Language is a major problem for the European Union(EU) . The argument or treaty(条约) which created the organization that finally became the EU, the Treaty of Rome, stated that each country’s language must be treated equally. The original six countries had only three languages between them: French, German and Dutch/Flemish. However, there are now 15 countries in the EU, with a total of 12 languages. EU documents（文件）must be translated into all these languages, and at official meetings the speeches must be translated into all the languages by interpreters (口译者).
All this translating is very expensive and time-consuming（花时间的）. It is said that nearly half of all employees of the EU are involved in translating documents and speeches and nearly half of the EU’s administrative（管理方面的）costs are spent on this task. In the near future it is probable that several more countries, most of them having their own languages, will join the EU, thus making the situation even worse.
The problem is just cost; there are practical difficulties as well. With 12 languages, there are 132 possible “translation situations” that might be needed. It is often difficult to find people in the right place at the right time who can translate from, for example, Danish into Greek, or Dutch into Portuguese, at a high professional standard.
As a matter of fact, the problem has been less serious by the use of English in many contacts between EU officials, since almost all of them speak some English. However, any move to reduce the number of official languages (perhaps to four or five) would be a blow to the pride of the smaller countries. Another commonly suggested solution is to make English the official language for all EU business. However, this is strongly resisted by powerful member countries like France and Germany.
1. What’s the main purpose of this passage? _____________.
A. To give a solution to a problem.
B. To find out a problem and show how serious it is.
C. To criticize（批评）the European Union for inefficiency.
D. To show that the problem cannot be solved.
2. According to the writer, the use of English in contacts among EU officials has_________.
A. angered the officials who don’t speak English.
B. reduced the number of official languages.
C. lessened the effect of the problem.
D. been opposed（反对）by powerful member countries.
3.The writer mentions “Danish into Greek” as an example of ______________.
A . a situation that might be difficult to deal with. B. a situation that occurs often.
C. one of the 12 situations that requires an interpreter. D. languages easily being interpreted.
4.The writer suggests that if the number of official languages was reduced, _____________.
A. the EU would not know which official languages to choose.
B. countries whose languages were not used officially would be unhappy.
C. only languages which are easy to translate would be used officially.
D. the smaller member countries would be pleased.
第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。
The ancient Greeks made a list of places they thought people should see. This list was named the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The only one of the ancient wonders that still exists is the Great Pyramid of Giza. Pyramids were built as tombs for the leaders of Egypt called Pharaohs.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon is special because people do not know for sure if it existed. It was located on the bank of the Euphrates River.
The Statue of Zeus was built to honor the Greek god Zeus. It was made of wood and decorated with gold and ivory. Unfortunately, the statue was destroyed by a fire.
In addition to Zeus, the Greeks also built a very big statue to honor the Greek sun god, Helios. This wonder is known as the Colossus of Rhodes(罗德港巨人雕像). It is about the same size as the Statue of Liberty.
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus(阿耳忒弥斯神庙) in what is now Turkey was built to honor the goddess of hunting, nature, and fertility. The temple was made of marble and had many bronze statues. The temple was later burned down.
Another wonder was the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. This tomb was built for King Mausolus of Caria. Later, several earthquakes damaged it. However, it remained longer than any of the wonders, other than the Great Pyramid.
The Pharos of Alexandria was a lighthouse. A large mirror inside it was used to reflect sunlight to help warn ships getting close to the Egyptian shoreline. It was later ruined by earthquakes.
1. Which of the following countries didn’t have one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World?
A. Greece. B. China. C. Egypt. D. Turkey.
2. Based upon the passage, which of the following is only a wonder built for a practical use?
A. the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. B. the Pharos of Alexandria.
C. the Colossus of Rhodes. D. The Statue of Zeus.
3. Why can’t people visit most of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the Ancient World?
A. They no longer exist. B. They are imaginary.
C. It is dangerous to go to those places. D. They are well guarded.
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36～55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
Recently I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had 36 the departure(离开). Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the mother said "I love you and I 37 you enough."
The daughter replied, "Mom, our life together has been 38 enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Mom" They kissed and the daughter left. The mother walked over to the window where I was 39 . Standing there 40 could see she wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to disturb her privacy（探听隐私）but she 41 me in by asking "Did you ever say 42 to someone knowing it would be forever?"
"Yes, I have," I replied. "Forgive me for asking but why is this a 43 goodbye ?" "I am old and she lives so far away. I have 44 ahead and the reality is -- the next trip back will be for my 45 " she said.
"When you were saying goodbye, I heard you say 'I wish you enough'. May I ask what that means?" She began to 46 . "That's a wish that has been handed down from other 47 . My parents used to say it to everyone".
She paused a moment and looked up 48 trying to remember it in detail and she smiled even more. "When we said 'I wish you enough' we were wanting 49 person to have a life filled with just enough good things to maintain them".
Then turning toward me she shared the following as if she were reciting it from memory----
I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright. I wish you enough rain to 50 the sun more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive. I wish you enough pain so that the smallest 51 in life appear much bigger. I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting. I wish you enough loss to appreciate all 52 you possess(拥有). I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final 53 .
She then began to 54 and walked away. They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to 55 them.
36. A. spoke B. told C. said D. talked
37. A. wish B. hope C. expect D. love
38. A. no more than B. more than C. not more than D. less than
39. A. seating B. sat C. seated D. seat
40. A. the mother B. the daughter C. my parents D. I
41. A. welcomed B. refused C. hated D. disliked
42. A. sorry B. hello C. goodbye D. apologies
43. A. long B. short C. sad D. forever
44. A. challenges B. choices C. chances D. changes
45. A. birthday party B. funeral C. wedding D. freedom
46. A. cry B. settle C. shake D. smile
47. A. parents B. people C. generations D. daughters
48. A. as if B. even if C. though D. if only
49. A. other B. the other C. another D. others
50. A. appreciate B. dislike C. envy D. foresee
51. A. pains B. sadness C. failures D. joys
52. A. what B. which C. that D. when
53. A. goodbye B. loss C. attitude D. spirit
54. A. smile B. laugh C. cry D. recite
55. A. satisfy B. forget C. hug D. support
I try to avoid ________ on Saturdays because the stores are usually crowded and I can’t help ______ something I don’t really need.
A. to go shopping; buying B. going shopping; to buy
C. going shopping; buying D. to go shoping; to buy
It is ________ that I can still remember ______ was discussed at the meeting.
A. sure; when B. sure; what C. certain; when D. certain; what
Miss Wang ________ as a secretary in the company since she entered it.
A. has been served B. had been served C. has been serving D. had been serving
