Part I Use of English (20 points)
Directions: In this part there are 10 incomplete dialogues. For each dialogue there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the dialogue. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
1. --- Can you turn down the radio, please?
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Oh, I know
B. I’m sorry, I didn’t realize it was that loud.
C. I’ll keep it down next time
D. Please forgive me
2. --- These are certainly beautiful flowers. Thank you so much.
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A. No, no. It’s nothing B. You are welcome.
C. Yes, I agree. D. Yes, I think so, too
3. --- Hi, Sam, I think you did a good job.
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A. Thank you B. Don’t mention it
C. Not at all D. I did it quite badly.
4. --- Good morning, sir. May I help you?
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A. No, I don’t buy anything B. No, I don’t need your help
C. Yes, I need some sugar D. Oh, no. That’s OK
5. --- Could you help me with my homework, please?
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A. No, no way
B. No, I couldn’t
C. No, I can’t
D. Sorry I can’t. I have to go to a meeting right now
6. --- Why don’t you travel to New York on vacation?
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I don’t want to go
Excuse me, because I can’t
I want to, but I haven’t got enough money
Because I’m going to school today
7. --- Would you like to go fishing with us now?
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No, I don’t like
It sounds interesting but I have lots of homework to do
I won’t tell you
Oh, it is well
8. --- Could I speak to John Harris, please.
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A. Oh, how are you B. I’m John
C. I’m listening D. Speaking
9. --- Congratulations! You won the first prize in today’s speech contest.
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A. Yes, I beat the others B. No, no, I didn’t do it well
C. Thank you D. It’s a pleasure
10. --- Can I have a look at your passport?
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A. It is here B. Here is it C. Here you are D. No, you can’t
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points)
Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by five questions. For each question there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.