Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each question.
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally, spelling, however, cannot.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warm, and instruct people. While verbalization is most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
Which of the following best summarizes this passage?




A.Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners
B.Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest
C.When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.
D.Everybody uses only one form of communication

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.




A.hurry
B.under
C.pressure
D.rush

Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one.
He got over his illness in three months.




A.It took to get over his illness in three months.
B.It took three months to him to get over his illness.
C.It took him three months to get over his illness.
D.It took three months for his illness to get over.

Choose the best answer to complete the passage.
Every day many road accidents happen in Hong Kong. Everyone, especially children must learn how to cross the road. A simple code to remember is “STOP, LOOK and LISTEN BEFORE YOUCROSS”.
The Transport Department organized road safety campaigns every year in order to reduce traffic accidents. Parents and teachers should educate children on road safety. Most schools have their own School Road Safety Patrols. The School Road Safety Patrols is a uniformed group. It recruits secondary school students as members. Students in senior forms help fellow students cross the road correctly and safely on their way to and from school. When you go out alone, however, what is the best way to cross the road? First, you must find a safe place to cross. Of course, it is safest to be directed by a policeman or a traffic warden. Roads are dangerous. However, if everyone takes care when crossing the road, there will be fewer traffic accidents. Our transport system will then become safer and more efficient.
What is the most suitable description for the School Road Safety Patrol?




A.It accepts school teachers as members.
B.Its duty is to participate in Road Safety Campaigns.
C.You need not wear a uniform if you join.
D.Patrol members direct students to cross the roads correctly.

A.forecast
B.tornado
C.hurricane
D.tropical

Choose the word whose underlined part has a different pronunciation from the others in each group




A.produced
B.wanted
C.needed
D.subtracted

Mother's Day is a day to honor mothers and motherhood.




A.T
B.F
C.
D.

The book is in my bag. You gave it to me. (which)




A.The book is in my bag which you gave it to me
B.The book which you gave to me is in my bag
C.The book which you gave it to me is in my bag
D.The book, which you gave to me, is in my bag

Choose the most suitable words or phrases to fill in the blanks.
I recognized my grandma as soon as she ____ the plane though we had not seen each other for more than 10 years.





A.got up
B.got off
C.got in
D.got over

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each question.
These days, most people in Britain and the US do not wear very formal clothes. But sometimes it is important to wear the right thing.
Many British people don't think about clothes very much. They just like to be comfortable. When they go out to enjoy themselves, they can wear almost anything. At theatres, cinemas and concerts you can put on what you like from elegant suits and dresses to jeans and sweaters. Anything goes, as long as you look clean and tidy.
But in Britain, as well as in the US, men in offices usually wear suits and ties, and women wear dresses or skirts (not trousers). Doctors, lawyers and business people wear quite formal clothes. And in some hotels and restaurants men have to wear ties and women wear smart dresses.
In many years, Americans are more relaxed than British people, but they are more careful with their clothes. At home, or on holiday, most Americans wear informal or sporty clothes. But when they go out in the evening, they like to look elegant. In good hotels and restaurants, men have to wear jackets and ties, and women wear pretty clothes and smart hairstyles.
It is difficult to say exactly what people wear informal or formal in Britain and the US, because everyone is different. If you are not sure what to wear, watch what other people do and then do the same. You'll feel more relaxed if you don't look too different from everyone else.
What do you think the passage is mainly about ?




A.Recent dressing habits in Great Britain and the United States.
B.The reason why informal clothing is popular in the UK and USA.
C.When we should wear in a formal way.
D.Where we should wear in a formal way.