18.    ______________ of his childhood home in Hannibal, Missouri, provided Mark Twain with the inspiration for two of his most popular novels.

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C. It was the memories                  D. He remembered

19.   Dust storms most often occur in areas where the ground has little vegetation to protect ______________ of the wind.

A. from the effects                      B. it the effects

C. it from the effects                    D. the effects from it

20.   Most nurses are women, but in the higher ranks of the medical profession women are a ______________ .

A. scarcity                           B. minority

C. minimum                          D. shortage

Part 2       Vocabulary Replacement

This part consists of 15 sentences; in each sentence one word or phrase is underlined. Below each sentence, there are 4 choices respectively marked by letters A, B, C and D. Choose the word or phrase that can replace the underlined part without causing any grammatical error or changing the basic meaning of the sentence. There is only ONE right answer. Blacken the corresponding letter as required on your Machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.

21.   Shellfish give the deceptive appearance of enjoying a peaceful existence, although in fact life is a constant struggle for them.

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22.   The most striking technological success in the 20th century is probably the computer revolution.

A. profitable                           B. productive

C. prominent                           D. prompt考试论坛

23.   Scientific evidence from different disciplines demonstrates that in most humans the left hemisphere of the brain controls language.

A. groups of followers                   B. years

C. countries                            D. fields of study

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24.   Public relations practice is the deliberate, planned and sustained effort to establish and maintain mutual understanding between an organization and its public.

A. complete                            B. related

C. intentional                           D. active

25.   The use of the new technology will have a profound effect on schools.

A. negative                            B. positive

C. strong                              D. useful

26.   If we look at the Chinese and British concepts of hospitality, we find one major similarity but a number of important differences.

A. hostility                             B. friendliness

C. manner                              D. culture

27.   In just three years, the Net has gone from a playground for the local people to a vast communications and trading center where millions swap information or do deals around the world.

A. business                            B. shopping

C. chatting                             D. meeting

28.   Most species of this plant thrive in ordinary well-drained garden soil and they are best planted 8 cm deep and 5 cm apart.

A. develop well                         B. grow taller

C. mature                             D. bear fruit

29.   Motivation is the driving force within individuals that impels them to action.

A. impedes                            B. interferes

C. holds                               D. pushes

30.   The ultimate cause of the Civil War was the bombardment of Fort Sumter.

A. only                                B. final

C. true                                D. special考试论坛

31.   No hero of ancient or modern days can surpass the Indians with their lofty contempt of death and the fortitude with which they sustain its cruelest affliction.

A. regard                              B. courage

C. loss                                D. trick