| Conversation 1 |
| 1. Why was the woman late for work? |
| A. She didn't set the alarm. B. She went to buy a new clock. C. She got up late. |
| 2. What does the man advise the woman to do? |
| A. Repair the clock. B. Set the alarm this evening. C. Buy a new alarm clock today. |
| Conversation 1 |
| 1. What does the man want the woman to send? |
| A. A picture of the newest computers. B. Information on the after-sales service. C. Telephone number and fax number. |
| 2. When should the woman send the fax probably? |
| A. 2:30 pm. B. 3:30 pm. C. 4:30 pm. |
| Conversation 1 |
| 1. How long will the woman stay in Toronto? |
| A. For two weeks. B. For one week. C. For two days. |
| 2. Who will the woman work with in Toronto? |
| A. The man. B. The man's secretary. C. Jodie. |
| Conversation 1 |
| 1. Where are the two speakers planning to go in the morning? |
| A. To a zoo. B. To an art museum. C. To a shopping center. |
| 2. Why does the man want to visit the zoo after lunch? |
| A. The zoo will be closed in a few weeks. B. The zoo is free to visitors on that day. C. There are unusual animals in the zoo. |
| 3. How will the two speakers go to the seashore? |
| A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. By subway. |
| Conversation 1 |
| 1. When will the woman's daughter move into the apartment? |
| A. Next month. B. At 10 am tomorrow. C. Today. |
| 2. What kind of apartment does the woman like? |
| A. An apartment with a big garage. B. An apartment with two bedrooms. C. An apartment with heat and stove. |
| 3. What does the woman think of the apartment? |
| A. Too expensive. B. Satisfactory. C. A little old. |
| Conversation 1 |
| 1. What are they talking about? |
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A. A trip to Sydney. |
| 2. Where will the woman work? |
| A. At her father's store. B. At a book store. C. On a farm. |
| 3. What does the man usually do in the morning when they go camping? |
| A. He goes swimming and boating. B. He plays basketball or tennis. C. He sings and tells stories. |
| Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you've got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE TIIAN 3 WORDS. You'll hear the short passage TWICE. | |||||||||||||||
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| A recent survey of the opinions of experts _____ that three hours of outdoor exercise a week _____ good for one's health. |
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| A. show; is B. shows; are C. has shown; is D. have shown; are |
| In many European countries, one has to decide much earlier what one's career is going to be, and there is less freedom in changing one's decision _____ one has chosen a particular path. |
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| Critics sometimes accuse companies of using ads to mislead us by making us believe a certain product is better than it really is or _____ we will be happier if we buy it. |
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| A. whether B. that C. / D. how |
| Culture shock is a feeling ____ most travellers experience in a foreign country ____ they find the culture is quite different from that of their own. |
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| A. that; which B. which; that C. which; where D. when; where |
| It is widely accepted that the aliens' visit ____ the earth is their deliberate exploration. |
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| A. on B. in C. for D. to |
| — When can I come for the photos? I need them tomorrow afternoon. — They ____ be ready by 12:00. |
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| A. can B. should C. might D. need |
| Americans eat ____ vegetables per person today as they did in 1910. |
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| A. more than twice B. as twice as many C. twice as many as D. more than twice as many |
| We walked along the beach with the cool wind _____ against our cheeks. |
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| A. to blow B. blowing C. blown D. to be blown |
| _____ you the truth, no one will trust you if you will not get rid of the bad habit-lying. |
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| A. To tell B. Tell C. Telling D. Told |
| My parents _____ in Hong Kong. They were born there and have lived nowhere else. |
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| A. live B. lived C. were living D. had lived |
| If he had been wise he _____ his business and turned it over to someone else. |
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| A. had stopped B. have stopped C. would have stopped D. would stop |
| The 2010 World Expo _____ in Shanghai attracted more than 70 million visitors from home and abroad. |
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| A. holding B. held C. to be held D. to have been held |
| — You should have come to the party last Saturday evening. It was really wonderful. — But a friend ____ me an unexpected visit. |
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| A. paid B. had paid C. would pay D. has paid |
| — What do you think of the price of the computers at this store? — They are at least equal in price to, if not cheaper than, _____ at any other store. |
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| If the weather is fine, we'll go. If _____, _____. |
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| A. not; not B. no; no C. not; no D. no; not |
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I have two friends who are eager for travel, There is a part of New York's Adirondack Mountains that is | ||||
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| Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words of phrases marked with A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with a word that best fits the context. |
| Dear Mom and Dad, I enjoy working as an account in Chicago. Living in a city is really much 1. _____ for my career than living in a small town. 2. _____ rent is high here, I have already saved more than a few pence, and it feels wonderful to be no longer dependent on allowance. Living in the city is also great because of all the entertainment. I am always going somewhere 3. _____ fun- to weekend brunch buffets, theaters or parties. This weekend, I will even play hostess at my own party. Today, I bought the latest edition of American Living, 4. _____ had an article about the population mobility boom. The headline was 'Population Mobility in the USA' and included many quotations. Younger people spoke about wanting excitement and job opportunities, and elderly people said they were looking for communities of older people. For some, it seems that there is 5. _____ trend for many retired people to move to warm places. For some, it seems that the move is permanent, but for 6. _____ it is just seasonal. However, all of them feel very comfortable living in Florida 7. _____ many adaptations have been made for older people. Perhaps you two should move there when you retire. I just wanted you to know that I am happy and 8. _____ my job is going very well. I will write you again next week. Yours love, Jessie |
| Reading comprehension. |
| In modern societies the media is full of pictures of "ideal (理想的) bodies". The "perfect" male is handsome, tall and muscular and their "perfect" female equivalent is beautiful, firm and seemingly impossibly thin. These "perfect" people are seen to have happiness, wealth and partners. The hidden message is "be like this and you can have these things, too". This is what creates the pressure in most people-aspiring to these idealized body images. We want these things and we think this is the way to get them. This pressure affects a lot of men and women and, increasingly, boys and girls. Many people ignore the fact that the idealized body images that surround them are just that idealized and actually impossible for most of us. This can lead to poor self-esteem (自尊) and lack of confidence. Remember the vast majority of people don't have perfect bodies. It doesn't actually mean you can't have the positive things. The biggest myth is there are many ways to be attractive beyond the stereotype, It's certainly not always the best-looking person that gets the girl or guy. Most of us are much more likely to talk and get to know somebody who is friendly and approachable rather than a more physically attractive self-centered person. Recognize your advantages and make the most of them rather than dwell on imperfections. Your attitude towards yourself makes a big difference. Lack of confidence in your appearance can lead you to behave in defensive ways that appear unfriendly, and this behavior is likely to put people off rather than your appearance. Believing in yourself and feeling good about your appearance will help automatically send off more positive signals of yourself. So don't waste time trying to be a second-class somebody else but get on with being a first- class you! |
| 1. What do we know about "ideal bodies"? |
| A. They are perfect male and female models created by modern media. B. They are not real men and women but something in the pictures. C. They are believed to represent wealth, power and happiness. D. They are one of the sources of jealousy for many ordinary people. |
| 2. What is the mistake most people make when they look at the ideal bodies? |
| A. Most people want to be as wealthy and happy as the ideal bodies. B. Most people think that it is the best way to achieve their personal goals. C. Most people use those ideal bodies as examples for their children. D. Most people ignore the fact that ideal bodies are impossible for them. |
| 3. From the passage we probably know that _____. |
| A. physically attractive people are more welcomed by others B. people full of confidence will be attractive to those around C. ideal bodies are the only type of people that will be loved D. most people with ideal bodies behave in a defensive way |
| 4. What is the proper attitude to your appearance? |
| A. Be proud of it, if you are good-looking. B. Cry over it, if you are an ugly-looking guy. C. Make the best of your appearance to make profits. D. Be confident, whether you are good-looking or not. |
| 5. What does the last sentence of the passage imply? |
| A. It is waste of time to imitate those perfect people. Do try to be yourself. B. You are always the best and all other people are the second class. C. It is better to be a second class of others than a first class of yourself. D. It is impossible to be both a second class somebody and a first-class you. |
| Reading comprehension. |
| I used to know nothing about fairy tales. To improve my reading skills, my mother gave me books that are a little difficult for me to understand. I didn't even know that fairy tales existed until I attended public school at the age of eight. Of course once I found out about books of this type, I would read them as quickly as I could. Again and again, I begged my mother to take me to the library and let me choose a few. Finally, my request was granted (允许). After our return from the library, I started reading them eagerly and energetically, one after another. And I tried to put myself in the female character's shoe. I found she had to suffer before the handsome prince came to her rescue, and then they would live happily ever after. I asked my mother why she never let me know about fairy tales. Looking straight in my eyes, she told me that life is not like fairy tale. There are good and bad things that will happen through life. At the end, though, there is not a man that will come and "save" us. We do not need savings; we instead want someone in our lives to share those good moments and bad ones; we want someone we can rely on and also they can rely on us. Life is not about "happy ever after". What then is life about, mom? Life is the finding things. He holds your hands and says "come with me" and you live, laugh and love together. But things are not going to be perfect. You still have to face difficulties together, working hard for your relationship. |
| 1. Before the age of eight, the author _____. |
| A. received no formal education B. took no interest in reading books C. didn't read any books of fairy tales D. was forced to improve her reading skills |
| 2. What happened to the author after she attended public school? |
| A. She started to like reading. B. She was crazy about fairy tales. C. Her mother always took her to the library. D. Her mother didn't allow her to read books of fairy tales. |
| 3. What's the author's understanding of fairy tales at first? |
| A. They reflect part of the real world. B. They are unreal but worth reading. C. The major characters always have a happy ending. D. The major characters will be rewarded for their kindness. |
| 4. How does the author' mother like fairy tales? |
| A. A must for her kid. B. Unnecessary for her kid. C. Easy for her kid to understand. D. Helpful in building her kid's character. |
| 5. The author's mother intends to explain that _____. |
| A. life is not perfect B. no pains, no gains C. life is about sharing D. one needs to live on his/her own |
| Reading comprehension. |
| The old belief that the universe never changes is quite wrong. Even before the invention of the telescope, astronomers noticed that bright stars suddenly appeared in the sky and then later disappeared. These stars were called "novae" because they were thought to be new. In fact we now know that they are really old stars which are slowly dying. Novae are old stars which are slowly dying. As they do so they let out huge clouds of material, sometimes as large as the earth, and these explode into space at a speed of about 8 000 000 kilometers per hour. When this happens, the hotter parts of the star become visible, and this is why novae are so bright. Although the explosions are so huge on a human scale, they only consume a small part of the dying star's energy. The death is a slow one and the star may continue to explode for thousands of years. Indeed, there are even some stars which explode once every two weeks. There are other old stars which do not die slowly, but are completely destroyed by one great explosion. These are known as "supernovae". The explosion of a supernovae is equivalent to about a million, million, million, million hydrogen bombs going off at the same time. Just before the explosion the star's density becomes very great and it spins at a very high speed. A matchbox of materials taken from the star at that time would weigh about 1 000 tons and the star would be turning at about 16 000 000 kilometers per hour. The explosion itself occurs suddenly, in the interval of a minute, but the supernovae continues to shine long after the event. One supernovae which Chinese astronomers observed in 1054 can still be seen by us today. It has been shining for at least nine hundred years. |
| 1. Novae were originally thought to be _____. |
| A. stars that disappear suddenly B. stars that explode C. new stars D. dying stars |
| 2. Supernovae are different from novae because _____. |
| A. they are dying stars B. they die gradually C. they can be seen from the earth D. they explode suddenly |
| 3. "As they do so" (line 1, Paragraph 2) means _____. |
| A. as they let out clouds of material B. as they are slowing dying C. as they explode into energy D. as they consume the star's energy |
| 4. The death of a novae is slow because _____. |
| A. each novae only explodes once every two weeks B. the explosion may continue for thousands of years C. each explosion only consumes a little energy of the star D. the novae may continue to shine long after the explosion |
| 5. A matchbox of material taken from a supernovae weigh 1 000 tons because _____. |
| A. the star spins at a very high speed B. the density of the star is very great C. the star explodes all of a sudden D. the star gives off a lot of material |
| Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each blank. |
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Not only college students but also high school students can apply for an internship (实习) in summer |
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| Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet. |
| If pollution continues to increase at the present rate, formation of aerosols (微粒) in the atmosphere will cause the start of an ice age in about fifty years' time. This conclusion, reached by Dr S.I. Rassool and Dr S. H. Schneider, of the united States Goddard space flight center, answers the apparently conflicting questions of whether an increase in the carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere will cause the earth to warm up or increasing the aerosol content will cause it to cool down. The Americans have shown conclusively that the aerosol question is dominant. Two conservationists (环境保护主义者) have been the possibility that interfering with the environment might lead to the planet's becoming unbearably-hot or cold. One of these conservationists has now been laid, because it seems that even an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to eight times its present value will produce an increase in temperature of only 20℃, which would take place over several thousand years. But the other problem, now seems larger than ever. Aerosols are collections of small liquid or solid particles (微粒) disappeared in air or some other medium. The particles are all so tiny that each is composed of only a few hundred atoms. Because of this they can float in the air for a very long time. Perhaps the most commonly experienced aerosol is industrial smog of the kind that used to be seen in London in the 1950s and is an even greater problem in Los Angeles today. These collections of aerosols reflect the sun's heat and thereby cause the earth to cool. Within fifty years, if no steps are taken to curb the spread of aerosols in the atmosphere, a cooling of the earth by as much as 3.5℃ seems unavoidable. If that lasts for only a few years it would start another ice age, and because the growing ice caps at each pole would themselves reflect much of the sun's radiation it would probably continue to develop even if the aerosol layer were destroyed. |
| 1. According to Rassool and Schneider, what will the global climate be like in 50 years' time? (No more than five words.) _____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. What might be the cause of the ice age? (No more than 5 words.) _____________________________________________________________________________________ 3. How can the aerosols in the atmosphere cool the earth down? (no more than 5 words.) _____________________________________________________________________________________ 4. What does the passage mainly tell us? (No more than 6 words.) _____________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Writing. |
| Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 请根据以下要点写一篇至少120词的短文。 1. 近年来学生压力越来越大 2. 分析原因 3. 如何使学生减压 |
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