31. The phrase "emanate from"in Paragraph 1 most probably means "______".
A) thrive on B) account for
C) originate from D) descend from
32. Which of the following is mentioned as one of the causes of bad breath?
A) Tooth trouble B) Sulfurrich food.
C) Too much exercise. D) Mental strain.
33. According to the passage, alcohol has something to do with bad breath mainly because
______.
A) it keeps offending bacteria from reproducing
B) its smell adds to bad dreath
C) it kills some helpful bacteria
D) it affects the normal flow of saliva
34. Mouthwashes are not an effective cure for bad breath mainly because _______.
A) they can't mask the bad odor long enough
B) they can't get to all the offending bacteria
C) their strong smell mixes with bad breath and makes it worse.
D) they can't cover the thick layers of mucus
35. We can infer from this passage that __________.
A) offensive breath can't easily be cured
B) elderly people are less offended by bad breath
C) heavy drinkers are less affected by bad breath
D) offensive breath is less affected by alcohol
Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:
"Welcome to the U.S.A.! Major Credit cards accepted!"
By the millions they are comingno longer the tired, the poor, the wretched masslonging for a better living. These are the wealthy. "We don't have a budget, " says a biologist from Brazil, as she walks with two companions through New York City's South Street. "We just use our credit cards."
The U.S. has long been one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, but this year has been exceptional. First there was the World Cup, which drew thousands from every corner of the globe; then came the weakening of the U.S. dollar against major currencies. Now the U.S., still the world's superpower, can also claim to be the world's bargain basement(廉價商品部). Nobody undersells America these days on just about everything, from consumer electronics to fashion clothes to tennis rackets. Bottom retail prices-anywhere from 30% to 70% lower than those in Europe and Asia-have attracted some 47 million visitors, who are expected to leave behind $79 billion in 1994. That's up from $74 billion the year before.
True, not everyone comes just for brains. There remains an undeniable fascination in the rest of the world with all things American, nourished by Hollywood film s and U.S. television series. But shopping the U.S.A. is proving irresistible. Every week thousands arrive with empty suitcases ready to be filled; some even rent an additional hotel room to hold their purchases. The buying binge(無節制) has become as important as watching Old Faithful Fountains erupt in Yellowstone Par k or sunbathing on a beach in Florida.
The U.S. has come at last to appreciate what other countries learned long ago: t he pouring in of foreign tourists may not always be convenient, but is does put money in the bank. And with a trade deficit at about $130 billion and growing for the past 12 months, the U.S. needs all the deposits it can get. Compared with American tourists abroad, visitors to the U.S. stay longer and spend more money at each stop; an average of 12.2 night and $1624 a traveller versus the American s' four nights and $298.
36. From what the Brazilian biologist says, we know that tourists like her_______.
A) are reluctant to carry cash with them
B) simply don't care how much they spend
C) are not good at planning their expenditure
D) often spend more money than they can afford
37. The reason why 1994 was exceptional is that __________.
A) it saw an unusually large number of tourists to the U.S.
B) it witnessed a drop in the number of tourists to the U.S.
C) tourism was hardly affected by the weakening of the U.S. dollar that year
D) tourists came to the U.S. for sightseeing rather than for bargains that year
38. By saying "nobody undersells America" (Line 4, Para.3), the author means that ____.
A) no other country underestimates the competitiveness of American products
B) nobody expects the Americans to cut the prices of their commodities
C) nobody restrains the selling of American goods
D) no other country sells at a lower price that America
39. Why does the author assert that all things American are fascinating t o foreigners?
A) Because they have gained much publicity through the American media.
B) Because they represent the world's latest fashions.
C) Because they embody the most sophisticated technology.
D) Because they are available at all tourist destinations.
40. From the passage we can conclude that the U.S. has come to realize __ ________.
A) the weakening if the U.S. dollar can result in trade deficits
B) the lower the retail prices, the greater the profits
C) tourism can make great contributions to its economy
D) visitors to the U.S. are wealthier than U.S. tourists abroad
Part Ⅲ Vocabulary (20 minutes)
Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A)，B)，C) and D). Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer She et with a single line through the centre.
41. His career was not noticeably ______by the fact that h e had never been to college.
A) prevented B) prevented C) hindered D) refrained
42. When trapped in drifting sands, do not struggle, or you will be ______ in deeper.
A) absorbed B) pushed C) heaved D) sucked
43. To ____ for his unpleasant experiences he drank a little more than was good for him.
A) commence B) compromise C) compensate D) compliment
44. All visitors are requested to __________ with the regulations.
A) comply B) agree C) assist D) consent
45. The captain __________ the horizon for approaching ships.
A) scanned B) scrutinized C) explored D) swept
46. The vast majority of people in any given culture will _____established standards of
that culture.
A) confine B) conform C) confront D) confirm
47. Although he was on a diet, the food __________ him enormously.
A) inspired B) tempted C) overcame D) encouraged
48. His argument does not suggest that mankind can _____ to be wasteful in the
utilization of these resources.
A) resort B) grant C) afford D) entitle
49. If you want this pain killer, you'll have to ask the doctor for a ______.
A) receipt B) recipe C) subscription D) prescription
50. Some fish have a greater __________ for acid water than others.
A) tolerance B) resistance C) dependence D) persietence
51. There was once a town in this country where all life seemed to live in _____ with
its surroundings.
A) coincidence B) harmony C) uniform D) alliance
52. The court considers a financial ______ to be an appropriate way of punishing him.
A) payment B) obligation C) option D) penalty
53. It is true that____ a wild plant into a major food crop such as wheat requires much
research time.
A) multiplying B) breeding C) magnifying D) generating
54. The government has devoted a larger slice of its national ______ to agriculture than
most other countries.
A) resources B) potential C) budget D) economy
55. In this poor country, survival is still the leading industry; all else is ______.
A) luxury B) accommodation C) entertainment D) refreshment
56. Some criminals were printing __________ dollar bills until they were arrested.
A) decent B) fake C) patent D) suspicious
57. Mr. Bloom is not __________ now, but he will be famous someday.
A) significant B) dominant C) magnificent D) prominent
58. His body temperature has been _____ for 3 days, the highest point reaching 40.5
degree centigrade.
A) uncommon B) disordered C) abnormal D) extraordinary
59. He seems to be __________ enough to climb to the mountain top in an hour.
A) radiant B) conscientious C) conspicuous D) energetic
60. Although cats cannot see in complete darkness their eyes are much more __________ to
light than are human eyes.
A) glowing B) brilliant C) sensitive D) gloomy
61. While nuclear weapons present grave __________ dangers, the predominant crisis of
overpopulation is with us today.
A) inevitable B) constant C) overwhelming D) potential
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