一、语音知识1、A.garageB.damageC.courageD.garbage
2、A.exchangeB.donateC.engageD.disadvantage
3、A.implyB.fryC.specifyD.vary
4、A.enjoysB.knowsC.talksD.begins
5、A.constitutionB.consumeC.consultD.continue二、词汇与语法知识6、For more than thirty years the statue________ millions of foreign people arriving by ship to live in the United States.A.welcomeB.welcomesC.welcomingD.welcomed
7、I________ waiting for about an hour when she came.A.had beenB.have beenC.have hadD.had
8、We saw many mountains ________with snowA.coveredB.coverC.coveringD.covers
9、It is a process during________the body releases water to cool the skin.A.whenB.whichC.whereD.that
10、He is suffering from hay fever.He needs to see a doctor,________?A.is heB.did heC.won't heD.doesn't he
11、I think they are dating. They________a lot of each other recently.A.had seenB.had been seeingC.have seenD.have been seeing
12、 We stayed at home because Mary wasn't very________ on going out in the rain.A.keenB.willingC.wantD.like
13、I wish you________me how to make such a sauce last time.A.teachB.taughtC.have taughtD.had taught
14、When you're ready, I'll take you to ________airport.A./B.theC.aD.an
15、You know that's right,________ ?A.is itB.isn't itC.do youD.don't you
16、 I prefer writing a term paper________ taking an examination.A.thanB.toC.forD.rather than
17、 I remember________for the job, but I forget the exact amount.A.being paidB.to get paidC.to be paidD.that I receive pay
18、I've already decided. Ibuy a new car.A.am going toB.willC.wouldD.have bought
19、Supposing I ________ to agree to your request, how do you think the other students would feel?A.wouldB.AreC.wereD.could
20、 The New York police were very anxious ________about the crime.A.learn moreB.learning moreC.to learn moreD.more to learn三、完型填空21、回答21-35题Thousands of years 21 humans began the process of domesticating the dog and shaping what "being a dog" really means, Through careful selection and breeding, an astonishing variety of dog breeds 22been created.Desirable traits have been selected for in various breeds that are of a benefit23humans.There are some traits, however, that quickly become undesirable when expressed too frequently.Barking is a(an) 24 of a natural behavior that is encouraged in terms of guarding behavior, but becomes a problem when the behavior is produced in excess.A recent health insurance investigation revealed 25the sound of a continually barking dog was cited as the most disruptive and stress inducing 26 for humans.Barking, in addition to whining, howling and growling, is a dog's27means of communication.Barking is characterized by a series of short, sharp sounds, that tend to vary 28in tone or pitch.A dog's bark29signify territorial protection, exertion of dominance, or expression of some need.30 , barking is "a means of communication triggered by a state of excitement." Being a natural trait, barking is not considered a behavioral problem,31it is produced in excess.The key to solving the problem of excess barking in your dog begins with an understanding of what is causing 32behavior.Once you have determined a cause,33have a greater chance of choosing the most effective solution (e.g., more exercise) or behavioral modification.Modifying such an instinctive and natural behavior34barking can be difficult, and may require considerable patience, time, and hard work.35 , however, are possible, and worth the effort.
A.sinceB.beforeC.agoD.later
22、A.haveB.areC.willD.were
23、A.forB.atC.toD.in
24、A.subjectB.methodC.modelD.example
25、A.whenB.whichC.whoseD.that
26、A.songsB.noiseC.guardD.encouragement
27、A.powerfulB.naturalC.friendlyD.hostile
28、A.littleB.lessC.muchD.more
29、A.wouldB.mustC.canD.needs
30、A.FortunatelyB.TypicallyC.SometimesD.Probably
31、A.so thatB.whenC.becauseD.until
32、A.itsB.thisC.suchD.bad
33、A.youB.oneC.dogsD.we
34、A.likeB.similarC.seemsD.as
35、A.BarkingB.ProblemsC.SolutionsD.Hard working四、阅读理解36、回答36-55题By the mid-nineteenth century, mass production of paper patterns, the appearance of the home sewing machine, and the convenience of mail order catalogs brought fashionable clothing into the American borne.By the early twentieth century, home economists working in extension and outreach programs taught women how to use paper patterns to improve the fit and efficiency of new garments as well as how to update existing ones.Teachers of home economics traditionally made home sewing a critical part of their curriculum,emphasizing self-sufficiency and resourcefulness for young women.However, with the increasing availability of mass-produced clothing in catalogs and department stores, more and more women preferred buying garments to making them.As a result, home economists shifted their attention to consumer education.Through field study, analysis, and research, they became experts on the purchase and preservation of ready-to-wear clothing for the family, offering budgeting instruction targeted at adolescent girls.Modern home sewing made it possible for American women to transcend their economic differences and geographic locations with clothing that was increasingly standardized.The democratization of fashion continued through the twentieth century as the ready-to-wear market expanded and home sewing became more of a pastime than a necessity.
According to the passage, the appearance of mail order catalogs altered the role of home economists because________A.mass-produced clothing rendered their jobs completely uselessB.women ceased sewing so home economists had to teach other subjectsC.their focus shifted to instruction on budgeting and buying and preserving clothingD.the emphasis on field study and research increased for students in home economics courses
37、 This passage focuses on the________A.changing role of home economists as a result of changes in the worldB.impact of ready-to-wear and mass-produced fashion on home sewingC.modernization of home sewingD.effects of home economists on home sewing
38、As used in paragraph 3 ,the best definition for democratization is________A.transitioning to a more democratic political regimeB.becoming more affordable to the lower classC.gradually becoming acceptable for an entire nationD.becoming widely available to common people
39、Based on information in the passage ,it can be inferred that home sewing allowed American women to do all of the following except________A.copy fashions they had seen elsewhereB.create less expensive versions of current stylesC.create garments for pleasure rather than necessityD.become experts on budgeting and consumerism
40、 回答40-59题Man's story in China began many thousands of years ago. Remains of an early form of man discovered in China, known as Peking Man, indicate that Stone Age men lived in the area as long as 500,000 years ago. During the centuries that followed, their descendants laid the foundations of civilization in China.Throughout its history, China has been a rich source of inventions. Silk, the compass, tea and porcelain originated there. In addition, they are responsible for the invention of paper and printing. The Chinese had used ink as early as 1 200 B. C. , an excellent type which they made from lampblack and which is known in English as India ink or China ink. By the end of the first century A. D. , the Chinese had invented paper.The Chinese also invented printing. Early Chinese printing is called block printing. The printer carved raised characters on a block of wood, wet the surface of the characters with ink, and pressed sheets of paper against them. Printers in the 11th century went on to invent movable type of baked clay. The characters of the movable type could be rearranged to form different words and thus be used over and over again. The Chinese alphabet has about 40 thousand characters. Because of the difficulty of producing so many pieces of type, most Chinese printers continued to use block printing.
A good synonym for the underlined word "descendants" in paragraph 1 isA.foreignersB.following generationsC.enemiesD.fossilized remains
41、 The name of an earlier form of man found in China isA.New Stone ManB.Silk ManC.Peking ManD.India Man
42、Which type of printing is more convenient based on the passage?A.Movable type.B.Baked clay.C.Block printing.D.Wet ink.
43、This passage talks mostly aboutA.the landforms of ChinaB.the people of ChinaC.Chinese explorersD.Chinese history
44、 回答44-63题When Abraham Lincoln was a lawyer in rural Illinois, he and a certain judge in town once got to bantering with one another about horse trading. The upshot of the discussion was that they agreed that the next morning, at nine o'clock, they would meet in front of the general store and make a trade. Each would bring a horse, unseen by anyone up to that hour. If either backed out of the deal, he would forfeit $25. The money from each man was held by the local banker.The next morning, at the appointed hour, the Judge, came up the dirt road, leading the sorriest looking specimen of a horse ever seen in those parts of Illinois. The large crowd viewing the spectacle burst out laughing, already knowing that Abe Lincoln was bound to get the worst of the deal. A poorer horse just couldn't exist anywhere and still be walking.In a few minutes, however, Mr. Lincoln was seen approaching the general store carrying something quite large and bulky on his shoulders. As he drew nearer, the crowd saw what it was, and great shouts and laughter broke out. The shouts and laughter soon broke into a thunderous roar when Mr. Lincoln, looking carefully and seriously over the Judge's animal, set down his sawhorse (锯木架) , and exclaimed, "Well, Judge, this is the first time I ever got the worst of it in a horse trade. "
This passage concerns________A.the life of Abe LincolnB.a horse trade made by Abe LincolnC.a gambling in IllinoisD.Abe Lincoln's philosophy
45、 It is evident that neither Lincoln nor the Judge was________A.serious about their agreementB.a native of IllinoisC.very knowledgeable about horsesD.in the mood for jokes46、This passage attempts to arouse________A.outrageB.tearsC.sympathyD.laughter
47、A person who banters is________A.singingB.insultingC.jokingD.deceiving
48、 回答48-67题Have you ever heard of a flower whose seeds are carried and spread by elephants? The rafflesia, a rare blossom, is very unusual.Found in the rain forests of Sumatra, the rafflesia is the world's largest flower, measuring three feet in diameter!This giant flower is a parasite--it needs another plant to live on.It lacks the structures needed tosurvive alone.The rafflesia has no stem or leaves.It is all flower.It attaches itself to the roots of other plants and sucks their juices.The flower's favorite home is the root of the vine, which grows above ground.The rafflesia seems to burst right out of the forest floor.Its blossom weighs fifteen pounds! It has thick, spotted petals that give off a rotten smell.The center is about the size of a household bucket.After a rain, it may hold up to twelve pints of water!After the rafflesia dies, it becomes a pool of thick liquid in which its seeds float.Elephantswandering through the forest step into the mushy pool, and the seeds glue themselves to their feet.As the animals stomp through the forest, their sticky feet pick up twigs and leaves.The elephants try to rid themselves of the sticky mess, in the same way people try to get bubble gum off their shoes.The elephants rub their feet against the roots of the vine.In no time, seeds left on the vine grow into more monstrous flowers !
Elephants help to________A.provide food for the giant flowerB.water the rafflesia with their trunksC.carry rafflesia seeds from one place to anotherD.stomp out the awful smelling petals
49、 From this passage, we can guess that the writer________A.likes elephantsB.has a very large gardenC.admires the wonders of natureD.likes to measure things
50、 To give us an idea of how large the rafflesia is, the author uses________A.the size of an elephant for comparisonB.measurementsC.comparisons to other flowersD.detailed descriptions of the flower's stem
51、 As used in this passage, "structures" means________A.enduranceB.OrganizationC.necessary partsD.energy
52、回答52-71题HOTEL LEAFLETRead the information provided in a room leaflet from The Barclay Hotel in New York.YOUR ROOM AT A GLANCEINSTANT SERVICETo make your stay more enjoyable, Instant Service is available "around the clock" for any requests.WAKE-UP SERVICEPlease contact Instant Service.IN-ROOM BARYour private bar is stocked daily with a variety of drinks and snacks.Items removed are automatically charged to your account.A menu with pricing is located in your room.THE INTERNETYour room is equipped with high speed Internet access.A daily access fee will be assessed to youraccount.EXPRESS CHECK-OUTFor a fast and effortless check-out, please utilize our voicemail check-out by dialing extension 4510 and leave your name and room number.IN-ROOM COFFEEComplimentary coffee is replenished daily in your room.Keurig-makers have directions located on the front of the machine.If further assistance is required please dial Instant Service.Complimentary coffee and tea is also served in the Lobby from 6:00AM to 7:00AM.FITNESS CENTERThe Fitness Center offers an assortment of cardio and weight training equipment.Available 24 hours a day with a guestroom key card access on the third floor.Access to the steam room and sauna are available from 6:00AM to 8:00PM.IN-ROOM SAFEThe safe can be programmed with a personalized four-digit pin code for each use.Please see detailed instructions located in the safe.Alternatively, safe deposit boxes are available at the Reception Desk.HOUSEKEEPING SERVICEYour room is serviced daily between 8:30AM and 2:30PM Monday through Friday; between 9:00AM and 3:00PM Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.For fresh towels after service hours, please dial Instant Service.LAUNDRY & SHOE SHINEPlease find instructions in your closet for Laundry, Pressing and Dry Cleaning Service.For Shoe Shine Service, please contact Instant Service for pick-up.ENTERTAINMENTFor your viewing pleasure we are pleased to offer a selection of pay per view movies and entertainment options.To view these and other options ,press the menu button on the remote control.
You can contact Instant Service________A.twelve hours a dayB.twenty-four hours a dayC.in the hotel lobby next to the clockD.every hour on the hour: at 6 o' clock,7 o' clock,etc
53、 If you want a coffee,you can________A.dial Instant ServiceB.put money in a machine in your roomC.follow the directions to the nearest coffee barD.have it for free in the lobby early in the morning
54、 To enter the Fitness Center you need________A.your room key cardB.to ask for a specific keyC.to be a guest on the third floorD.to go between 6:00AM and 8:00PM
55、 The hotel offers a selection of films that you can watch________A.for freeB.for a daily amount of moneyC.and pay for each film you watchD.in the hotel's entertainment area五、补全对话56、回答56-60题A.I'm leavingB.Thank youC.I'll do my bestD.and sit hereE.Please sit downF.But I worry aboutG.Take it easyH.Don't forgetBoss: Come in, please.Oh, Mary, come over 56 .Your annual report is well done.Mary : 57Boss: I know you're a capable person.Mary: Thank you for saying that.58 the wrong figures I gave you last time.Boss: 59Everyone makes mistakes.Mary: Thank you so much for your forgiveness.60Ⅵ.Writing(25 points)Directions:For this part,you are supposed to write a Lost Announcement in English in l00-120words based on the following situation.Remember to write it clearly.
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60、 ________六、书面表达61、你(Finder)拾到一个学生包。写一份失物招领启事。启事内容如下:(1)拾包的时间、地点;(2)包中大体内容;(3)联系方式。