II . Passage Translation
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages. You will hear the passages only once. After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening.
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SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS (50 minutes 30 points)
Directions: In this section, you will read several passages. Each passage is followed by several questions based on its content. You are to choose ONE best answer, (A), (B), (C) or (D), to each question. Answer all the questions following each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.
Questions 1~5
Some kinds of animals that are still around today were in existence millions of years ago during the time of the dinosaur.
One of these survivors is the crocodile, which has been around for about 100 million years. Today's crocodiles can grow to a length of 20 feet and weigh about a ton. Their prehistoric ancestors were about two and a half times the size of today's animals.
Another survivor from the past is the Galapagos tortoise, whose history goes back around 200 million years. The tortoise of today has not evolved much over the last 200 million years: it looks about the same now as it did way back then.
The oldest survivor from prehistoric times is, can you believe it, the cockroach. Cockroaches have been able to stick around for more than 250 million years. The main reason for their incredible endurance is their ability to live in all kinds of conditions and survive on all kinds of food.
l. This passage is mainly about.
(A) the dinosaur
(B) how the crocodile has survived
(C) animals that live to be very old
(D) types of animals that have existed for a long time 2. According to the passage, the crocodile.
(A) survived an attack by dinosaurs
(B) first appeared 100, 000 years ago
(C) has increased in size over time
(D) has existed for millions of years
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the cockroach?
(A) It has evolved considerably over years.
(B) It has been around for a quarter of a billion years.
(C) It lived at the time of the dinosaur.
(D) It eats many kinds of food.
4. The expression "stick around'' in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to.
(A) endure
(B) attack
(C) travel around
(D) look around
5. Which of the animals mentioned in the passage has been around for the longest time?
(A)The dinosaur.
(B) The crocodile.
(C) The Galapagos tortoise.
(D) The cockroach.