| 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项. 听 完每段对话后， 你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读一遍。 |
| 1. What's the man doing? |
| A. Looking for a new job. B. Getting tired of this present work. C. Leaving his job for a holiday. |
| 2. What does the woman mean? (原创) |
| A. She isn't good at parking. B. There are parking places available. C. She has had no problem finding her car |
| 3. What does the man mean? |
| A. He thinks the sound is good in the front row. B. He will hear better in the front row. C. He thinks it's a good idea to sit in the front row. |
| 4. How much will the man be charged for two nights? |
| A. More than ninety dollars. B. Forty- five dollars. C. Ninety dollars. |
| 5. What do we know from the conversation? |
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A. The man regretted inviting his wife's boss. |
| 听下面一段材料，回答第1-2题。 |
| 1. What's Mr. Williams doing? |
| A. He's leaving a message. B. He's busy repairing his line. C. He's talking to someone on the phone. |
| 2. Which is the man's number? |
| A. 20867341 B. 28076431 C. 20876341 |
| 听下面一段材料，回答第1-3题。 |
| 1. What does the woman offer to do for the man? |
| A. To help him with his research work. B. To present his findings at a yearly conference. C. To type his paper. |
| 2. Why does the man need to finish his paper? |
| A. It's very important for his future. B. He wants to present it at a conference. C. He's about to leave for a new job. |
| 3. What month is it when they are talking? |
| A. May B. July C. September |
| 听下面一段材料，回答第1-3题。 |
| 1. What's the probable relationship between the two speakers? |
| A. Two reporter friends. B. A reporter and a fan of Liu Xiang. C. A reporter and her boss. |
| 2. What did the woman intend to interview Liu Xiang about? |
| A. The Two Sessions. B. The World Indoor Championships in Valencia, Spain. C. Whether an in-service athlete should be involved in politics. |
| 3. What can we learn from the conversation? |
| A. Liu Xiang is not taking on much responsibility. B. People shouldn't expect too much of sports stars like Liu Xiang. C. The woman succeeded in interviewing Liu Xiang. |
| 听下面一段材料，回答第1-3题。 |
| 1. Why did the woman call the man? |
| A. To ask him to attend a Student Union meeting. B. To see if he has time to show the new students around. C. To ask him to set up a schedule for the guided tours. |
| 2. What does the woman say about the new students? |
| A. Many of them work full time. B. They usually arrive on weekends. C. They will need new textbooks. |
| 3. What will probably happen after the conversation? |
| A. The bookstore will be very busy the rest of the day. B. Ken will call the man to set something up. C. Ken will give guided tours to new students instead. |
| 听下面一段材料，回答第1-4题。 |
| 1. Why does the speaker tell the story of Abraham Lincoln? |
| A. He is strongly recommending textbooks. B. He is helping go over a textbook. C. He is trying to encourage the listeners to study hard. |
| 2. What's the probable relationship between the speaker and the listeners? |
| A. Professor and students B. Parent and children C. Coach and team |
| 3. What did some people say about Lincoln' s reading? |
| A. He was hard-working and diligent. B. He was lazy. C. He was ambitious. |
| 4. What can we learn from the story? (原创) |
| A. It was Lincoln who saved the Union. B. Studying is boring. C. Reading is a way to success. |
| — Mom, I' m going to the graduation dance tonight but I don' t think I look attractive enough. — Oh, darling, don' t worry. _______ |
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| A. They don't know what beauty is. B. Nobody will care about it. C. You look perfect the way you are. D. Impossible is nothing. |
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— I' ll help you prepare for the party on Wednesday. — Please don't ______. My sisters have promised to help me. |
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A. promise B. annoy C. bother D. disturb |
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— ______ him off tomorrow, or you will regret it. — I will. |
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A. To see B. Seeing C. If you don't see D. See |
| — When can I come for the computer? I need it next Tuesday. — It ________ be repaired by next Monday afternoon. |
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| A. can B. should C. might D. need |
| — Hi, Michelle, I can't find my e-dictionary. — Sorry, I _____ it. I guess I put it on the top shelf with my things. |
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| A. had used B. used C. was using D. am using |
| ____ with any common sense can tell the difference between the two. |
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| A. Who B. Whoever C. Anyone D. That |
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— Why didn't you stop her going swimming alone? — She had left the room _____ I had time to do it. |
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A. after B. before C. till D. as |
| ____ his arrival at the village of the crows, he found his father-in law at the point of death. |
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A. Upon B. Above C. Beyond D. Within |
| — What do you usually do in the afternoon, Mrs. Smith? — My afternoon ______ includes doing some shopping and walking my dogs. |
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| A. appointment B. action C. routine D. reservation |
| Most Palestinians are ________ a path of peace, which means they reject a path of violence. |
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| A. at the mercy of B. in favor of C. in terms of D. owing to |
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| I have always believed the saying, "Any man can be a father, but it 1 someone special to be a dad." This is true. Since the 2 of my son, Joshua, things have changed a lot in my life, but the 3 have been good! My wife and I have been through many 4 moments which have made both of us stronger. My son was born with a serious breathing problem and he couldn't keep his 5 down. He was put on several different medications, 6 he did not get any better. My wife and I were both told many times by people that Joshua 7 he was born early; he had not 8 much weight since he was born. As time progressed his regular doctor 9 my wife and me to visit Dr. Eid, a specialist in Louisville. He was 10 by my son's condition and so we were sent to Louisville's Children's Hospital. Joshua 11 many different checkups. The 12 spent there was very demanding for my wife and me. But we did make it 13 . Our son Joshua was diagnosed (诊断) with asthma (哮喘), and with acid reflux syndrome (酸回流综合症). After the treatment, his 14 began to improve slowly. Joshua is 1 year and 1 month old now and his progress has been 15 - he is up to 27 pounds now. I keep telling my wife that if he keeps 16 like this he might become a football 17 someday. There is a saying that has 18 me get through these troublesome times, "Problems will either 19 you or break you." When you think the 20 hours are upon you, remember the dawn is just in sight. | ||||
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| 阅读理解。 |
| When other nine-year-old kids were playing games, she was working at a petrol station. When other teens were studying or going out, she struggled to find a place to sleep on the street. But she overcame these terrible setbacks to win a highly competitive scholarship and gain entry to Harvard University. And her amazing story has inspired a movie, "Homeless to Harvard:The Liz Murray Story", shown in late April. Liz Murray, a 22-year-old American girl, has been writing a real-life story of willpower and determination. Liz grew up in the shadow of two drug-addicted parents. There was never enough food or warm clothes in the house. Liz was the only member of the family who had a job. Her mother had AIDS and died when Liz was just 15 years old. The effect of that loss became a turning point in her life. Connecting the environment in which she had grown up with how her mother had died, she decided to do something about it. Liz went back to school. She threw herself into her studies, never telling her teachers that she was homeless. At night, she lived on the streets. "What drove me to live on had something to do with understanding, My understanding was that there was a whole other way of being. I had only experienced a small part of society," she wrote in her book Breaking Night. She admitted that she used envy to drive herself on. She used the benefits that come easily to others, such as a safe living environment, to encourage herself that "next to nothing could hold me down". She finished high school in just two years and won a full scholarship to study at Harvard University. But Liz decided to leave her top university a couple of months earlier this year in order to take care of her father, who has also developed AIDS. "I love my parents so much. They are drug addicts. But I never forget that they love me all the time." Liz wants moviegoers to come away with the idea that changing your life is "as simple as making a decision". |
| 1. The word "setback" in the first paragraph most probably means _____? |
| A. danger B. difficulty C. unhappiness D. disaster |
| 2. What's the best title of the passage? |
| A. Liz's Harvard Dream B. Bitter Childhood of Liz C. Liz's Love for Her Parents D. Liz's Struggle for Her Life |
| 3. What actually made Liz throw herself into her studies? |
| A. Her parents' addiction to drugs B. Her mother' s disease C. Lack of food and clothes D. Her mother' s death |
| 4. According to the passage, which is NOT true about Liz? |
| A. strong-willed B. envious C. determined D. respectful |
| 阅读理解。 |
| Count Me Out Call me old-fashioned. Call me old. Call me what you want, but I refuse to become part of this new Internet world. I do not possess a computer at home or at the office. Actually, I stopped going to an office 35 years ago, when all communications were done with a pen, a typewriter, or, if the matter was of world-shaking importance, over the telephone. Likewise, if you like something advertised in a newspaper or magazine, you visited the shop selling it at the given address, or you phoned the number shown. Then you spoke to the fellow and asked for further details. Tell me what you think of the following ad that appeared the other day in the newspaper. It was for a cure for cancer and this is what it said: "Awareness is the key. Visit spfulford. com at the awareness site." There was no address or telephone number for the site. So what do unfortunate people without a computer do if they are seeking a cure for their illness? There are, I am told, certain advantages in having access to the Internet. You can, for example, send love messages across the world or even get married to someone that you meet online. This bit doesn't interest me; I have been happily married for 60 years. There are, of course, other activities for Internet users besides finding love. They can pay bills, order groceries, or discuss with their doctors. And this is by no means all. More amazing things are yet to come in the near future. I read a newspaper report recently that quoted Stephen Hawking, an important British scientist. "The complexity of a computer as it exists today is probably less than the brain of an earthworm," he said. "But, as technology advances, computers will become more complex, and a time may come when the Internet may develop 'consciousness.' In other words, the Internet will be able to think, have feelings, and may well be able to act on its own." If Professor Hawking is right, I may change my attitude to computers. As I grow older each day, I would like one of those that not only thinks for me but also accepts responsibilities for all my mistakes. |
| 1. What's the meaning of the title "Count Me Out"? |
| A. Get me out of the Internet world. B. Computers are trying to take control of life. C. Modern technology pushes old people away. D. Do not expect me to be a supporter of the Internet. |
| 2. According to Paragraph 2, the author thinks computers are _____. |
| A. unnecessary B. convenient C. expensive D. advanced |
| 3. What might the author like about the future computer? |
| A. Taking blames. B. Curing illnesses. C. Delivering messages. D. Responding to emotions. |
| 阅读理解。 |
| It is true that shyness can be a disadvantage socially for those who suffer from it seriously. I mean real shyness, not somebody who is simply quiet. Quiet people could be shy, but on the other hand, they may just be observing because they are unsure of you or others in your company. They may be capable of being extrovert (性格外向的) and sociable, but on some particular occasions, they are quiet. I have learnt from my experience that those who observe and listen more and talk less can gain a position of strength. This means that even a very shy person, the type who is reluctant to talk in company (在交际场 合), especially new company, can become a strong person in just about anything they choose. Remember, knowledge is power, and a shy introvert (性格内向的人) is in a better position to gain knowledge than an extrovert. Introverted people can give great attention to learning, and as good listeners they can take in an enormous amount from others. Over time, people can come to respect them far more than the extrovert who speaks a lot. Usually about themselves. What does it take, then for a very shy person to be that successful person they have always wanted to be? They may only need one more thing to push themselves on their way. They need to dare themselves to take the leap; and when they do, they will probably find all the knowledge they have gained over the years will help them on their way to the top in their chosen field. |
| 1. What does the first paragraph mainly want to tell us? |
| A. A person who is quiet may not be shy. B. A shy person may not be a calm one. C. Quiet people are usually doubtful. D. Shyness is sometimes a bad feature. |
| 2. The underlined word "reluctant" in paragraph 2 probably means ______. |
| A. lazy B. careful C. eager D. unwilling |
| 3. According to the author, introverted people can be successful because they usually ______. |
| A. have a strong will B. talk less and show off less C. learn more than extroverts D. have a good attitude to learning |
| 4. It can be learned from the last paragraph that "one more thing" probably refers to ______. |
| A. energy B. courage C. quietness D. knowledge |
| 阅读理解。 |
| Construction workers in Southern California have made a wild discovery. They were digging at a building site in San Timoteo Canyon (峡谷) when they unearthed hundreds of ancient animal fossils. Researchers say the bones hold important clues about the history of the region. Nearly 1, 500 fossils were recovered from the dusty canyon. The remains are about 1.4 million years old. They include the bones of a new species of deer, several small rodents (啮齿目动物) and more. A giant cat fossil was also found. Scientists believe the animal was an ancestor of the saber- toothed tiger. Signs of plant life were uncovered as well. "This is a huge find," says Rick Greenwood, a scientist studying the site. "I don't think most people had any idea that those types of animals were wandering around here more than a million years ago." San Timoteo Canyon is located about 85 miles from Los Angeles. The area of the canyon where the fossils were found was once part of a green river valley. Today, the region is dry and plant life is rare. Most of the fossils are well preserved. Experts say a muddy lake bed may have trapped thirty animals that wandered over for a drink. The mud helped to protect the animal fossils. The remains are a million years older than those discovered at the famous La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles. Scientists studying the bones will be able to learn more about how the animals adapted to changes in the environment. "We have a confused view of what this time period was like," says another scientist. "A discovery like this could really be an important contribution." About 35 different animal species are represented in the fossil collection. Scientists began removing bones from the site last fall. The project was completed this summer. Starting next year, the fossils will be on display at the Western Science Center in the nearby city of Hemet, California. |
| 1. What does the passage mainly focus on? |
| A. The secret of ancient animals' deaths. B. The preparation for a future fossil exhibition. C. A great discovery of fossils. D. The history of San Timoteo Canyon. |
| 2. From what Rick says, we know ______. |
| A. fossils were discovered in the canyon for the first time. B. the canyon in ancient times was quite different. C. more research work will be carried on in the canyon. D. the river water helped to protect the animal fossils. |
| 3. Compared to the discovery at the La Brea Tar Pits, the canyon-involved fossils ______. |
| A. are far older B. include more species C. are better preserved D. make experts more confused |
| 4. What do we know about the fossils from the passage? |
| A. All of them are of new species. B. Some of them have been destroyed. C. They were looked for under experts' guidance. D. They will be on show in the near future. |
| 阅读理解。 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 |
| Our mood may change suddenly like a storm with lightning and thunderbolts that comes without notice. The good news is that bad moods can leave as suddenly as they have come. Exceptions to this rule of course are cases where there are other problems such as depression or any other mental destruction. How to improve your mood? 1 When you understand that you are not feeling happy but you are in depression or disappointment, then you can use these simple techniques that will be able to change the negative situation and improve your mood. 2 . Exercises, gymnastics and sports help a lot to achieve a better emotional balance. If you feel that you are in a bad mood, take a hot bath or sauna. 3 . Watch a movie, read a book or talk to a friend. 4 . When you leave work or home, go to places that make you happy and calm. This helps to improve your mood. Make relations with happy, optimistic and pleasant people. 5 . Positive and optimistic feelings that create positive thinking for the future will help you overcome your bad feelings and defeat your bad mood. When the problem of bad moods, frustration and negative emotions beyond normal situations becomes chronic (长期的), it is important to turn to a specialist for help. |
| A. The relaxation of the muscles will help. B. Change your environment. C. Use physical activity to fight against feelings of depression. D. This can help you improve your mood significantly. E. First you have to learn to recognize when you are in a bad mood. F. There are ways to improve your mood. G. Changes in feelings and mood can happen for various reasons. |
| 单词拼写。 根据下列句子首字母或所给汉语注释，在句子右边的横线上写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。 (每空只写一词) |
| 1. Well-spent aid is not _____(简单) throwing money at the poor. 2. This is a _____ (典型) example of temporary employment these days. 3. Her _____ (提拔) to Sales Manager took everyone by surprise. 4. Many foreigners who have never been to New York _____ (联系) the city with the Statue of Liberty. 5. A research has provided evidence to support a theory that our brains have begun to _____ (缩小). 6. What makes it surprising is that their r_____ to the defeat is to have another go. 7. The fruit is starting to go r______. 8. Don't profit yourself at the e _____of others. 9. Developed countries b_____ much of the responsibility for environmental problems. 10. The clock has just s_____ three. |
| 背诵句型填空。 |
| 1. 直到解放他才回到家乡。 It was not until liberation that ______ to his hometown. 2. 有钱人无论多有钱，也总是嫌不多。 ______ ______ people are, they always want more. 3. 我们花园里的植物看上去是那么熟悉， 以致我们常常意识不到在这些植物中有许多实际上 来自遥远的国度。 ______ ______ do the plants in our gardens look that often we do not realize that many of them actually come from countries far away. 4. 为挽救那个患癌症的男孩的所有尝试都无济于事。 All attempts to rescue the boy with cancer were ______ ______. 5. 汤姆很擅长理科，而他的兄弟绝对是无可救药。 Tom is good at science, ______ his brother is absolutely hopeless. |
| 短文改错。 短文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多两处错误。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在此处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出增加的词; 删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉; 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在其下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从十一处起）不计分。 |
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a lake while suddenly I hear someone crying for help. I went up to see what was happening. I was shocking to find a little child struggling in the water in the distance while many peoples were standing by without doing anything. Without any hesitation, I had pushed through the crowd as I took off my coat, but jumped into the water quickly. I managed to reach him and carried him back to safety. To his great relief, the kid was saved. I was proud what I had done. I hope everyone can give a hand when someone else in need. ______________________________________________________________________________________ |
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书面表达。 |
| Dear Peter, I'm glad to receive your letter. Now let me tell you how Chinese students celebrate their birthdays. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ |