C. a conversation with a reporter D. a job that he had once held
3. The word gags in the passage is closest in meaning to A. messages B. jokes C. symbols D. expressions
4. In paragraph 2, why does the author say that \Modern Times a silent film\
A. Chaplin wanted to use dialogue in this film, but the technology was not available. B. Chaplin's body language was so expressive that he communicated as well as if he were speaking.
C. Although there is little speaking in the film, there is music and noise.
D. It was originally made as a silent movie, but at a later time, dialogue was added.
5. It can be inferred from the information in paragraph 3 that two-thirds of the film Modern Times
A. is more entertaining than the other third B. is not usually shown today
C. takes place outside of the factory D. does not involve the Little Tramp
6. The word This in paragraph 3 refers to A. the food that is thrown at the Tramp B. the scene involving the feeding device C. the Tramp's repetitive job D. the assembly line
7. The word nightmarish in the passage is closest in meaning to A. terrifying B. efficient C. powerful
D. malfunctioning
8. In paragraph 3, the author implies that when the Tramp is taken away from the factory he is taken to A. a jail
B. a department store C. his home
D. a mental hospital
9. The author probably includes the doctor's quote in paragraph 4 because A. the doctor gives the Tramp the same advice that the author would give
B. it is in contrast with the difficulties that the Tramp faces in the rest of the film C. the doctor is advising the Tramp to go back to his job at the factory D. it indicates that the doctor thinks the Tramp should not leave
10. The word stock in the passage is closest in meaning to A. unhappy B. sudden C. exciting D. standard
11. In paragraph 5, what does the author find obvious about the movie? A. That it is not a perfect film
B. That its message is, \ C. That it is the best film about technology ever made D. That it does not offer a revolutionary message
12. Choose the square “[ ]” that indicates the best place to add the sentence below.
The voice of the brutal factory owner is also heard coming through a giant two-way television screen (many years before television was actually invented). Chaplin not only starred in Modern Times but also wrote the script and the music and directed and produced it. It was the last movie in which Chaplin played \Little Tramp,\a character he first created in 1915. The Little Tramp is a simple, kind wanderer with a small mustache, a Derby hat, baggy pants, and a cane. He falls into many misfortunes but always maintains a sweet, sad optimism. Modern Times was also Chaplin's final silent movie. \had appeared nine years earlier, but Chaplin's humor was mostly based on body language and visual gags. [ ] However, it is somewhat deceptive to call Modern Times a silent film. [ ] While there is no dialogue, there is music and sound effects, such as the roar of machinery and the scream of factory whistles. [ ] In Modern Times, the world of sound is the noisy world of technology, while the Tramp, a symbol of humanity, is silent. [ ]
13. Below is an introductory sentence for a brief summary of the passage. Complete the summary with three of the answer choices that express the most important ideas of the passage. Some of the answer choices are incorrect because they express ideas that are not given in the passage or because they express only details from the passage.
Modern Times, which addressed the economic problems of the Great Depression era, may have been Charlie Chaplin’s most important film. [ ] [ ] [ ]
A. Modern Times depicted healthy young men going to work in the automobile factories of Detroit because of the high wages that they could earn there.
B. In Modern Times, the Tramp faces many dehumanizing, difficult experiences while
working in a factory and at other jobs.
C. Modern Times was the last silent movie Chaplin made, and it was the last one featuring the popular “Little Tramp”.
D. Although the movie Modern Times contains dark, bleak scenes, it also contains some happy scenes such as the Tramp’s marriage to the orphan.
E. Chaplin warns in Modern Times that technology and its effects endanger people’s individuality.
F. Chaplin played the Little Tramp character from 1915 to 1936.
三、 听力 （15分钟左右完成）
Part 1
Conversation 1～5： Listen to a conversation between a student and a financial counselor.
1. What problem does the student have?
(A) He got a bad grade.
(B) He needs a part-time job.
(C) He does not have enough money. (D) He eats out too much.
2. Why does the student visit the financial counselor?
(A) He hopes to borrow some money from her.
(B) He wants her to ask his parents for more money. (C) He wants to work for the university. (D) He wants to solve his money problem.
3. According to the financial counselor, what is one way that the student can save money?
(A) He can get a full-time job.
(B) He can ask his parents for more money. (C) He can stop eating breakfast.
(D) He can make food at home instead of eating out.
4. What can be inferred about the student?
(A) He is a hard worker. (B) He is lazy.
(C) He does not need to save more money.
(D) He might fail in the field of microbiology.
5. What will the student probably do next?
(A) Get a part-time job.’ (B) Try to save money
(C) Ask the financial counselor for a loan. (D) Go to the bank and borrow money.
Part Two
Lecture Listen to a lecture in a business class.
1. What is the talk mainly about? A. The changing concept of leadership B. Leaders of the restaurant industry C. How leadership and power are related D. Why too much power can lead to evil
2. Why does the professor talk about the headwaiter in a restaurant? A. To show that having power doesn’t imply leadership B. To compare the quality of service in two restaurants C. To explain how leaders influence other people D. To give an example of leadership in everyday life
3. Why does the professor say this:
A. To explain why dictators have so much power B. To distinguish between leaders and power holders C. To compare qualities of dictators and robbers D. To warn students about the presence of danger
4. According to the professor, how are leadership and power similar? A. Both require the ability to exercise physical force. B. Both are benefits one gets from a university education. C. Both are necessary for people who commit crimes. D. Both involve the ability to bring about wanted results.
5. According to the professor, which of the following are sources of power? Click on two answers.
A. The ability to eat in a restaurant B. The ability to use physical force
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