32. It is recommended that the exploration team take with them an extra set of equipment _____ unexpected emergency occurs.

A. in that B. so that C. now that D. in case

33. How we express our ideas sometimes means more than _____ we mean to say.

A. what B. which C. that D. why

34. We had better not bother our professor these days, for he is awfully busy preparing a report _____ at an international conference next month.

A. being delivered B. to be delivered C. to deliver D. delivered

35. The Campaign of Occupying Wall Street is a reflection of the contradictions(矛盾) _____ exist in the society of the US.

A. on which B. that C. where D. whose

36. Most probably it will be another 7 hours _____ you can have next meal, so each of you must have your stomach full.

A. since B. when C. after D. before

37. ______ by greater demand of vegetables, farmers have built more green houses.

A. Driven B. Being driven C. To drive D. Having driven

38. No

w that we have settled the question of feasibility(可行性), let’s proceed to the next one ─_____ raise the fund from the bank.

A. whether should we B. that we should C. whether we should D. that should we

39. They wonder _____ someone who wants to be a telecom engineer should study subjects such as history, literature, philosophy, etc.

A. what B. that C. how D. why

40. The “Warning” reads: “Under no circumstances _____ be kept near fire!”

A. the chemical should B. the chemical shouldn’t

C. should the chemical D. should the chemical not

Section B

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. occurred B. extended C. tragedy D. fined E. ignore

F. concerns G. suspension H. inevitably I. illegal J. must-have

The launch of Apple's iPhone 4s tempted thousands of buyers to its two outlets in Beijing on the cold winter night of Jan 12th. But the size of the crowds brought a sudden __(41)__ of sales of the iPhone 4s on the morning of Jan 13th and one store in Beijing didn't open at all, because the growing crowd of eager Apple followers created safety__(42)__.

This is not the first time Apple's marketing strategy(策略) has caused such trouble among the buying public, for similar trouble __(43)__ in January last year when the first release launch of the iPhone 4 was made.

Apple's clever marketing has made the company's products __(44)__lifestyle accessories(附件) for many, but this strategy will __(45)__ result in mass rushes and disturbances and if it continues with this marketing strategy, it is only a matter of time before one of its product launches ends in __(46)__.

Intentionally fuelling demand by limiting a product release to create a state of panic among consumers, who fear they may not get their hands on their objects of desire, is not only immoral but also__(47)__.

Apple should take the lessons from the experience of Unilever(联合利华). The giant consumer goods company was __(48)__ 2 million yuan in May 2011 by the Chinese government for repeatedly spreading rumors(谣言) of price rises.

Apple has the ability to make it easier for consumers to order new products online or by telephone. Apple cannot afford to__(49)__the Chinese market, so it has no excuse for not changing its strategy so as to avoid such incidents in the future.

III. Reading Comprehension

Section A

Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phras

es marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

Today, there are many avenues open to those who wish to continue their education. However, nearly all require some __(50)__ in one’s career in order to attend school full time. Part-time education, that is, attending school at night or for one weekend a month, tends to drag the __(51)__ out over time and puts the completion of a degree program out of reach of many people. __(52)__, such programs require a fixed time commitment which can also impact __(53)__ on one’s career and family time.

Of the many __(54)__ to teaching and learning, however, perhaps the most flexible and accommodating is that called distance learning. Distance learning is an educational method, which allows the students the __(55)__ to study at his or her own pace to achieve the __(56)__ goals, which are so necessary in today’s world. The time required to study may be set aside at the student’s convenience with due __(57)__ to all life’s other requirements. Besides, the student may __(58)__ in distance learning courses from virtually any place in the world, while continuing to pursue their chosen career. Tutorial assistance may be __(59)__through regular airmail, telephone, fax machine, teleconferencing and over the Internet.

Good distance learning programs are characterized by the inclusion of a subject __(60)__ tool with every subject. This precludes(排除) the requirement for a student to travel away from home to take a test. Another characteristic of a good distance-learning program is the __(61)__ of the distance-learning course with the same subject materials as those students taking the course on the home campus. The resultant diploma or degree should also be the same whether distance learning or on-campus study is employed.

In the final analysis, a good distance learning program has a place not only for the __(62)__ students but also the corporation or business that wants to work in partnership with their employees for the educational benefit, professional development, and business growth of the organization. __(63)__ distance learning programs for their employees gives the business the advantage of retaining(保留) career-minded people while __(64)__ to their personal and professional growth through education.