A.We will have an English party next Tuesday
B.We have an English party on Tuesday
C.We will have a party next Tuesday
Part A
Directions: Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.
The United States Congress is a bicameral legislature. Two Houses-Senate and House of Representatives make the laws. Before a bill may be sent to the President to sign, both houses must approve. When great agreement exists on a bill, the law moves quickly. However, most suggested laws are complex and relate to interests and conflicts which need debate and careful consideration.
Both houses of Congress use the committee system to handle the numerous bills. A bill is referred to the committee responsible for that category -- whether taxation, foreign affairs, housing or whatever. In the committee the bill is studied, arguments are collected for and against, and advice is gathered from experts on the subject. Citizens have the chance to influence legislation through the committee system. If the committee votes favorably, the bill goes before the entire house. Usually, committee approval means favorable action by the Senate and House of Representatives.
As a result, membership on the more important committees is eagerly sought. How long a senator or representative has served in Congress is most important in assigning committee memberships. Usually the majority political party receives a majority of the memberships of each committee. In this way the party controls decisions because the real work and power of Congress lies in the system of committees. Some people protest that this system restricts laws, but most see this as the system that works best.
By using the context and word part clues, we may conclude that "bicameral" means _______.
A.Republicans and Democrats
B.two Houses
C.congressional system
D.law making procedure
One study in the United States found that thirty- eight percent of foreign students said they had no close American friends.
Elisabeth Gareis teaches in the Department of Communication Studies at Baruch College in New York. She says efforts on how to improve relationships between foreign and American students have yet to be studied in detail. But she says these efforts should begin with the college or university, and that these institutions have been working harder.
Ms.Gareis suggests that students should be encouraged to take part in different activities,such as taking walks, going on bike rides, field or camping trips, and attending parties,sporting events or film festivals. She says such activities should be held repeatedly through out the school term to bring students together.
She also suggests that foreign students share housing with American students.She says if the new students make friends as they begin school, they will come to feel part of the life and traditions of the university, as well as create long lasting friendships throughout their university career.
21.According to paragraph one, what was the percentage of foreign students had no close American friends?()
A.72%
B.38%
C.28%
22.Who should work harder on improving the relationships between foreign and American students?()
A.American students
B.Institutions
C.The college or university
23.Which way is a good way for foreign students to improve the relationship with American students?()
A.Stay at dormitory all day
B.Play with students from home country
C.Take part in some activities with local students
24.Does Ms. Gareis agree that the activities shouldn't be held repeatedly throughout the term?()
A.No
B.Yes
C.Not mentioned
25.What would be the best title for the passage?()
A.Helping International Students Make Friends
B.How to Study Overseas
C.How to Take Part in Friends' Party