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Part IV Translation：
It has a bank of electronic pens which write like the President writes, in his favorite light blue ink. (Passage One)
Passage 2
Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:
When aluminum was first produced about a hundred and fifty years ago, it was so difficult to separate form the ores in which it was found that its price was higher than that of gold. The price remained high until a new process was discovered for refining the metal with the aid of electricity approximately three quarters of a century later. The new method was so much cheaper that aluminum because practical for many purposes, one of which was making pots and pans.
Aluminum is lightweight, rustproof and easily shaped into different forms. By mixing it with other metals, scientists have been able to produce a variety of alloys, some of which have the strength of steel but weigh only one third as much.
Today, the uses of aluminum are innumerable. Perhaps its most important use is in transportation. Aluminum is found in the engine of automobiles, in the hulls of boats. It is also used in many parts of airplanes. In fact, the huge “airbus” planes would probably never have been produced if aluminum did not exist. By making vehicles lighter in weight aluminum has greatly reduced the amount of fuel needed to move them, Aluminum is also being used extensively in the building industry in some countries.
Since aluminum is such a versatile (多用的) metal, it is fortunate that bauxite (铝土矿), which is one of its chief sources, is also one of the earth’s most plentiful substances. As the source of aluminum is almost inexhaustible, we can expect that more and more uses will be found for this versatile metal.
6. The price of aluminum was sharply reduced when people discovered a new refining process with the aid of .
A. wind B. solar energy C. hydraulic power D. electricity
7. Aluminum is .
A. lightweight, rustproof but not easily shaped into different forms
B. heavyweight, rustproof and easily shaped into different forms
C. lightweight, rustproof and easily shaped into different forms
D. lightweight and easily shaped into different forms but it is easy to become rusty
8. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Aluminum is widely used in transportation.
B. Aluminum is also used in many parts of airplanes.
C. Aluminum is being used extensively in the building industry.
D. Aluminum is not used in its pure form.
9. Aluminum is found on earth mostly in the form of .
A. pure metal B. bauxite C. gold D. liquid
10. What is the passage talking about?
A. The features of aluminum and its functions. B. The process of aluminum.
C. The discovery of aluminum. D. The promising future of aluminum.
Directions:
In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions mwill be spoken only once.After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage One Questions 9 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.
9、 A. She escaped unhurt.
B. She witnessed the shooting.
C. She was shot to death.
D. She was 15 years old.
10、 A. 5. B. 7.C. 11.D. 12.
11、 A. Spear's digital camera.
B. One suspect's gun.
C. The queen's video.
D. Berry's purse.
12、 A. Civilians should keep away from the business zone.
B. Everybody should think about how to fight against crimes.
C. Government should schedule to negotiate with terrorists.
D. People should emigrate because of domestic high crime rate.Passage Two
Questions 13 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.
13、 A. Increasing salaries.
B. Surging energy production.
C. Booming housing market.
D. Rising interest rates.
14、 A. Increasing interest rate.
B. Decreasing financial products.
C. Buying substantial securities.
D. Expanding financial business.
15、 A. Fracking can influence the burning of fossil fuels.
B. The use of fracking will do harm to environment.
C. Fracking technology is a safe practice in industry.
D. The use of fracking is beneficial to people's health.