| Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. |
| ( )1. A. At Mrs Smith's home. B. At Mrs Saxon's home. C. At the airport. D. In a hospital. ( )2. A. The woman is doing some shopping. B. The man is the woman's husband. C. The woman is a shop assistant. D. The woman is a tailor. ( )3. A. One B. Two. C. Three. D. Four. ( )4. A. She wants to eat immediately. B. She wants to know when the match will be over. C. She's worried about what time it is. D. She's afraid she's dying. ( )5. A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. By train. D. On foot. ( )6. A. He suddenly decided not to come. B. He was coming later. C. He forgot to come. D. He wasn't invited. ( )7. A. She bought a new computer. B. She watched the volleyball match on the computer. C. She was busy in her office. D. She was not interested in the volleyball match. ( )8. A. He visited the Big Ben last winter. B. He has visited the Big Ben once. C. He has visited the Big Ben twice. D. He will visit the Big Ben in June. ( )9. A. Bob can't hear very well. B. Bob never smokes. C. Bob never listens to her. D. Bob goes out before she says anything to him. ( )10. A. The woman and the man were in the prison. B. The couple were riding in a car. C. The man was visiting his wife in the hospital. D. The couple were watching a film. |
| Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following passage. |
| ( )1. A. strong wind blew the cash into the air. B. A young clerk threw the money into the air. C. The envelope was so small that some money fell out. D. The boss wanted to help some poor people in this way. ( )2. A. The company. B. The bank. C. The bus station. D. The post office. ( )3. A. $15 000. B. $17 600. C. $ 32 400. D. $ 50 000. |
| Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following news. |
| ( )1. A. It is listed in the teaching programme. B. It is important to English teaching. C. Effective listening results in good grades. D. It's more taught than any other subject. ( )2. A. Listening helps to send plain message. B. Listening develops personal relationship. C. Listening has little to do with personal relationship. D. Good listening helps to deliver an important speech. ( )3. A. Good listening means a good job. B. Listening requires understanding. C. With good listening, you can receive messages. D. Listening is an important means of communication. |
| Blanks 1 through 4 are based on the following conversation. | ||||||
|
| Questions 1 through 4 are based on the following conversation. | ||||||||
|
| Recently, much more emphasis has been put _____ developing the students' creativity. |
|
[ ] |
| A. onto B. in C. over D. on |
| Many people complained about the stones scattering on a roadway, but _____ did anything about getting the stone out of the way. |
|
[ ] |
| A. neither B. both C. none D. all |
| — Did you enjoy the drama last night? — Yes. I've never seen _____ one before. |
|
[ ] |
| A. the more inspiring B. a more inspiring C. the most inspiring D. a most inspiring |
| He complained that this was the third time he _____ of the changes of the meeting. |
|
[ ] |
| A. is informed B. was informed C. has been informed D. had been informed |
| _____ customers, the Hong Kong company said the amount of the chemical in the shampoo products wouldn't harm people's health. |
|
[ ] |
| A. Calming B. Having calmed C. To calm D. Calmed |
| Aunt Mary is crazy about shopping. She must be snapping up the bargains in the department store during such a sale, _____? |
|
[ ] |
| A. mustn't she? B. isn't she C. needn't she D. doesn't she |
| She was moving out of her old apartment _____ she suddenly realized that the key to the new apartment wasn't on her. |
|
[ ] |
| A. until B. once C. when D. as if |
| South Korea is a world leader in the telecommunications industry and Sumsung is already a name _____ throughout the world. |
|
[ ] |
| A. recognized B. recognizing C. to be recognized D. having recognized |
| "It's a secret. Promise no one else would know it", he lowered his voice and whispered _____ no one could overhear it. |
|
[ ] |
| A. in case B. even if C. so that D. just as |
| Considering his poor health condition, the doctor insisted on his _____ a good rest before going back to work. |
|
[ ] |
| A. being taken B. having taken C. taken D. taking |
| _____ with high demand and serious shortage of preschools, the local government is undertaking a major expansion. |
|
[ ] |
| A. Faced B. Being faced C. Facing D. Having faced |
| The weather turned out to be fine yesterday. I _____ the trouble to carry my umbrella with me. |
|
[ ] |
| A. should have taken B. could have taken C. needn't have taken D. couldn't have taken |
| Stage fright is a common example of _____ educators call a "lack of confidence" among students. |
|
[ ] |
| A. that B. what C. which D. whose |
| In the past twelve months the research members _____ the effectiveness of many materials in a home building. |
|
[ ] |
| A. had studied B. would study C. studied D. have studied |
| After a long and tiring flight, Mr. Ritz was frustrated at the news _____ his luggage had been sent to Hong Kong by mistake. |
|
[ ] |
| A. that B. which C. what D. because |
| "Simpler" books are the foundation _____ students build a lifelong habit of reading and further the actual skill of reading for longer and stronger periods of time. |
|
[ ] |
| A. which B. upon which C. for which D. in which |
| Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. | |
someone's motivation means 1_____ him or her to want to do what you know must be done. A person's motivation 2_____ two things: One is the strength of certain needs. For example, you are 3_____, but you must have a task completed by a nearing deadline. If you are starving, you will eat. If you are 4_____ hungry, you will finish the task at hand. The other is the perception (感觉) that taking a certain action will help 5_____ those needs. For example, you have two burning 6_____ -the desire to complete the task and the desire to go to lunch. Your perception of how you view those two needs will determine which one takes 7_____. If you believe that you could be fired for not completing the task, you will probably 8_____ lunch and complete the task. If you believe that you will not get into trouble or perhaps finish the task in time, then you will be more 9_____ to go to lunch. |
| Cloze test. | ||||
| As we all know, Chinese handwriting has infinite power to express differences of character and cultivation. But we have to admit that traditional handwriting has become a 1 art, now that kids start using keyboards as soon as they begin school. However, writing things out by hand may be a 2 way we train our brains, several studies suggest. Many psychologists think that handwriting can make you 3 ! Writing by hand is different from 4 because it requires using strokes to create a letter, 5 just selecting the whole letter by touching a key, says Virginia Berninger, a professor of psychology at the University of Washington. These 6 movements activate large regions of the brain 7 in thinking, memory, and language. Handwriting helps children learn letters and shapes, improves their composition of ideas, and may also 8 fine- motor skills development. A study by Berninger found that in grades two, four, and six, children wrote more words, faster, and expressed more 9 when writing essays by hand than when typing on a keyboard. A separate study by researchers at Indiana University found that children who practiced printing by hand had more active 10 than kids who 11 looked at letters. It's not just children who 12 from writing things out by hand, says a study in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience. Adults learning a new language remember its 13 better if they write them out by hand than if they produce them with a keyboard. As more people 14 their days on the computer, says neuroscientist P. Murali Doraiswamy of Duke University, " 15 people in handwriting skills could be a useful cognitive exercise." | ||||
|
| Reading comprehension. |
| John and Bobby joined a wholesale company together just after graduation from college the same Year. Both worked very hard. After several years, however, the boss promoted Bobby to the position of manager but John remained an ordinary employee. John could not take it any more, tendered his resignation to the boss and complained the boss did not know how to delegate and did not value hard-working staff, but only promoted those who flattered him. The boss knew that John worked very hard for the years. He thought a moment and said, "Thank you for your criticism, but I have a request. I hope you will do one more thing for our company before you leave Perhaps you will change your decision and take back your resignation." John agreed. The boss asked him to go and find out anyone selling watermelon in the market. John went and returned soon. He said he had found out a man selling watermelon. The boss asked how much per kg. John shook his head and went back to the market to ask and returned to inform the boss $1.2 per kg. Boss told John to wait a second, and he called Bobby to come to his office. He asked Bobby to go and find anyone selling watermelon in the market. Bobby went, returned and said, "Boss, only one person selling watermelon. $1.2 per kg, $10 for 10 kg, he has inventory (清单) of 340 melons. On the table 58 melons, bought from the South two days ago, they are fresh and red, good quality." John was very impressed and realized the difference between himself and Bobby. He decided not to resign but to learn from Bobby. Chances exist in the daily details. For the same matter, a more successful person sees more and farther so that he can find out an opportunity and catch it to realize his aim. If a person sees one year ahead, while another sees only tomorrow. Then the difference between a year and a day is 365 times! |
| 1. Why did John decide to hand in his resignation to the boss? |
| A. Because he couldn't stand being an ordinary employee. B. Because Bobby would take John's former position. C. Because the boss was not flattered by his hard work. D. Because Bobby instead of him was promoted. |
| 2. What did the boss ask John to do? |
| A. To go to market and find out whether there is someone selling watermelons. B. To make a complete marketing research on the various prices of watermelons. C. To search for much information about the effective ways to sell watermelons. D. To make a comparison on the prices of different types of watermelons. |
| 3. What sort of following information about watermelons was NOT brought by Bobby? |
| A. The price. B. The quality. C. The quantity. D. The weight. |
| 4. From the difference of John and Bobby, we may infer that a more successful person is more _____. |
| A. alert, sensitive and passionate B. observant, thoughtful and exploratory C. considerate, modest and satisfied D. confident, noble and tolerant |
| Reading comprehension. | |
The following is a recent survey among teenagers:
| |
| 1. The survey carried out recently is mainly concerned with _____. | |
| A. how teenagers consume media B. what electric devices teenagers favor C. which new trend teenagers are following D. how teenagers contact others and make their social net | |
| 2. As is mentioned in the survey, the reason why teenagers watch less TV mainly lies in that _____. | |
| A. teenagers do not watch regular programs B. all the TV programs are on for only a few weeks C. teenagers may turn to other devices to watch their favorite D. the TV adverts coming on every channel are just the same | |
| 3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the survey? | |
| A. Radio presenter or DJ used to invite the listeners to choose the songs they want. B. The main source for teenagers to get news is Internet as well as newspapers. C. Google is the most common social networking sites due to its convenience. D. Some features of modern mobile phones are not widely used by teenagers. |
| Reading comprehension. |
| The definition of the standard kilogram is almost entirely wrong. Getting that definition right is a challenge that has tried the patience and intelligence of scientists for decades. Scientists use just seven basic units to define all the other quantities we use-quantities such as speed or electric power. All of those basic units except the kilogram are themselves defined according to natural properties (属性) that are beyond human control. For example, the standard second (time) is defined as a specific number of vibration (振动) of a type of radiation sent out by atoms of a special metal. The standard metre (length), in turn, is defined as the length of the path light travels under certain conditions. Not so the kilogram. This orphan of the basic unit family is simply the mass of a small platinum-iridium alloy cylinder (铂一铱合金筒) locked away in a container maintained by the International Bureau of Weights & Measures in Sevres, France, near Paris. Official bodies around the world have copies of the cylinder. Embarrassingly, the last time the copies were brought to Sevres for a checkup in the 1980s, officials found that some copies had gained about 20 parts per billion in weight compared to the master cylinder since the previous checkup in the 1940s. This implies that the master cylinder itself may be an inconstant standard. Several efforts in several different countries are under way to redefine the kilogram according to basic physical quantities such as counting the actual number of atoms of a specific substance in a kilogram or the electromagnetic (电磁的) force that balances a kilogram mass against gravity. A project of the latter type at the laboratories in Gaithersburg, Md., hopes eventually to define mass by means of electrical units. So far, none of these redefinition projects has borne fruit. They require the very accuracy of measurement and control of experimental conditions. The slightest influence-even a tiny change in weather-can ruin results. You've got to hand it to scientists who are willing to devote many years to such painstaking-but extremely important-research. |
| 1. Compared with other basic units, the kilogram is _____. |
| A. as accurate as other basic units B. not universally accepted in the world C. not defined according to natural properties D. defined in the same way as other basic units |
| 2. The author introduced the examination of copies of a platinum-iridium alloy cylinder in the 1980s to indicate that _____. |
| A. the causes of weight changes had been found B. such kind of checks had been carried out regularly C. the changes in weight challenged the definition of the kilogram D. the consequences of such changes were great in research |
| 3. According to the passage, to define the weight of mass by means of electrical units _____. |
| A. is the only way to redefine the kilogram scientifically B. has been accepted as the only possible redefinition project C. is not as complicated as people understand D. has been considered by some scientists as a better approach |
| 4. Which of the following cannot be concluded from the passage? |
| A. Scientists will achieve success in redefining the kilogram in the near future. B. Some scientists are trying to redefine the kilogram according to basic physical quantities. C. The redefining of the standard kilogram is quite complicated and can be affected by a number of factors. D. A number of experiments are being carried out to redefine the kilogram. |
| Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need. | |
preparation. Here are some tips on making a successful interview. 1.______ Prepare as well as you possibly can, search the web and research the background of me company and the people who you think are going to be interviewing you. Learn exactly what it is they do and exactly how you would fit in with the company. Most importantly try to understand the "culture" of the company. You need to communicate in a way that mirrors their company standards; this will show you can fit in that organization. Understand a little of what their competitors are doing. This will show you've bothered to find out where their position in the market is. 2.______ Just as important is your own personal preparation. Think about the key things you want to communicate and why you would be ideal for the job. Think about you can sound enthusiastic, without sounding desperate; how you can sell yourself. If they ask you a question, such as "tell me about your CV", and you can't do it fluently, you will find the interviewers will lose interest and you won't get the job. 3.______ During the interview, be a very good listener and it you can find some common ground with your interviewers, you will have a big advantage over your competitors. The interview is basically an interaction between two people, so how you come across as a person is of upmost importance. As soon as you enter the company building, make sure everyone you meet is left with the impression that you are a pleasant person. Sometimes an interview question might seem very simple but, don't be deceived, there is always a reason for them asking that question. 4.______ Generally wear a suit and tie, but it does depend on the job you are going for. You should have discovered, when you studied the company culture, what is expected. For media companies, for example, being smart but casual might be the style they want. They are looking for someone who is comfortable with himself or herself. In this case you should dress for who you are. 5.______ It is natural if you are nervous, in fact it is a good sign; it shows you are taking the interview Seriously. However try to avoid nervous mannerisms, such as tapping your foot or playing with your hair. Positive body language is important, so adopt a good posture. If you slouch in your chair the interviewer will think you could be sloppy in your work as well. Positivity is essential in all aspects of your interview. |
| Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words. |
| There's worrying news for any parent who's struggled with a headstrong young child. Some scientists recently claim that children who have low levels of self-control, which is the earliest demands that society places on children, at the age of three are more likely to have health and money problems and a criminal record by the age of 32, regardless of background and IQ. That is to say, willpower as a child really does influence your chances of a healthy and wealthy adulthood. They found that children with low self-control were more likely to have health problems in later life including high blood pressure, being overweight, breathing problems and sexually transmitted infections. They were also more addicted to substances such as tobacco, alcohol and drugs, more likely to be single parents, have difficulty managing money and have criminal records. Researchers from Britain, the US and New Zealand analyzed data from two large studies in which children completed a range of physical tests and interviews to assess genetic and environmental factors that can shape their lives. The participants' self-control was assessed by teachers, parents, observers and the children themselves and included things like having low frustration tolerance, lacking persistence in reaching goals, being over- active and acting before thinking. Researchers then found that when the participants reached their early 30s, this impulsivity and relative inability to think about the long-term gave them more problems with finances, including savings, owning a home and credit card debt. The findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal. |
| (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TWELVE WORDS.) 1. What are the findings of a recent research according to the passage? ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. The phrase "more addicted to" (Line 3, Para. 2) probably means "____________". 3. Besides poor anti-frustration ability, over-activeness and fore-acting, children with low self-control may also suffer ____________. 4. What may primarily cause the financial problems of the children with low self-control in their later years? ____________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Translation. Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. |
| 1. 汤姆的学习方法与他弟弟的不同。(different) ___________________________________________________________________________ 2. 不吃三餐，用点心代替不是好习惯。(replace) ___________________________________________________________________________ 3. 他没有辜负帮助过他的人，在比赛中获得了一等奖。(let down) ___________________________________________________________________________ 4. 那个小男孩太调皮，他的奶奶对他束手无策。(So) ___________________________________________________________________________ 5. 到上个月为止，这位女作家已经出版了300多本儿童书籍，她的书籍畅销的原因是她了 解孩子怎么想，想要什么。(reason) ___________________________________________________________________________ |
| Guided Writing. | ||||||||||
| Directions: Write an English composition in 120～150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 下表是某网站对高中生常用交流方式的调查。请就此话题写一篇作文，你的作文必须包括： ● 简单描述下表，并简述可能的原因 ● 联系自身谈谈你最喜欢的交流方式
______________________________________________________________________________ |