湖南省第一师范学校205年上学期期末考试试卷:(A) Part I Sructure(I,x30) Directions: For each of 综合英语四】6:109钟试移太进得分评人 the following sentences, there are four choices marked A, B, 客观题 主观题 C, and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence 号要 题 复核 总分 四五六 题分5352015|15 l1. The rock on top of the mountain the chinese mythological fgure the monkey King. 合分人 得分 复核人 A look like B like C has the look of D seem 12. The big words"sale"and"bargain"will never fail to some (选择题答在答题卡,主观题写在答卷上 to buy things they don t need A tempts B seduce C luring D react 得分|评卷人 PartI Pronunciation:(0.5'X10 13. His face was streaked Directions: Afier each of the following words, there are B out C/ D with four other words marked A, B, C, and D with some of 14. The car just missed a boy who was crossing the road ir letters underlined. Choose the ome that has the same A hitting B hit C to hit D to hitting the 15. The Prime Minister's peace proposal received a cold shoulder in the Parliament A lump B chubby C robust Dvenue and probably would not get through he would have to resign. B notify C roval D needy A. However B Though C Yet D If so A withdraw B think C rhythm D wither 16. The Grand Jury has the case and rejected the charge as groundless 菜!4中 A thrive B rigid C obligation D ant!g a k 5 excessively A example B flexible C texture Depe/ A investigate B gone into C go into D got from 17. The plant ass In appearance 6. arrogant A infant B cane C adapt D crafty A resemblance B 7. wisdom A scientist B. los C super D usually 18. Every year the United Nations provides emergency aid to those countries that 8. supreme A she 9. encounter A. marvelous B obvio us C amount D flourish A. afflicted with B. is suffering from 10. standard A particular B. gardening C harbor D. architect C. are afflicted with D. are afflicted from
1 得 分 评卷人 湖南省第一师范学校 2005 年上学期期末考试试卷：(A) 科目： 综合英语(四) 时间： 120 分钟 考试形式：闭卷 ( 选择题答在答题卡，主观题写在答卷上） PartⅠ Pronunciation: (0.5’×10) Directions: After each of the following words, there are four other words marked A, B, C, and D with some of their letters underlined. Choose the one that has the same pronunciation as the given one. 1. cute A. lump B. chubby C. robust D. venue 2. testify A. youthful B. notify C. royal D. needy 3. thrill A. withdraw B. think C. rhythm D. wither 4. virus A. thrive B. rigid C. obligation D. antique 5. excessively A. example B. flexible C. texture D. expel 6. arrogant A. infant B. cane C. adapt D. crafty 7.wisdom A. scientist B. lose C. super D. usually 8.supreme A. she B. set C. replace D. emerge 9. encounter A. marvelous B. obvious C. amount D. flourish 10.standard A. particular B. gardening C. harbor D. architect Part Ⅱ Structure (1’×30) Directions: For each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. 11. The rock on top of the mountain the Chinese mythological figure, the Monkey King. A. look like B. like C. has the look of D. seem 12. The big words “sale” and “bargain” will never fail to some people to buy things they don’t need. A. tempts B. seduce C. luring D. react 13．His face was streaked mud.. A. of B. out C. / D. with 14. The car just missed a boy who was crossing the road. A. hitting B. hit C. to hit D. to hitting 15. The Prime Minister’s peace proposal received a cold shoulder in the Parliament and probably would not get through. he would have to resign. A. However B. Though C. Yet D. If so 16. The Grand Jury has the case and rejected the charge as groundless. A. investigate B. gone into C. go into D. got from 17. The plant grass in appearance. A. resemblance B. looks C. resembles D. likes 18. Every year the United Nations provides emergency aid to those countries that famine. A. afflicted with B. is suffering from C. are afflicted with D. are afflicted from 客观题 主观题 题号 总 分 一 二 三 四 五 六 题分 5 30 15 20 15 15 复 核 总 分 合分人 得分 复核人 得 分 评卷人 班级：_______________姓名：______________学号：_____________ 装订线内严禁答题，违者作零分处理；装订线外严禁写姓名或作其他标记，违者作舞弊论处 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
19. Many local govemment departments fees of different kinds A. When C As D. While local business a reply, he decided to write again A impose.on B impose.with C impose. by D impose.to A. Not receiving B. Receiving not 20. His decision to quit the job was by his simple desire to leave this crowded C Not having received D. Having not received poor In French, but she her best to improve it. A. motivated B restrain C reserved D replaced A is/is doing B is/does C. was/did D was/does 21. Hundreds of mushrooms have_ up ovemight. 33. Goods on sale are not necessarily_ in quality those sold at normal A. sprouted C spraut D. sprouted 22 Her parents were A superior.t. B. inferior. t.. C. superior.of. D. inferior. of A. overcome with B overcame with C. overcoming in D. conquered 34 was it that was going to promote me? 23. He has been bad with his father B. why C. what A. in terms B of. terms C on terms D by terms 35. Everybody in Califomia soon heard the rumor the movie star was 24. Every day, the news, government reports and scientific studies to the increasing consequences of population change A which B that C what D which A verify B testify C justify D prove 36. I never thought Elizabeth could as an actress. 25. The man took a look at the passenger next to him A successful B succeeded C A seat B seats C sits D. seated 37. the students went out of the classroom 26. He could not understand why he finally got_a dilemma. A. The class being over B. The class be over A. caught up in B. in rhythm with C. out of tune D seized C. The class to be over D. the class is to over 27. Bad habits are easier to than 38. He bought extra food in anticipation more people coming than A. break make B. make. break C. making. breaking D. form. gets rid of he'd invited 28. He ran away from home his brother had done the year before A. of A like B. D. while 39 people say, I believe he is as innocent as baby unborn. 29. It took it granted you d want to come with us, so I bought youa ticket. A. Whoever B However C Whatever D. Whenever B to C at 40. By no means ook down upon the poor I am willing to help, I don't have much time available A shoul B we shall C we D. we should 2
2 19. Many local government departments fees of different kinds local business. A. impose … on B. impose… with C. impose… by D. impose… to 20. His decision to quit the job was by his simple desire to leave this crowded and noisy city. A. motivated B. restrain C. reserved D. replaced 21. Hundreds of mushrooms have up overnight. A. sprouted B. sprout C. spraut D. sprauted 22 Her parents were grief at the funeral. A. overcome with B. overcame with C. overcoming in D. conquered 23. He has been bad with his father. A. in… terms B. of… terms C. on… terms D. by… terms 24. Every day, the news, government reports and scientific studies to the increasing consequences of population change. A. verify B. testify C. justify D. prove 25. The man took a look at the passenger next to him. A. seat B. seats C. sits D. seated 26. He could not understand why he finally got a dilemma. A. caught up in B. in rhythm with C. out of tune D. seized 27. Bad habits are easier to than . A. break… make B. make… break C. making… breaking D. form… gets rid of 28. He ran away from home, his brother had done the year before. A. like B. as C. when D. while 29. It took it granted you’d want to come with us, so I bought you a ticket. A. for B. to C. at D. with 30. I am willing to help, I don’t have much time available. A. When B. After C. As D. While 31. a reply, he decided to write again. A. Not receiving B. Receiving not C. Not having received D. Having not received 32. She poor in French, but she her best to improve it. A. is/is doing B. is/does C. was/did D. was/does 33. Goods on sale are not necessarily in quality those sold at normal prices. A. superior… to… B. inferior… to… C. superior… of… D. inferior… of… 34. was it that was going to promote me? A. When B. why C. what D. who 35. Everybody in California soon heard the rumor the movie star was assassinated. A. which B. that C. what D. which 36. I never thought Elizabeth could as an actress. A. successful B. succeeded C. success D. make it 37. , the students went out of the classroom. A. The class being over B. The class be over C. The class to be over D. The class is to over 38. He bought extra food in anticipation more people coming than he’d invited. A. of B. for C. to D. because 39. people say, I believe he is as innocent as baby unborn. A. Whoever B. However C. Whatever D. Whenever 40. By no means look down upon the poor. A. should we B. we shall C. we D. we should
51. A)differ B) change C)exte D)range 得分评卷人 52. A)on which B) to which C)which D)what 53. A)astounding B)astonishing C)surprising D)strik Directions: There are 20 blanks in the follow ing passage 54. A)consisting B)comprising C) composing D)making up 55. A)talk B) ommen C)dis For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should choose the One that best fits into the passage. Then mark the responding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Religious and private schools receive little or no support from public taxes in the United states and 41 a result, are usually somewhat expensive 得分评卷人 to 42 The largest group of religious schools in America_ 43 Part /v Reading Comprehension (I,x20) by the roman Catholic Church. While religious schools tend to be 44 expensive than private schools, there are usually some fees. Directions: There are 4 passages in this part, Each When there 45 free education available to all children in the passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them United States, why do people money on private schools? Americans offer a great variety of reasons for doing so, including the 47 there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the be of some parents to send their children to schools 48 classes tend to be choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line smaller or where religious instruction 49 as part of the educational program, or because, in their opinion, the public schools in their area are not through the centre 50 high enough quality to meet their needs. Private schools in the United States 51_ widely in size, quality, and in the kind of program that offered to meet the needs of certain students Questions 56 to 59 are based on the following passage The degree 52 American parents are active in their children's Scientists recently revealed an instinct in women intact and unaffected by the schools is often 53 to people of other countries. Most schools have age of technology. Glancing through glossy art books Lee Salk noticed that four organizations 54 of both parents and teachers, usually called P.T.A. fo times out of five Mary is depicted holding the infant Jesus against her left breast. Parent-Teacher Association. They meet together to The madonna sparked off a series of experiments and observations to determine on concerning the school. Parents often give their time to help with classroom or afte which side women hold their babies and why First he determined that modern mothers still tend to hold their baby on the left. 41. A)as B)to D)for Of 255 right-handed mothers, 8% held the baby on the left. And out of 32 42.A)g B)attend C)take part in D)enroll left-handed women, 78% held the baby on the left. As a control, women were 43. A)were run C) Is run D) watched emerging from supermarkets carrying baby-sized packages; the bundles 44. A)less C)rather D)much were held with no side preference 45. A)has been B)have been C) Then, dental patients were given a large rubber ball to hold during treatment B)pay The majority clutched the ball to their left side, even when it interfered with the B)v C)desire D) dentist 's activities. This suggested that in times of stress objects are held against the 48. A)which B)what C)in that D) where left side 49. A)is included B)are included C)includes D) has included At that point an apparently contradictory phenomenon was observed. A large 50.A) D) number of mothers who brought their premature babies to a follow-up clinic
3 得 分 评卷人 Part Ⅲ Cloze(1’×15) Direction: Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should choose the One that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Religious and private schools receive little or no support from public taxes in the United States, and, r 41 a result, are usually somewhat expensive to 42 .The largest group of religious schools in America 43 rby the Roman Catholic Church. While religious schools tend to be 44 rexpensive than private schools, there are usually some fees. When there 45 free education available to all children in the United States, why do people 46 money on private schools? Americans offer rar great variety of reasons for doing so, including the 47 rof some parents to send their children to schools 48 classes tend to be smaller, or where religious instruction r 49 as part of the educational program, or because, in their opinion, the public schools in their area are not 50 high enough quality to meet their needs. Private schools in the United States 51 widely in size, quality, and in the kind of program that are offered to meet rthe needs of certain students. The degree 52 American parents are active in their children’s schools is often 53 to people of other countries. Most schools have organizations 54 of both parents and teachers, usually called P.T.A. for Parent-Teacher Association. They meet together to 55 various matters concerning the school. Parents often give their timer to help with classroom or after school activities. 41. A) as B) to C) in D) for 42. A) go B) attend C) take part in D) enroll 43. A) were run B) run C) is run D) is running 44. A) less B) more C) rather D) much 45. A) has been B) have been C) is D) are 46. A) spend B) pay C) cost D) take 47. A) urge B) wish C) desire D) hope 48. A) which B) what C) in that D) where 49. A) is included B) are included C) includes D) has included 50. A) / B) in C) of D) on 51. A) differ B) change C) extend D) range 52. A) on which B) to which C) which D) what 53. A) astounding B) astonishing C) surprising D) striking 54. A) consisting B) comprising C) composing D) making up 55. A) talk B) comment C) discuss D) exchange Part Ⅳ Reading Comprehension(1’×20) Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Questions 56 to 59 are based on the following passage: Scientists recently revealed an instinct in women intact and unaffected by the age of technology. Glancing through glossy art books Lee Salk noticed that four times out of five Mary is depicted holding the infant Jesus against her left breast. The Madonna sparked off a series of experiments and observations to determine on which side women hold their babies and why. First he determined that modern mothers still tend to hold their baby on the left. Of 255 right-handed mothers, 83% held the baby on the left. And out of 32 left-handed women, 78% held the baby on the left. As a control, women were watched emerging from supermarkets carrying baby-sized packages; the bundles were held with no side preference. Then, dental patients were given a large rubber ball to hold during treatment. The majority clutched the ball to their left side, even when it interfered with the dentist’s activities. This suggested that in times of stress objects are held against the left side. At that point an apparently contradictory phenomenon was observed. A large number of mothers who brought their premature babies to a follow-up clinic were 得 分 评卷人
seen to hold their babies against their right side Questions 60 to 63 are based on the following passage: So, 115 mothers who had been separated from their babies for 24 hours after birth were observed for holding response. The experiments presented the baby There are many theories about the beginning of drama in ancient Greece. The directly to the mid-line of the mother's body, and noted that the mothers of the one most widely accepted today is based on the assumption that drama evolved group who had held their baby on the left had already had a baby from which they from ritual. The argument for this view goes as follows. In the beginning human had not been separated after birth. beings viewed the natural forces of the world, even the seasonal changes, and fearful powers. Those measures which appeared to bring the desired results when the stimulus of holding the baby releases a certain maternal response. " That is to say she senses the baby is better off on her left were then retained and repeated until they hardened into fixed ntuals. Eventually Leff-handed holding enables the baby to hear the heart-beat--a sound stories arose which explained or veiled the mysteries of the rites. As time passed associated with the security of the womb. In order to discover whether hearing the some rituals were abandoned, but the stories, later called myths, persisted and heart has a beneficial effect on the baby the sound of a human heartbeat was played provided material for art and drama to 102 babies in a New York nursery for 4 days. A control group of babies was not Those who believe that drama evolved out of ritual also argue that those contained the seed of theater because music, dance, masks, and costumes were posed to heartbeats. The babies in the beat group gained markedly more weight and cried far less than the babies in the control group almost always used. Furthermore, a suitable site had to be provided for 56. Why did Lee Salk watch women coming out of supermarkets? performances, and when the entire community did not participate, a clear division A)To see how they carried their babies was usually made between the"acting area"and the "auditorium". In addition, there B) To see if they were left-handed. were performers, and, since considerable importance was attached to avoiding C)To see if they carried parcels and babies differently mistakes in the enactment of rites, religious leaders usually assumed that task D) To control them Wearing masks and costumes, they often impersonated other people, animals, or 57. The word"critical"in line 1, paragraph 6 means supernatural beings and mimed the desired effect-success in hunt or ballet, the C)very dangerous D)risky coming rain, the revival of the sun -as an actor might. Eventually such dramatic verv serious 58. What is the reason given for the gain in the weight of the babies in the"beat representations were separated from religious activities Another theory traces the theater's origin from the human interest in storytelling. group A)The sound of the human heartbeat reminds the baby of the security of the ling to this view, tales(about the hunt, war, of other feats)are gradually elaborated, at first through the use of impersonation, action, and dialogue by a B) The sound of the human heartbeat resembles that of the baby's own narrator and then through the assumption of each of the roles by a different person. heartbeat. a closely related theory traces theater to those dances that are primarily rhyth C)The sound of the human heartbeat resembles that of the mother's heartbeat and gymnastic of that are the imitation of animal movements and sounds D)The sound of the human heartbeat is regular and rhythmical 60. An appropriate title of the passage would be 59. Salk's experiments proved that A)"The Origins of Theater A)mothers have an instinct to hold their babies on the left immediately after B)B)The Role of Ritual in Modern Dance C)The Importance of Storytelling B)mothers hold their babies on the left only at times of stress D)The Variety of Early Religious Activities C)mothers of premature babies do not have the instinct to hold their babies on 61. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common element of theater and the left D)mothers find it more comfortable to carry their babies on the left because the a)Dance B)MagIc C)Music D) Costume heart is on that side 62. Which of the following ideas does the passage support A)No one is sure about the origin of theater
4 seen to hold their babies against their right side. So, 115 mothers who had been separated from their babies for 24 hours after birth were observed for holding response. The experiments presented the baby directly to the mid-line of the mother’s body, and noted that the mothers of the group who had held their baby on the left had already had a baby from which they had not been separated after birth. The author suggested that “the time immediately after birth is a critical period when the stimulus of holding the baby releases a certain maternal response.” That is to say, she senses the baby is better off on her left. Left-handed holding enables the baby to hear the heart-beat— a sound associated with the security of the womb. In order to discover whether hearing the heart has a beneficial effect on the baby, the sound of a human heartbeat was played to 102 babies in a New York nursery for 4 days. A control group of babies was not exposed to heartbeats. The babies in the beat group gained markedly more weight and cried far less than the babies in the control group. 56. Why did Lee Salk watch women coming out of supermarkets? A) To see how they carried their babies. B) To see if they were left-handed. C) To see if they carried parcels and babies differently. D) To control them. 57. The word “critical” in line 1, paragraph 6 means __________ . A) very serious B)extremely important C)very dangerous D)risky 58. What is the reason given for the gain in the weight of the babies in the “beat group”? A) The sound of the human heartbeat reminds the baby of the security of the womb. B) The sound of the human heartbeat resembles that of the baby’s own heartbeat. C) The sound of the human heartbeat resembles that of the mother’s heartbeat. D) The sound of the human heartbeat is regular and rhythmical. 59. Salk’s experiments proved that __________ . A) mothers have an instinct to hold their babies on the left immediately after birth B) mothers hold their babies on the left only at times of stress C) mothers of premature babies do not have the instinct to hold their babies on the left D) mothers find it more comfortable to carry their babies on the left because the heart is on that side Questions 60 to 63 are based on the following passage: There are many theories about the beginning of drama in ancient Greece. The one most widely accepted today is based on the assumption that drama evolved from ritual. The argument for this view goes as follows. In the beginning, human beings viewed the natural forces of the world, even the seasonal changes, as unpredictable, and they sought, through various means, to control these unknown and fearful powers. Those measures which appeared to bring the desired results were then retained and repeated until they hardened into fixed rituals. Eventually stories arose which explained or veiled the mysteries of the rites. As time passed some rituals were abandoned, but the stories, later called myths, persisted and provided material for art and drama. Those who believe that drama evolved out of ritual also argue that those rites contained the seed of theater because music, dance, masks, and costumes were almost always used. Furthermore, a suitable site had to be provided for performances, and when the entire community did not participate, a clear division was usually made between the “acting area” and the “auditorium”. In addition, there were performers, and, since considerable importance was attached to avoiding mistakes in the enactment of rites, religious leaders usually assumed that task. Wearing masks and costumes, they often impersonated other people, animals, or supernatural beings and mimed the desired effect — success in hunt or ballet, the coming rain, the revival of the sun — as an actor might. Eventually such dramatic representations were separated from religious activities. Another theory traces the theater’s origin from the human interest in storytelling. According to this view, tales (about the hunt, war, of other feats) are gradually elaborated, at first through the use of impersonation, action, and dialogue by a narrator and then through the assumption of each of the roles by a different person. A closely related theory traces theater to those dances that are primarily rhythmical and gymnastic of that are the imitation of animal movements and sounds. 60. An appropriate title of the passage would be . A) “The Origins of Theater” B) B)“The Role of Ritual in Modern Dance” C) “The Importance of Storytelling” D) “The Variety of Early Religious Activities” 61. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common element of theater and ritual? A) Dance. B) Magic. C) Music D) Costumes. 62. Which of the following ideas does the passage support? A) No one is sure about the origin of theater
B) Myths were the ultimate origin of drama. A)a place where the General Election is held C) Storytelling is an important part of drama B)a political area found only in the larger towns D)All religions came from ritual activities B)an area represented by an MP in Parliament 63. According to the passage, what is the main difference between ritual and D)an area of the country 66. How can the other parties exercise their influence in Parliament, according to A) Ritual uses music whereas drama does not the passage? B)Ritual is shorter than drama. A)By remaining independent C)Ritual requires fewer performers than drama does. B) By supporting various proposals put forward by the major parties D) Ritual has a religious purpose and drama does not. C)Through the Members of Parliament they have chosen Questions 64 to 69 are based on the following passage: D)Through their combined voting power 67. The Cabinet is When British voters go to the polls during General Elections to decide who will ern them they usually have a choice of at least three candidates who will each A)the Prime Minister s private office sent one of the three main political parties in Britain today B)a ministerial group assisting the Prime Mnister The Labor Party is the party of the left, the Tory or Conservative Party B)any group of MPs with special responsibility represents the right and between the to, with politics and opinions of its own, is D)a specially chosen team of ministers from all three poli the smaller liberal party 68. Which of the following statements is NOT true? Britain is divided into over 600 political units known as"constituencies" each A)The British voters usually have a choice among at least three candidates. with its own candidates who stand for Parliament hoping to be elected (or re-elected) B) The three major parties of Britain are the Labor Party, The Tory party, and the conservative party ith large majorities. The cities and large towns are themselves divided into constituencies and they also choose the Members of parliament(MPs) who will C)The govermment in office has to face various kinds of criticism from the represent their views in the Houses of Parliament at Westminster. Here, in the opposition parties "House", the govemment of the day led by its Prime Minister and his Cabinet-a D)The result of the vote is decided by the opinion of the majority of voters. team of specially selected ministers- carries out its duties of governing the 69. The appropriate title for this pas country. Various proposals are put forward for debate and discussion and these may, A)The British Voting System B)British Voters eventually, become part of the law of the land. The government in office has to face C)The three major Parties of Britain D) Her Majesty's Government the criticism of the other parties which are in opposition. This is the sort of Questions 70 to 75 are based on the following passage democratic process that the majority of British people seem to favor. Her Majesty's Government is watched over by her majesty's Opposition, and thus a certain Parks and similar recreation areas act as a kind of barrier between residential nd industrial areas. The government is making efforts to preserve this Green Belt course, is where the other parties, the Liberals, the National and Regional parties to halt the spread of industrial growth and excessive suburban"sprawl"into the (such as the Scottish or Welsh National Party), and other independent parties car surrounding countryside. Planning permission to build a new factory complex or exercise their influence. Some issues may be decided on a mere handful of votes ousing estate is often refused for this reason. 64. According to the passage, the Liberal Party could be described as People nowadays have become very conscious of the threat which moder A)a party with policies of its own living poses to our natural environment. They are becoming concerned about the C)the only small party with independent views quality of present-day life and are giving vigorous support to conservation policies C)a very influential party which aim to safeguard the countryside that is still untouched, and to clean and D)a small party with no central policy restore what has already been spoiled. This involves clearing town centers of all 65. A constituency motor traffic with its polluting fumes and gases, preventing agricultural land from
5 B) Myths were the ultimate origin of drama. C) Storytelling is an important part of drama. D) All religions came from ritual activities. 63. According to the passage, what is the main difference between ritual and drama? A)Ritual uses music whereas drama does not. B) Ritual is shorter than drama. C)Ritual requires fewer performers than drama does. D) Ritual has a religious purpose and drama does not. Questions 64 to 69 are based on the following passage: When British voters go to the polls during General Elections to decide who will govern them they usually have a choice of at least three candidates who will each represent one of the three main political parties in Britain today. The Labor Party is the party of the left, the Tory or Conservative Party represents the right and between the two, with politics and opinions of its own, is the smaller Liberal Party. Britain is divided into over 600 political units known as “constituencies”, each with its own candidates who stand for Parliament hoping to be elected (or re-elected) with large majorities. The cities and large towns are themselves divided into constituencies and they also choose the Members of Parliament (MPs) who will represent their views in the Houses of Parliament at Westminster. Here, in the “House”, the government of the day led by its Prime Minister and his Cabinet — a team of specially selected ministers — carries out its duties of governing the country. Various proposals are put forward for debate and discussion and these may, eventually, become part of the law of the land. The government in office has to face the criticism of the other parties which are in opposition. This is the sort of democratic process that the majority of British people seem to favor. Her Majesty’s Government is watched over by Her Majesty’s Opposition, and thus a certain balance of power is maintained. Decisions are made by a majority vote and this, of course, is where the other parties, the Liberals, the National and Regional parties (such as the Scottish or Welsh National Party), and other independent parties can exercise their influence. Some issues may be decided on a mere handful of votes. 64. According to the passage, the Liberal Party could be described as . A) a party with policies of its own C)the only small party with independent views C) a very influential party D) a small party with no central policy 65. A constituency is . A) a place where the General Election is held B) a political area found only in the larger towns B) an area represented by an MP in Parliament D) an area of the country 66. How can the other parties exercise their influence in Parliament, according to the passage? A)By remaining independent. B) By supporting various proposals put forward by the major parties. C) Through the Members of Parliament they have chosen. D)Through their combined voting power. 67. The Cabinet is . A)the Prime Minister’s private office B) a ministerial group assisting the Prime Minister B) any group of MPs with special responsibility D) a specially chosen team of ministers from all three political parties 68. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A) The British voters usually have a choice among at least three candidates. B) The three major parties of Britain are the Labor Party, The Tory party, and the Conservative Party. C) The government in office has to face various kinds of criticism from the opposition parties. D) The result of the vote is decided by the opinion of the majority of voters. 69. The appropriate title for this passage is . A) The British Voting System B) British Voters C) The Three Major Parties of Britain D) Her Majesty’s Government Questions 70 to 75 are based on the following passage: Parks and similar recreation areas act as a kind of barrier between residential and industrial areas. The government is making efforts to preserve this “Green Belt” to halt the spread of industrial growth and excessive suburban “sprawl” into the surrounding countryside. Planning permission to build a new factory complex or housing estate is often refused for this reason. People nowadays have become very conscious of the threat which modern living poses to our natural environment. They are becoming concerned about the quality of present-day life and are giving vigorous support to conservation policies which aim to safeguard the countryside that is still untouched, and to clean and restore what has already been spoiled. This involves clearing town centers of all motor traffic with its polluting fumes and gases, preventing agricultural land from