Although the two employees performed well in the work, the company promoted ______ as they were both unqualified for the senior post.
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A．both |
B．either |
C．neither |
D．nobody |
_____ everyone’s great surprise, a local reporter jumped out and threw a shoe at Bush at the press release.
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A．In |
B．To |
C．Under |
D．On |
II. Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 120～150 words according to the situation given.
全球气候变暖是目前人类面临的最大环境问题。请你根据以下提示，写一篇英语短文，为“节能减排”献计献策。
背景：随着经济的发展，更多的温室气体被排放，其中大约70%为二氧化碳
后果：全球变暖；自然灾害频繁。
措施 1.多使用清洁能源，少用煤、油；
2.在可能的情况下以步代车；
3. …
4. …
要求：
短文必须包括以上所有内容要点，可适当发挥;
措施中3、4点由考生自由发挥。
第二卷（45分）
I. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
1、我们应该特别注意校园安全问题。 (emphasis)
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2、你不认为做世博志愿者是一个学习的机会吗？（it）
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3、教授昨天推荐的那篇文章值得一看。(recommend)
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4、他突然领悟到荣誉是无足轻重的，而他真正在意的是家庭幸福。(occur)
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5、不管自然灾害多么严重，我们都要尽最大的努力帮助灾区人民度过难关。(However)
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A Love Oriented “Family”
“Jia” or “Family” in English, is one of the most widely read novels by Chinese literature giant Ba Jin. It has been again adapted into a TV series, with its main plot telling the love story between the young heroes, according to a report by the Beijing Times. “Family” is among Ba Jin’s most acclaimed（受称赞的）novels and is one of his three semi-autobiographical novels known as the “Torrent” trilogy（三部曲）, composed of “Family”, “Spring” and “Autumn”. Written between 1931 and 1940 in pre-revolutionary China, the novel attacked the traditional Chinese family structure and depicted the struggles and tragedies, love and hatred of the young generation in a story of family decline. It has attracted extensive readers for its anti-feudal(封建的) thoughts and unique artistic charm, winning an important position in contemporary Chinese literature.
In China, family is closely related to country, hence the appearance of the very country of five thousand years' civilization. The ideal of ancient people, namely, “self-cultivation, regulating the family, managing the nation, and establishing peace all over the world”, fully reflects the close relation between the family and the country.
“Our version is not as depressing as the original story. It is modern and cater to a younger audience,” said the director Wang Jun at the press release in Beijing. Starring family faces including Huang Lei, Huang Yi and Li Xiaoran, the drama focuses on the complicated relationships between the characters and throws light on the resistance against feudal(封建的) restrictions. “We have to act as teenage boys, it is quite a challenge,” said Huang Lei, an experienced actor who is 36 years old. Huang Yi said “Family” is a good chance for her to switch style because she has to play a virtuous wife whose life ends in tragedy.
81. What are the three novels known as the “Torrent” trilogy by Ba Jin?
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82. According to paragraph three, we know the original story is ____________.
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83. The underlined word “depicted” probably means ____________.
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84. What’s the TV series “Family” about?
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Section C
Directions: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.
（D）
A. Value of rare skills
B. Dangerous jobs paid more
C. Social demand decides reward
D. Developing skills
E. Women’s skills rewarded
F. Reason for taking low-paying jobs
1. _________________________
The rewards of a skill that is in strictly limited supply depend upon the demand for that skill. Men’s professional basketball is extremely popular, and the top NBA players make millions of dollars per year. There are some great women basketball players, too, but because women’s professional basketball has not become popular, these women’s skills go comparatively unrewarded.
2. _________________________
Some people with very rare skills can make enormous salaries in a free market economy. Paula Abdel has a voice that millions of people are willing to pay to hear in person, and on tapes, CDs, records, and videos. Before Pablo Picasso died, he could sell small sketches for vast sums of money. Were they worth it? They were worth exactly what the highest bidder (出价人) was willing to pay.
3. _________________________
Not all skills are inborn, however. Some people have invested in training and schooling to improve their knowledge and skills. When we go to school, we are investing in human capital that we expect to yield dividends, partly in the form of higher wages, later on. Human capital is also produced through on-the-job training.
4. _________________________
Some jobs are more desirable than others. Entry-level positions in attractive industries such as publishing and television tend to be low-paying. Since talented people are willing to take entry-level jobs in these industries at salaries below what they could earn in other occupations, there must be other, non-wage rewards. It may be that the job itself is more personally rewarding, or that a low-paying apprenticeship is the only way to acquire the human capital necessary to advance.
5. _________________________
On the other hand, compensating differentials are required when an occupation is very dangerous. Workers on skyscrapers and bridges command additional wages. Fire fighters in cities that have many old, run-down buildings are usually paid more than those in relatively tranquil rural or suburban areas.
SectionＤ
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.
