SECTION C (8 points)

Directions: Complete the passage below with the correct forms of the given words and phrases in the column (two are extra).

convince, disappear, due to, result in, dismiss, make up, assume , go missing, creatures , come across

Police in America have stepped up their search for Justin, a fifteen-year-old boy who 43._________two days ago in Dover. People have shown great interest in this event 44. ________

sightings of puzzling lights in the key and reports of alien visits around the time of his 45__________.

His sister Kelly recalled that standing inside were lots of strange 46___________with white skin and large black eyes. She was frightened. But his mother 47._________ Kelly was having a dream and sent her to bed.

Police have 48. _________ the possibility that Justin was taken by aliens, but are also looking into other possibilities. Detective Sam Peterson, who has taken charge of the case, thought that people sometimes 49.__________ amazing stories, and there might be other possibilities such as murder. There is really no hard evidence that aliens took him away. They wouldn’t give up until they found 50.____________ evidence.

SECTION D (10 points)

Directions: Read the passage carefully and then translate the underlined sentences into English or Chinese. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

Have you ever considered a trip to Shangri-la!? The British writer James Hilton described a beautiful kingdom 51.where three rivers joined together, steep mountains reached to the sky, and fields of long grass covered the earth. Three mountains, Meili, Baimang and Haba, which are covered with snow, tower over the land. Below the mountain, the sunshine reflects on the many lakes, 52.making them shine like diamonds against the rich countryside. Lakes, surrounded by vast grassland, look like jewels. Sheep, cows and horses feed freely on the green grass and 53.forests around are home to lots of birds and animals. In this peaceful world, 54. 人们与大自然和谐相处and the noise and the worry of the outside world are forgotten. Nature has provided Shangri-la with endless natural treasures, making the land a happy home for the local people. In this perfect world lived people who had discovered 55. 如何永葆青青.The weather changes so quickly that people say you can experience four seasons in one day. The best time to visit Shangri-la are spring and autumn when the temperature is at it mildest.

PART THREE ：READING COMPREHENSION (30 points)

Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passages is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked with A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.

A

Everyone has got two personalities—the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real. You don’t show your secret personality when you’re awake because you can control your behavior, but when you’re asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. In a normal night, of course, people frequently change their position. The important position is the one that you go to sleep in.

If you go to sleep on your back, you’re a very open person. You normally trust people and you are easily influenced by fashion or new ideas. You don’t like to upset people, so you never express your real feelings. You’re quite shy and you aren’t very confident.

If you sleep on your stomach, you are a rather secretive(不坦率的)person. You worry a lot and you’re always easily upset. You’re very stubborn(顽固的), but you aren’t very ambitious. You’re usually live for today not for tomorrow. This means that you enjoy having a good time.

If you sleep curled up (卷曲),you are probably a very nervous person. You have a low opinion of yourself and so you’re often defensive. You’re shy and you don’t normally like meeting people. You prefer to be on your own. You’re easily hurt.

If you sleep on your side, you have usually got a well-balanced personality. You know your strengths and weaknesses. You’re usually careful. You have a confident personality. You sometimes feel anxious, but you don’t often get depressed. You always say what you think even if it annoys people.

56. According to the writer, you naturally show your secret and real personality .

A. only in a normal night

B. only when you go to sleep

C. only when you refuse to show yourself to the word

D. only when you change sleeping position

57. Which is NOT mentioned in the second paragraph about a person’s personality?

A. He or she is always open with others.

B. He or she always likes new ideas earlier than others.

C. He or she is always easily upset.

D. He or she tends to believe in others.

58. Point out which sentence is used to show the personality of a person who is used to sleeping on his or her stomach?

A. He or she is careful not to offend others.

B. He or she doesn’t want to stick to his or her opinion.

C. He or she can’t be successful in any business.

D. He or she likes to bring others happiness.