45. The author’s purpose of writing this passage is to ____.

22. Not until he retired from teaching three years ago ____ having a holiday abroad.

42. From the passage, we know in the U.S. ____.

（  ）52. In response to an economic crisis, it is advisable to take risks.

41. According to the passage, which of the following about the second Sunday in May is NOT true?

63. 新图书馆比以前的大两倍。

Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension ( 15 Points )Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues.There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1. 

56. 我们应该有远大的志向，不应该安于现状。

36. What does the underlined word “these” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. After the passage, there are five statements. The passage will be spoken three times. You are required to decide whether the sentences are True or False. Mark A ( for TRUE ) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; mark B ( for FALSE ) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Now the passage will begin.( ) 11. Two thirds of the countries of the world are very rich, and one third are very poor.

65. 尽管互联网技术现在已经十分先进，但是在一些发展中国家互联网在普通用户中还远远没有普及。

18. We all agree that a long dress is appropriate _____ a formal wedding.