1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家第I卷 （80分）I. Listening Comprehension (20%)Section A Short conversations 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 spok
2、en only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers in your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. ThreeB. FiveC. EightD. Nine2. A. In a carB. In a barC. In a shopD. In a restaurant3. A. AssistantsB. Teach
3、ersC. WorkersD. Students4. A. Hungry and tiredB. Tried but excitedC. Tired and thirstyD. Hungry and thirsty5. A. 500B. 50C. 450D. 156. A. PronunciationB. GrammarC. ListeningD. Spelling7. A. 7:50B. 7:15C. 8:45D. 7:358. A. The woman has dialed the wrong number.B. John Smith is not in.C. Theres no Mr.
4、White.D. John Smith has moved away.9. A. The manB. LindaC. The womanD. Susan10. A. He lost the way to his hotel.B. He didnt finish the papers.C. He forgot to take his papersD. He forgot the address of the meetingSection B Passages Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you w
5、ill be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through
6、13 are based on the following passage.11. A. FineB. ShoweryC. CloudyD. Windy12. A. Bring umbrellas when going out.B. Drive carefully. C. Stay at homeD. Put on coats when going out13. A. 7 degreesB. Zero degreeC. One degree below zeroD. 3 degrees Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following pas
7、sage.14. A. Ancient vasesB. Ancient statuesC. PaintingsD. Musical instruments15. A. Museum membersB. SeniorsC. AdultsD. Students16. A. Do some cleaningB. Check the collections C. Put away the collectionsD. Take their belongingsSection CDirections: In Section C, you will hear one longer conversation.
8、 The conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Using the Online Catalogue(目录)The aimu Write a paper about the _17_ industry in the
9、 1930s and 1940su Use the online catalogue to search for related booksThe problemu There are hundreds of booksu No idea about _18_ to beginThe solutionu Narrow the _19_ downu List the specific _20_ u Try to look for related magazine or newspaper articlesComplete the form. Write ONE WORD for each ans
10、wer.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (25%)Section A Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. _ we get on well with a number of people, we are usually friends with only a very few. A. WhileB.
11、WhenC. SinceD. Once22. This kind of shoes _ very well this year in Europe.A. is sellB. soldC. sellsD. is sold 23.She remained _ in the armchair, astonished by her sons words. A. seatingB. satC. to be seatedD. seated 24. _ have you been a vegetarian? A. WhenB. When agoC. Since whenD. Since when ago25
12、. His report _ a lot of amusing stories, _ “Three Monks”.A. included, containedB. contained, includingC. contained, includedD. included, including 26. I _ for help when I fell into the river.A. couldnt help to cryB. couldnt but to cryC. couldnt help but to cryD. couldnt help but cry 27. The idea of
13、building a swimming pool sounds _. A. terrificB. greatlyC. wellD. wonderfully28. A new cinema _ here. They hope to finish it next month. A. will be builtB. is builtC. has been builtD. is being built29. The question of school books _ at tomorrows meeting will be of great importance. A. to be discusse
14、dB. discussedC. will be discussedD. being discussed 30. _ by many shopping centres, the Middle School is extremely noisy. A. Being surroundedB. SurroundedC. Having surroundedD. Having been surrounded31. _, tears came to her eyes.A. Reading the letterB. While reading the letterC. As she was reading t
15、he letterD. To read the letter 32. I didnt mean _ anything, but these apples looked so good I couldnt resist _ one. A. to eat; tryingB. to eat; to tryingC. eating; to tryD. eating; to trying33. _ you understand this rule, you will find the job very easy. A. OnceB. WhileC. ThoughD. Unless34. I found
16、my new computer _ when I got home. A. lostB. losingC. to loseD. missed35._ eating at home on Sundays, my family usually go to a nearby restaurant. A. WhenB. InsteadC. Instead ofD. Because of36.Wed better hurry _ it is getting dark. A. andB. butC. asD. unlessSection B Directions: Complete the followi
17、ng 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.A. likely B. common C. covers D. sense AB. usual AC. remains AD. drive BC. close BD. occurs CD. neededThe family is a central institution of modern British society, at least in t
18、he _37_ that almost everybody has had experience of living in a family at some time in their lives. There are many different family patterns（模式）in modern Britain.On pattern that is _38_ in the 1950s and covers about one in eight families today is where the parents and married children live _39_ toge
19、ther but in separate houses. The family bond （纽带）_40_ strong and mothers and daughters are _41_ to meet each other most days to talk or help each other when_42_. This pattern _43_ more often in settled communities rather than in mobile ones, in the north of England rather than in the south, and in w
20、orking class rather than middle-class families. Another pattern is where parents and married children live further apart (usually about an hours car _44_ from each other). They may meet only once or twice a month but keep in contract by telephone and help each other when necessary. This pattern is g
21、rowing and _45_ about half of the population. It is found especially in middle-class families in the southeast of England.III. Cloze (15%)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 fit
22、s the context.As a new mother, you may be disturbed in the middle of the night by your crying baby. But there is good 46 for all those frustrated mothers, and that is baby sign language. Now, you can 47 communicate with your baby by teaching him / her sign language. 48 you decide to teach your baby
23、sign language, you should proceed slowly. Do not try to make too many 49 at one time that would only confuse your little one. Start with physical objects like toy, bottle, milk where you can show the object. The most important words that the baby should 50 are food, milk, thirst, bathroom, more, etc
24、. Say the word while making the gestures. 51 making the same gestures every time the baby 52 that object or engages in that activity. Within a few weeks, the baby will start using the sign. Introduce a 53 sign, only when he / she has completely learned the previous one. Do not force the baby, if he/
25、she does not respond to the 54 of sign language.If the baby 55 to the sign language in a positive manner, start adding new signs. You can also make use of 56 books and pictures to teach him/her new signs. It has been observed that babies who master sign language by the 57 of 3, have more vocabulary
26、than other babies of the same age. Baby sign language 58 helps to improve the future communication skills of your child. If you carry on with this exercise, your baby will be able to communicate most of his / her needs and demands successfully. That would mean no frustration for your baby, 59 for yo
27、u.Teaching sign language to your baby requires a little 60 on your part. If you manage to do so, life will be a lot easier for you and your baby.46. A. explanation B. traditionC. commentD. news47. A. basically B. actuallyC. effectivelyD. instantly48. A. Once B. ThoughC. Since D. Whether49. A. noises
28、 B. gesturesC. mistakes D. friends50. A. find B. writeC. learn D. teach51. A. Allow B. AvoidC. RememberD. Continue52. A. seesB. designsC. makesD. damages53. A. simpleB. newC. formerD. last54. A. improvement B. introductionC. description D. operation55. A. responds B. appealsC. contributes D. replies
29、56. A. oldB. colourfulC. scaringD. boring57. A. weekB. dayC. age D. hour58. A. alsoB. onceC. stillD. quite59. A. as well as B. in addition toC. except for D. but for60. A. courage B. patienceC. spirit D. experienceIV. Reading Comprehension (20%)Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage i
30、s followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B,C or D. Choose the one that suits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)A famous foreign company in China wanted to employ a secretary for its public r
31、elation department. A beautiful girl with a master degree became a winning candidate(候选人) through the competition. At its last stage she faced an oral(口述的) test together with another girl who was her equal not only in good looks but also in education standard. The girl we talk about was confident in
32、 herself and successful in the oral test. It seemed that she would get the chance. The examiner told her on behalf of（代表）the company that she could come to office of the company next Monday as a new employee. At last he asked her, “Have you anything else to say?” Shocked by the unexpected question,
33、the beautiful girl was quite at a loss, saying with hesitation(犹豫不决), “I have to talk with my parents before I give an answer.” Surprised, the examiner said calmly, “In that case, lets wait till you are ready.” The next day the girl came to tell that her parents agreed to her beginning work next Mon
34、day. But the examiner said regretfully, “Sorry, the job position is filled by another suitable candidate. You had better have a try in another place.” The beautiful girl was surprised. She asked for an explanation and was told, “What is needed here is a person who knows her own mind.” That was how a
35、 good opportunity slipped away right under the nose of a beautiful girl.61. It can be inferred from the passage that _.Athe other girl who failed at the last oral test was most likely to get the job.Bother girls chosen in next test held the company.Cthe company lost its best employee.Dthe examiner w
36、as surprised at his first choice.62. What did the examiner value most?AOnes beautiful looks. BOnes independence. COnes young age. DOnes knowledge.63. Why did the beautiful girl want to ask her parents for advice?AShe knew what to do.BShe hadnt expected the examiner would ask such a question.CShe cou
37、ldnt answer the question.DHer parents would scold(责备) her if she agreed without their permission.64. The best title of this passage probably is _.AMake your Decision Quickly BSeize your Chance in TimeCHave your Own Judgment DHesitation Leads to Failure（B）Coolest Hotels in the WorldAriau Amazon Tower
38、sThe Ariau Amazon Towers hotel lets you sleep in a tree house. Eight towers make up this hotel that offers over 300 rooms. If you really want to get into the spirit, book the Tarzan Suite which is large enough for a big family. Youll be thirty feet up in the air and can travel between the towers thr
39、ough their wooden walkways.Prices, starting at $300 one night for each person for a regular room and going all the way up to $3,000 for the Tarzan Suite.For more information, visit the website:The Ice HotelEvery winter in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden kind of hotel called the Ice Hotel is built. Each year, wo
40、rld-famous artists are invited to design and produce works of art from the ice, many of which can be found in the rooms. Youll have your choice between hot or cold rooms, but you will be well advised to stay at least one night in a cold room for a true experience.Prices: starting at $318 one night f
41、or each person for either a cold room or a warm one.For more information, visit the website: Propeller IslandPropeller Island City Lodge is a very special hotel that was designed by a German artist. Each room provides you with the possibility of living in a work of art. Every single piece of furnitu
42、re in the thirty rooms of the hotel has been hand-made and each room is completely different. Youll be able to choose a room based on your own personal tastes.Prices: starting at just $91 a night, and an additional person for only 20 extra dollars.For more information, visit the website: http:/www.p
43、ropeller . For information about other cool hotels in the world,visit the website: 65. For two persons spending a night in one of these hotels, they have to pay at least _.A$111 B$182 C$600 D$63666. Which website should you visit if you want to find out whether there exists a hotel under the sea?A B
44、Chttp:/www .propeller- D67. Which hotel would invite artists to come to work every year?APropeller Island City Lodge. BAriau Amazon Towers.CThe Ice Hotel. DBahama Beach Club. (C)Many years ago, when I was fresh out of school and working in Denver, I was driving to my parents home in Missouri for Chr
45、istmas. I stopped at a gas station about 50 miles from Oklahoma City, where I was planning to stop and visit a friend. While I was standing in line at the cash register I said hello to an older couple who were also paying for gas.I took off, but had gone only a few miles when black smoke poured from
46、 the back of my car. I stopped and wondered what I should do. A car pulled up behind me. It was the couple I had spoken to at the gas station. They said they would take me to my friends. We chatted on the way into the city, and when I got out of the car, the husband gave me his business card.I wrote
47、 him and his wife a thank-you note for helping me. Soon afterward, I received a Christmas present from them. Their note that came with it said that helping me had made their holiday meaningful.Years later, I drove to a meeting in a nearby town in the morning. In late afternoon I returned to my car a
48、nd found that Id left the lights on all day, and the battery was dead. Then I noticed that the Friendly Ford dealership - a shop selling cars - was right next door. I walked over and found two salesmen in the show room.“Just how friendly is Friendly Ford?” I asked and explained my trouble. They quic
49、kly drove a pickup truck to my car and started it. They would accept no payment, so when I got home, I wrote them a note to say thanks. I received a letter back from one of the salesmen. No one had ever taken the time to write him and say thank you, and it meant a lot, he said.“Thank you”- two power
50、ful words. Theyre easy to say and mean so much.68. The author planned to stop at Oklahoma City _. A. to visit a friend B. to see his parents C. to pay at the cash register D. to have more gas for his car.69. The words “took off” underlined in Paragraph 2 means “_”. A. turned off B. moved off C. put
51、up D. set up70. What happened when the author found smoke coming out of his car? A. He had it pulled back to the gas station. B. The couple sent him a business card C. The couple offered to help him. D. He called his friend for help.71. By telling his own experiences, the author tries to show _. A.
52、how to write a thank-you letter B. how to deal with car problem C. the kind-heartedness of older people D. the importance of expressing thanks.( D )Have you ever been afraid? Do thunder and lightning make your heart beat faster? Maybe your mouth goes dry when your teacher says you will be given a te
53、st, or your palms（手掌） sweat when its your turn to give your report in front of the class. Perhaps you get butterflies in your stomach when you see the bully (欺负人的人) who chooses you. We all have fears sometimes. Thats true no matter how big we are or how brave we can be. Fear of getting too close to
54、a campfire may save you from a bad burn. And fear of getting a bad grade on a test may make you study hard. Being nervous can also sharpen your senses and help you perform better during a track meet. Some people even enjoy being a little scared (恐惧的). Thats why they like to watch scary movies. Usual
55、ly, our bodies go into fight only when there is something to fear. However, sometimes this happens when there doesnt seem to be anything to be frightened about. When you feel scared but there doesnt seem to be a clear reason, thats called anxiety (焦虑). For some kids, the feeling of anxiety or worry
56、can happen at any time. For others, it might appear only at certain times, like when they are leaving their home or family to go somewhere. For some people, this feeling of anxiety happens almost all the time and gets in the way of what they want to do.Tell your parents if your anxiety becomes stron
57、g and is getting in the way of what you want to do. Your parents can take you to a doctor, who can help to find out if a medical problem is making you feel anxious. But you can also try these ways to kill the feeling yourself. 72. What does the underlined phrase “get butterflies in your stomach” (Pa
58、ragraph 1) probably mean? A. Get angry. B. Get nervous. C. Get hurt. D. Get excited. 73. What does the writer want to show in the second paragraph? A. Brave people wont feel fear whatever happens.B. Children are easier to show fear than adults. C. Fear is a sign of being sick and unhealthy. D. Fear
59、can be good to people sometimes. 74. According to the passage, we can learn that anxiety _. A. often appears before an important exam B. appears when people face some frightening thingsC. can t be treated once it beginsD. sometimes doesnt seem to have a clear reason75. What would be talked about in
60、the next paragraph? A. The great harm fear does to peoples health. B. Who to turn to for help when people feel anxious. C. Some good ways to help people deal with fear. D. What kind of people can easily feel anxious. (E)Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-
61、AB for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need. A. Heavens will be next explorable frontier of modern adventuresB. Scientists say we will go to the stars soonC. Neil Armstrong took the first steps on the moonD. The desire to vacation in space seems to be within our reachAB.
62、It is reasonable to think that you may be able to move to another planetAC. A giant space hotel may be built76. _It seems to be programmed into all of us the desire to be greater, to go further, to break down the boundaries. When we look to the stars, some of us wonder, “How far can we go?” Some sci
63、entists say not only will we go far, but well go soon.77. _Seem believable? You know, its not unreasonable to think that you might spend a couple of weeks vacationing in space or, who knows, maybe move on to another planet. I mean, who thought that Neil Armstrong was gonna walk on the moon, right? W
64、hen he took those first steps, they seemed like real small steps, and if we start moving into another planets on our solar system, there are gonna be in small steps, too, but then, when we look back at the big picture, its gonna seem like a giant leap.78. _In our ever-shrinking world, it seems there
65、 are no more hills to climb, no new oceans to cross. Modern adventures are looking more and more to the heavens as the next explorable frontier (疆界) .79. _That adventure includes some fantastic ideas. Space hotel projects are in development across the country. Space Island Group of California plans
66、to use empty fuel tanks and a space shuttle (区间内往返的车辆) to build a giant space hotel that will orbit the moon. The hotel could house up to 300 space guests, with a view that would be out of this world.80. _The desire to vacation or adventure in space seems to be realistically within our reach. Is the
67、 space of our tomorrow filled with private rockets and space hotel?第卷（共20分）V. Translation（20分）Directions: Translate the following sentences into English. You are required to use the word given in the bracket for each respective sentence.1鲁迅的作品对中国学生有影响。（influence）2我的同桌轻轻地告诉了我她的秘密。（whisper）3每天300个游客可进入该博物馆。（admit） 4他的家人安排他娶一个家境富有的女孩。（arrange）5. 你已经花了两个小时做作业了， 我建议你换着看看小说。（instead） 高考资源网版权所有，侵权必究！
