【正文】 d correctly plete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the correct choice for each blank an your answer sheet. The way that people spend their money, and the objects on which they spend it, are the last areas where free choice and individuality can be expressed. The choice reflects personal taste, the way people see themselves and the fantasies they (26) about their lives, the restrictions on money available (27) them, the presence of others in the family with a (28) on that money, and the influence of current convention, (29) , surroundings and locality. Shopping is an important human activity. Yet shoppers are (30) with a confusing situation and a(n) (31) changing one. The confusion arises from the claims (32) adverting, from inadequate information about new products, new materials, new places to shopa confusion enhanced by rising prices and a (n) ( 33 ) choice of goods than ever before. The search (34) the right purchase is based on ignorance of (35) own needs and ignorance of the product39。t agree any more. [ B ] He agrees pletely. [ C] He agrees partially. [ D] He couldn39。s attitude? [ A] He couldn39。s car [D] check if he has a car SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST 中華英語學習網(wǎng) 官方總站：圣才學習網(wǎng) 中華英語學習網(wǎng) 官方總站：圣才學習網(wǎng) 3 Question 18 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news. 18. Which of the following statements is TRUE? [ A] Heavy rains and storms caused rivers to overflow. [ B] Flooding forced evacuation in seven countries. [ C] Flooding damaged homes and cut off electricity. [ D ] Heavy rains and flooding kept banks dosed. Question 19 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news. 19. Who is going to make a visit? [A] The Iranian Foreign Minister. [B] The Iraqi Foreign Minister. [C] A senior Iraqi advisor. [D] A senior Iranian advisor. Question 20 and 21 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be givens 20 seconds to answer the two questions. Now, listen to the news. 20. The Senate bill aims to __ within the next seven years. [A] end the country39。 VOCABULARY [15 MIN] There are twentyfive sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that correctly pletes the sentence. 41. John is __ hardworking than his sister, but he failed in the exam. [A] no less [B] no more [C] not less [D] no so 42. She remembered sever, d occasions in the past __ she had experienced a similar feeling. [A] while [B] before [C] that [D] when 43. ff your car __ any attention during the first12 months, take it to an authorized dealer. [A] shall need [B] should need [C] would need [D] will need 中華英語學習網(wǎng) 官方總站：圣才學習網(wǎng) 中華英語學習網(wǎng) 官方總站：圣才學習網(wǎng) 5 44. The indoor swimming pool seems to be a great deal more luxurious than__ [A] is necessary [B] being necessary [C] to be necessary [D] it is necessary 45. __, he can now only watch it on TV at home. [A] Obtaining not a ticket for the match [B] Not obtaining a ticket for the match [C] Not having obtained a ticket for the match [D ] Not obtained a ticket for the match 46. The children prefer camping in the mountains __ an indoor activity. [A] to [B] than [C] for [D] with 47. Language belongs to each member of the society, to the cleaner__ to the professor. [A] as far as [B] the same as [C] as much as [D] as long as 48. __ he needed money for a new car, he decided not to borrow it from the bank. [A] Much as [B] Much though [C] As much [D] Though much 49. The Clarks haven39。t tell 53. The membership card entitled him certain privileges in the dub. [A] on [B] in [C] at [D] to 54. Obviously, the Chairman39。s negligence ran his engine off the track. The court reasoned, that since Farwell had taken the job of an engineer voluntarily at good pay, he had accepted the risk. Therefore the accident, though avoidable had