SECTION B SKIMMING AND SCANNING ［5 MIN.］?
In this section there are seven passages with a total of ten multiple-choice questions. Skim or scan them as required and then mark your answers.??
TEXT E
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First read the following question.?
81. The main purpose of the passage is to___.?
A. warn people of pickpockets. B. tell people what to wear.?
C. describe how to catch thieves. D. explain how to contact the police. ?
Now, go through TEXT E quickly and answer question 81.?
Pickpockets operate in crowded places in the hope of getting easy pickings. Don’t make it easy for them. Keep wallets, purses and other valuables out of sight. If wearing a jacket, an inside pocket is the best place to use. If not, your possessions are safest in a pocket with a button-down flap.?
Please co-operate with the police by reporting any crime or suspicious activity immediately, either by dialling 110 or calling at your nearest police station.??
TEXT F
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First read the following question.?
82. The main topic of the passage is ___.?
A. agricultural products B. irrigation methods?
C. natural resources D. water shortages ?
Now, go through TEXT F quickly and answer question 82.?
It is widely accepted that China is a country faced with severe water shortages. Insufficient water resources have slowed agricultural development. And to make matters worse, some of the traditional Chinese irrigation methods have wasted an astonishing amount of water.?
In China today, the utilization efficiency of farming water is about 30-40 per cent. This figure stands in sharp contrast to developed countries’ utilization average of 70-80 per cent. The low utilization efficiency has resulted from the adoption of some traditional Chinese irrigation methods.?
Only by using modern irrigation methods can we reduce water shortage in agriculture.?
One of the advantages of modern irrigation methods is that they alone can save 20-30 per cent of the present volume of wasted irrigation water.?
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TEXT G
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First read the following question.?
83. The letter is about___.?
A. cities in South-east Asia B. holiday greetings?
C. sightseeing D. travel plans ??
Now, go through TEXT G quickly and answer question 83.
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May 5th 2002?
Dear Mark,?
Hello again! Here are my holiday plans. I’ll leave on a tour of South-east Asia in August and will arrive in Singapore in September. Hope we’ll be able to meet there. These are my travel plans:?
August 28th London-Tokyo?
September 1st Tokyo-Bangkok?
September 4th Bangkok-Singapore?
September 7th Singapore-Manila?
September 9th Manila-London?
Looking forward to seeing you again.?
Best wishes?
Christopher?
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TEXT H
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First read the following question.?
84. Who will read the following excerpt from a pamphlet??
A. Travellers. B. Baby-sitters.?
C. Insurance agents. D. Trattic police. ??
Now, go through TEXT H quickly and answer question 84.?
?DAY TRIPS?
Even if you are only going on a day trip to another country , accidents can happen. So please make sure you have adequate travel insurance.?
TAKE CARE IN WATER?
Bathing will cool you but remember that fatal accidents can happen very easily and in the most unexpected conditions. Adults should watch each other for signs of trouble when in water. Children should always be supervised by an adult who can swim well. Young children should never be left unattended near a stretch
of water.?
TAKE CARE ON THE ROADS?
Traffic accidents are the major cause of death among travellers. Whether driver or pedestrian, always check on local traffic regulations.?
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TEXT I
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First read the following questions.?
85. How many performances will the Irish dancing troupe give between June 23 and 25??
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four. ?
86. Whose works will NOT be played at the concert??
A. Chopin. B. Schumann. C. Beethoven. D. Liszt. ?
Now, go through TEXT I quickly and answer questions 85 and 86.?
Irish dance: The Irish International Dance Company, one of the most dynamic dance troupes in the world, will tour China with its classic production“ Spirit of the Dance—the New Millennium.”?
The dancers include such famous names as Patricia Murray, one of the Irish dancing champions, and first rate ballerina Claire Holding.?
Sponsored by China National Culture and Art Company Ltd., the dancing troupe will give three performances at the Century Theatre.?
Time:7:30 pm, June 23-25?
Place: Century Theatre, 40 Liangmaqiaolu, Chaoyang District?
Telephone: 6551 - 8888?
Piano solos: twenty Chinese and foreign piano music works will be played by three young, promising pianists from the China Central Conservatory of Music.?
Programmes include: “Consolation No 3 in D-flat major” by Liszt,“ For Elise” by Beethoven, “Turkish March” by Mozart, “Waltz in C-sharp minor” and “A Minute Waltz” by Chopin, and “Hungarian Dance” by Brahms.?
Time:7:30 pm, June 16?
Place: Beijing Concert Hall, 1 Beixinhuajie, Xicheng District?
Telephone: 6605- 5812?
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TEXT J
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First read the following questions.?
87. When is the deadline for the competition??
A. May 7. B. May 5. C. June 18. D. June 15. ?
88. The six lucky winners will ___.?
A. visit Guiyang City. B. contact the Press Office.?
C. go to China Daily. D. take an overseas trip.
Now, go through TEXT J quickly and answer questions 87 and 88.?
Guiyang Customs and Scenery Competition
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Notice?
Fifteen questions for the Guigyang Customs and Scenery Competition were published in China Daily on May 5 and 7, and on China Daily’ s web edition on May 7. Participants, please answer the questions and mail the answer card to:?Press Office, Guiyang Municipal People’s Government?46 Zhongshan Xilu, Guiyang 550003, Guizhou, China or find the competition on www. chinadaily, com. cn. Then answer the questions, fill in all information needed and click the button below to send it back.?The deadline for the competition is June 15(subject to postmark).?
The prize-drawing Ceremony will be held on June 18 in Guiyang City ,and six luck winners(three living in China,three from abroad)will be drawn from those who give correct answers to all questions. Their names will be published in China Daily and its web edition on June 19.?
The six lucky winners will be invited to visit Guiyang from August 8 to 18.?
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TEXT K
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First read the following questions.?
89. If you want to travel to Shanghai on Air France on a Saturday, which flight would you take??
A. AF129. B. AF128. C. AF111. D. AF112. ?
90. Does Lufthansa operate a flight between Beijing and Frankfurt every day??
A. No. B. Yes. ?C. Yes, except on Saturdays. D. No, only three days a week.
Now, go through TEXT K quickly and answer questions 89 and 90.?
Flight Schedule?
Air France ..................................................................... Tel: (010)6588 1388?
(020)6360 6688 ?
Day From To Flight Departure Arrival?
1 - 7 Beijing Paris AFl29 09: 40 14:15?
1 - 7 Paris Beijing AFl28 15:55 07:40?
2,4,7 Shanghai Paris AFlll 10:55 17:05?
1,3,6 Paris Shanghai AFl12 15:55 09:05?
Lufthansa ..................................................................... Tel: (010)6465 4488?
(021)6248 1100 ?
Day From To Flight Departure Arrival?
1 - 7 Beijing Frankfurt LH721 10:30 14:25?
1 - 7 Frankfurt Beijing LH720 17:25 08:30?
1,2,3,4,5,7 Shanghai Frankfurt LH729 11:15 16:30?
1,2,3,4,5,7 Frankfurt Shanghai 111728 17:10 09:25
答案与详解
TEXT E ?
短文大意：这篇短文向我们介绍的是防备小偷的方法。?
81．答案：A?
【参考译文】该短文的写作意图是什么？?
【试题分析】本题为主旨题。?
【详细解答】从“Pickpockets operate in crowded places…. Don’t make it easy for them”以及“co-operate with the police by reporting any crime…”可以看出这篇文章主要教人们如何警惕扒手，故选项A为正确答案。?
TEXT F ?
短文大意：这篇短文介绍的是中国由传统灌溉向现代灌溉方法的转变。?
82. 答案：B?
【参考译文】这篇短文的主题是什么？?
【试题分析】本题为主旨题。?
【详细解答】短文第一段谈到“some of the traditional Chinese methods have wasted an astonishing amount of water．”第二段谈“The low utilization efficiency has resulted from the adoption of some traditional Chinese irrigation methods．”其他两段也都谈到了“modern irrigation methods”，可见这篇短文的中心论题就是irrigation methods。?
TEXT G ?
短文大意：这是写给朋友的一封有关个人假期旅行计划的信。?
83．答案：D?
【参考译文】这封信是关于什么的？?
【试题分析】本题为主旨题。?
【详细解答】本题问的是这封信的内容。信中提到“Here are my holiday plans．I’ll leave on a tour of South-east Asia…”由此可知，这是一份假期到东南亚旅行的计划，信中详细列出了日期及旅行路线。?
TEXT H ?
短文大意：这篇短文介绍的是旅行中应注意的问题。?
84．答案：A?
【参考译文】谁会看这篇手册节选？?
【试题分析】本题为主旨题。?
【详细解答】从第一句“Even if you are only going on a day trip…”，以及“Bathing will cool you but remember” 可知，旅游者会看这篇手册节选。?
TEXT I ?
短文大意：这是一篇有关最近的文化艺术表演活动的海报。?
85. 答案：C?
【参考译文】爱尔兰舞蹈团在6月23日至25日期间将演出几场呢？?
【试题分析】本题为细节题。?
【详细解答】海报第三段告诉我们“the dancing troupe will give three performances at the Century theatre．”由此可知，正确答案为选项C。?
86. 答案：B?
【参考译文】钢琴独奏中将不会演出谁的作品呢？?
【试题分析】本题为细节题。?
【详细解答】在介绍钢琴独奏（Piano solos）时，海报中提及“… by Liszt, …by Mozart…，by Chopin，…by Brahms．”只有Schumann没有提到，由此可知将不会演出Schumann的作品。?
TEXT J ?
短文大意：这是一则有关举办贵阳习俗及风景知识竞赛的通知。?
87. 答案：D?
【参考译文】竞赛的截止日期是哪一天？?
【试题分析】本题为细节题。?
【详细解答】文中有“The deadline for the competition is June 15．” 由此可知，正确答案为选项D。?
88. 答案：A?
【参考译文】六名幸运的获胜者将会怎样？?
【试题分析】本题为细节题。?
【详细解答】文章最后一句说“The six lucky winners will be invited to visit Guiyang from August 8 to 18．”由此可知，他们将游览贵阳。?
TEXT K ?
短文大意：这是一个航班时刻表，列出了两家航空公司的航班信息。?
89. 答案：D?
【参考译文】如果想在星期六乘坐Air France公司的航班去上海，应该乘座哪一班机呢？?
【试题分析】本题为细节题。?
【详细解答】在“Air France”下找到终点站Shanghai，对应的班机为AFll2，在星期六可以乘坐。?
90. 答案：B?
【参考译文】Lufthansa公司是否每天都有航班来往于北京和法兰克福之间？?
【试题分析】本题为细节题。?
【详细解答】。在“Lufthansa”下发现“1-7 Beijing Frankfurt LH721．．．; 1-7 Frankfurt Beijing LH720．．．”，所以答案是肯定的，即从星期一到星期天每天都有班机在两地之间来往。?
本套真题测试的语言重点?
(重点单词)?
obliging 乐于助人的，恳切的?
vacant 空着的，无人住的?
extract 摘录，选录?
preset 预先安排?
late 已故的?
cyclical 循环的?
staggering 巨大的，令人吃惊的?
(重点词组)?
get over 痊愈，恢复?
refer to sth. as sth. 把……称作……?
apply to 应用到?
make a bid for 出价买?
on no account 无论如何??