estimated there are about 600,000 DINK families in large cities like Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai,
and Chongqing.
Why they choose such a lifestyle is concluded in __35__ reasons. Some are showing great
worry for the rapid growth of population; some are indulged in building a more well-off family;
some are showing sharp __36__ to get themselves free from the obligation of raising children.
__37__, most people still believe it is necessary to bear a child to keep the family line on.
As an old Chinese saying goes, there are three aspects in failing to be a filial son and the __38__
serious one is to have no heir for the family. So childless couples will suffer discrimination
__39__ family members and neighbors.
But it is clear that the new tide of ideas has come, which suggests young people __40__ to
choose their own way of life. They are installing modern ideas into traditional families and society.
In the modernization process, personal choices will be highly respected.

31. A. stable B. available C. achievable D. liable
32. A. had become B. may become C. became D. becomes
33. A. directed B. induced C. indicated D. dictated
34. A. no B. not C. hardly D. scarcely
35. A. elegant B. abundant C. similar D. various
36. A. tension B. attention C. intention D. interaction
37. A. Moreover B. However C. According D. Generally
38. A. most B. more C. latest D. less
39. A. into B. to C. at D. from

40. A. wanted B. should want C. want D. had wanted
Part Four Dialogue Completion
Directions:
In this part, there are ten short incomplete dialogues between two speakers, each followed by
four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that most appropriately suit the
conversational context and best completes the dialogue. Mark your answer on the ANSWER
SHEET with a single line through the center.

41. Receptionist: Can I help you?
Customer: _____A____. Where do I pay my fees?
A. Yes, please
B. Thank you
C. As you please
D. Yes, you can

42. Operator: _____C____, May I help you?
David: I’d like to set up a telephone service, please.
A. Speaking
B. Hey
C. Pacific Bell
D. I’m John Smith

43. Cathleen: Let’s take a coffee break, shall we?
Yolanda: ____D____, but I can’t.
A. We shall
B. Yes, let’s
C. You will
D. I wish I could

44. Beth: You look a little pale. Are you OK?
Jerry: ____D____, I feel terrible.
A. To speak out
B. To begin with
C. To sum up
D. To tell you the truth

45. Ken: Gee, Martin, I’d love a cup of coffee.
Martin: _____A____, Is instant OK?
A. Sure thing
B. I’m sure
C. No kidding
D. Sure I do

46. Joanne: Hey, you look concerned. _____A___
Harry: The final exam. I’m not fully prepared yet.
A. What’s on your mind?
B. What a lovely day !
C. What has attracted you?
D. What about seeing the doctor?

47. Johnson: I got home very late last night. I hope I didn’t disturb you.
Landlady: ____B____ .
A. No, I heard a lot of noise.
B. No, I didn’t hear a thing.
C. Yes, I didn’t hear any noise.
D. Yes, I didn’t hear you.

48. Peter: What’s there to do at night.
Clerk: There are clubs, concerts, players and so on._____D___ !