Spot Dictation
Directions: You will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 11-20 with the exact words you have just heard. When the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. (10 points)
The care of elderly parents should be discussed amongst everyone in the family. It is important to have respectful and open conversations, gently discussing a parent's wishes, needs and abilities based upon their mental, emotional and physical condition. Of course, the ideal situation is when parents take the initiative to make decisions regarding their own care in advance , rather than waiting for an emergency to occur that can sometimes leave elderly parents at the mercy of uninformed relatives. Many problems can be avoided by parents investigating the types of retirement options available , making advanced decisions regarding insurance and life-sustaining medical care, and making sure that all necessary documents such as powers of attorney and wills are readily available to those who must take responsibility in the event of an emergency.
Reading Comprehension
Directions: There are two passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices. Click on the best choice. (20 points)
Passage One
The population of the elderly (60 or older) in China is about 128 million or one in every ten people, the largest in the world. It is estimated that China could have some 400 million people over 60 years of age by 2050.
China has changed dramatically in recent years, including the changing of family structure. In traditional Chinese society, the elderly used to live with one of their children. But nowadays, more and more young adults are moving out, leaving their elderly parents alone. Many young couples now live with their parents not for family tradition, but rather because they cannot afford to buy a house or rent an apartment. Experts say family-based care is now impractical because most middle-aged children have little time to take care of their parents. So one of the things the elderly have to face nowadays is how to arrange their late years when their families can't take care of them.
A nationwide survey found that about 23 percent of China's seniors over the age of 65 live by themselves. Another survey conducted in Beijing showed that less than 50 percent of elderly women live with their children.
Since more and more elderly have to live alone, homes for the elderly are far from being enough to meet the needs of the elderly. At the end of 1998, Beijing's 289 pension houses could
accommodate only 9,924 people or 0.6 percent of the population aged above 60. To meet the needs of the elderly, Beijing will adopt a new regulation this year to encourage private and foreign investment in building \"homes for the elderly,\" said Cheng Yong, director of China National Committee on Ageing (CNCA).
Zhang Wenfan, president of the CNCA, believes that the problems facing China's elderly can be solved through combined efforts from family, the local community, and society as a whole. China's goal is to establish a support network for senior citizens that provides medicare, helps them avoid loneliness through study and entertainment and encourages them to continue serving society after retirement by using their knowledge.
21. The family structure of China has changed dramatically in recent years in the sense that _______.
A. Chinese family has less children now
B. fewer and fewer young adults live with their elderly parents C. there are more boys than girls in a family
D. young adults give little care to the elderly parents
22. Family-based care is now impractical because _______. A. young children could not afford to buy a house B. government provides nursing homes for the elderly
C. the elderly have become a heavy burden for many poor families D. young children have little time to take care of the elderly now 23. It can be inferred that _______.
A. more elderly women live with their children than men
B. Beijing government will encourage the elderly to retire later C. there is a large shortage of pension houses in Beijing D. the elderly problem will not be solved until 2050
24. China's elderly problems can be solved through combined efforts except from _______. A. the elderly's knowledge B. the local community C. the society as a whole D. the family
25. This passage talks mainly about _______. A. the severity of elderly problem in China B. the changes in family structure of China
C. possible solutions to the elderly problem in China D. academic research on China's elderly problems
Passagenetworks outside the family Two
A bit of sadness is a common companion of aging. Over time, after all, seniors may lose vigor, independence, and even loved ones. But when melancholy becomes depression, the elderly are at risk of diabetes (糖尿病), heart disease, and even suicide. It's often up to their unofficial caretakers — their children — to spot depression's signs and take steps to deal with it.
Depression often manifests differently in the elderly than in younger people. Sometimes, depression arises because of a physical health problem, says Gary Moak, president of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (老年精神病学) and a professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. For example, he says, \"as many as 40 percent of stroke victims will develop depression, because many [strokes] occur in an area of the brain that's closely related to the processing and management of emotions.\" Overall, about 1 in 5 people aged 65 and older has depression, according to Moak. The vast majority don't receive the professional treatment they need.
Untreated depression can lead to needless pain and distress. For one thing, seniors commit 20 percent of all suicides, while representing only 13 percent of the population. Depression also \"amplifies\" common age-related diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. It can also weaken immunity and worsen arthritis and Parkinson's disease (帕金森症). Solutions for late-life depression run the range from medication to talk therapy (治疗) to closer engagement with friends and family. All should be considered, experts say.
Social support from family and friends is among the keys to recovery. For seniors who are isolated, forming new networks outside the family — through a senior center, say, or a volunteer job — can have a positive influence. For Randal Perkins, that meant moving his 69-year-old mother from Florida, where she'd developed depression, to Pittsburgh so she could live with family. She now receives medication and psychotherapy, and Perkins also takes a personal role in sustaining her mood. Taking her to church functions, to visit family, and to the local library can \"lift her spirits,\" he says. \"She smiles more, interacts more with people, has more conversation, and in the end will tell you, 'I'm glad I made the effort.' \"
26. The underlined word \"melancholy\" means _______. A. sadness B. pain C. anxiety
D. disappointment
27. According to the passage, _______ should be responsible for dealing with the elderly's depression.
A. the government B. the children
C. the caretakers in nursing homes D. the doctors
28. Which of the following is NOT true in terms of Gary Moak's study? A. Many people aged over 65 have depression.
B. Usually the elderly with depression don't go to the doctors. C. Physical disease is likely to cause depression. D. Depression sometimes leads to a stroke.
29. The story of Randal Perkins is employed to illustrate that _______.
A. communications with friends and society play a positive role in treating senior's depression B. medication is quite necessary in dealing with depression C. depression is not an incurable problem
D. the seniors are cooperative in the treatment of depression
30. Which can be the best title of this passage? _______. A. Depression
B. The Elderly Problem
C. Confronting Sadness in Seniors D. Recovery from Depression
\\Vocabulary and Structure
Directions: Each of the following sentences is provided with four choices. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. (60 points)
31. Matt's behavior was _______ the interest of the neighbors. A. raising B. arousing C. roused D. rising
32. We _______ into our sleeping bags and fell asleep, feeling that we were lucky to be still alive. A. crawled B. crashed C. leapt D. jumped
33. She opened her eyes and _______ in delight at such a wonderful scene. A. climbed B. claimed C. entrapped D. exclaimed
她睁开眼睛，看到这样美妙的场景，开心地大叫起来。
34. It's amazing how closely Brian and Steve _______ each other. A. resemble B. assemble C. represent D. like
35. You can _______ them to paint something especially for you. A. passionate B. compassion C. commission D. commit
问:你可以___他们.所以要加动词
A是形容词,而填充是要动词,所以不对 B是名词
D是犯承诺，使……承担义务,不合前文後理 C是委任,合理,所以是C
36. Helen _______ to have Thanksgiving at her house this year. A. volunteered B. succeeded C. admired D. compelled
C是强逼,但因没有第二个人名所以不是
如:XX强逼OO去....这句没有OO,所以不能用强逼
B是:成功（ succeed的过去式和过去分词 ）；完成；继承；达到目的 succeed 後面不可以有to...所以不对 A是自愿...所以是A
37. Most doctors recognize that medicine is _______ it is a science. A. an art as much B. much an art as C. as an art as much D. as much an art as
38. By the time they had waited five hours for their delayed flight, everyone looked _______. A. cheerful B. dear C. frail D. dreary
39. Barry took up the story where Justine had _______ at the Friday party. A. left out B. left behind C. left off D. left away
Barry接着(讲)Justine在星期五聚会上落下的故事。
40. It has been agreed that _______ us, our experiment would have failed. A. had they not been helped B. had they not helped C. if they had not been helped D. if they did not help
41. _______ on the road, the driver stopped the car and called the police. A. Having been seen a bomb B. To see a bomb C. Seeing a bomb
D. After being seen a bomb
.现在分词作伴随状语。
42. She didn't live up to _______ had been expected of her by her parents. A. what B. which
C. that D. all what
.what在这里引导宾语从句，做live up to的宾语。她没有辜负父母对她的期望。
43. In the end the relationship was ended by _______ agreement after several rounds of negotiation. A. extensive B. common C. relevant D. mutual
44. Drug abuse poses a major threat to the ________ of our society. A. components B. arrangement C. layout D. fabric
45. With the ________ of Mary, all the girl students are eager to go to the party. A. exhibition B. exception C. except D. reception
46. With the help of the government, a large number of people ________ after the flood in 1991. A. survived B. suspended C. suffered D. subdued
47. He always has a lot of ________ ideas in his mind, and sometimes we do not even know what he is thinking about. A. novel B. delicate C. acceptable D. additional
48. We do not have a(n) ________ school in our institute. The highest degree we provide for the students is a B. A. and a B. S. A. continue B. bay C. assistance D. graduate
49. He works in our university as a(n) visiting ________, not as a formal faculty member.
A. miracle B. nurse C. scholar D. pilot
50. He bought an ________ hand-painted vase from China during his last visit. A. exquisite优美的，高雅的 B. inquisite C. explicit D. expertise
51. Free medical service is ________ to nearly all the college students in China. A. supply B. available C. average D. access
52. If you have any problems during your study here, please do not ________ to call me for help. A. hesitate B. urge C. smash D. request
53. It is not ________ for me to return all the books to the library now because I still need some of them for my research. A. compassionate B. continuous C. convenient D. sufficient
手绘花瓶
根据句子上下文理解，应该是不方便还书。A表示同情的，B表示连续性，D表示充分，都不符合句子意思。
54. He startled her and made her _________ her drink on the brand-new carpet. A. crash B. spill C. smash D. leak
55. Today he's still _________ as the father of the nation for his devoted contribution. A. credited B. expected C. revered D. awarded
56. People always greet each other warmly, _________ their different origins or religions. A. in regard to B. in contrast with C. with respect to D. regardless of
忽略。。。不计
翻译的时候可以翻成，人们见面会很热情的打招呼，尽管（忽略）他们的宗教信仰和国籍都不同
57. Volcanoes have the _________ to create some of the planet's most formidable natural disasters. A. intense B. potential C. supreme D. aptitude
potential 英[pə(ʊ)'tenʃ(ə)l]美[pə'tɛnʃl]
n. 潜能；可能性；[电] 电势adj. 潜在的；可能的；势的 译文：
火山具有产生地球上最可怕自然灾害的能力。
58. As it was getting colder and colder, students' enthusiasm for doing sports in the morning _________. A. faded out B. went to pieces C. hit the sack D. knocked off
go to pieces 的意思是指精神上的崩溃！ fade out 是淡出 ，hit the sack 是就寝
knock off 是击倒
59. There are now so many tourists that the area has become a _________ of its own success. A. opponent B. witness C. victim D. innocent
60. Many patients who are _________ hospital beds could be transferred to other places. A. taking over B. occupying C. occupied D. dominating
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