本试卷总分150分,考试时间120分钟。
第一部分:听力理解(共三节,30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,共7.5分)
1. What is the man going to do?
A. Come back again to apply for the job.
B. Think about whether he really wants to give up.
C. Get some training before he quits his job.
2. Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A. At the city library. B. At the post office. C. At the service counter.
3. How much will the man pay for the tickets?
A.$7. B. $21. C.$14.
4. Which of the statements is true?
A. The man will take an exam next week.
B. The man will attend the party tonight.
C. The woman feels sorry for the man.
5. What do we know about the two speakers?
A. They don’t know how to get to Mike’s home.
B. They are discussing when to meet again.
C. They went to the same party some time ago.
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分)
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What has the man been doing?
A. Writing a book. B. Reading a book. C. Advertising a book.
7. What is the man’s response to the woman’s suggestion?
A. He doesn’t take it seriously.
B. He has rejected it.
C. He has accepted it.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What has happened to Tom?
A. He hurt his left foot.
B. He met with a traffic accident.
C. He was badly hurt when training.
9. Where is Tom now ?
A. In the school. B. On the way to the hospital. C. In the emergency room.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. Why did the man come to the graduate school library?
A. To find some books about American history.
B. To borrow some journals about English learning.
C. To find materials not available at the main library.
11. What is the topic of the man’s term paper?
A. Election in American history.
B. The impact of TV on recent presidential election.
C. The use of computers.
12. What should the man do to get some materials from other libraries?
A. Type the request into the computer and go there to get it.
B. Pay certain amount of money to use it.
C. Read it in the library instead of taking them out.
听第9段材料,回答第13至15题。
13. How many times has the man been to New York?
A. 3 times. B. Twice. C. Never.
14. How did the woman get the tuition for study?
A. From her parents. B. From her salary. C. From her scholarship.
15. What can we learn from the conversation?
A. The woman lived in New York for around 16 years.
B. The woman’s major is Environmental Engineering.
C. Carl is the woman’s boyfriend.
第三节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,共7.5分)
听下面一段独白,根据题目要求,从所听到的内容中获取必要信息,填入相应位置。录音读两遍。每小题仅填一个单词。
Weather Report for Tomorrow
Most places | It will start off dry with a good deal of 16. ______________ |
17. _____________ coast | There will be a bit of fog. |
Northwest | It will stay dull and cloudy with some heavy showers; temperatures will be 18. ______________ ℃. |
The south | Warm, humid weather pushes in from the south. |
Southern half | There will be rain in most part by the evening. |
Southwest | There will be some 19. ______________; the temperature will reach 26℃ or possibly 27℃. |
Northern half | It will be brighter and 20. ______________. It will stay dry, but it will be quite windy and that wind will keep temperatures down to about 19℃. |
第二部分:知识运用(共两节,45分)
第一节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分)
阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A
In personal lives, computers can do lots of work. It can carry out people’s instructions. In agriculture, computers are used to control the growing conditions of vegetables and other plants. In transportation, computers can work out the best distance __21______ trains and operate the trains instead of human beings. In the fields of education, health and __22__(science) research, computers are important, too. People use them to store information and records. Because of the computers, life is __23__(easy) and more convenient for people.
B
We must have water to live. __24______ the water we use is clean and fresh, it will make us ill. The animals living in and around lakes and rivers must also have clean water. Our rivers and lakes supply most of our water. The clear, blue water __25______ (find) by the first American settlers has changed. Till now many of our water sources __26______ (pollute). They are filled with dirt and waste __27______ cannot be cleaned out. In many places, water is not safe for us to use.
C
Once upon a time, a poor boy together with his mother lived in a mountainous village. His mother did everything in her power __28______ (help) him. She sent him to a school, where he worked very hard. Five years later, he stood out among his classmates and __29______ (think) highly of by all his teachers. He became interested in literature and enjoyed __30______ (read) many famous literature works through which he was able to improve his writing skills. After he graduated from school, he became a journalist in a newspaper of the city.
第二节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,共30分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
What does it mean to be a hero? I think a hero is someone who goes out of his way to make others happy. My hero is Mr. Wright, my chorus (合唱队) teacher.
When I was 12 years old, my grandparents passed away. I was really close to them, and losing them was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to __31____ through. I couldn’t eat, sleep, or think; I felt like I couldn’t even breathe. It was as if my whole world had fallen down from under me, and I __32____ into this huge hole of depression (抑郁).
__33____ I was battling depression, I was determined to make my high school years the best of my life. It was difficult to be __34____ but I had to try. I joined Women’s Choir. Mr. Wright was the choral director and he was so funny that the first day, I just knew I had made the best __35____ of my life.
As the year progressed, I loved chorus more and more. I began to smile again and really enjoy __36__.
Then one day that all changed. My friends—or those that I thought were my friends—started talking about me behind my back. I was __37__, and I sat by myself. Mr. Wright came over and asked what was wrong. The look in his eyes told me that I could __38____ him. Trying hard to 39____ back tears, I told him the whole story.
When I finished, he nodded and told me, “If you never learn anything from me, learn this: No one is worth __40____ your joy.” What Mr. Wright said really __41____ a chord (心弦) in my heart. He __42____ cared about me and what was going on. I’ll never be able to thank him enough, because he not only saved me but has __43____ every day of it since. Any time I feel like giving 44__, I remember Mr. Wright’s words and push forward.
I’m proud to say that I __45____ my depression, and I’m now a senior. I’m still a __46____ of chorus, and now I’m also in the best choir at my school.
Mr. Wright is a hero __47____ everyone he meets. He cares about every single person who walks through his door, and he loves what he does more than any other teacher I’ve known. That’s 48____ he deserves to be Educator of the Year. He deserves the __49____ not just this year but every year.
I’m glad I had the opportunity to meet you, Mr. Wright. You are an __50____ teacher, and I hope you realize that. You’re my hero.
31. A. put B. go C. run D. walk
32. A. looked B. broke C. turned D. fell
33. A. If B. Although C. Because D. Once
34. A. happy B. calm C. smart D. confident
35. A. suggestion B. decision C. effort D. offer
36. A. care B. nature C. health D. life
37. A. refused B. forgotten C. hurt D. trapped
38. A. trust B. impress C. respect D. satisfy
39. A. set B. fight C. take D. call
40. A. stealing B. sharing C. hiding D. feeling
41. A. braked B. struck C. played D. shook
42. A. cheerfully B. normally C. exactly D. truly
43. A. taken B. started C. understood D. influenced
44. A. off B. out C. up D. away
45. A. beat B. suffered C. developed D. saved
46. A. leader B. part C. fan D. dancer
47. A. about B. with C. to D. at
48. A. when B. what C. where D. why
49. A. title B. job C. help D. name
50. A. amusing B. ambitious C. amazing D. advanced
第二部分:阅读理解(共两节,40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,共30分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
The Hawaiian Islands
◆◇◆ Hawaii
The “Big Island” of Hawaii is a paradise (天堂) playground where visitors can enjoy a popular lifestyle and at the same time, witness the attraction of nature: thousands of square miles form a wonderland, featuring breathtaking beaches, forests, snow-covered mountains and amazing active volcanoes. A visit to Volcanoes National Park, which is described as a true wonder of the world, is a must. It is the state’s biggest attraction.
◎__Accommodations
Seasons Resort Hualalai: from $ 205.00
FairmontOrchid: from $108.00
◎__Sightseeing__and__Experiences
Circle IslandTour: from $48.00
◆◇◆ Kauai
The beautiful landscape of Kauai has led to it being called the “Garden Isle”, but it is also referred to as the “Island of discovery”, and with good reason – a land of striking natural contrasts just waiting to be explored. Green mountains, a breathtaking coastline and white sand beaches combine to make this magical place one of the world’s most relaxing locations.
◎__Accommodations
Hyatt Kauai: from $101.00
Sheraton Kauai Resort: from $ 79.00
◆◇◆ Maui
Voted the “World’s Best Island”, Maui is widely regarded as one of the most romantic destinations on the earth.
It is known as the “Valley Isle” and was the ancient playground for Hawaiian royalty. The island is largely rural with a small and wonderful population and a host of attractions and nature wonders.
◎__Accommodations
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa: from $ 87.00
Sheraton Maul: from $ 99.00
◆◇◆ Oahu
Oahu has a unique rhythm, filling the air with sweet fragrances (香气), music and language: from beaches and nightlife to rainforests and valleys. Adventure, romance, discovery – Oahu waits for you.
◎__Accommodations
Halekulani: from $121.00
Hilton Hawaiia: Village: from $ 73.00
◎__Sightseeing__and__Experiences
Royal Circle IslandTour: from $ 34.00
ParadiseCove Lu’au: $ 44.00
◆◇◆ Lanai
Lanai in one of the smallest Hawaiian Island, yet it’s full of surprises. Known as the “Pineapple Isle”, it combines all the natural beauties ranging from the paradise of Shipwreck Beach to underwater sea caves.
◎__Accommodations
Four seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay: from $134.00
※ All prices are based on per person per night.
5l. For two adults spending two nights in one of the accommodations, they have to pay at least ____________.
A. $73.00 B. $146.00 C. $136.00 D. $292.00
52. According to the passage, the “Garden Isle” ____________.
A. is the smallest of the Hawaiian Islands
B. is an island with a very small population
C. is a place to explore the land of nature
D. features beaches, forests and snow-covered mountains
53. The passage is mainly intended to ____________.
A. tell differences between islands in Hawaii
B. provide a better understanding of the geography of Hawaii
C. offer accommodation services to the tourists
D. attract people to make a visit to Hawaii
B
The Wolf at the Door
Russ Fee was asleep inside his tent last summer when a series of screams shocked him awake. Throwing on his shoes, he ran out to investigate. Fee and his wife were travelling through Canada’s Banff National Park to enjoy its breathtaking beauty and awesome wildlife. It was the latter he now experienced. Although it was dark, Fee could see a neighboring tent was in a mess. Backing out was a wolf, dragging something in his teeth. That thing was a man!
Moments earlier, Elisa and Matt Rispoli, from New Jersey, were asleep with their two young children when the wolf broke into their tent. “It was like something out of a horror movie,” Elisa posted on Faeebook. “For three minutes, Matt threw his body in front of me and the boys and fought against the wolf. At one point, Matt got the upper hand, pinning(压住) the wolf to the ground. But the wolf held its jaw onto Matt’s arm tightly, set its powerful legs, and began dragging Matt outside while I was pulling on his legs trying to get him back,” Elisa wrote.
It was then that Fee entered the picture. He ran at the wolf, kicking it “like I was kicking in a door,” he told ABC New York. The wolf dropped Matt and emerged from the tent. “Wolves are large,” Fee told the radio show Calgary Eyeopener. “I felt like I had hit someone that was way out of my weight class.”
Before the wolf could turn its anger on Fee, Matt, his arms bloodied, flew out of the tent to continue the battle. The men threw rocks at the wolf, forcing it back, then the Fees and the Rispolis escaped to the shelter of the Fees’ minivan(厢式旅行车). An ambulance was called, and Matt was taken to a local hospital suffering from open wounds. Luckily he has fully recovered. The wolf was tracked down by park officials and killed in a painless way.
As for Fee, whom Elisa called their lifesaver, he does admit to a fleeting(闪现的), if less-than-heroic, thought during the heat of battle. The moment the wolf locked eyes with him, Fee says, “I immediately regretted kicking it.”
54. What happened to the Rispolis one night last summer?
A. They were scared by a horror movie.
B. They were suddenly woken up by screams.
C. They got injured and taken to the hospital.
D. They suffered a surprise attack from a wolf.
55. Russ Fee joined Matt Rispoli when ____________.
A. Matt was dropped down by the wolf
B. Matt gained the advantage over the wolf
C. the wolf was dragging Matt out of the tent
D. the wolf broke into the tent of the Rispolis
56. Matt Rispoli survived because ____________.
A. the wolf was killed by park officials
B. he took shelter in a neighboring tent
C. he got great help and timely treatment
D. the wolf was driven away by Russ Fee
57. What can we learn about Russ Fee from the last paragraph?
A. He feels regretful for what he did. B. He enjoys being called a lifesaver.
C. He feels quite heroic about himself. D. He admits his fear during the fight.
C
Why do some people live to be older than others? You know the standard explanations: keeping a moderate diet, engaging in regular exercise, etc. But what effect does your personality have on your longevity (长寿) ?Do some kinds of personalities lead to longer lives? A new study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society looked at this question by examining the personality characteristics of 246 children of people who had lived to be at least 100.
The study shows that those living the longest are more outgoing, more active and less neurotic (神经质的) than other people. Long-living women are also more likely to be sympathetic and cooperative than women with a normal life span. These findings are in agreement with what you would expect from the evolutionary theory: those who like to make friends and help others can gather enough resources to make it through tough times.
Interestingly, however, other characteristics that you might consider advantageous had no impact on whether study participants were likely to live longer. Those who were more self-disciplined, for instance, were no more likely to live to be very old. Also, being open to new ideas had no relationship to long life, which might explain all those bad-tempered old people who are fixed in their ways.
Whether you can successfully change your personality as an adult is the subject of a longstanding psychological debate. But the new paper suggests that if you want long life, you should strive to be as outgoing as possible.
Unfortunately, another recent study shows that your mother’s personality may also help determine your longevity. That study looked at nearly 28,000 Norwegian mothers and found that those moms who were more anxious, depressed and angry were more likely to feed their kids unhealthy diets. Patterns of childhood eating can be hard to break when we’re adults, which may mean that kids of depressed moms end up dying younger.
Personality isn’t destiny (命运), and everyone knows that individuals can learn to change. But both studies show that long life isn’t just a matter of your physical health but of your mental health.
58. The aim of the study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society is ____________.
A. to see whether people’s personality affects their life span
B. to find out if one’s lifestyle has any effect on their health
C. to investigate the role of exercise in living a long life
D. to examine all the factors contributing to longevity
59. What finding of the study might prove somewhat out of our expectation?
A. Easy-going people can also live a relatively long life.
B. Personality characteristics that prove advantageous actually vary with times.
C. Such personality characteristics as self-discipline have no effect on longevity.
D. Readiness to accept new ideas helps one enjoy longevity.
60. What does the recent study of Norwegian mothers show?
A. Children’s personality characteristics are invariably determined by their mothers.
B. People with unhealthy eating habits are likely to die sooner.
C. Mothers’ influence on children may last longer than fathers’.
D. Mothers’ negative personality characteristics may affect their children’s life spans.
61. What can we learn from the findings of the two new studies?
A. Anxiety and depression more often than not cut short one’s life span.
B. Longevity results from a combination of mental and physical health.
C. Personality plays a decisive role in how healthy one is.
D. Health is in large part related to one’s lifestyle.
D
Recent stories in the newspapers and magazines suggest that teaching and research contradict each other, that research plays too prominent a part in academic promotions, and that teaching is badly underemphasized. There is an element of truth in these statements, but they also ignore deeper and more important relationships.
Research experience is an essential element of hiring and promotion at a research university because it is the emphasis on research that distinguishes such a university from an arts college. Some professors, however, neglect teaching for research and that presents a problem.
Most research universities reward outstanding teaching, but the greatest recognition is usually given for achievements in research. Part of the reason is the difficulty of judging teaching. A highly responsible and tough professor is usually appreciated by top students who want to be challenged, but disliked by those whose records are less impressive. The mild professor gets overall ratings that are usually high, but there is a sense of disappointment in the part of the best students, exactly those for whom the system should present the greatest challenges. Thus, a university trying to promote professors primarily on the teaching qualities would have to confront this confusion.
As modern science moves faster, two forces are exerted on professor: one is the time needed to keep on with the profession; the other is the time needed to teach. The training of new scientists requires outstanding teaching at the research university as well as the arts college. Although scientists are usually “made” in the elementary schools, scientists can be “lost” by poor teaching at the college and graduate school levels. The solution is not to separate teaching and research, but to recognize that the combination is difficult but vital. The title of professor should be given only to those who profess, and it is perhaps time for universities to reserve it for those willing to be an earnest part of the community of scholars. Professor unwilling to teach can be called “distinguished research investigators” or something else.
The pace of modern science makes it increasingly difficult to be a great researcher and a great teacher. Yet many are described in just those terms. Those who say we can separate teaching and research simply do not understand the system but those who say the__problem will disappear are not fulfilling their responsibilities.
62. What idea does the author want to convey in the first paragraph?
A. It is wrong to overestimate the importance of teaching.
B. Teaching and research are contradictory to each other.
C. Research can never be emphasized too much.
D. The relationship between teaching and research should not be simplified.
63. In academic promotions research universities still attach more importance to research partly because ____________.
A. research improves the quality of teaching
B. students who want to be challenged appreciate research professors
C. it is difficult to evaluate teaching quality objectively
D. professor with achievements in research are usually responsible and tough
64. According to the fourth paragraph, which of the following will the author probably agree with?
A. Distinguished professors at research universities should concentrate on research only.
B. The separation of teaching from research can lower the quality of future scientists.
C. It is of utmost importance to improve teaching in elementary schools in order to train new scientists.
D. The rapid developments of modern science make it impossible to combine teaching with research.
65. The phrase “the problem” (Para. 5, Line 3) refers to ____________.
A. raising the status of teaching
B. the combination of teaching with research
C. the separations of teaching from research
D. improving the status of research
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,共10分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的七个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。
Worried That People Are Laughing at You?
Imagine this situation. You pass a group of people. The people are talking to each other. You cannot hear what they are saying. But suddenly they start laughing. __66____ Would you think they were laughing at something funny that one of them said? Or—be honest with yourself—would you think they were laughing at you? Yes, you.
Being laughed at is a common fear. But a major study found that this fear is not the same around the world. __67____ People in Finland were the least likely to believe that people laughing in their presence were making fun of them. Less than ten percent of Finns in the study said they would think that, compared to eighty percent of people in Thailand.
Some people in the study said they felt unsure of themselves in social situations but hid their feelings of insecurity. __68____ The study found that people in Turkmenistan and Cambodia were more likely to be in the first group. They would hide their feelings of insecurity if they were around other people’s laughter. But people in Iraq, Egypt and Jordan were more likely to try to avoid such situations if they felt they had been laughed at before.
Shy people often avoid situations that would force them into close contact with other people. They worry that something they say or do will make other people laugh at them. __69____ They may have a disorder called gelotophobia(恐笑症). Gelos is a Greek word. It means laughter. Phobia means fear. This fear of laughter can be truly sad for those who live with it. It can affect how they lead their lives.
In the study, a team from the University of Zurich led more than ninety researchers from around the world. They wanted to understand the difference between normal shyness and true gelotophobia. Another purpose of the study was to compare the levels of fear of being laughed at in different cultures. The researchers surveyed more than twenty-two thousand people in forty-two different languages. __70__
A. What would you think?
B. Do you have such a situation?
C. It differs from culture to culture.
D. Some people suffer from some illness.
E. But some people worry much more than others.
F. The findings appeared in the scientific journal Humor.
G. Others said they avoided social situations where they had been laughed at before.
注意:用AB代表E,AC代表F,AD代表G
第三部分:书面表达(共两节,35分)
第一节(15分)
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你们学校英语戏剧俱乐部外籍指导教师Jim因疫情滞留英国。复学在即,作为俱乐部负责人,你给Jim写一封电子邮件,请他推荐一名外籍指导教师,内容包括:
条件及要求;
表示感谢并提醒注意防护。
注意:
1. 词数不少于50;
2. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
___________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(20分)
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你们班上周组织了一次以”劳动最光荣”为主题的社会实践活动。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序,写一篇英文周记,记述整个过程。
注意:词数不少于60。 提示词:西瓜Watermelon
【试题答案】
听力理解(共20小题;每小题1.5分,共30分)
1. B 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. C
6. A 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. C
11. B 12. A 13. C 14. B 15. B
16. sunshine 17. Southeast 18. 16 / sixteen 19. thunderstorms 20. fresher
语法填空:
1. between 2. scientific 3. easier 4. Unless 5. found
6. have been polluted 7. which/that 8. to help 9. was thought 10. reading
完形填空
36-40 BDBAB 41-45 DCABA 46-50 BDDCA 51-55 BCDAC
阅读理解
A篇 DCD
B篇 DCCD
C篇 ACDB
D篇 DCBC
七选五 ACGEF
写作
第一节
Dear Jim,
It’s a pity that you cannot come back to China now because of the world-wide pandemic. We are grateful for your devotion to the English Drama Club last year. The new term is around the corner and we will get back to school soon, so could you recommend another foreign teacher to us?
We hope the teacher can meet three requirements. First, he or she must have majored in drama in college and got some relevant certificates. Second, he or she should have at least three years’ experience of directing a drama club. Third, he or she needs to have well-developed relations as well as written and oral communication skills.
We’d appreciate it very much if you could help. Take care of yourself in this special period. Don’t go out unless it’s necessary. In case of infection, remember to wear a face mask outside. Looking forward to your early reply!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
一、内容要点
1. 宣传动员 2. 准备行李 3. 体验劳动 4. 回家分享
二、范文
One possible version:
Last week I took part in a farmwork programme in the suburbs.
At the class meeting, our teacher told us about the programme with the theme “Working is most beautiful”. And he stressed the importance of working with our own hands.
When I got home, I packed up my luggage for the trip.
On the farm, we helped pick watermelons. While working, I realised how hard it was to work in the fields under a hot sun.
When I came back home, I shared my experiences with my parents. And they were very proud of me.