| 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 a bakery. B. At a hotel. C. At a post office. D. At a birthday party. |
| 2. A. Librarian and student. B. Operator and caller. C. Boss and secretary. D. Customer and repairman. |
| 3. A. 30 minutes. B. 60 minutes. C. 90 minutes. D. 120 minutes. |
| 4. A. A best sailor. B. A latest book. C. A good business. D. An exciting story. |
| 5. A. By going on a diet. B. By eating fruit and vegetables. C. By having fewer meals. D. By doing physical exercise. |
| 6. A. It was interesting and easy to follow. B. It was far beyond his understanding. C. It was as difficult as he had expected. D. It was long but easy to understand. |
| 7. A. The traffic is always very heavy. B. The man needn't go to the airport. C. The subway is crowded at rush hours. D. The man had better take the subway. |
| 8. A. The woman prefers going out. B. The woman will make the decision. C. The man agrees with the woman. D. The man would rather stay inside. |
| 9. A. The man can tell Kelly the news the next day. B. The man shouldn't tell Kelly the news at school. C. The man should tell Kelly's brother the news. D. The man had better tell Kelly the news by himself. |
| 10. A. The match will be put off due to the rain. B. The rain isn't likely to influence the man's team. C. The result of the match is sure to be affected. D. The rain will help the man's team win the match. |
| Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following passage. |
| 1. A. To get better jobs. B. To save more money. C. To move into a larger apartment. D. To receive further education. |
| 2. A. It had family-friendly politics. B. It owned a child-care center on site. C. It offered its staff excellent benefits. D. It rewarded employees with apartments. |
| 3. A. Satisfied. B. Surprised. C. Confused. D. Interested. |
| Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following passage. |
| 1. A. In 1185. B. In 1209. C. In 1386. D. In 1836. |
| 2. A. Because many early learning centers were set up. B. Because Oxford and Cambridge were established. C. Because the largest expansion of universities occurred. D. Because independent universities came into existence. |
| 3. A. Definition of universities. B. Development of universities. C. Finance for universities. D. Donations for universities. |
| Blanks 1 through 4 are based on the following conversation. Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each blank. | ||
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| The key _____ success is to choose a right goal, plan your path and then get started. |
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| Ask yourself whether you have a balance between work and play. Too much of one creates a sacrifice or loss with _____. |
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| A. another B. the other C. the others D. others |
| Scientists estimate that plants and animals lived _____ 3.5 billion years ago. |
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| A. as far as B. as many as C. as long as D. as old as |
| Walking alone in the quiet town, Helen thought she _____ have invited John to enjoy the peace together. |
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| A. can't B. needn't C. should D. might |
| I stayed up late doing my homework yesterday, so I had trouble _____ up early this morning. |
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| A. get B. getting C. got D. to get |
| In the past two years, the number of campus bookstores offering rentals _____ from a few dozen to 1,500. |
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| A. jumped B. had jumped C. is jumping D. has jumped |
| The long-held belief _____ certain foods increase intelligence has turned out to be a disappointment. |
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| A. that B. whether C. which D. why |
| Not until the man in black took off his dark glasses _____ that he was the famous film star. |
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| A. did I realize B. I realized C. was I realized D. I have realized |
| Consumers are getting more sensible and buy only _____ they need in spite of all the advertisements they see. |
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| A. that B. what C. which D. whether |
| A lot of new technology _____ into schools to make learning more effective these years. |
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| A. introduced B. has introduced C. was introduced D. is being introduced |
| Applicants _____ first language is not English are required to achieve a satisfactory standard in University-approved Test in English. |
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| A. whose B. in which C. who D. that |
| "Have a nice day!" is a wonderful expression, _____ us, in effect, to enjoy the moment and to value this very day. |
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| A. reminds B. to remind C. to be reminding D. reminding |
| I've already told you that I'm going to buy a new iPad, _____. |
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| A. how much does it cost B. however much it costs C. no matter how it costs D. however does it cost much |
| Facing a beggar, I may feel this poor person needs help, and the need will not be met _____ I put my hand in my pocket now. |
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| A. since B. in case C. unless D. while |
| Seed plants - plants _____ from seeds - need water, sunlight and mineral to grow vigorously. |
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| The Community Representative is a position designed for people with a strong desire to do something rewarding and _____ some money. |
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| 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. | |
traveling the world. What makes them special is that they actually did it; what's more, they did it on bicycles. At 18, Vicky read the famous Cycling Diary of Hu Rong-hua and was 1 to take a bike tour of southern China by herself. In 1991, while riding along the island's east coast, she met a Japanese 2 , who invited her to join him on a world cycling tour. In July 1998, they began their trip in Alaska. Vicky soon realized, however, that their travel philosophies were quite different. Her partner seemed intent on testing his endurance, while she preferred 3 the fantastic scenery and meeting the locals. They parted after a month. Vicky cycled alone through the Rocky Mountains down to the western United States. By this time, her 4 efforts to persuade her college friend, Pinky, to join her had succeeded. Once, in California, Vicky and Pinky were unable to find any cheap 5 , so they camped in a park. They were woken up by 6 police officers, who told them camping there was illegal. In cities, they would 7 through colleges and libraries, "in need of air-conditioning," Pinky joked. Vicky and Pinky praise friends back in China who supported them 8 , as well as people who assisted them along the way. They have fond 9 of the wonderful friendliness of the people in a Turkish village, where Vicky and Pinky farmed, cooked, and danced with the locals. |
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| When I became an amputee at age 29, I was forced to rethink the idea of physical perfection. My life became different, as I changed from an acceptably attractive woman to an object of pity and 1 . Too busy 2 physical pain and obvious mobility limitation, I was not aware of this change at first. I was determined to 3 , feeling good about the progress I had made, as I moved forward. 4 , as I made my first excursion outside the hospital, society had already assigned me a new status. Happy to be free of my restriction in the hospital, I rolled through the shopping mall - a 5 survivor, feeling like a war hero. Unfortunately, I had a rude 6 as I discovered that others did not view me in the way I had come to view myself. All eyes were upon me, yet no one dared to make eye contact. Their efforts to 7 my eyes forced me to realize they saw only my missing legs. Mothers 8 held their children closer as I passed. Elderly women patted me on the head saying, "God Bless You!" with 9 in their eyes. While I sat thinking about what had happened, a small girl came up to me. She stared with unembarrassed 10 at the empty pants. Finding nothing there, she looked up at me with a puzzled look, she innocently asked, "Lady, where did your legs go?" I explained that my legs had been sick. Since my legs hadn't been strong and healthy like hers, the doctors had to 11 them. Leaning her head upwards, she asked, "Did they go to 'Leg Heaven'?" That incident made me think about how 12 children and adults react to the unknown. To a child, an odd appearance is an interesting curiosity and a 13 learning experience while adults often view the same thing with fear and horror. I began to realize that, I, too had been 14 of the same inappropriate reactions before I knew what life was like for an amputee. To fulfill the wholeness of my mind and spirit, I now smile warmly, make eye contact, and speak in a confident manner. By using a 15 approach, I attempt to enlighten society about the fact that having a not-so-perfect body doesn't mean having a poor quality of life. | |||
| ( )1. A. comfort ( )2. A. crying with ( )3. A. endure ( )4. A. Instead ( )5. A. calm ( )6. A. awakening ( )7. A. turn ( )8. A. softly ( )9. A. pity ( )10. A. curiosity ( )11. A. lose ( )12. A. differently ( )13. A. painful ( )14. A. conscious ( )15. A. creative |
B. fear B. figuring out B. quit B. Moreover B. poor B. ending B. hold B. protectively B. anger B. determination B. adjust B. positively B. potential B. guilty B. flexible |
C. hatred C. holding back C. revenge C. However C. proud C. happening C. catch C. reluctantly C. depression C. enthusiasm C. remove C. strangely C. similar C. ignorant C. positive |
D. sadness D. dealing with D. succeed D. Therefore D. rare D. proceeding D. avoid D. pleasantly D. upset D. satisfaction D. stretch D. sympathetically D. common D. short D. scientific |
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| United States Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks knew that he had a pool of good but young hockey players as he watched them play during the tryouts for the 1980 national team. He decided to choose the players who were the most aggressive and played the hardest. Brooks was pleased with his final choices. However, he knew his team would be the underdog if they faced the powerful team of professionals from the Soviet Union(USSR). During the week before the Olympics began, the U.S. team played the Soviets in an exhibition game and last badly, 10-3. In spite of the defeat, Brooks thought that if his team played up to their potential, they might be able to win a medal. After the 1980 Winter Olympic Games began in Lake Placid, New York, the United States was behind Sweden 2-1 in their first game. With a last-second shot, Bill Baker tied (与……打成平局) the game for the U.S. team. In the second round, the United States defeated Czechoslovakia 7-3. They defeated Norway 5-1 in their next game and then defeated Romania 7-2. A 4-2 win over West Germany followed. With a record of four wins and one tie, the Americans advanced to the medal round. Their opponent was the powerful team from the USSR. The Soviet team had a record of five wins and no losses or ties. The Soviets took a 2-1 lead. Then, in the last second of the first period, the Americans tied the score. With 10 minutes left in the game, the Americans took the lead and held on for a slim 4-3 victory. Many sports fans consider this victory to be one of the greatest upsets in the history of sports. The U.S. team went on to defeat Finland for the gold medal by a score of 4-2. |
| 1. What did Brooks think of his players before the 1980 Winter Olympic Games? |
| A. They were too young to be the most aggressive. B. They were powerful enough to be the champion. C. They lacked potential yet they played the hardest. D. They were likely to win a medal if they did their best. |
| 2. The word underdog in paragraph 2 probably means __________. |
| A. leader B. loser C. dog-tamer D. spectator |
| 3. What was the U.S. hockey team's record in the 1980 Winter Olympics? |
| A. Four wins, one tie. B. Five wins, one tie. C. Six wins, one tie. D. Six wins, no losses. |
| 4. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? |
| A. Bill Baker scored two goals in the game with the Sweden team. B. The Soviet team had the same record as the U.S. in the first round. C. The Soviet team lost the game with the U.S. just at the last minute. D. The U.S. team's winning over the Soviets was out of expectation. |
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| NEMSNEWRI Environmental Master of Science NEWRI: Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute  | |||||||
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| 1. If one wants to apply for the NEMS programme, it is essential for him to __________. | |||||||
| A. have passed the GRE test B. make contact with Ms Soh C. possess a university diploma D. major in engineering or science | |||||||
| 2. Students admitted to the NEMS Programme __________. | |||||||
| A. will first have regular courses at Stanford B. needn't be released from their regular jobs C. are required to obtain a Doctor's degree D. can receive degrees of both NTU and Stanford | |||||||
| 3. What's the main purpose of the NEMS programme? | |||||||
| A. To offer scholarship for tuition grants and living expenses. B. To strengthen the cooperation between NTU and Stanford. C. To cultivate experts on environmental science and engineering. D. To introduce Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute. | |||||||
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| The coast of the State of Maine is one of the most irregular in the world. A straight line running from the southernmost coastal city to the northernmost coastal city would measure about 225 miles. If you followed the coastline between these points, you would travel more than ten times as far. This irregularity is the result of what is called a drowned coastline. The term comes from the glacial (冰川的)activity of the Ice Age. At that time, the whole area that is now Maine was part of a mountain range that towered above the sea. As the glacier descended, however, it applied enormous force on those mountains, and they sank into the sea. As the mountains sank, ocean water charged over the lowest parts of the remaining land. And the highest parts of the former mountain range, nearest the shore, remained as islands. Marine fossils found here are 225 feet above sea level indicating the level of the shoreline prior to the glacier. The 2,500-mile-long rocky and jagged coastline of Maine keeps watch over nearly 2,000 islands. Many of these islands are tiny and uninhabited, but many are home to blooming communities. Mt. Desert Island is one of the largest, most beautiful of the Maine coast islands left behind by the glacier. Measuring 16 miles by 12 miles, Mt. Desert was very nearly formed as two distinct islands. It is split almost in half by Somes Sound, a very deep and very narrow stretch of water seven miles long. For years, Mt. Desert Island, particularly its major settlement, Bar Harbor, has afforded summer homes for the wealthy. Recently, though, Bar Harbor has become a new arts community as well. But the best part of the island is the unspoiled forest land known as Acadia National Park. Since the island sits on the border between two different geographical zones, the park supports the plants and animals of both zones. It also lies in a major bird migration lane and is a resting spot for many birds. The establishment of Acadia National park in 1916 means that this natural monument will be preserved and that it will be available to all people, not just the wealthy. Visitors to Acadia may receive nature instruction from the park naturalists as well as enjoy camping, hiking, cycling, and boating. Or they may choose to spend time at the museum learning about the Stone Age inhabitants of the island. |
| 1. The large number of small islands along the coast of Maine is the result of _______. |
| A. the drowning of the Maine coastline B. glacier's forcing mountains into the sea C. the irregularity of the Maine coastline D. ocean water's flooding the mountain range |
| 2. From the passage, we learn that _______. |
| A. the coastline of Maine is ten times longer after the Ice Age B. there are more than 2500 islands along the Maine coastline C. Mt. Desert Island has been broken apart by a 7-mile-long water stretch D. an arts community gave way to the summer homes on Mt. Desert Island |
| 3. What CANNOT be inferred about the Acadia Nation Park? |
| A. It welcomes all the people, rich or poor. B. It has much appeal for bird-watching lovers. C. It offers visitors both entertainment and education. D. It is a border between the two geographical zones. |
| 4. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? |
| A. The past and the present of Maine B. The formation of Maine coastline C. Efforts for preserving national parks D. Tourist attractions on Mt. Desert Island |
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It's been said that "everybody lies sometimes." And it's true. Everyone does lie from time to time. Men lie; women lie. Husbands lie, friends lie, wives lie, and believe it or not, your mother might lie. A recent study showed that 91% of all people lie on a regular basis, and people tell at least 13 major lies a week. 2. _____ The first thing one has to understand about lying is that there are at least five different types of liars: the model of absolute integrity, the real straight-shooter, the pragmatic fibber, a real Pinocchio and the compulsive liar, according to sociologist - anthropologist Dr. Gina Graham Scott. 3. _____ Dr. Robert G. Newby, the professor of sociology at Central Michigan University, believes that men are more likely to tell lies than women. "Men are more concerned about how they present themselves in public, the impression they make on people and things like that," he says. "Men are always trying to impress people in the work and want to make sure that their presentation of self is one that makes them look good." Women, on the other hand, Dr. Newby believes, are more private people and their relationship tends to be more interpersonal, as opposed to having to put on a public face. Women are more vulnerable and they are not as likely to try to pull the wool over someone's eyes like men. 4. _____ Dr Ronn Elmore, Los Angeles-based relationship counselor, does not believe that lying is based on gender. "But I believe when women lie it tends to be verbal, plain old-fashioned lies with words. But when men lie, it is often nonverbal, as in doing what he says he would not do or not doing what he promised he would do. Either way, it's a lie, male version or female version. It is the opposite of integrity." 5. _____ Vesta Callender, psychotherapist in New York City, also agrees that one's gender does not play a role in lying, but men and women do lie differently. "Women concern more while lying. They plan better," Callender notes. "They create a history around the lie, and they try to project into the future what might happen if the lie is detected. With a woman, a lie has a beginning, a middle and an end. It's a real entanglement." Callender believes that men "tend to lie for the moment or to get out of a situation. Men think less about how the lie can be detected." |
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| All of us communicate with one another non-verbally, as well as with words. We gesture with eyebrows or a hand, meet someone else's eyes and look away, shift positions in a chair. These actions we assume are random and incidental. But researchers have discovered in recent years that there is a system to them almost as consistent and comprehensive as language. Every culture has its own body language, and children absorb its difference along with spoken language. A Frenchman talks and moves in French. The way an Englishman crosses his legs is nothing like the way a male American does it. In talking, with a future-tense verb, Americans often gesture with a forward movement. There are regional idioms too. An expert can sometimes pick out a native of Wisconsin just by the way he uses his eyebrows during conversation. Your sex, moral background, social class and personal style all influence your body language. Usually, the wordless communication acts to qualify the words. What the non-verbal elements express very often, and very efficiently, is the emotional side of the message. When a person feels liked or disliked, often it's a case of "not what he said but the way he said it." Psychologist Albert Mehrabian has come up with this formula: total impact of a message = 7% verbal + 38% gestural + 55% facial. Experts in kinesics - the study of communication through body movement - are not prepared to spell out a vocabulary or gestures. When an American rubs his nose, it may mean he is disagreeing with someone or rejecting something. But there are other possible interpretations, too. Another example: When a student in conversation with a professor holds the older man's eyes a little longer than is usual, it can be a sign of respect and affection; it can be a challenge to the professor's authority; or it can be something else entirely. The experts look for patterns in the context, not for an isolated meaningful gesture. (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.) |
| 1. What idea does the author aim to convey in paragraph 2? _________________________________________________________ 2. Besides moral background, __________ are the other three factors affecting people's body language. 3. From Albert's formula, we learn that the body language __________. 4. What can you conclude from the examples given in paragraph 5? __________________________________________________________ |
| Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. |
| 1.大雪使学生们无法上学。(prevent) _____________________________________________________________________ 2.学会如何充分利用时间永不嫌晚。(too…to) ______________________________________________________________________ 3.我最终以合理的价格买到了那台心仪已久的电脑。(manage) ______________________________________________________________________ 4.他在一些不重要的事情上花费时间太多，这导致了整个计划的失败。(which) ______________________________________________________________________ 5.如果你真的想解决问题，你必须在情况变得更糟之前，立即采取行动处理它。(action) ______________________________________________________________________ |
| Guided Writing Directions: Write an English composition in over 120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 你所在的社区正在征集以下三个志愿者服务项目的具体活动方案:1)参与社区环保； 2)陪伴空巢老人(the elderly in empty nest)；3)组织读书活动.请你为其中的一个项目出谋 划策。(文中请不要出现真实的社区名称、校名和人名.) 你的文章需包括以下内容： 介绍为该项目设计的2个具体活动； 简单陈述活动的意义。 |
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