Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. Y ou should f ill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.

　　26. Ive heard that the musical group will set off for Hong Kong to give a three-day ( perform ) .

　　27. John not only learnt Chinese but also (know) the difference between his culture and ours.

　　28. The more challenging the journey is, the (happy) the young people will feel.

　　29. After the flood, life was (extreme) difficult for the farmers in this area.

　　30. The children (play) the violin over there will go on the stage next week.

　　31. Before the flight takes off, all passengers are asked to (fast) their seat belts.

　　32. The policemen (tell) not to take any action until they received further order.

　　33. I cannot go shopping with you because I have an (appoint) with my dentist this afternoon.

　　34. The father wants to know why his son (question) by the police last week.

　　35. The boy passed the finial exams. But if he had spent more time on them, the results (be) much better.

　　Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)

　　Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks f or you to f ulfill. Y ou should read the reading materials caref ully and do the tasks ns you are instructed.

　　Task 1

　　Directions: Af ter reading the f ollowing passage, you will f ind 5 questions or unf inished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

　　Do you know how to use a mobile phone (手机) without being rude to the people around you?

　　Talking during a performance irritates (激怒) people. If you are expecting an emergency call, sit near the exit doors and set your phone to vibrate (振动 ). When your mobile phone vibrates, you can leave quietly and let the others enjoy the performance.

　　Think twice before using mobile phones in elevators, museums, churches or other indoor public places—especially enclosed spaces. Would you want to

　　listen to someones conversation in these places? Worse yet,how would you feel if a mobile phone rang suddenly during a funeral! It happens more often than you think. Avoid these embarrassing situations by making sure your

　　mobile phone is switched off.

　　When eating at a restaurant with friends, dont place your mobile phone on the table. This conveys the message that your phone calls are more important than those around you.

　　Mobile phones have sensitive microphones that allow you to speak at the volume you would on a regular phone. This enables you to speak quietly so that others wont hear the details of your conversations. If you are calling from a noisy area, use your hand to direct your voice into the microphone.

　　Many people believe that they cant live without their mobile phone. Owning a mobile phone definitely makes life more convenient, but limit your conversations to urgent ones and save the personal calls until you are at

　　home.

　　36. What should you do when you need to answer a phone call during a performance?

　　A) Call back after the performance. B) Answer it near the exit door.

　　C) Talk outside the exit door. D) Speak in a low voice.

　　37. Putting your mobile phone on a restaurant table may make your friends think

　　A) you prefer to talk to your friends at the table B) you value your calls more than your friends

　　C) you are enjoying the company of your friends D) you are polite and considerate of your friends

　　38. When you are calling in a noisy area, you are advised to .

　　A) use a more sensitive microphone B) shout loudly into your microphone

　　C) go away quietly to continue the phone call D) use your hand to help speak into the phone

　　39. The author implies that the use of mobile phones in such places as museums should be .

　　A) limited B) expected C) discouraged D) recommended

　　40. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

　　A) You should limit your mobile phone calls to personal affairs.

　　B) You should speak quietly into your phone while in a church.

　　C) You are supposed to turn off your mobile phone at a funeral.

　　D) You are supposed to use your mobile phone as much as possible.

　　Task 2

　　Directions: This task is the same as T ask 1. The 5 questions or unf inished statements are numbered 41 to 45.

　　When a rare disease ALD threatened to kill the four-year-old boy Lorenzo, his parents refused to give up hope.Doctors explained that there was no cure for ALD, and that he would probably die within three years. But Lorenzos parents set out to prove the doctors wrong.

　　The parents devoted themselves to keeping their son alive and searching for a cure. But doctors and the families of other ALD patients often refused to take

　　them seriously. They thought the efforts to find a cure were a waste of time, and drug companies werent interested in supporting research into such a rare disease.

　　However, the parents still refused to give up and spent every available hour in medical libraries and talking to anyone who would help. Through trial and error (反复实验 ), they finally created a cure from ingredients (调料)

　　commonly found in the kitchen. The cure, named" Lorenzos Oil", saved the boys life. Despite the good results, scientists and doctors remained unconvinced. They said there was no real evidence that the oil worked and that the treatment was just a theory.As a result, some families with ALD children were reluctant to try it.

　　Finally, the boys father organized an international study to test the oil. After ten years of trials, the answer is: the oil keepsALD children healthy.

　　41. Doctors said that Lorenzo might die within three years because .

　　A) they had never treated the disease before B) Lorenzo was too young to be, cured

　　C) no cure had been found for ALD D) ALD was a rare disease

　　42. The families of other ALD patients thought that .

　　A) the research for the new cure would cost too much money

　　B) the efforts of Lorenzos parents were a waste of time

　　C) Lorenzos parents would succeed in finding a cure

　　D) Lorenzos oil was a real cure for ALD

　　43. Scientists and doctors believed that Lorenzos Oil

　　A) was really effective B) was a success story

　　C) only worked in theory D) would save the boys life

　　44. Lorenzos father organized an international study to

　　A) test Lorenzos Oil B) get financial support

　　C) find a cure for the disease D) introduce the cure worldwide

　　45. From the passage we can conclude that

　　A) doctors remain doubtful of the effectiveness of the cure

　　B) many ALD patients still refuse to use the oil

　　C) various cures have been found for ALD D) the oil really works as a cure for ALD