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cidents when their machines are painted orange rather than black or grey. A. On the other hand, black is depressing. B. They tell us, among other facts, that we do not choose our favourite colour as grow up we are born with our preference. C. The rooms are painted in different colours as you like. D. If you do, you must be an optimist, a leader, an active person who enjoys life, people and excitement. E. Light and bright colours make people not only happier but more active. F. Life is like a picture or a poem, full of different colours. G. Colours do influence our moodsthere is no doubt about it. 第四部分 :寫作 (共兩節(jié), 滿分 35 分 ) 第一節(jié) 短文改錯(共 10小題;每小題 1分,滿分 10分) 假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文,請你修改你同學(xué)寫的以下作文。選項中有兩項為多余選項。 convenient class hours: 9:. –12:. and 2:.—5:. ﹡ A fourmonth evening programme for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes). ﹡ Welltrained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/ foreign language. ﹡ Free sightseeing and social activities. For further information call 57432308. 63. You work from 9:. to 4:. every day. Which school will you choose? A. Global English Center and Modern Languange School. B. Global English Center and the International House. C. Modern Languange School and the 21st Century. D. The 21st Century and the International House. 64. The 21st Century’s difference from the other three schools is that ________ . A. its teaching quality is better B. it is nearest to the city center C. its courses are more advanced D. it requires an entrance examination 65. You will probably prefer to go to the International House because it ________ . A. offers sightseeing and social activities B. has a special course in spoken English C. costs less than the other schools D. has native English teachers 66. Modern Language School runs only _______ . A. big classes B. special classes C. normal classes D. small classes D Everyone makes mistakes in life, but for whales and dolphins, the ―mistake‖ of landing on the shore costs the highest pricetheir lives. People living along the coast of Australia and New Zealand have been shocked and saddened by the number of whales and dolphins that they have found on their beaches recently. Since November 28th, 96 whales and dolphins have died in Australia and 53 whales died in New Zealand. Although 20 whales were saved, some of these were not expected to live, as they were too weak to swim with the others back to sea. Bob Brown, leader of Australia’s Green party, said the mass beaching was caused by the recent ―sound bombing‖ of the ocean floor between the two countries. This is a method of testing for oil and gas reserves (儲藏量 ). But mass beaching of whales has long puzzled scientists. Typically most members of the stranded (擱淺 ) group will appear to be perfectly healthy. ―Some researchers believe that close relationship within the group causes the problem, if one gets into trouble, the others will not leave‖ said Shery Gibney, a leading biologist in New Zealand. ―Some will e in and try and assist it。 then he set them aside in another basket. When he had finished, he pulled out his wallet and said to the girl, ―Here, please take the $20 for the damage we did.‖ He continued, ―I’m sorry for what we did and hope we didn’t spoil your day too badly.‖ She nodded with her tears. As the salesman started to walk away, the blind girl called out to him, ―Mr. ...‖. He stopped, and turned back. She continued, ―Thank you very much‖. 56. These salesmen were hurrying because they ________. A. had to attend an important meeting B. wanted to have plenty of time at home C. almost missed reaching the airplane D. hoped to have Friday night’s party 57. Which of the following is the correct order of what the salesman did? a. He made an apology to the blind girl. b. He told his friends to go on without him. c. He experienced a twinge of sorrow. d. He returned to the fallen apple stand. e. He paid the girl $20 for the damage. A. cebda B. cbdea C. dbcae D. dcbea 58. Which of the following can describe the salesman? A. Popular and friendly. B. Good and humorous. C. Honest and generous. D. Kind and considerate. 59. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. A Man’s Kind Action B. Picking up the Fallen Apples C. A Blind Girl’s Bad Luck D. A Blind Girl Who Sold Apples B My name is Ralph and I am 42 years old. I work in a factory that I enjoy very much. On May 27, 1999, I was working on an automatic machine. While working my hand was pulled into the machine and my middle finger on my right hand was ripped off. I had surgery to replace what was left of the finger and now I have a finger that is almost as long as my index finger. Over the years I have been very blessed for a full and healthy life. Most of all, blessed for having my wife. We have grown together and grown in our faith. Life is going to go on with or without my finger. I was not going to let this take over my life and I pushed to go back to work and got light duty. This