53. His temper and personalky show that he can become a soldier of the top
A) circle
B) rank
C) category
D) grade
54. During the lecture, the speaker occasionally his point by relating his own experiences.
A) illustrated
B) hinted
C) cited
D)displayed
55. Only those who can to lose their money should make high-risk investments.
A) maintain
B) sustairt
C) endure
D) afford
56, He found the media attention intolerable and decided to go abroad.
A) sufficient
B) constant
C) steady
D) plenty
57. There has been a collision a number of cars on the main road to town.
A) composing
B) consisting
C) involving
D) engaging
58. elephants are difthrent from wild elephants in many aspects, including their tempers.
A) Cultivated
B) Regulated
C) Civil
D) Tame
59. Ten days ago the young man info~ed his boss of his intention to
A) resign
B) reject
C) retreat
D) replace
60. As one of the world's highest paid models, she had her face. for five million dollars
A) deposiled
B) assured
C) measured
D) insured
Part IV Cloze (15 minutes)
Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The 61 go about purchasing an article or a service can actually 62 you money or can add 63 the cost.
Take the 64 example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might 65 you are making the 66 buy if you choose one 67 look you like and which is also the cheapest 68 price. But when you get it home you may find that it 69 twice as long as a more expensive 70 to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well 71 your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.
So what principles should you 72 when you go out shopping?
If you_ 73 your home, your car or any valuable 74 in excellent condition, you'll be saving money in the long 75 Before you buy a new 76 , talk to someone who owns one.If you can,use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular 77 .
Before you buy an expensive 78 ,or a service,do check the price and 79 is on offer. If possible, choose 80 three items or three estimates.
61. A) form
B) fashion
C) way
D) method
62. A) save
B) preserve
C) in
D) similar
63. A) up
B) to
C) in
D) on
64. A) easy
B) single
C) simple
D) similar
65. A) convince
B) accept
C) examine
D) think
66. A) proper
B) best
C) reasonable
D) most