IV．重新組合段落(5 points，1 point each)

19. Rearrange the following sentences so that they read logically. Put the corresponding letters in a proper sequence in the boxes provided below. The positions of some sentences have been given.

[A] We generally recognize that future circumstances are somehow caused or conditioned by present ones.

[B] Besides，we also learn that such patterns of cause and effect are probabilistic in nature.

[C] Thus, students learn that studying hard produces good grades in most instances，but not every time.

[D] Humans seem predisposed to undertake this task by using causal and probabilistic reasoning.

[E] Practically all people，and many other animals as well，exhibit a desire to predict their future circumstances.

[F] We learn that getting an education will affect how much money we earn later in life and that swimming beyond the reef may bring an unhappy encounter with a shark.

[G] That is，the effects occur more often when the causes occur than when the causes are absent—but not always.

[H] Sharks，on the other hand—whether or not they reason the matter through—may learn that hanging around the reef often brings a happy encounter with unhappy swimmers.

V．劃掉與段落內(nèi)容無關(guān)的句子(10 points，5 points each)

20. Read the following paragraph and cross out the TWO irrelevant sentences.

November and December are wonderful months for gardening in St. Petersburg, Florida. While residents of northern states are more concerned with preparations for winter，gardeners on the Sun coast of Florida can enjoy natural circumstances that enhance their efforts. Football enthusiasts in November and December can enjoy the sport throughout the country. Temperatures in Florida are warm enough to grow abundant amounts of flowers and vegetables. Flowers can be seen everywhere in the US. Plants and gardeners are relatively free from the annoying bug populations that present problems during the summer. If you enjoy gardening，you’ll find November and December good months in St. Petersburg，F(xiàn)lorida.

Ⅵ.寫信(40 points)

21. Write a letter to apply for a position of secretary in a foreign trade company advertised in a newspaper on July 15，2010. Write to tell Mr. Heba，the manager of the company，your interest in the position，your qualifications，and your work experience. Don’t forget to mention your resume and two reference letters enclosed，your phone number (555-5555)，and your email address (liping@126.com) for further contact. Please sign your name as Li Ping. (150-200 words)