1、 时量：120分钟 分值：150分Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks) Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully an
2、d then choose the best answer for each question. You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. What is the conversation about?A. Offering a gift. B. Buying a TV set. C. Asking for a favor.2. What is the man doing when the woman calls? A. He is watching TV. B. He is working upstairs. C. He i
3、s waiting for a delivery.Conversation 23. Where does the woman work? A. In Paris. B. In New York. C. In Chicagogkstk.Com4. What are the speakers going to do together tonight? A. Visit Monica. B. See customers. C. Have dinner.Conversation 35. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. I
4、n a bookstore. B. In a reading club. C. In a classroom.6. What does the man want to do? A. To buy some books. B. To borrow some books. C. To get a membership cardConversation 47. Who does the man buy a laptop for? A. A 6-year-old girl. B. A 6-year-old boy. C. A 5-year-old boy.8. How much will the ma
5、n pay for the laptop? A. $900. B. $ 699. C. $201.9. Which gift does the man choose? A. A model car. B. A toy bear. C. A watercolor pen.Conversation 510. What happened to the mans eye?A. His daughter hurt him when he played with her. B. His daughter hurt him when he intended to kiss her. C. His wife
6、hurt him when he intended to kiss her.11. What did the doctor say about the mans wound? A. It was not too bad. B. It was a little serious. C. It was nothing serious.12. What did the man hand in this morning? A. A 3-day leave note. B. A meeting report. C. A market report.Conversation 613. What is the
7、 second problem that the woman mentions? A. Air pollution. B. Shortage of water. C. Decrease in forest coverage.14. Why were about a million trees lost last year?A. Factories moved into the forests. B. Farmers took up the forest areas. C. A natural fire broke out.15. What has the government done to
8、protect the forests?A. They have planted trees in certain areas. B. They have removed the factories and planted trees there. C. They have forbidden people from entering certain areas.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in th
9、e numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will hear the short passage TWICE.Arrangements for a 3-Day tripDateTimePriceActivityThe First Day9:00 am 16 pm$120You will travel 17 , passing the great castle and having a great view of the
10、monument. After crossing the bridge to Skye, you will follow the coastline northward. In the evening you can explore the town.The Second Day10:00 am6:00 pm$ 90You will go for 18 to enjoy the amazing natural scenery on Skye.The Third Day7:00 am7:00 pm$ 19 You will travel south through the hills and t
11、hen see the views over Loch Ness. There is a 20 trip available. Before going back to the hotel you ll stop for refreshments.Part II Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks) Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that b
12、est completes the sentence.21. As a monitor, he thinks _ his duty to serve the classmates heart and soul.A. it B. this C. one D. that22. Why are the students working so hard these days?_ready for the coming entrance examination.AGet BTo get CGettingDGot23. It is announced that _ gets the highest mar
13、k in the exam will be given a chance to go to America for further study. A. whatever B. wherever C. whoever D. however24. But for the help of my English teacher，I_ the first prize in the English Writing Competition.Awould not win Bwould not have won Cwould win Dwould have won25. Jack has never been
14、to China, but he talks about it _ he had been there many times.A. in case B. even though C. so that D. as if26. Bonfire Night is a celebration _ takes place on November 5th every year. A. it B. that C. what D. as27. I had great difficulty _the suitable food on the menu in that restaurant.Afind Bfoun
15、d Cto find Dfinding28. Most Chinese families stay up late on the eve of the Spring Festival, _ they watch the annual TV gala(春晚). A. when B. where C. which D. as 29. Many Chinese universities provide scholarships for students_ financial aid. A. in favor of B. in honor of C. in face of D. in need of3
16、0. The computer system _ suddenly while he was searching for information on the Internet.A. broke down B. broke out C. broke up D. broke in.31. -What do you think of the film “Fleet of time”? -I _.A. had never seen so better one B. have never seen a so good oneC. have never seen a better one D. had
17、never seen such a good one32. It is the high cost of raising children _ makes the majority of the Chinese young couples give up their plan to have a second child.A. that B. because C. which D. what 33. _ some corrupt officials (贪官) arrested, the Chinese public feel happy and strongly support the pol
18、icies put forward by Xi Jinping.A. See B. Seeing C. To see D. Seen34. If he _ his work, he would have gone to Beijing to see “The Sound of Music” on Dec 10. A. had finished B. finish C. would finish D. has finished35. In many schools students _wear school uniforms every day. Anyone who disobeys the
19、rule will be punished. A. will B. can C. may D. shall Section B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Just the other day, a little girl walked past me
20、as I stood at the bus stop. Her eyes were just 36 and scanning everywhere. I was amused and my eyes started following her. She kept 37 empty bottles, cola cans and cardboard boxes. She kept filling her bag with everything she could find. Then, she ran away. My eyes kept following her. She walked to
21、a scrap (废品) shop and 38 the bag in front of the scrap shop owner. With a disgusted look he threw a five-rupee coin at her, but she still keptsmiling. I was amazed at the 39 of this little girl. What I saw next was truly touching. She ran to a flower vendor (小贩) and 40 some flowers from him. I could
22、nt help mycuriosityany more. So I rushed to her before she could run away again and asked her what she was going to do with that little bunch of flowers in her 41 . She smiled at me and told me that they were her mothers 42 flowers. She wanted to give them to her. “Is it her birthday?” I asked. She
23、said, “My mother loves me and takes care of me and my brother. I get somemoney for the scrap that I sell. But my mother gets 43 for spending the whole day and night taking care of the family, soI buy these flowers for her every day, to bringa little fragrance (香气) into her life that will make her fe
24、el good and say thank you to her for loving us without any 44 .” I stood there,touched. The little girl 45 behind a cloud of dust left by a bus, but she remained in my 46 . Shepushed me into recalling the last time I had expressed myself so unconditionally. We should 47 the efforts of our loved ones
25、.36. A. requiring B. searchingC. demandingD. marking37. A. picking upB. bringing upC. taking upD. making up38. A. cleanedB. abandonedC. emptiedD. covered39. A. imageB. spiritC. experience D. humor40. A. borrowedB. boughtC. tookD. brought41. A. handB. handbagC. pocket学优高考网D. wallet42. A. memorableB.
26、necessaryC. specialD. favorite43. A. nothingB. anythingC. somethingD. everything44. A. situationsB. questionsC. conditionsD. solutions45. A. approachedB. disappearedC. turnedD. changed46. A. hopeB. concernC. lifeD. thought47. A. appreciateB. applyC. recommendD. graspSection C (12 marks)Directions: C
27、omplete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Many employees nowadays eat lunch at their desks, because it seems like a harmless way to do more work. They might not do so if 48 knew the habit was helping them gain weight. A study in the February issu
28、e of the Journal of Clinical Nutrition found people 49 ate while distracted ate more, 50 felt less full after lunch, than those who focused on eating. Researchers divided 44 participants into two groups. One group was asked to eat lunch while playing a computer game. The second group ate lunch witho
29、ut doing 51 else. The participants who were distracted by the game felt less full after lunch. Even 30 minutes later, they had more snacks when they 52 offered, compared to those who had focused 53 eating. Worse yet, when researchers asked the participants to remember 54 they had eaten for lunch, th
30、ose who had been playing games had 55 harder time remembering what they had eaten.AWhen parents talk about school safety these days, theyre usually referring to the increase in violence（暴力）at schools. But research shows that school-age children are actually nine times more likely to suffer an injury
31、 while doing sports than to be the victim of violence while at school. Accidents can be prevented if parents are on the lookout for potential（潜在的）dangers. To help you keep your kids free from harm, here are some safety tipsa. Teach your child never to talk to strangers or accept rides or gifts from
32、strangers. Remember, a stranger is anyone you or your child doesnt know well or trust.b. Be sure that your child walks to and from school with a sibling, friend or neighbor.c. Teach your kid, whether walking, biking or riding a bus to school, to obey all traffic signals, signs and traffic officers.
33、Remind him to be extra careful in bad weather.d. When driving your kid, deliver and pick them up as close to the school as possible. Dont leave until they are in the schoolyard or building.e. If your child rides a bike to school, make sure he wears a standard helmet（头盔）. Research shows that a helmet
34、 can reduce the risk of head injury by 85%.f. Teach your kid to arrive at the bus stop earlier, stay off the street, and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop.g. Be sure that your kid knows his or her home phone number and address, your work number, the number of another trusted adult and how
35、to call 911 for emergencies（紧急情况）.56. The underlined word “sibling” probably means “_”. A. stranger B. neighbor C. friend D. brother or sister57. If your kid walks to school, tell him or her to _. A. wear a helmet B. go alone every day C. walk as fast as possible D. be more careful in bad weather58.
36、 Which of the following statements is Not True according to the text? A. Kids should be taught never to talk to strangers.B. Kids should obey the traffic rules. C. Kids should be taught to call 911 for anything. D. Kids should stay off the street while waiting for the bus.59. The intended readers of
37、 the text are _. A. teachers B. parents C. children D. officers60. The main purpose of the text is to _. A. talk about school safety B. call on readers to fight against school violence C. discuss the injuries at school D. give advice on school-age childrens safetyBSundance Film FestivalThe Sundance
38、Film Festival is held in January of each year in Park City, Utah. This exciting festival is the biggest of its kind in the U.S. It focuses on independent films and it is a platform for new up-and-coming directors to show their creations. The Sundance Festival includes many different categories, from
39、 documentary to dramatic, and domestic to international. Both short and full-length pictures are now allowed.Academy AwardsThe Academy Awards ceremony has come a long way from its 1929 beginning as a small, private ceremony to its present-day status as the red carpet event of the year. While the Osc
40、ar is the Academys best known award, its not the only one awarded by the Academy. In fact, the Academys Board of Governors also gives out Science and Technical Awards, Honorary Awards and Special Achievement Awards.gkstk.ComCannes International Film FestivalThe Cannes International Film Festival is
41、held in Cannes, France. It is an annual event which nowadays takes place during May. The concept of the festival dates back to 1932. Some French film-makers demanded that the French government support a film festival where films could be judged on merit(价值), rather than in a political context. The c
42、hoice of venue was between Biarritz and Cannes, and the latter was chosen because it was the only place willing to fund the festival.Berlin International Film FestivalOne of the most awaited film festivals of the year is the Berlin International Film Festival. It has been held annually since 1951 ev
43、ery February. This is where the best and the brightest of the stars from across the globe gather to witness a grand ceremony of films. It is also one of the most formal and highly intellectual film festivals in the world.61. From the passage, we know that the Sundance Film Festival _A. is held in Fe
44、bruary of each year in America B. focuses on independent filmsC. is a platform for famous directors D. only allows full-length pictures62. Which of the following awards is NOT awarded by the Academys Board of Governors?A. Science and Technical Awards B. Honorary Awards C. Independent Spirit Awards D
45、. Special Achievement Awards63. Cannes was chosen as the location of the film festival because _.A. its location is wonderful B. it is a big, famous cityC. many famous director and actors lived there D. it was the only place willing to fund the festival.64. The _ is a highly intellectual film festiv
46、al.A. Sundance Film Festival B. Academy Awards ceremony C. Cannes International Film Festival D. Berlin International Film Festival65. We are most likely to find the passage in the _ section of a newspaper.A. health and family B. art and life C. exploration and discovery D. electronics researchC“If
47、you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it！” That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better. Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy t
48、he ball is. When you feel all these about the ball, you really see it. With your skin, you can feel better. For example, your fingers can tell the difference between two coins in your pocket. You can feel a little drop of water on the back of your hand, too. You can even feel sounds against your ski
49、n. Have you ever wanted to know why some people like very loud music? They must like to feel the sounds of music.All children soon learn what “Dont touch! ”means. They hear it often. Yet most of us keep on touching things as we grow up. In shops, we touch things we might buy, such as food, clothes a
50、nd so on. To see something well, we have to touch it.The bottoms of our feet can feel things, too. You know this when you walk on warm sand, cool grass or a bad floor. All feel different under your feet.There are ways of learning to see well by feeling. One way is to close your eyes and try to feel
51、everything that is touching your skin. Feel the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your body, the air on your skin. At first, it is not easy to feel these things. You are too used to them!Most museums are just for looking. But today some museums have some things which you can touch. Their signs say,
52、 “Do touch！” There you can feel everything on show. If you want to see better, reach out and touch. Then youll really see!66. By touching things_.A. you will have a strange feelingB. you will learn how to reach outC. you can tell the difference between themD. you can tell what colors they are67. Whi
53、ch of the following can be the BEST title of the passage?A. Touching by feelingB. To see or to feelC. To see betterfeel D. Ways of feeling68. When people buy things in shops, they often_.A. try them on firstB. put their right hand on themC. just have a lookD. feel and touch them69. Why does it say，“
54、At first，it is not easy to feel these things”？A. Because the things are used by people, too.学优高考网B. Because people are used to these things.C. Because people know how to use these things.D. Because these things are easy to feel.70. Which of the following is TRUE?A. Touching can help people learn thi
55、ngs better.B. Our feet, fingers, hands and skin can help us enjoy music.C. People have to learn to see by feeling as they grow up.D. Visitors cannot touch the things on show in all the museums.Part 1V Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered
56、blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Acting is voluntarily entering the psyche(心灵) of another personality and thinking according to a different set of values. It lets you explore the various possibilities of what you could be. Just being yo
57、ur own self can be boring at times but acting gives you an opportunity to be someone else for a while. It lets you deeply explore what it means to be human!To play a role, you must embrace(接受) the character youre acting with open arms. Understand the plot of the play and the psyche of your character
58、. Try to understand why your character behaves the way it does. Learn the lines or dialogues thoroughly and explore the thought behind every sentence. This will help you picture the circumstances in which the character finds itself.To be that person, there is no way you can live the life he or she h
59、as, but you can draw parallels from your own life, which will help you relate to the person. You have to draw parallels from your own experience and actually try to feel what the character feels. Say the lines only when you feel the way your character does. Let them come out naturally.学优高考网Only thro
60、ugh practice will you get closer to actually be that person, and many acting exercises can help you. Try saying the dialogue giving the correct facial expressions in front of a mirror. Learn the techniques of raising as well as lowering your voice. Practice acting out the expressions like joy, sorro
61、w, laughter, anger, disapproval, satisfaction etc. These facial expressions, if mastered well, can make your acting experience happy.In short, your experience off stage and the awareness with which you live your life are the keys to unlock your acting potential. Confidence, sincerity and the ability
62、 to let go of yourself will turn into a great acting performance! Title: How to actI. 71. _of actingexploring the various possibilities of what you could beavoiding 72. _ by being someone else for a whileexploring the 73. _ of being humanII. Tips for actingUnderstanding understanding 74. _and your c
63、haracters psyche knowing 75. _for your characters behavior reading between the lines Drawingexperiencing your characters feelings by drawing parallels from 76._ saying the dialogues as 77._ as your character does Practicinggiving correct facial expressions while saying lines before 78._learning the
64、techniques of 79. _ your voiceacting out different expressionsIII. 80. _You can perform well as long as you are confident and sincere and can let go of yourself.Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage, Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.Sorry Mo
65、m, Carrots Wont Actually Improve EyesightLike many kids, I didnt like vegetablesespecially carrots and broccoli. Adults frequently told me that carrots would improve my eyesight, so that seemed like a good reason to try liking them.There was one person who didnt tell me this; he actually told me the
66、 opposite. My grandfather overheard somebody tell me that carrots would improve my eyesight. He didnt say anything immediately, but he let me in on a little secret after that person left the roomit was all a big lie. Carrots do not improve your eyesightSure，carrots contain beta-carotene, which metab
67、olizes into Vitamin A and everyone agrees that is essential for maintaining eye health, but it does not improve it (unless the body is deprived of it to begin with). Also, it really has nothing to do with carrots, the necessary vitamins can come from any source.So where did this myth come from?Durin
68、g World War I, the British were particularly good at shooting down Nazi bombers at night, when its almost impossible to see other planes. It was as if they had super-human sight, and they did. They had radar.Once news stories started to circulate about these pilots with seemingly super-human eyes, t
69、he government needed a good explanation to prevent the Germans from learning about this technology: carrots.Flight Lieutenant John Cunningham, nicknamed “Cats Eyes” for his incredible ability to shoot down enemy planes, had a natural love for carrots. The story wrote itself and they explained that t
70、hey were feeding other pilots a lot of carrots to improve their eyesight too.81.What function do people usually think the carrot has? (no more than 5 words) (2 分)_82.According to the passage, why is the carrot important for eyesight? (no more than 12 words) (2 分)_83.What made people think the Britis
71、h soldiers had super-human sight? (no more than 15 words) (3 分)_84.Why did this myth spread out that carrots can improve eyesight? (no more than 16 words) (3分)_参考词汇：除夕 New Years Eve 春联 Spring Festival couplets买年货 do Spring Festival shopping红包 red packets烟花 fireworks 爆竹 firecrackers 守岁 staying-up 拜年 give New Years greetings; New Years visit压岁钱 gift money 扫房 spring cleaning 团圆饭 family reunion dinner 春晚 Spring Festival Gala版权所有：高考资源网()
