44. A) as B) so C) for D) since

　　45. A) described B) describing C) showed D) showing

　　46. A) better B) worse C) best D) worst

　　47. A) found B) find C) discovered D) discover

　　48. A) over B) during C) with D) among

　　49. A) being B) to be C) having D) to have

　　50. A) really B) truly C) actually D) partially

　　Part V Translation (5 minutes)

　　Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.

　　51. Some people laughed at her, but after a while _______________ (他們開始認真對待她了).

　　52. He thought that life was just _____________________ (一連串無休止的聚會).

　　53. She was so tired that _______________________ (她不能將注意力集中在工作上).

　　54. He has worked in the company for ten years, and _____ ____________(為公司的發展做出了重要貢獻).

　　55. _______________ (在經濟危機的壓力之下) , many companies began to dismiss employees.

　　Part I Writing

　　One possible version:

　　College Students Learning Budgeting

　　It seems that today, many college students lack enough money to deal with their daily expenses.

　　The reasons for this are various. First of all, the increasing cost of living makes them spend a large part of their living allowances that their parents give them. Secondly, they also have to pay for their studies. For example, they have to buy dictionaries, books, etc. Lastly, they also spend money on their free time activities. However, most of the time, they don’t manage the money wisely.

　　It is important for college students to learn how to budget. They can take notes of their monthly expenses. If they spend too much on entertainment, for instance, they have to control their spending the next month. They should learn to keep their money in the bank. Only when they need money should they withdraw a small amount.