north of “Yang Jing Bang” river, the west of “Huangpu” River, and the south of “Wusong” River by the middle of the nineteen century. Concessions in Shanghai became the largest region in the world for immigrants from other countries. And to the north of “Yang Jing Bang” river, a flourishing new city took shape. In those days, Southern Shanghai was ruled by the Chinese government, whereas those concession in northern Shanghai was ran according to the European rules. On both sides of the rivers, the two sets of practices competed, clashed and blended. In the trail between north and south of Shanghai, “Yang Jing Bang” was direct frontier, and people there spoke of a variety of languages and dialects, including the native dialect and the English language. As both sides got closer, so were the Chinese culture and western culture. Although the river was filled in 1914 to make way for the widest street, “Yang Jing Bang” remain the frontier of communication between the Chinese and foreigners. And thus came “Yang Jing Bang” English, a kind of business English used by local people and people from European countries. 23. What was “Yang Jing Bang” in the late nineteen century. 24. According the man, what did the British merchants do in Shanghai during the Qing Dynasty 25. Why was “Yang Jing Bang” a direct frontier between the Chinese and the westerners. 26. For what purpose did local people use “Yang Jing Bang” English? Questions 27-30 M: Good morning, Ms Brown. W: Yes, you are here quickly. M: I believed you reported a break in early this morning. W: Yes, come in. I was on the night shift and when I got home I found the front door open. Someone’s foot step it. Look at these footprints on it. M: And is there anything missing? Have you had a look to see if there’s anything has been taken? I don’t know, I don’t think so. The only room I went into was my bedroom as far as I can tell. And the only that’s been moved, as far as I can tell, is that box over on the dressing table. M: Which box, this Japanese type one. W: Yes, it’s just got a few earrings and things like that in it. M: And are they all here. W: Well…as far as I can remember, yes…It’s odd, there are these two watches here. You’d think they had picked them up. M: They would have normally take jewelry unless it’s a value. Have you checked you petty cash. W: My what…? M: No. cash that you keep around the house. W: Oh, there wasn’t any. M: And What about your check book? Where do you keep it? W: Gosh, I hadn’t thought of that. Hang on, I keep it in my desk. No it’s Ok. Still here. That’s a relief, isn’t here? M: What about credit card? W: That’s all right. I had it with me in my purse. You think they will come back? I can only assume that they just got in and come in to the bedroom and saw me drive back. That’s my car in front of the window, which why they left empty handed. M: Well, it’s hard to say. They are usually after Videos CD-Rom players, notebook computers and things like that. Got anything like that? W: Pardon me? I’ve got a television, but it’s black and white and elderly stereo system. M: I don’t imagine they’ll be interested in things like that. Who knows, they are in and out very quickly and they are after stuff they know they can get rid of easily. 27. What happened to the woman last night? 28. As far as the woman could tell, what have been moved by the thief. 29. Where did the woman keep her check book? 30. According to the woman, why did the thief leave her house empty handed? Part C Sentence Translation: 1. If we interest children, they learn much better, therefore, we have set up a natural science club. Many children stay behind after school to join the club activities. 2. At present , the company is having 70% of its employees involved outside Europe. Now, that, in itself, gives you the indication of how international our company has become. 3. Our products are mainly for exports to North America, Southeast Asia, and North Europe. So we are seeking overseas partners and hoping to set up more agencies abroad. 4. People feel good when they have a rising standard of living with low taxation, when public services are comprehensive and efficient, and infrastructure well-maintained. 5. Working together, our people have done well. Our economy is breaking records, with more than 22 million new jobs and lowest employment in 30 years. Passage Translation 1. My grandfather was a farmer with no aspiration for fashions. He married at the age of 20, and went into business for himself in 1936. With a loan from a local bank, he bought a small piece of land and started to raise hens, vegetables and such fresh foods as plums and strawberries. He sold the eggs, the vegetables and foods to the local grocers. It was hard labor. He did his work mostly with his hands, and it afforded him a very meagre living. 2. In America, shopping malls are designed only for one thing: encouraging people to buy, buy and buy. In the shopping mall, big department stores are usually kept well apart because they are the major attractions that encourage people to come. Stores selling the same items and also kept far apart so that everyone who is comparing the prices has to go past as many other stores as possible. After all, up to 60% of all items bought in malls are purchased on impulse.