| 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，并标在试 卷的相应位置。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 仅读一遍。 |
| 1. What is the man's problem? |
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| A. Carl will be late for the concert. B. The line for concert tickets is too busy. C. He hasn't been able to contact Carl. |
| 2. Why does the woman turn down the man's offer? |
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| A. She has been to the market. B. She doesn't like fresh vegetables. C. She has enough time to go to the market. |
| 3. What are the speakers doing? |
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| A. Playing a game. B. Enjoying a play. C. Watching a match. |
| 4. Where will the speakers sit? |
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| A. In the car. B. By the river. C. Under the tree. |
| 5. How much money does the man have with him? |
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| A. ￡1000. B. ￡3000. C. ￡4000. |
| 听下面一段材料，回答第1至2题。 |
| 1. Where does the conversation probably take place? |
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| A. At a hospital. B. In a park. C. At a chemist's. |
| 2. What is the matter with the woman's son? |
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| A. He has got sunburnt. B. He got hurt in a park. C. He has a stomachache. |
| 听下面一段材料，回答第1至3题。 |
| 1. What is the relationship between the speakers? |
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| A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Travel agent and client. |
| 2. Why does the man want to cancel his booking for tomorrow? |
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| A. He can't take any exercise. B. He doesn't have enough money. C. He will have to go for another appointment. |
| 3. What does the woman suggest the man do? |
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| A. See a doctor. B. Take a boat trip. C. Pay $150 first. |
| 听下面一段材料，回答第1至3题。 |
| 1. What are the speakers mainly talking about? |
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| A. Increasing energy levels. B. Changing habits. C. Losing weight. |
| 2. How does the woman feel about what she has done? |
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| A. Upset. B. Confident. C. Interested. |
| 3. What advice does the man give to the woman? |
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| A. Keep her lifestyle B. Take some medicine. C. Care more about her health. |
| 听下面一段材料，回答第1至3题。 |
| 1. What does the girl have to do at school? |
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| A. Wear school uniforms. B. Enter the chemistry lab with teachers. C. Go into the language lab with permission. |
| 2. What will happen if someone breaks the rules seriously? |
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| A. He will stay at school after class. B. He will get a yellow warning. C. He will get a red report. |
| 3. What does the girl say about the school rules? |
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| A. They are reasonable. B. They should be improved. C. They are not carried out strictly. |
| 听下面一段材料，回答第1至4题。 |
| 1. How does the speaker suggest people getting to the museum from Cherford? |
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| A. By car. B. By bus. C. By train. |
| 2. How long does the museum keep open every day in winter? |
| A. For 6 hours. B. For 7 hours. C. For 9 hours. |
| 3. What does the museum offer to the visitors this year? |
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| A. A family ticket. B. A special air tour. C. An advanced booking. |
| 4. What do we know about the museum? |
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| A. It's near a village. B. It is closed on Sundays. C. It's the biggest air museum in Europe. |
| Straight away I went to buy the tickets, but there were _____ left for the next public holiday. |
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| A. nothing B. none C. neither D. no one |
| — How often do you visit your granny in the village? — I feel ashamed. _____. |
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| A. Very often B. By accident C. Just once in a while D. All of a sudden |
| After the argument, he spoke with the department manager and the problem _____. |
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A. solving B. had been solved C. was solved D. solved |
| James Cameron's movie Avatar, set in 2154, _____ place on a planet called Pandora. |
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| A. will take B. will be taken C. takes D. is taken |
| Out of the crowded bus _____, who was dressed in a black suit and waved to a woman. |
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| A. a tall man in his thirties stepped B. stepped a tall man in his thirties C. did a tall man in his thirties step D. did a tall man step in his thirties |
| It is _____ the customers' needs that has made chain stores so popular in big cities in China. |
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A. meeting B. met C. to have met D. being met |
| _____ the zoologists tried to prove was that the photo of the South China Tiger had been staged or technologically dealt with. |
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A. That B. Why C. Whether D. What |
| The size of the audience, _____ we had expected, was well over one thousand. |
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A. whom B. who C. which D. as |
| — Is the book Lock And Key in the library? — _____. The school has just bought many new books. |
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| A. Shall be B. Would be C. Might be D. Should be |
| After a second thought, Jean _____ a better method to deal with the problem. |
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| A. put up with B. came up with C. added up to D. made up for |
| If your composition _____ by the end of this week is delayed, you're sure to lose some points from your final result. |
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| A. to be finished B. is finished C. will have been finished D. finishing |
| _____ our national football team lost the game to a weak team as Syria by 2 to 3, I held no doubt about the new coach's ability. |
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A. Until B. By the time C. Unless D. After |
| _____ from a Chinese character meaning people, the mascot (吉祥物) "Haibao" shows the character of Chinese culture. |
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| A. Created B. Creating C. To create D. To be created |
| — But for your timely warning, we _____ into great trouble. — Well, you know we're friends. |
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| A. would get B. must have got C. would have got D. can't have got |
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— Would you mind if I asked you where you're from? — _____ |
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A. Of course. I'm from London. B. Sure. I was born in London. C. Not really. You can do it. D. Not in the least . I'm from London. |
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| My grandmother became a widow in 1970. Shortly after that, we went to the 1 shelter to pick out a dog to keep her 2 . Grandma decided on a little dog with a reddish-brown spot above each eye 3 these spots, the dog was named Penny. Grandma and Penny quickly became very 4 to each other, but that attachment grew much stronger about three years later 5 Grandma had a stroke (中风). Grandma could no longer 6 , so when she came home from the hospital, she and Penny were 7 companions. After her stroke, it became a real 8 for Grandma to let Penny in and out because 9 was at the bottom of a flight of stairs. So a mechanism (机械装置) using a rope and pulley (滑轮) was 10 from the door to a handle at the top of the stairs. Grandma just had to pull the handle to open arid close the door. If the store was 11 Penny's favorite dog food, Grandma would make one of us 12 Penny browned beef with potatoes in it. I can remember 13 my grandmother by saying that she loved that dog better than she loved her family. As the years passed, it was not 14 for Grandma and Penny to separate each other. If Grandma went to take her nap (打盹), Penny stayed by her side until she 15 . As Penny aged, she could no longer jump up on the bed, so she 16 on the rug (垫子) beside the bed. If Grandma went into the 17 , Penny would walk along beside her, wait outside the door and accompany her 18 to the bed or chair. Grandma never went anywhere without her 19 companion by her side. The time came when both my grandmother's and Penny's 20 were failing fast. After fifteen years of loving companionship, Grandma and Penny passed away within a few hours of each other. | ||||
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| Today most Chinese teenagers are happy to be favored by two parents and four grandparents in their families. But have you ever thought about how to take care of four to twelve old people when you grow up and get married? This could be a problem for most Chinese youths as China is entering new stage of an aging society. An aging society refers to one where lo percent or more of its population is over 60. By the end of 2007, Chinese over 60 years old have made up 11.7 percent of the nation's total population "China is getting old before becoming rich," said Cai Chuang, a professor at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The population increase that has powered Chinese growth for three decades will give way over the next ten years to a rapid aging of the society. This will lead to weaker economic growth, because of a lack of labor resources. As a result of the family planning policy, it is expected that the country's total working population will decrease after 2015. China is not the only country getting old. More than 60 countries have become aging societies and one in three people in the European Union is a senior citizen. However, experts said that China doesn't have a highly developed social security network to support the old. Social security is an insurance program protecting those in need, including the old, the disabled and others. |
| 1. An aging society is a society that _____. |
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| A. less than 10% of its population is over 60 B. 10% or more of its population is over 60 C. there are four old people in a family D. most of its population is over 60 |
| 2. If China enters an aging society, _____. |
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| A. there will not be enough labor resources B. the family planning policy will be ended C. everyone needs to take care of four to twelve old people D. China will have a highly developed social security network |
| 3. What does Cai Chuang mean by saying"China is getting old before becoming rich? |
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| A. China will be an aging society, then be a developed country. B. China will be a rich country before being an aging society. C. An aging society will affect Chinese economy development. D. China will stop developing because of its aging problem. |
| 4. The passage mainly talks about _____. |
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| A. an aging society B. Chinese social problems C. family planning policy D. aging problem in China |
| 阅读理解。 |
| On the outside Betsy Lueth's school looks like any other in Minneapolis. Yet inside, it is Yinghua Academy, a public school where elementary (小学) students study subjects ranging from math to American history in Chinese. Yinghua, the first such immersion (沉浸式) program in the Midwest is on the leading edge of a movement that in recent years has seen Chinese language programs spread rapidly throughout the U.S. The idea behind Yinghua is to introduce kids to the language and culture as early as possible-ideally, before age 12. Kindergarteners and first graders are taught in Chinese and a single period of English is introduced in second grade. By sixth grade, kids are learning half in English and half in Chinese, with the expectation of fluency in both. In Yinghua's classrooms, the walls are covered not with ABCs but with pictures and Chinese characters. There are many challenges at Yinghua. Most teachers come from Taiwan or mainland China, and cultural misunderstandings are very common. Lueth's teachers are learning to be tolerant of local customs-as well as a lot more parental input than they are used to. "In China, teachers are respected. They are not questioned," says Luyi Lien, Yinghua's Taiwan-born director. "In America, parents are more expressive of their opinions." Research has shown that in the long run, immersion programs can provide benefits, including more flexible, creative thinking. Though students from the programs fall behind for a few years in English, by fifth grade they perform as well as or better than their monolingual (单语言) peers on standardized reading and math tests. For multicultural families, the psychological help can also be important. Lueth, a former teacher, co-founded the school as a way to expose her adopted Chinese daughter Lucy to her native culture. Lucy used to be annoyed when cousins asked why her skin color was different from theirs; before she started at Yinghua, she resisted exploring anything related to China Now, Lueth says, Lucy proudly answers her cousins, "Yeah, I was born in China." |
| 1. Yinghua is different from other schools in Minneapolis in the way that _____. |
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| A. it offers subjects to students mostly in Chinese B. its language program is popular in the U.S.A. C. kids there begin to learn Chinese at the age of 12 D. its students learn subjects half in English and half in Chinese |
| 2. One of the challenges at Yinghua is that _____. |
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| A. most parents do not respect its teachers B. teachers need to get used to the local culture C. its students are mostly from nontraditional families D. there is misunderstanding between teachers and students |
| 3. We can learn from the last paragraph that immersion program _____. |
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| A. enables students pass tests more easily B. benefits students in learning psychology C. helps some students accept the local customs D. contributes to the better development of students |
| 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? |
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| A. Teachers in Yinghua have difficulty in understanding the local culture. B. Parents are discouraged to speak out their opinions of the school in Yinghua. C. The students in Yinghua are expected to speak English and Chinese fluently. D. Yinghua is the first school in the U.S.A. to introduce Chinese culture to students. |
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| ●The first double hand transplant patient in the US has left a hospital after medicine cleared up small red spots on his skin that signaled he might be rejecting his new hands. Jeff Kepner, a 58-year-old former chief cook in a restaurant, lost his hands and feet a decade ago to a bacteria infection. The donor was a 23-year-old man. ●A second major storm in less than a week was blowing yesterday toward the Washington area, where federal government offices were closed for a second day and workers struggled to restore power knocked out by a weekend heavy snowstorm. The storm could leave as much as 20 inches (50 centimeters) of new snow in Washington and nearly as much near Philadelphia-a Northeast travel-hub by tonight. ●British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will give evidence to a public inquiry into the Iraq War in early March, officials for the inquiry said yesterday. Brown's appearance, just weeks before an election expected in May, could hit the ruling Labour Party's attempts to catch up in the polls (民意调查) behind the opposition party Conservatives. Brown, who will be questioned about his time as prime minister, will be a witness in the highest position at the inquiry since former Prime Minister Tony Blair's appearance last month. ●The head of the UN agency aiding Palestine refugees (难民) is warning a funding shortfall and appealing for another $ 100 million. Filippo Grandi says the money is necessary for education, health and social services for 4. 7 million Palestinian refugees scattered across Jordan, Syrja, Lebanon, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. The agency's 2010 budget is $ 620 million, and it expects a shortfall of $140 million The agency says $100 million is necessary for basic services. |
| 1. The passage is most probably adapted from _____. |
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| A. news items in a newspaper B. descriptions of the world situation C. discussions on foreign affairs D. statements of a government report |
| 2. It can be inferred from the passage that _____. |
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| A. the man lost his hands for an unknown reason B. the result of the transplant operation seems satisfying C. another storm will hit Washington area in less than a week D. the electricity supply was cut off in Philadelphia a week ago |
| 3. According to the passage, Gordon Brown _____. |
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| A. is the leader of the ruling Labour Party in Britain B. will send army to the Iraq War in March this year C. will compete with former Prime Minister Tony Blair D. is now gaining more support from voters than others |
| 4. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the fourth news? |
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| A. $ 100 million should be needed for the survival of the refugees. B. At least $ loo million is to be raised for Palestinian refugees. C. The refugees mentioned in the passage are in the Middle Africa. D. It is a tough job for the UN agency to get money for the refugees. |
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Taylors English Language Preparation 2010
You will gain English language skills. which you will keep for life. English: the language of Taylors College Strong English language skills are necessary for success in your chosen Taylors program .The TELP program, delivered in 12 week terms, is specifically designed to provide language training for academic study. Our teachers are fully trained English Language Teaching professionals, who will assist you in a caring and supportive classroom atmosphere. TELP focuses on: ●Language studies ●Formal writing styles ●Note taking ●Assignment writing ●Intensive listening ●Reading Progressing to our High School or Foundation Programs Upon completion of TELP, you do not need to take an IELTS test before you begin our High School or Foundation programs. NEAS Accreditation Taylors College has been assessed as operating at a high standard, in keeping with NEAS standards for English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students(ELICOS). A recent report commented favourably on the quality and commitment of staff and the impressive student management systems and procedures in place. TELP term dates Students are encouraged to enroll (注册) at the start of a term; however, TELP courses allow for entry every four weeks. 2010 dates ●18 January-9 April 12 April-2 July ●5 July-24 September 27 September-17 December 2010 Summer School ●20 December-14 January 2011 | ||
| 1. The TELP program _____. | ||
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| A. is popular and thought highly of by students B. is aimed at those who have passed an IELTS test C. makes sure students have a communicative atmosphere D. makes sure students learn the English language for four months | ||
| 2. The underlined word "accreditation" in the fourth paragraph refers to official _____. | ||
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| A. application B. assistance C. admission D. approval | ||
| 3. It can be inferred from the text that _____. | ||
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| A. TELP courses permits students to have lessons at any time B. start date of the first term in 2011 is probably January 17th C. students who study from 20th December to 14th January have cold weather D. High School and Foundation programs at Taylors college have no entry requirements | ||
| 4. What information will probably be provided following TELP term dates? | ||
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| A. TELP fees B. TELP descriptions C. TELP courses D. TELP term dates in 2011 |
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| Though "nanometer" (纳米) is now a fashionable term all over the world, few people know exactly what it is. It has become a new favorite of producers and sellers in recent years. Many "high-tech" products bearing the name "nano" have entered the market, bringing more mysterious feeling to surprised consumers. Nanometer is a very small length unit of measure, and is very small. One millimeter is 1000 micrometers, and one micrometer is 1 000 nanometers. That is, one nanometer is one billionth of a meter. Nano materials are solid materials made up of particles (粒子) or crystallites (晶体) of less than 100 nanometers in size. Then, is a cup made of nano material really any different from an ordinary cup in function as far as how it works? Are nano cups really so wonderful? A reporter went to the Institute of Nanomedicine, which is the first such institute of such a sort in the world and the only one in China, specializing in researching the investigation of the application of nano technology into medicine. A water molecule (分子) is made up of 2 hydrogen atoms and l oxygen atom. It can be changed only by a special way of controlling of the atoms. The material made into the cup can have nanometer particles. But it cannot change the chemical and physical properties of the water contained in the cup. The water in it is still water. When people drink it, it will produce no special effect on human body. Professor Ji who worked in the Institute of Nanomedicine told the reporter, so far, the investigation of nano materials is still limited in the laboratory. No commercial micro products can be produced yet. With the present level of science and technology, the time of everyday goods made of nanometer materials is still years away. The products labeled with nano marks in the market now are only traditional products coated with a thin layer of nanometer material, which makes them more abrasion resistant (耐磨), much easier to be cleaned, or oil resisting or moth proof (防蛀). Professor Ji explained that nano cup is a real cup. It can also be included in the list of nano products in a certain sense. But the nano cup has not changed its property and function as a cup. It is not a magical medicine for curing and health care. |
| 1. Which of the following shows the right relationship? |
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| A. nanometer<millimeter<micrometer<meter B. micrometer<millimeter<nanometer<meter C. nanometer<micrometer<millimeter<meter D. millimeter<micrometer<nanometer<meter |
| 2. It can be inferred from the passage that _____. |
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| A. nano materials have been put into use in daily goods B. real nano products haven't become available for people C. the nano cup is very effective in curing and health care D. real nano products are being produced by some companies |
| 3. The underlined word "properties" in the fourth paragraph probably means _____. |
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| A. possessions B. qualities C. reactions D. symbols |
| 4. What would be the best title for the passage? |
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| A. High-tech Products B. Nano Cups C. Nano Materials D. High-tech Research |
| 短文填词。 阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：(1)汉语提示；(2)首字母提示；(3)语境提示，在每个空格内填入 一个适当的英语单词，所填单词要求意义准确、拼写正确。 |
| The college entrance exam is on the way and all the teachers work very hard, encouraging us to build (1)_____ our confidence and inspiring us to (2)i_____ our studies. Whenever we meet with difficulties, they are (3)r to come to our help. Meanwhile, our school also (4)_____ (提供) great help for us students, for example, the library stays (5)_____ in the evenings and even on the weekends. At home, our parents take good care of (6)_____ so that we can always be full of energy. I'm very grateful for the (7)_____ (努 力) of our parents and teachers. I'm (8)_____ (决心) to try my best to prepare for the exam. I am sure that (9)w_____ their timely help I'll be able to achieve my goal and be a useful person of our society in the near (10)f_____. |
| 书面表达。 |
| 假如你是杨方，你要竞选班长(class president)，请根据以下内容写一篇竞选演讲词。 1. 你认为自己具备什么条件可以胜任班长工作？ 2. 如果当选你将会为班级同学做些什么？ 注意：词数120个左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Hello, everybody! My name is Yang Fang. I'm glad to have this opportunity to tell you why you should vote for me as class president. ________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ |
