【正文】 married older man with heart disease can expect to live nearly four years longer than an unmarried man with a healthy heart. Likewise, a married man who smokes more than a pack a day is likely to live as long as a divorced man who doesn’t smoke. There’s a flip side, however, as partners are more likely to bee ill or die in the couple of years following their spouse’s death, and caring for a spouse with mental disorder can leave you with some of the same severe problems. Even so, the odds favour marriage. In a 30year study of more than 10,000 people, Nicholas Christakis of Harvard Medical School describes how all kinds of social works have similar effects. So how does it work? The effects are plex, affected by socioeconomic factors, healthservice provision, emotional support and other more physiological (生理的 ) mechanisms. For example, social contact can boost development of the brain and immune system, leading to better health and less chance of depression later in life. People in supportive relationships may handle stress better. Then there are the psychological benefits of a supportive partner. A life partner, children and good friends are all remended if you aim to live to 100. The ultimate social work is still being mapped out, but Christakis says: “People are interconnected, so their health is interconnected.” 注意： 此部分試題請在答題卡 2 上作答。 62. William Farr’s study and other studies show that _________. [A] social life provides an effective cure for illness [B] being sociable helps improve one’s quality of life [C] women benefit more than men from marriage [D] marriage contributes a great deal to longevity 63. Linda Waite’s studies support the idea that _________. [A] older men should quit smoking to stay healthy [B] marriage can help make up for ill health [C] the married are happier than the unmarried [D] unmarried people are likely to suffer in later life 64. It can be inferred from the context that the “flip side” (Line 4, Para. 2) refers to _________. [A] the disadvantages of being married [B] the emotional problems arising from marriage *C+ the responsibility of taking care of one’s family [D] the consequence of a broken marriage 65. What does the author say about social works? [A] They have effects similar to those of a marriage. *B+ They help develop people’s munity spirit. [C] They provide timely support for those in need. *D+ They help relieve people of their life’s burdens. 66. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? *A+ It’s important that we develop a social work when young. [B] To stay healthy, one should have a proper social work. [C] Getting a divorce means risking a reduced life span. [D] We should share our social works with each other. Part Ⅴ Cloze (15 minutes) Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D] on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分試題請在答題卡 2 上作答。 Over half the world’s people now live in cities. The latest “Global Report on Human Settlements” says a significant change took place last year. The report 67 this week from . Habitat, a United Nations agency. A century ago, 68 than five percent of all people lived in cities. 69 the middle of this century it could be seventy percent, or 70 six and a half billion people. Already threefourths of people in 71 countries live in cities. Now most urban population 72 is in the developing world. Urbanization can 73 to social and economic progress, but also put 74 on cities to provide housing and 75 . The new report says almost two hundred thousand people move 76 cities and towns each day. It says worsening inequalities, 77 by social divisions and differences in 78 , could result in violence and crime 79 cities plan better. Another issue is urban sprawl (無序擴展的城區(qū) ). This is where cities 80 quickly into rural areas, sometimes 81 a much faster rate than urban population growth. Sprawl is 82 in the United States. Americans move a lot. In a recent study, Art Hall at the University of Kansas found that people are moving away from the 83 cities to smaller ones. He sees a 84 toward “deurbanization” across the nation. 85 urban economies still provide many 86 that rural areas do not. 67. [A] came on [C] came over [B] came off [D] came out 68. [A] more [C] less [B] other [D] rather 69. [A] By [C] Along [B] Through [D] To 70. [A] really [C] ever [B] barely [D] almost 71. [A] flourishing [C] thriving [B] developed [D] fertile 72. [A] extension [C] raise [B] addition [D] growth 73. [A] keep [C] lead [B] turn [D] refer 74. [A] pressure [C] restraint [B] load [D] weight 75. [A] surroundings [C] concerns [B] munities [D] services 76. [A] onto [C] around [B] into [D] upon 77. [A] pulled [C] drawn [B] driven [D] pressed 78. [A] situation [C] treasure [B] wealth [D] category 79. [A] when [C] unless [B] if [D] whereas 80. [A] expand [C] invade [B] split [D] enlarge 81. [A] in [C] with [B] beyond [D] at 82. [A] mon [C] ordinary [B] conventional [D] frequent 83. [A] essential [C] primitive [B] prior [D] major 84. [A] trend [C] direction [B] style [D] path 85. [A] Then [C] For [B] But [D] While 86. [A] abilities [C] possibilities [B] qualities [D] realities Part VI Translation (5 minutes) Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets. Please write your translation on Answer Sheet 2. 注意： 此部分試題請在答題卡 2 上作答，只需寫出譯文部分。 87. ________________________________________________________(為了確保他參加會議 ), I called him up in advance. 88. The magnificent museum ________________________________________(據(jù)說建成于 ) about a hundred years ago. 89. There would be no life o