LANGUAGES Canada，a new Canadian national organization of public and private language training programs，was started recently to ensure that language training in Canada is of high quality，Canada News Wire has reported．
Canada has developed its language-training programs for over forty years without a comparatively uniform（adj. 一致的；相同的） quality standard before Languages Canada adopted（采用） a complete system of rigorous standards that apply equally to all public and private schools in Canada To qualify（取得资格；具备合格条件），a school is evaluated in a number of categories including curriculum，teacher qualifications，student services，student admissions，marketing，promotion，facilities and administration． The quality standards guarantee that international students who come to Canada to learn English or French can expect to receive a uniform level of excellent instruction．．
So far，a total of 144 language–training programs，public and private，English and French，have met the standards． They will have to re-qualify in three years． About two dozen other schools failed to meet all standards and may be re-evaluated in the future．
Canada’s language training sector accounts for（数量占…） about 15 percent of the market share of global language training business Canada ranks third among destinations for English language training after UK and US． Calum Mackechnie，President of Languages Canada and President of York University’s English Language Institute，says if Canada wants to fully take advantage（利用） of the economic potential（潜力） of its language-training sector，it needs to make sure the world knows what the country has to offer．
46．What do we know about Languages Canada?
A．It is a language training school．
B．It has a history of over 40 years．
Ｃ．It has many branches all over the world．
Ｄ．It is a new Canadian national organization．
47．______________ is not taken into consideration when evaluating a school．
A．Curriculum B．Teacher qualifications
C．School size Ｄ．Administration
48．The underlined word “rigorous” in Paragraph 2 probably means “___________”．
A．strict B．similar C．different Ｄ．The same
49．Which of the following statements is WRONG?
A．So far, 144 language-teaching programs have met the standards．
B．UK ranks second among destinations for English language training．
C．About 24 other schools didn’t meet all standards．
D．Languages Canada was launched to ensure high-quality language training in Canada．
50．What’s the main idea of this passage?
A．Canada sets English training standards across the country．
B．Canada is a big language-training country．
C．Canada hopes to make more money from language training．
D．Canada has a long history in developing its language-training capacity．
第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，根据上下文填入适当的词语，或使用括号中的词语的适当形式填空，并将答案填写在答案标号为36—45的相应位置。
Foreign students are valuable to the United States. Many take 31 in important research. Most have to 32 the full costs for their education. That helps universities meet their budgets. International students and their 33 put 12,000 million dollars into the American economy last year. That number is from the Institute of International Education, based in New York.
Now, many education officials say they are concerned that 34 students will come to the United States for the next school year. The officials base their concern partly on a decrease in students 35 (plan) to attend intensive English programs during the summer.
The members said one reason 36the expected decrease is slower and more restrictive United States action on travel documents. 37 (secure) has increased since the terrorist attack of September 11,2001. The schools also blamed the travel problems caused by the outbreak of SARS.
In recent years, 38 increasing number of students have come to the United States to study. The Institute of International Education says these students represent more than four percent of all students in American colleges and universities. 39 says the number of international students reached a 40 high of more than 580,000 last year. The largest number came from India. Before last year largest number came from China.
第二节：读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）
阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
Years ago in Scotland Clark and his wife worked and saved, making plans for their family to travel to the United States. Finally they had saved enough money and gotten passports. The entire family were filled with excitement. However, before their departure, the youngest son was bitten by a dog. The doctor sewed up（缝合） the boy but hung a yellow sheet on the Clarks’ front door. Because of the possibility of rabies(狂犬病), they were separated for fourteen days.
The family’s dream was dashed(破灭). They would not be able to make the trip to America as they planned. The father, filled with disappointment and anger, wept bitter tears and cursed（咒骂）both his son and God for their misfortune.
Five days later, the tragic(悲剧的，悲惨的) news spread throughout Britain — Titanic, which was on her maiden(首次的) voyage on April 14,1912, had sunk, taking hundreds of lives with it. The Clark family should have been on that ship, but because the son had been bitten by a dog, they were left behind.
When Mr. Clark heard the news, he hugged his son and thanked him for saving the family. He thanked God for turning what he had felt was a tragedy(悲剧，惨剧) into a blessing(赐福，幸事).
［写作内容］
1) 以约30个词概括短文的要点；
2) 然后以约120个词写一篇记叙文，描写你或你的朋友因祸得福的一次经历，并包括以下要点：
a) 叙述你或你的朋友因祸得福的一次真实或虚构的经历；
b) 谈谈这次经历对你或你的朋友的影响。
［写作要求］
1. 可以参照阅读材料的篇章结构，组织故事，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；
2. 标题自定。
［评分标准］概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。
第二节：信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
下面是一篇应用文及其应用场合的信息，请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。
首先，阅读下列的应用文：
Needed: Full time secretary position available. Applicants should have at least 2 years experience and be able to type 60 words a minute. No computer skills required. Apply in person at United Business Ltd.. 17 Browning Street.
Are you looking for a part time job? We require 3 part time shop assistants to work during the evening. No experience required. Applicants should be between 18 and 26. Call 366-76564 for more information. Computer trained secretaries: Do you have experience working with computers? Would you like a full time position working in an exciting mew company? If you answer is yes, give us a call at 457-896754.
Teacher Needed: Tommy’s Kindergarten needs 2 teacher/Trainers to help with classes from 9 a.m. to 3 p. m. Applicants should have appreciate licenses. For more information, visit Tommy’s Kindergarten in Leicester Square No.56.Part time work available: We are looking for retired adults who would like to work part time at the weekend. Responsibilities include answering the telephone and giving customers information. For more information contact us by calling 345-674132.University positions open: The University of Cumberland is looking for 4 teaching assistants to help with homework correction. Applicants should have a degree in one of the following: Political Science, Religion, Economics or History. Please contact the university of Cumberland for more information.
请阅读以下职位申请者的信息，然后匹配申请者和他/她拟要申请的职位：
Jack Anderson. Jack graduated from the university of Trent with a degree
in Economics two years age. He would like an academic position.
Margaret Lillian. Margaret is 21 years old and would like a part time
position to help her pay her university expenses.
Alice Fingelhamm. Alice was trained as a secretary and has six years of
experience. She is an excellent typist but does not know how to use a
computer. She is looking for a full time position.
Peter Florian. Peter went to business school and studied computer and
secretarial skills. He is looking for his first job and would like a full
time position.
Lynne Nagata. Lynne, aged 65, once worked in a kindergarten. She is now a housewife, helping her daughter with her housework on weekdays. She
is looking for a part time job.
申请者 申请职位
56. Jack Anderson
|
A．full time secretary 57. Margaret Lillian |
B．part time secretary 58. Alice Fingelhamm |
C．computer trained secretary 59. Peter Florian |
D．Kindergarten teacher |
60. Lynne Nagata E.. part time job at the weekend
F. university teaching assistant
Guandong province all together chose universities in Hong Kong; when the very best student of Beijing picked up HK University while giving up the nearby Peking or Tsingbua University; when the highest enrollment （录取）rate of Hong Kong Science and Industry University reached 48:1, it’s the high time to ask where the real education heaven for students in China is.
Years ago, the answer certainly would be “Peking or Tsinghua University”. But now no one could give the exact reaction without hesitation. The only sure thing is that HK universities have gradually showed an unusual attraction to a great many mainland students.
It’s no doubt to call this HK craze（狂热）,which is even out of the expectation of those HK universities themselves.
How can HK universities shake the steady foundations of Peking and Tsinghua and attract so many mainland students?
First, Hong Kong universities offer large-amount scholarship, especially for the top students who can receive the sum of scholarship as much as 400,000 HK dollars. Since higher education has become a kind of heavy burden of many families, it’s easy to understand why the reaction to the generous offering of HK universities is great.
Second, most HK universities receive professors and students from all over the world and carry out bilingual（双语）education. This kind of excellent language atmosphere is another attraction for mainland students.
Further more, university students in Hong Kong have a better chance to study abroad as exchange students.
Can mainland top universities like Peking or Tsinghua University calm as before when facing the unexpected competition from HK? Will they take relevant measures to win back the top students who once help them set the worldwide reputation? Time will explain it.
The fierce competition brought by HK universities can be a good thing for an entire improvement of education in China. After the awakening and action taking of mainland universities, they can perform better together with HK universities.
At least, it reminded the mainland universities the tuition fees（学费）are among students’ top concern when they are choosing universities. It’s time to move.
46．What is the passage mainly talking about?
A．Some thought brought by the enrollment of HK universities.
B．Higher education in Hong Kong.
C．The competition between HK University and Peking University.
D．The fall of mainland universities.
47. Top students from mainland apply for HK universities because .
A．many students now would love to study aboard to get a better experience
B．they concern only about the tuition fees when choosing universities
C．HK universities offer higher scholarship, better environment and more opportunities for their further study
D．Peking university has lost its worldwide reputation
48．What is the author’s attitude toward the competition brought by HK universities?
A．The government should take relevant measures to stop this unfair competition.
B．Mainland universities had better lower their tuition fees and win back the top students.
C．Universities both in mainland and in HK would get an entire improvement during the competition.
D．It may probably cause a complete loss both sides in the end.
49．From the passage we can see HK universities .
A．didn’t mean to enroll top students from mainland
B．didn’t expect their enrollment of mainland students would be so popular
C．have strict enrollment rules and only 1 out of 48 students can get the chance to study there
D．are proud of their teaching staff and facilities
50．What does the author mean by saying “It’s time to move” in the last paragraph?
A．Mainland universities should take measures as soon as possible to attract students.
B．The opportunities come for top students to study abroad.
C．Mainland universities should make full preparations to challenge mainland universities.
D．Top students should be offered further education free of charge.
第三部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A teenage girl is fighting for her life today after being struck by lightning as severe thunderstorms swept across Britain. The girl was one of four teenage girls from London who were hit by lightning in the Parade Ground area of Hyde Park during a storm. Earlier, Joseph Wharton, 14, died as he was struck by lightning while camping in his friend’s backyard in the West Midlands.
A spokesman for Scotland Yard said the girl remained in serious condition at St. Mary’s Hospital in Paddington. She had stooped breathing by the time the first paramedic arrived on the scene just two minutes after the strike at 5:40 p.m. yesterday.
The other three girls hit by the bolt all had injuries, and were taken to University College Hospital. Their conditions were not serious, the spokesman added. The strike lifted the girls into the air and then dropped them to the ground, a witness reported.
A spokesman for the London Ambulance Service said paramedics risked their lives to treat the girls. “The storm was still overhead and lightning was still coming down while they were treating the patients,” he said. “All staff involved acted very professionally in providing fast treatment to these patients in very difficult circumstances.” Scotland Yard said the incident was being looked into by officers from the Royal Parks’Operational Command Unit.
Joseph Wharton of Byland Way, Bloxwich, was hit during the extended thunderstorm which struck the region yesterday morning. He was pronounced dead at Walsall Manor Hospital.
He had been sleeping in a tent while staying with school friend Michael Lees at a house on nearby Cresswell Crescent.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said paramedics were called at 7:50 a.m. and unsuccessful attempts were made to revive the sports-mad teenager. A spokesman for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said four or five people die each year as a result of lightning strikes in the UK.
1.All four girls _______________.
A were killed by the lightning B were seriously injured
C were being treated at the same hospital D were lifted up and dropped to the ground
2 The underlined word “bolt” probably means “ ______________”
A thunder B rain C storm D lightning
3 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A The boy was killed after the four girls had been hit.
B The paramedics began to treat the girls after taking them to the hospital.
C First-aid was given to the girls during the storm.
D The boy was hit by lightning in the Parade Ground area of Hyde Park.
4 It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A many British people die from lightning strikes every year
B the writer blames the government for the accident
C the paramedics could also have been hit by lighting while aiding the girls.
D Joseph had been playing in the open air before the strike
5 This passage is probably taken from a _______.
A magazine B newspaper C science fiction D weather report
