Ⅰ.In each question. decide which of the four choices given will most suitably complete the sentence if inserted at the place marked. Put your choices in the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)
EXAMPLE: I was caught __ the rain yesterday.
A. in B. by C. with D. at
ANSWER: (A)
1. I didn't buy the apples; she gave them to me __ nothing.
A. with B. as C. for D. by
2. It's __ my power to make final decision on the matter.
A. off B. outside C. above D. beyond
3. I should say Henry is not __ much a writer as a reporter.
A. that B. so C. this D. as
4. I won't pay 20 for the coat; it's not worth __ .
A. all that much B. that much all C. that all much D. much all that
5. He didn't go into detail on the subject; he spoke __ .
A. in common B. in general C. in particular D. in short
6. It's true that the old road is less direct and a bit longer. We won't take the new one. __ , because we don't feel as safe on it.
A. somehow B. though C. therefore D. otherwise
7. When you are about through the story __ , try to make a guess how the plot will develop.
A. half B. midway C. halfway D. one-half
8. Though already a teenager, peter still finds it hard to __ his favorite toys.
A. part off B. part with C. part away D. part from
9. Strenuous efforts have been made to government expenses to a desirable, level __ .
A. cut down B. cut short C. cut out D. cut off
10. When at a party, be sure not to __ from the person who tries to engage you in conversation.
A. turn down B. turn away C. turn off D. turn back
11. The survival __ of some wild animals is not very high as they are ruthlessly hunted for their skins.
A. rate B. degree C. ratio D. scale
12. He was __ admittance to the theatre for not being properly dressed.
A. denied B. rejected C. repelled D. deprived
13. When I ask you a question, I expect a __ answer.
A. punctual B. fast C. rapid D. prompt
14. If a man is legally separated from his wife, is he still __ for her debts?
A. answerable B. chargeable C. recoverable D. payable
15. At the meeting, Roland argued __ in favor of the proposal.
A. severely B. heavily C. forcefully D. warmly
Ⅱ.Each of the three passages below is followed by some questions. For eeach question there are four answers. Read the passages carefully and chose the best answer to each of the questions. Put your choice in the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)
passage 1
It doesn't come as a surprise to you to realize that it makes no difference what you read or study if you can't remember it. You just waste your valuable time. Maybe you have already discovered some clever ways to keep yourself from forgetting.
One dependable aid that does help you remember what you study is to have a specific purpose or reason for reading. You remember better what you read when you know why you're reading.
