1、 英语试题第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. How long does it usually take the man to drive to work?A. Thirty minutes. B. Forty-five minutes. C. Fifteen minutes.2. Where are the speakers probably?A. I
2、n a store. B. In a classroom. C. In a hotel.3. How much do two hats cost today?A. $ 9. B. $ 5. C. $ 10.4. How did the man feel when he was called to speak?A. Nervous. B. Relaxed. C. Excited. 5. Which is near the City Library?A. The square. B. The railway station. C. The McDonalds.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满
3、分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Who needs some money badly? A. The woman. B. The man. C. The womans brother.7. Where does the woman live?A. In Mexico City. B. In New York. C. In Western Uni
4、on.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What can we learn about the house from the conversation?A. Its walls were painted weeks ago. B. Its kitchen is plainly furnished.C. The cooker in the kitchen needs repairing.9. How long does the man want to live here?A. For about three weeks. B. For about three months.C. For ab
5、out three years.10. When will the man probably move in?A. Next Thursday.B. Next Saturday. C. Next Sunday.听第8段材料，回答第11至第13题。11. What are the speakers talking about?A. Playing a hockey game.B. Having dinner together.C. Watching a hockey game.12. Why do the speakers get there earlier?A. To get a better
6、 seat.B. To watch the warm-up.C. To avoid the bad traffic.13. When will the speakers get there?A. At 6:00. B. At 6:30. C. At 5:30.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What is accurate about Chinese New Year? A. It is also called Lunar New Year. B. It is not celebrated in East Asia. C. It is celebrated on the same d
7、ate every year.15. What does the woman get in Chinese New Year? A. Presents. B. Seven dishes. C. Money.16. What do the womans cousins do with their money?A. Buy clothes and bags.B. Buy many presents. C. Book reunion dinner.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What festival was on November 1st in history?A. The Spi
8、rits Day. B. Halloweens Day. C. All Saints Day.18. What will the children often do if the neighbors give them nothing on Halloween?A. Dress up as witches to scare the neighbors.B. Steal their pumpkin lanterns.C. Throw rubbish in the neighbors gardens.19. Why do people put up the pumpkin lanterns?A.
9、To light up their houses.B. To play a trick on the children.C. To keep evil spirits away.20. How do children pick the apples when playing “apple-bobbing”?A. Using their mouths.B. Using their hands.C. Using their feet.第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。AFrom S
10、an Francisco, Las Vegas is about 600 miles away and can easily be reached by taking a plane or traveling by bus or car. Theres no direct train service between cities, but travelers in search of a fun road trip have the choice of taking a few scenic detours (弯路).The Best Time to Travel to Las VegasWi
11、th summer temperatures frequently exceeding (超过) 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius), you wont find too many people visiting this desert city between the months of June and August. Wintertime is actually considered high season, since this is when travelers from around the U.S. usually come t
12、o escape the colder temperatures in other parts of the country. Hotels are usually booked up. For the best weather and the smallest number of crowds, a visit during the spring or fall months is ideal.The Most Scenic Route to Las VegasThe scenic route to Las Vegas will add a few hours to your trip, b
13、ut its a lot more entertaining and you can see some beautiful landscapes along the way. Your choices are to move north to Lake Tahoe, which will add about three hours of driving to your trip, or go through Yosemite and Death Valley National Parks, which will add about four to six hours of driving. I
14、f youre taking the scenic route, you may consider camping overnight.What to Do in Las VegasYou dont have to be the gambling (赌博) type to have a good time in Las Vegas. The city offers plenty to entertain travelers of all kinds, from headlining shows from world-class performers, to beat-pumping night
15、clubs and family-friendly attractions like the thrill rides at Stratosphere Tower. 21. If you want the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Las Vegas, which kind of transportation is best? A. Take a bus there. B. Fly there. C. Drive a car.D. Go there by train.22. To experience a good time in La
16、s Vegas, you should _.A. visit the city in summer B. book the hotel in advance in high seasonC. go outside when the temperature exceeds 100 degrees Fahrenheit D. consider camping overnight in the city if the hotels are full23. Which activity is most suitable for families?A. Gambling.B. Beat-pumping
17、nightclubs.C. The thrill rides at Stratosphere Tower. D. Headlining shows from world-class performers.BThe horses, llamas (美洲驼), donkeys and dogs who arrive at Horse Creek Stable Rescue Sanctuary are often sick, weak or just tired. Lester Aradi, a retired police chief, along with his wife Diane, mak
18、es sure no one lets them down again. The refuge (避难所) for special needs animals they founded in Georgias Blue Ridge mountains is a bustling 35-acre beacon of new beginnings. But there are endings here, too.When they die, the animals are buried on a slight hillside overlooking (俯视) the grass land. Gr
19、aves for dogs are lined up in a row. Burials for bigger animals horses, llamas, donkeys are marked with a fruit tree. Lester and Diane see it as a symbol of the circle of life. “We just try to honor them that way,” Lester said. But the most obvious marker for a fresh grave will be a three-legged dog
20、 named Tricycle. When an animal dies, he shows sadness sometimes for as long as three days.“I dont know if he can sense it, smell it, or whatever, But I think he is grieving (悲伤). That is his way of saying goodbye.” The first time was back when his friend Major died. “When Major died, we buried him
21、here on the farm,” Lester said. “Tricycle went over and laid on his grave for about three days. He would come into the house. But every time he was outside, he would go to Majors grave and lay on it.”Lester posted a picture of Tricycle mourning Major on Horse Creek Stables Facebook page. Not long af
22、ter that, a dog rescue group got in touch with him. They thought maybe Lester and Diane could take in another three-legged dog who needed a second chance in life. And so, Romeo arrived at the farm. Naturally, Tricycle bonded with his new friend, just like him. It truly is the circle of life.24. What
23、 does the underlined word “it” refer to?A. Burying animals on the hillside.B. Marking the dead animals with a fruit tree.C. Planting trees on the grass land.D. Setting up graves in a row.25. What do we know about Tricycle from the text?A. He was healthy when he came to the refuge.B. He often laid on
24、 his friends grave and refused to come into the house. C. He had no friends since his only friend had died.D. His lying on his friends grave was his way of saying goodbye.26. How did Romeo come to the refuge?A. Lester Aradi went to a dog rescue group and found Romeo.B. A dog rescue group sent Romeo
25、to the refuge. C. Tricycle found Romeo on the hill and brought him back.D. He was found on Facebook and was brought to the refuge.27. What is the text mainly about?A. The life of animals in the refuge.B. The reason a couple built an animal refuge.C. The way a disabled dog remembers his friend.D. Lif
26、e is a circle of miracles.CWhen most people hear the words “Big Ben” they immediately think of the attractive Victorian Gothic structure of the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster. Lets clear up a common misunderstanding first; technically speaking, the name “Big Ben” does not refer to the famo
27、us tower, nor to the four huge clock faces of this London landmark; instead, it refers to the largest one of the five bells inside the clock tower.Construction of the tower was begun following the disastrous fire which destroyed the old Palace of Westminster in 1834. Charles Barry was responsible fo
28、r rebuilding the Palace, and his designs included a clock tower.It took 16 years to build the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster and it was completed in 1859. The tower is 316 feet high. The spire (尖顶) of the tower is built with an iron frame, and it is this frame which supports the weight of
29、the bells. Several small rooms are built into the lower part of the tower, including a small prison cell. The iron frame of the clock face was designed by AW Pugin, who was responsible for many of the Gothic decorative elements of the Palace of Westminster. The dials are 23 feet in diameter (直径) and
30、 the faces themselves are not solid, but are made up of many small pieces of opal glass (乳浊玻璃), like a glass window. Several of the central pieces of glass can be removed to make it easier for people to check the hands of the clock from inside. At the time of its construction the clock movement was
31、easily the largest in the world, and it is still among the largest today. The clock, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has proven to be very accurate over the years.Big Ben the hour bell is said to have been named after Sir Benjamin Hall, who was known for his great size, as is the bell! The first
32、 Big Ben hour bell was completed before the tower, so the bell was hung in New Palace Yard. After repeated public ringing the bell cracked and had to be replaced by the current bell.28. The name “Big Ben” actually refers to _.A. the famous tower B. the huge clock facesC. the biggest bell insideD. th
33、e designer of the tower29. From the text, we know that the clock tower _.A. was designed by Edmund Beckett DenisonB. was built in 1844 C. is more than 400 feet highD. has no rooms in it30. What is the benefit of the opal glass clock faces?A. Opal glass is cheaper than solid materials.B. The huge bod
34、y makes it much easier to see.C. The glass is solid enough.D. Pieces of glass can be removed to check the hands. 31. From the text, we can infer that _.A. Sir Benjamin Hall was a famous architectB. the first hour bell has worked till nowC. the bells are hung inside the spire of the towerD. the clock
35、 is not accurate nowDIgnore what they say about TV rotting your brain our research found that many people are using television shows as both a form of entertainment and a way to help them learn English. One of the best ways to teach and to learn how to speak the English language is to actually watch
36、 American and British television shows and some learning channels. We were interested in discovering what English learners are watching to help them improve their skills outside of the classroom. US political drama series House of Cards was the most popular TV show among our 6,000 global survey part
37、icipants, particularly in China, South Korea and India. British period drama Downtown Abbey is the favourite of Russian and Japanese respondents, however, learners in Mexico, the USA, Turkey and Brazil prefer Breaking Bad.The rise of on-demand streaming services has enabled viewers all over the worl
38、d to watch shows without having to wait for them to be broadcast in their country, which explains why shows created especially for online providers, such as House of Cards, have become so universally popular.Perhaps one of the biggest surprise success stories is Downtown Abbey, which is one of the m
39、ost-watched British TV shows of all time. The show, which explores the lives of an aristocratic (贵族的) British family and their servants during the early twentieth century, has been watched by more than 120 million people worldwide. Downtowns creators didnt expect the subject matter to resonate (引起共鸣
40、) so well with global viewers, but most of the stories are about emotional situations that everyone can relate to, no matter where they are in the world.Television programmes may be a fun way to improve vocabularies and build familiarity with genuine dialogue and different cultures, but in recent ye
41、ars there have been complaints (抱怨) that actors are mumbling (含糊地说) their way through their lines. Even native English speakers are struggling to understand what they are watching on screen. This is partly down to the desire for actors to appear “genuine” and capture the true feature of a character.
42、32. Why has the drama series House of Cards become so popular?A. Because it is only shown on TV.B. Because its stories interest everyone.C. Because it is about the life of the British aristocracy.D. Because audiences can watch it online without waiting. 33. What has been the problem with language le
43、arning through television programmes in recent years?A. The actors terrible acting.B. The actors unclear lines.C. The dramas bad plots.D. The dramas bad lines.34. We can infer that the purpose of the research is to _.A. show that people like American and British TV showsB. introduce viewers to the w
44、orlds most popular TV seriesC. prove that television shows are helpful in learning English D. explain the function of television shows 35. What is the text mainly about?A. A fun way to learn English.B. How to learn English better.C. Where to find popular foreign TV shows.D. The disadvantages of watc
45、hing TV shows.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Stress is a popular cause of major disease affecting people worldwide. It is so common that peoples have begun a considerable search for the best and easiest ways to reduce stress.Breathe to relax yourselfProper breathi
46、ng can be beneficial especially when you are at work and just have a short time to spread stressful situations. Breathe deeply from the nose and breathe out slowly from the mouth while counting from one to ten. 36 . You can try out different ones and use the one that helps you the most. 37 Regular r
47、unners say that there is no better feeling than the one you get when you finish your daily run. Exercising is a sure-fire way for you to remove stress from your life. Regular exercise gives you time to think things thoroughly and can also lift your mood. 38 .Eat healthilyIntroduce healthier foods in
48、to your diet. 39 . It will give you enough strength to face all the daily challenges.Manage your time wisely 40 . Sticking to your schedule gives you a goal to work on. It also helps you avoid missing out on deadlines which are a great source of stress. Managing your time wisely means managing your
49、stress.A. Pamper(纵容) yourselfB. Exercise for a better lifeC. Plan your day ahead and stick to itD. Stress will naturally appear due to the modem way of lifeE. An additional benefit of exercising is that it keeps you fit and healthyF. There are many breathing ways you may use in your everyday lifeG.
50、Take more tea instead of coffee and add more energy-giving products to your daily meals第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。A few years ago, I was doing a part-time job at a local ice cream shop. While handing an ice cream to an older woman at the window
51、, I 41 that she had a box of what appeared to be purple tomatoes in her car. “What is that?” I 42 .As I gave her the ice cream, I said, “Those tomatoes look 43 ! What kind are they?” She grinned (露齿而笑) so much that I thought she was about to start 44 , but instead she replied, “Here, have some!” Wit
52、hin seconds I had a handful of wonderful purple tomatoes. “Oh, no, you dont need to give me any!” I said. Those tomatoes looked expensive. “Here, have more,” she 45 , and now I had six of the prettiest tomatoes I had ever 46 . I tried to 47 to take the tomatoes: “Really, you didnt have to give me an
53、y, but I 48 it.”The woman 49 again and said, “I hope you enjoy them. And to answer your question, its a rare breed that my mom used to 50 . So they arent like the ones you get in the grocery store.” I said thank you again, and she 51 . She was like an adult version of the tooth fairy: I gave her ice
54、 cream and she gave me tomatoes.About two weeks later, my boss at the ice cream store sent me a 52 : “I want to let you know that your gardener dropped off a box of vegetables for you.” “My gardener?” I replied. That night, my boss showed me the box. It was full of tomatoes, cucumbers (黄瓜) and green
55、 beans. The tomato fairy was back! I was both happy and confused. Why was this woman being so 53 ?I never saw her again, but to this day her random act of 54 inspires me to share my garden harvest with anyone wholl have it. All I ask is an ice cream 55 . Better yet, pay it forward and be someone els
56、es secret gardener.41. A. noticed B. confirmed C. announced D. guessed 42. A. ignored B. doubted C. wondered D. believed 43. A. interesting B. delicious C. fresh D. normal 44. A. asking B. laughing C. regretting D. screaming45. A. suggested B. insisted C. ordered D. agreed46. A. seen B. tasted C. to
57、uched D. collected47. A. pretend B. decide C. refuse D. begin 48. A. require B. appreciate C. enjoy D. accept49. A. smiled B. yelled C. worried D. hesitated 50. A. hide B. plant C. sell D. create51. A. broke in B. came across C. drove off D. moved away52. A. message B. result C. letter D. report 53.
58、 A. grateful B. generous C. particular D. innocent 54. A. purpose B. respect C. kindness D. intelligence55. A. in help B. in need C. in answer D. in return第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。In a country like Germany, you will see people 56. _ (knock) on their desks rather than c
59、lapping at the end of a very good class. And talking about beer, 57. _ you want to respect German customs, dont forget to clink glasses and say “Prost!” every single time you start a new drink.Have you ever noticed how people introduce 58. _ (them) in Spain? Spaniards are well-known for being loud a
60、nd 59. _ (friend). If you happen 60. _ (visit) Spain, dont be surprised if a girl kisses you twice to introduce herself. Its the Spanish way of saying “Hello!”Do you like cheese? If so, when you stay with 61. _ French host family, be sure to spare some space in your stomach for the dessert. In Franc
61、e, people tend to enjoy a cheese tasting plate after 62. _ (meal). Oh! And remember: if you are drinking a red wine and want to change to white wine, please dont pour it in the same glass without cleaning it first.Italians are very superstitious (迷信的) and 63. _ them, ambulances are 64. _ (associate)
62、 with death. So if you plan to spend your holidays in Italy and you bump into one of them, bless yourself 65. _ (immediate) with the sign of the Cross . Just in case!第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分）第一节 （满分15分）假设你是李华，你与美国朋友John约好上星期六下午去打网球，但你因故没能赴约。请你给John写一封信表示歉意。内容包括:1.向他致歉;2.解释原因;3.希望另约时间。注意：词数80左右;可适当增加细节，以使行
63、文连贯。参考词汇: reschedule重新安排第二节 （满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。The board meeting had come to an end. Bob started to stand up, spilling his coffee over his notes. “How embarrassing! I am getting so clumsy in my old age.”Everyone had a good laugh, and soon we were all telling sto
64、ries of our most embarrassing moments. It came around to Frank, who sat quietly listening to others. Someone said, “Come on, Frank. Tell us your most embarrassing moment.”Frank laughed and began to tell us about his childhood. “I grew up in San Pedro. My dad was a fisherman, and he loved the sea. He
65、 had his own boat, but it was hard making a living on the sea. He worked hard and would stay out until he caught enough food to feed the family. Not just enough for our family, but also for his parents and other siblings (兄弟姐妹) that were still at home.”Franks voice dropped a bit. “When the weather w
66、as bad my dad would drive me to school. He had an old truck that he used for his fishing business. That truck was older than he was. As he was to drive toward the school, I would shrink (退缩) down into the seat, hoping to hide myself. Half the time, he would stop suddenly and the old truck would give
67、 out a cloud of smoke. He would stop right in front of the school, and it seemed like everybody would be standing around and watching. Then he would lean over and give me a big kiss on the cheek and tell me to be a good boy. It was so embarrassing for me. Here I was twelve years old, and my dad woul
68、d still lean over and kiss me goodbye!”Frank paused and then went on, “I remember the day when I decided I was too old for a goodbye kiss. When we got to the school and came to a stop, my dad had his usual big smile. He started to lean toward me, but I put my hand up and said, No, Dad. ”Paragraph 1:“It was the first time I had ever talked to him in that way.” Paragraph 2:I looked at Frank and saw that tears were running down his cheeks.
