they were in the past.
A) that C) which
B) what D) those
Section B
Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
26. It is important that he (be) called back immediately.
27. It is (reason) for parents to pay for their children’s education.
28. At the meeting a (propose) was put forward by John Smith.
29. As a rule, readers (not allow) to take dictionaries out of the reading room.
30. It has been a long winter, and we’re (eager) waiting for the coming of spring.
31. They fully recognized the enormous (strong) and influence of the union.
32. By the end of last year, nearly a million cars (produce) in that auto factory.
33. (Take) the financial difficulties into consideration, we’d better put off the plan till next year.
34. Dr. Richard, together with his wife and three children, (be) to arrive in Beijing this afternoon.
35. The global average air temperature is believed (rise) in the near future.
Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.
Task 1
Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C), and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.