Questions 21—25 are based on the following passage:
At the International Snow Sculpture Championships in Colorado on January 27, people will carve the white stuff into art. Planning begin mouths before the first snow falls. Teams submit applications and sketches of their sculptures in July. Then, a panel of judges chooses 14 teams for the championship.
The rules are simple: Electric tools are not allowed. Teams carve snow with everything but the results are not entirely in the sculptors’ hands,” if it is extremely sunny and warm.” DeWall, the competition’s director of public relations, explained, “we will erect old sail from sail boats into the air to block the sun from melting the sculptures.” If it snows, she continued, teams have to work extra hard to scrape (刮掉) the new snow off their work..
The judges look for creativity, technical skill, and overall impact on the viewer. The winner does not receive any money. “There is no cash prize because the event began with the concept of global camaraderie (情誼).” DeWall explained. Instead of focusing on money, she continued, “winners revel (縱情) in the friendship, the art, and the hard work.”
18. What does the phrase “white stuff” in the first paragraph refer to?
A. Wood B. Snow
C. Ice D. Rock
19. When do people start to plan for the Championships?
A. After the first snow falls in Colorado.
B. Once they submit their applications.
C. Before their sculptures are sketched
D. As soon as the judges have chosen the teams.
20. The sculptors cannot control the result because ________.
A. it is extremely sunny and warm
B. it shines and/or snows
C. the sun melts their sculptures
D. old sails are raised into the air
21. What is the viewer’s role in the championships?
A. Sculptors like to work together with them.
B. Judges consider their responses in choosing the winner.
C. Viewers watch and help to protect the sculptures.
D. The organizers rate their involvement and enthusiasm.
22. The winners enjoy all of the following EXCEPT ________.
A. the cash prize B. the friendship
C. the art D. the hard work
Questions 26—30 are based on the following from New York Times’ electronic Classified Ads:
23. Which of the following is NOT shown above?
A. Job title B. Annual payment
C. Ad source D. Job description
24. Based on what you read, the ad is intended for the __________.
A. recruitment B. product promotion
C. banking service D. banking reform
25. New staff are needed because of _______.
A. the opening of the new branches
B. the updating of the banking service
C. the retirement of the experienced staff
D. the lack of excellent management
29. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the ad?
A. Branch managers B. Tellers
C. Customer Service Reps D. Sales managers
30. Qualified candidates are expected to ________.
A. e-mail their resumes to hr@doralbankny.com
B. visit Doral Bank in New York in person
C. call 212-329-3745 for more information
D. visit www.doralbankny.com for a interview
答案：
(2007) 11. D 12. B 13. C 14. A 15. A 16. D 17. B 18. C 19. B 20. D
21. A 22. B 23. C 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. C
(2006) 11. D 12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B 16. A 17. C 18. A 19. D 20. B
21. A 22. C 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. B
(2005) 11. C 12. C 13. C 14. D 15. C 16. D 17. C 18. B 19. B 20. A
21. B 22. C 23. B 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. A 29. D 30. A
