. D 80. B















Section B Skimming and Scanning



81. A 82. D 83. D 84. A 85. C







86. B 87. D 88. A 89. D 90. B

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