2012-2013学年度第二学期期末考试模拟试题

2012-2013学年度第一学期期末考试模拟试题

Section I New words

Column A Column B

1. ______ reflect A. among other countries

2. ______ survive B. get knowledge from life (not books)

3. ______ transit C. moving people or things across places

4. ______ international D. stop something before it happens

5. ______ invest E. put back, provide something again

6. ______ experience F. in the opposite direction to the hands of a clock

7. ______ replace G. throw back; give back an image of

8. ______ prevent H. joining together of people or things

9. ______ combination I. continue to live or exist

10. ______ counterclockwise J. put money into a business in the hopes of making a profit

addict excite horrify relax thrill

challenge frighten interest terrify tire

1. Ecotourism is a type of travel for people who are 11 in preserving the environment. They enjoy

a 12 hike through a tropical rainforest and don't mind roughing it.

2. My job has been very stressful and 13 this year. I've been working too hard and not sleeping enough. I'm so tired! I need a 14 vacation someplace restful, where I can just lie on a beach and do absolutely nothing. After two weeks, when I come back to work, I want to be completely 15 and free of stress.

3. I guess most people think that a trip into space would be exciting. They would sign up for such a trip right now, if they could afford it. But I couldn't get 16 about a trip like this. I don't even like to fly on a regular airplane. I'm 17 of planes, so I'm pretty sure that space travel would be terrifying to me.

4. Dangerous sports are 18 to some people, who love excitement and are 19 to danger. They are 20 to be able to jump out of a plane or off a waterfall. Other people are just the opposite. They're frightened at the thought of doing anything so dangerous.

Section II Reading Comprehension

Career Change

A People who are thinking about changing careers are often afraid of what will happen if they quit their job. Will they find another one? Will they like another field as well as the one they are in now? Will they be able to grow and advance in a new organization?

B As these questions come to mind, they should try to figure out the answers so they can reach a decision. Although there is a high rate of unemployment in some countries, there are usually jobs for skilled workers who can use computers or other equipment. Those who have specialized training in these areas can generally find a position without too much effort.

C The question of whether they'll like another field more than their current one is also a crucial one. While it's nice to dream about having another job, the reality may be that they aren't suited for it. For example, if an architect likes to cook but has no idea about how to run a business, it may be risky for him to open a restaurant. He can cook for his friends on weekends and satisfy his dreams of being a chef in that way.

D Another good way for a person to find out if she will be successful in a new field is to try it out as a part -time job. Being an event planner sounds glamorous, but helping friends with parties or weddings might show her that it's also very stressful. However, if she has the creativity and organization necessary for such a position, she can continue to plan events for friends until she builds up a reputation. Then she can leave her current job to look for a job in event planning knowing that she'll be successful in this area.

E Once a person has found his or her specialty and decides on the change, it's necessary to stick with it until the business gets off the ground. This usually takes about five years. If the move has been from one company to another, the person should stay until it is clear he is doing a good job and can advance to a higher position. Following this advice will make the transition smoother and the career change successful. (371 words)

Complete the following statements by choosing the best from the answers A, B, C, or D.

21. According to the reading, people who think about changing careers generally _______

A. quit their jobs

B. are afraid of quitting their jobs

C. find another one right away

D. grow and advance in a new organization

22. There is a high rate of unemployment in some countries, but skilled workers ________

A. lose their jobs

B. try to reach a decision

C. use computers

D. with training can still get jobs

23. lf a person dreams about doing another job, ________.

A. he is suited for it

B. he can run a business

C. he still may not be able to do it

D. he will be satisfied as a chef