【正文】 r precious metals. (B) A standard unit for measuring weight. (C) The value of precious metals. (D) Using the metric system. 12. (A) To check the accuracy of scales. (B) To calculate the density of other metals. (C) To observe changes in the atmosphere. (D) To measure amounts of rainfall. 13. (A) Someone spilled water on it. (B) Someone lost it. (C) It was made of low quality metal. (D) The standard for measuring had changed. 14. (A) It is a small amount to pay for so much precious metal. (B) It is difficult to judge the value of such an object. (C) It is reasonable for an object with such an important function. (D) It is too high for such a light weight. 15. (A) He is unable to attend her class. (B) He wants to deliver something to her office. (C) He wants to hand in a late assignment. (D) He wants to drop her course. Part B (20 points,20minutes) Section A In this part of the test you will hear several talks. After each talk, you will hear some questions. The talks and questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen. 16. (A) Traditional European architecture. (B) Techniques for building log cabins. (C) The history of log structures. (D) How to build a home by yourself. 17. (A) Their small size. (B) Their rustic dirt floors. 此資料來自企業(yè) (C) Their walls of rounded logs. (D) Their sliding board windows. 18. (A) They liked the look of log homes. (B) They had easy access to logs. (C) They were unfamiliar with other building materials. (D) They wanted to break away from European traditions. 19. (A) They could easily build the log houses themselves. (B)They could construct the houses from kits. (C)They liked the cozy atmosphere of the log interior. (D)They wanted homes that could be transported. 20. (A) It was built by the Canadians. (B) It was built to facilitate trade. (C) The path for the road was extremely difficult to clear. (D) Hostilities between Canada and the United States caused construction delays. 21. (A) Maine was less influenced by the French government. (B) Maine had better employment opportunities. (C) Maine was politically stable. (D) Marine had a better climate. 22. (A) The area was economically unified. (B) The authorities were unable to enforce law and order. (C) The two governments fought for control of the area. (D) Most of the people living there spoke only French. 23. (A) The latest practices of accurate mapmaking. (B) The impact of epidemics on mass migration. (C) The advantages of establishing international trade agreements. (D) The technology used to locate the Old Canada Road. 24. (A) Watch a slide show about trees. (B) Learn how to prevent Dutch elm disease. (C) Study the history of the campus buildings and grounds. (D) Look at examples of trees on campus. 25. (A) History. (B) Physical education. (C) Botany. (D) Architecture. Section B Compound Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you have 此資料來自企業(yè) just heard. For blanks numbered from S8 to SIO you are required to fill in the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally。 and it would be discourteous to visit some distinguished scholar looking as if we were going to the beach or a night club. However, you need never feel depressed if you don’t look like the latest fashion photo. Look around you and you’ll see that no one else does either! 32. The author thinks that people are ___. A. satisfied with their appearance B. concerned about appearance in old age C. far from neglecting what is in fashion D. reluctant to follow the trends in fashion 33. Fashion magazines and TV advertisements seem to link fashion to___. A. confidence in life B. personal dress C. individual hair style D. personal future 34. Causes of fashions are ___. A. uniform B. varied C. unknown D. inexplicable. TEXT D Massive changes in all of the world’ s deeply cherished sporting habits are underway. Whether it’s one of London’s parks full of people playing softball, and Russians taking up rugby, or the Super bowl rivaling the British Football Cup Final as a televised spectator event in Britain, the patterns of players and spectators are changing beyond recognition. We are witnessing a globalization of our sporting culture. That annual bicycle race, the Tour de France, much loved by the French is a good case in point. Just a few years back it was a strictly continental affair with France, Belgium and Holland, Spain and Italy taking part. But in recent years it has been dominated by Colombian mountain climbers, and American and Irishriders. The people who really matter wele the shift toward globalization. Peugeot, Michelin and Panasonic are multinational corporations that want worldwide returns for the millions the