It is possible to forbid the research in Artificial Intelligence.

A、use as many as possible

B、use sparingly

C、use none

D、none fo the above

What will be the possible result if baby-boomers use up all their savings？

A．No resource for them to fund their retirement.

B．Real interest rates' increase accompanying the fall of supply of savings.

C．Nothing is expected to happen.

D．The valuation of bonds will be saved from the hook.

What made it possible for Mark to be found on die buoy？

A．John told people where to look for him.

B．John radioed to the Good Hope to get him.

C．He shouted when he caught sight of the Good Hope.

D．The captain saw him as the fog cleare

According to the passage, birds often half sleep because______.

A．they have to watch out for possible attacks

B．their brain hemispheres take turns to rest

C．the two halves of their brain are differently structured

D．they have to constantly keep an eye on their companions

听力原文： Good morning. As president of Alexis Publishing it is my duty to bring you the following: there has been rumors of a possible merger with our main competitor. These rumors are true and as of this past Saturday, Trade Publishing Inc. has taken over Alexis Publishing. I understand that many of you are concerned but be assured there will be no layoffs. However, there will be a restructuring of departments and you will all be given detailed information by the end of the day. To reaffirm confidence between employer and employees, those who have been with the company for more than one year will receive a raise as well as those who successfully complete their one-year probationary period. Thank you.

Who is speaking？

A．A director

B．A lawyer

C．The company president

D．A business reporter

Ⅲ. Cloze (20 points)

Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the answer sheet.

Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the (21) of an elevator operator or the uniform. of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so (22) in the United States？

Among the arguments (23) uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more (24) than civilian clothes. People have become conditioned to expect (25) quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears a uniform (26) to inspire more trust than one who appears in (27) clothes.

Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They (28) on laundry bills.

Uniforms also give (29) to some practical problems. Though they are long lasting, often their initial expense is (30) than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.

21. A. clothing

B. costume

C. uniform

D. cloth

Plants in Desert

Only special plants can survive the terrible climate of a desert, for these are regions where the annual range of the soil temperature can be over 70。C Furthermore, during the summer there are few clouds in the sky to protect plants from the sun's ray'. Another problem is the fact that there are frequently strong winds which drive small, sharp particles of sand into the plants, tearing and damaging them. The most difficult problem for all forms of plant life, however, is the fact that the entire annual rainfall occurs during a few days or weeks in spring.

Grasses and flowers in desert survive from one year to the next by existing through the long, hot, dry season in the form. of seeds. These seeds remain inactive unless the right amount of rain falls. If no rain falls, or if insufficient rain falls, they Wait until the next year, or even still the next. Another factor that helps these plants to survive is the fact that their life cycles are short. By the time that water from the spring rains disappears--just a few weeks after it falls such plants no longer need any.

The perennials have special features which enable them to survive as plants for several years. Thus, nearly all desert perennials have extensive root systems below ground and a small shoot system above ground. The large root network enables the plant to absorb as much water as possible in a short time. The small shoot system, on the other hand, considerably limits water loss by evaporation.

Another feature of many desert perennials is that after the rainy season they lose their leaves in preparation for the long, dry season just as trees in wetter climates lose theirs in preparation for the winter. This reduces their water loss by evaporation during the dry season. Then, in next rainy season, they come fully alive once more, and grow new branches, leaves, and flowers, just as the grasses and flowers in desert do.

第 16 题 Ordinary plants are unable to survive in the desert mainly because of the changeable weather.

A．True

B．False

C．Not mentioned

听力原文：W: Good morning, Mr. Johnson. I'm Dianna Huston.

M: Good morning. What can I do for you？

W: I'm a college student I'm taking a business course which needs three weeks' work experience. My lecturer, Mr. Armstrong, Suggested I contact you as you've allowed students before to practice in your company (22) . Pre brought a letter of reference from Mr. Armstrong for you.

M: Thanks. Yes, our company has a good relationship with the university. We've had many students here over the past years. We usually take students who are in the second half of their courses (23) . What about you？

W: Pm almost at the halfway mark. I've got some exams in two weeks. Then I'll be ready to start before the beginning of the second semester. But I thought I'd get this organized before the exams start

M: That's a very responsible way of thinking. It's a good idea to get in early. Pm sure there will be many students soon.

W: I could start in three weeks if you like.

M: Do you understand what's involved in the practice？

W: I think so. Mr. Armstrong explained the procedures to us. I have to work regular hours, and write a comprehensive report on what I've learnt as an assignment for Mr. Armstrong and the personnel department of the company as well. And you will send a report about my work to Mr. Armstrong and that will also be part of my assessment (24) .

M: That's right. But I'll have to discuss this application with the personnel department. And I will let you know as soon as possible if you' ve been accepted (25) .

W: Yes, please. If I'm not accepted, I'll have to apply somewhere else.

(26)

A．Applying for a work experience.

B．Applying for a part-time job.

C．Taking an exam.

D．Visiting an old friend.