【正文】 or themselves — the final “perfecting” of what otherwise would be just a mediocre result.G) This drive for perfection was also evident among the “strippers” in this group. The idea of putting wallpaper over existing paper, or even paint on the top of preceding coats, was anathema. Everything needed to be taken back to the bare plaster or the naked wood before any new decoration could be applied. Some informants recognized that this search for perfection could sometimes go too far: “It’s an obsession for me really. I’m never happy with anything.” The problem perfectionists face is that progress can be very slow. When perfectionists are obliged, by nagging or circumstance, to speed things up, other problems can result. DIY as leisure activityH) For a significant minority of firsttimers (28%), DIY is seen as a novel and entertaining pastime. It is not really work, but something akin to entertainment, shared by both partners and even the children in the case of young families. “It’s just great fun” enthused one of our sample. The idea that DIYing is akin to a trip to the lions of Longleaf may seem strange. But for these informants homemaking was sufficiently different from, and infinitely preferable to, the dull routines of weekday work to constitute a weekend break. The results of such activity were rewarding, but probably less so than engaging in the activity itself. DIY as therapyI) “It’s therapeutic, isn’t it? I’m always in my own little world when I’m doing DIY — it’s great. ” So said a young man of 27 in our sample. “For me it’s occupational therapy”, said another informant. For them and others it was their way of getting rid of stress after a long day at work — a way of switching off and using the repetitive nature of many DIY tasks as a way of relaxing. Others hinted at a similar process, where DIY was almost an end in itself, rather than just a means to achieving a better home. In this sense they were similar to those who saw DIY as a form of leisure, but it was the psychological effects which were emphasized by 18% of our sample.66. It’s found that most young DIY beginners are not petent for plastering.67. A brand new “starter home” bees more and more popular around the border of towns and cities.68. Besides the traditional motives of DIY , the new categories of motive include the pursuit of DIY as a leisure activity.69. To those young homemakers, buying a new home on mortgage is as challenging as renting a house.70. About twentyeight percent of the firsttimers consider DIY as a novel and entertaining pastime.71. A large part of firsttime DIYers use the term “cowboys” to refer to builders and decorators.72. “Strippers” are those people who are driven by the pursuit of DIY as perfection.73. Those reluctant firsttime DIYers think it preferable to hiring professionals to do the homemaking.74. People who take DIY as a form of leisure and those who take DIY as therapy similarly think of DIY as almost an end in itself. 75. At present, special paint effects can be achieved by any DIYers with simple tools.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分試題請(qǐng)?jiān)诖痤}卡上對(duì)應(yīng)題號(hào)作答。請(qǐng)?jiān)诳崭駜?nèi)填寫單詞前的字母選項(xiàng)，不要填寫單詞。t keep reading, we will only have an __29__ mind. In addition, reading not only makes us __30__, but also makes us enjoy our lives. There are so many books in the world. Even if we read all our lives and didn’t do anything else, we still couldn’t read all the books __31__. And besides, some books are not very useful and some are even __32__. Therefore, it is quite necessary for us to choose good books. The books chosen should be beautiful in both __33__ and language. We should also __34__ our method of reading. Books useful to our profession should be read attentively and repeatedly. Best sellers and __35__ can be read for enjoyment. If the book is our own, we can make marks or even write down our opinions in the margin. In practice, everyone can find the best way of reading.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (10’)Directions: There are 20 inplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best pletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.注意：此部分試題請(qǐng)?jiān)诖痤}卡上對(duì)應(yīng)題號(hào)作答。Questions 16 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) His age and appearance. B) His personality. C) His scholarship. D) His relationship with students.17. A) No. Because he knows what he says in class will affect his students all their lives. B) Yes. But he never fails to apologize if he does. C) No. Because he is always well prepared before stepping onto the platform. D) Yes. But he is willing to learn.18. A) Mutual respect and understanding. B) Mutual love and affection. C) Mutual help and encouragement. D) Mutual trust and support.19. A) He sees them all as talented young peop