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o use emotional words Passage 3 Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage: Most people have had a dog or wanted one as their panion at some time in their lives. If you are thinking of buying a dog, however, you should first decide what sort of panion you need and whether the dog is likely to be happy in the surroundings you can provide. Specialists‘ advice is useful to help you choose the most suitable kind of dog. But in part the decision depends on mon sense. Different dogs were originally developed to perform specific tasks. So, if you want a dog to protect you or your house, for example, you should choose the one that has the right size and characteristics. You must also be ready to devote a great deal of time to training the dog when it is young and give it the exercise it needs throughout its life, unless you live in the countryside and can let it run freely. Dogs are demanding pets. Cats love the house and so are satisfactory with their place where there is secure, but a dog is loyal to its master and consequently wants him to show proof of his affection. The best time to buy a baby dog is when it is between 6 and 8 weeks old so that it can transfer its love for its mother to its master. If baby dogs have not established a relationship with the human being until they are over three months old, their strong relationship will always be with dogs. They are likely to be too shy when they are brought out into the world to bee good pets. of the following is Not true according to the passage? A. You can always get help from the specialists. B. It is mon sense that is the most important when choosing a dog. C. You should decide what kind of dog you want. D. Size and characteristics of the dogs should be considered too. 12. What is mentioned as a consideration in buying a dog? A. The color of the dog. B. The price of the dog. C. Whether the dog will fit the environment. D. Whether the dog will get along with the other pets in the house. 13. Why does the writer say a dog is a more demanding pet than a cat? A. It must be trained so that it won‘t bite. B. It demands more food and space. C. It needs more love and care. D. It must be looked after carefully. 14. Why is it advised to buy a baby dog under three months old? A. It‘s easier to buy a baby dog under three months old. B. They are less likely to be shy with human beings. C. They are less likely to run away. D. It‘s easier for them to form a relationship with their masters. 15. The word ―affection‖(line 11) means _________ A. love B. effect C. tie D. relationship Passage 4 Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage: Movies are the most popular form of entertainment for millions of Americans. They, go to the movies to escape their normal everyday existence and to experience a life snore exciting than their own. They may choose to see a particular film because they like the actors or because they have heard the film has a good story. But the main reason why people go to the movies is to escape. Sitting in a dark theater, watching the images on the screen, they enter another world that is real to them. They bee involved in the lives of the characters in the movie, and for two hours, they fet all about their own problems. They are in a dream world where things often appear to be more romantic (浪漫的 ) and beautiful than in real life. The biggest ―dream factories‖ are in Hollywood, the capital of the film industry. Each year, Hollywood studios make hundreds of movies that are shown all over the world. American movies are popular because they tell stories and they are well — made. They provide the public with heroes who do things the average person would like to do but often can‘ t. People have to cope with many problems and much trouble in real life, so they feel encouraged when they see the ―good guys‖ win in the movies. 16. The Americans go to the movies mainly because they want ________ A. to enjoy a good story B. to experience an exciting life C. to see the actors and actresses D. to escape their daily life 17. Which of the following is people‘s normal response to the movies they watch? A. They feel that everything on the screen is familiar to them. B. They try to turn their dreams into reality. C. They bee so involved that they fet their own problems. D. They are touched by the life stories of the stories of the actors and actresses. 18. It is obvious that real life is _________ A. less romantic than that in the movies B. more romantic than that in the movies C. as romantic as that in the movies D. filled with romantic stories 19. The American movies are popular because _________ A. they are well—made and the stories are interesting B. the characters in the movies are free to do whatever they like C. the heroes have to cope with many problems and frustrations D. good guys in the movies always win in the end 20. People enjoy seeing the movies because they _________ A. are tired of their everyday lives B. feel inspired by the heroic deeds of the good guys C. want to see who win in the end D. have to cope with many problems in their lives Part II Vocabulary and Structure (40 %) Directions In this part there are 40 inplete sentences. 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 21. Mary regretted ____ to John‘s birthday party last Sunday. A. not going B. not to go C. not having been going D. not to be going 22. The famous novel is said _____ into Chinese. A. to have translated C. to have been translated 23. Standing on the bank, the children watched the ship _____with all of goods. A. loading B. bei