1、综合过关检测二(时间:120分钟满分:150分)Part 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 and ch
2、oose the best answer for each question. You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 1M:Hello,Susan.When are you leaving for Shanghai?W:This evening.M:How are you getting there,by air or by train?W:By train.It leaves at 5:00 and arrives at 7:10 tomorrow morning.M:Oh,only 14 hours.Is anybody se
3、eing you off this evening?W:Yes,my parents are going with me to the station to see me off.M:Thats good! How long are you staying in Shanghai for your holiday?W:Only four days.Well,I must be off now.See you when I get back.M:OK.Good luck and have a good trip.W:Thanks.Good-bye.M:Bye.1.What is the girl
4、 going there for?A.Seeing her friends.B.Spending her holiday.C.Seeing her parents off.答案:B2.How long will she stay in Shanghai?A.About a week.B.Just the weekend.C.For four days.答案:CConversation 2W:Arent we going to the movies with Bill tonight?M:Yes.I told him wed meet him at KFC at seven thirty.W:W
5、ell,maybe you shouldnt have told him we could go tonight.I have all this homework to do.M:I was really looking forward to seeing this movie.Can I do something to help you?W:That would be great! Could you help me with these math problems?M:I think so,if I can remember what I learned in the school.It
6、was a long time ago,you know.3.What are the two speakers planning to do?A.Go out for dinner.B.Study for a math exam.C.Go to the movies.答案:C4.Whats the girls problem?A.She cant work her maths problems out.B.She has to do some housework.C.She forgets what she learned at school.答案:AConversation 3W:What
7、 do you want to do tonight?M:How about going to the movies?I should be home from work at 5:20.Then we can go out and eat and then to the movies.W:What do you want to see?M:Theres a good one at the cinema.Lets see that.W:It starts at 6:30.I dont think we can get there in time to see the beginning.How
8、 about the one at the New State?It starts at 7:00.M:No,I dont like Robert Redford.You know that.Maybe we should just stay home and watch TV.Then we can go out on Friday night.W:Did you forget that Ed and Jean are coming to dinner that night?M:OK.I hope Saturday is all right.Do we have anything plann
9、ed for Saturday?W:No,Saturday is fine.And theres a good movie starting on Saturday,too.M:Good.Im going to play tennis Saturday morning but Ill be home by 2:00.Then we can go out for a big dinner and to the movie,if nothing else comes up.W:Im sure well be able to go.5.What do they plan to do on Frida
10、y night?A.Go to see a movie.B.Go to play tennis.C.Have a dinner with friends.答案:C6.What will they do before going to the movie on Saturday?A.Meet Ed and Jean.B.Have a big dinner outside.C.Play tennis.答案:BConversation 4W:Were thinking about putting on a show this spring.M:Do you think youll be able t
11、o make some money?W:Oh,no,we just want to do it for the fun of it.You know there are a lot of us who like to get up on stage and perform.M:What kind of show?W:A musical play.M:Have you decided who is going to do it?W:We have three people in mind,and of course weve been thinking about you.M:Me?Why me
12、?W:You sing,dont you?Everyone says you have a wonderful voice.M:Well,I have sung a little,but Ive never really appeared on a stage.W:I thought you sang in church every Sunday.M:Thats different.There are so many others singing too.W:Then heres your chance to find out how good you are.And not just sin
13、g but act and dance too.M:Oh,it might be exciting.7.What can we learn from the conversation?A.Many people will watch the show.B.Three people will appear on the stage.C.Three songs will be sung in the show.答案:B8.What do we know about the man?A.Hell sing and dance in the show.B.He often appears on a s
14、tage.C.He has never sung before.答案:A9.Why doesnt the man accept the idea that he is wanted to perform on the stage?A.He has not a good voice.B.He has never really appeared on a stage.C.He has never practised singing before.答案:BConversation 5W:Hello,Mr.Green.Did you move into your new house last week
15、?M:Yes,we did.W:How do you like it?M:We like it very much.We have three children,you know.There is one dining-room,one sitting-room,one bathroom and four bedrooms in the new house.W:Is your wife happy?M:Yes,she is.The new kitchen is beautiful.She likes cooking in it.W:Do you have a garden?M:Yes,ther
16、e is a big garden in the back.We have a lot of flowers.My wife likes to work in the garden.W:What do your children like to do?M:David likes to play football and Mike likes to play basketball.My daughter likes music.We have a music room in the new house.She likes it very much.Would you like to come a
17、nd have a visit?W:How about this evening?Are you going to be at home?M:Sorry,well have to attend a wedding party.Tomorrow is OK.Come and see us then.W:OK.See you tomorrow.10.How many rooms are there in Mr.Greens new house altogether?A.Seven.B.Five.C.Eight.答案:C11.Who likes to work in the garden?A.The
18、 man.B.The mans wife.C.The children.答案:B12.Whats Davids hobby?A.Playing basketball.B.Playing football.C.Listening to music.答案:BConversation 6M:Hello!Can I speak to Susan,please?W:Speaking.Is that you,Tom?M:Yes,it is.I am going to New Zealand in two weeks time,and my wife is going with me.W:Oh,how lu
19、cky you are!How long are you going for?M:For a couple of months,maybe half a year.My boss wants me to help set up a branch company there.Well,Susan,you have been to New Zealand several times.Can you give us some suggestions,or just tell us about that country?W:Id love to.We can have a talk sometime.
20、M:Why not come over to dinner in my house this weekend?My wife wants to meet you as well.W:All right.What about Saturday?M:OK.See you at 6:00 pm,this coming Saturday.Goodbye!13.Who answers the telephone?A.Tom.B.Susans husband.C.Susan.答案:C14.When are Tom and his wife going to New Zealand?A.In two wee
21、ks.B.In a couple of months.C.In half a year.答案:A15.Where are Tom and Susan going to meet?A.At Susans.B.At Toms.C.In New Zealand.答案:BSection B(7.5 marks)Directions:In this section,you will hear a short passage.Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard.F
22、ill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS. Youll hear the short passage TWICE.Ladies and gentlemen,good afternoon!Welcome to the Summer English Course in South Carolina University.Im David Smith,the headteacher of this class.To start with,Id like to say something about how you can improve your Eng
23、lish.To learn English well,you have to practise all the time.Listening to the radio,watching television,and watching movies are good ways to improve your listening skill.You can improve your speaking skill by talking to native speakers of English whenever possible and by speaking aloud to yourself w
24、hen you are alone.Reading and writing also need a lot of practice.You can improve your reading skills by reading English language newspapers and magazines.Writing to friends in English and keeping a diary are good ways to practise writing.Hope youve had a good time during your stay here for the cour
25、se,thank you.Now,you have 2 minutes to write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.This is the end of Listening Comprehension.Summer English CoursePlacein South Carolina 16.Headteacher David 17.18. English all the time.Listen to the radio,watch TV and movies,talk to 19. speakers,read English language new
26、spapers and 20.答案:16.University17.Smith18.Practise19.native20.magazinesPart Language Knowledge(45 marks)Section A(15 marks)Directions:For each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21.The portable computer is more expensi
27、ve but it is in quality the one you bought yesterday.A.superior;thanB.more superior;toC.more superior;thanD.superior;to解析:be superior to“比好”,本身具有比较含义,不需加more。答案:D22.Our task is to the modernization of our industry,agriculture,national defence and science and technology.A.struggle againstB.struggle w
28、ithC.struggle forD.struggle to解析:句意为:“我们的任务是为工业、农业、国防和科技的现代化而奋斗。”struggle for“为而奋斗”。答案:C23.China,a country with 145 million elderly people,will remain aging society during this century,according to Chinese population experts.A./;theB.an;/C.an;theD.the;/解析:第一空中国“在这个世纪仍将是一个老龄化的国家”,为泛指;第二空“根据人口专家的说法”,并
29、不特指哪些专家,故选B项。答案:B24.Some of the were sent to Chengdu for treatment by train or plane.A.injuryB.injuriesC.injureD.injured解析:the injured“伤员”;the injuries“伤口”。答案:D25.I wonder why Tom has been in low recently;he is always a man of.A.spirits;spiritsB.spirit;spiritC.spirits;spiritD.spirit;spirits解析:spirit
30、作“情绪”讲时,常用复数;作“意志,精神”讲时,为不可数名词。in low spirits“情绪低落”;a man of spirit“有活力的人,有志气的人”。答案:C26.(2014山东,4)Susan made clear to me that she wished to make a new life for herself.A.thatB.thisC.itD.her解析:考查it的用法。此处it做形式宾语,that引导的从句为真正的宾语,故C项正确。句意:苏珊向我表明她希望自己开始新生活。答案:C27.I travel to the Binhai New Area by light
31、railway every day, do many businessmen who live in downtown Tianjin.A.asB.whichC.whenD.though解析:题空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是前面整个句子,故可以排除C、D项;as在非限制性定语从句中可以主谓倒装强调主句部分,which从句中则不能。正常语序是:I travel to the Binhai New Area by light railway every day,as many businessmen who live in downtown Tianjin do.as在这里意为“正如”。答案:
32、A28.All the Chinese people actively donated money to the people in the earthquake-stricken areas,Sichuan Province.A.on earthB.cross the worldC.across the worldD.all the world解析:“全世界”表示为:across the world,all over the world或者throughout the world,因此只有C项正确。on earth“到底,究竟”。答案:C29.No one that there are so
33、 many people God in such a small country.A.believes;believing inB.believes in;believing inC.believes in;believingD.believes in;believe解析:believe“相信”;believe in“信奉,信仰,信任”。答案:A30.Many college students do part-time jobs during holidays so as to be their parents economically.A.independent fromB.independ
34、ent ofC.independent offD.independent on解析:be independent of their parents economically“经济上不依赖父母”;independent往往与介词of连用。答案:B31.As long as there is life existing in the ruins,they wont quit for them.A.searchB.searchingC.searchedD.to search解析:quit后接动名词作宾语。答案:B32.(2014北京,29) the forest park is far away,a
35、 lot of tourists visit it every year.A.AsB.WhenC.Even thoughD.In case解析:考查状语从句。句意:尽管森林公园(离这里)很远,每年都有大量游客到访。even though引导让步状语从句,故C项正确。答案:C33.If you try to learn too many things at a time,you may get .A.to confuseB.confusingC.confusedD.to be confused解析:句意为:“如果你想一次学习很多东西,那你可能会把它们弄混了。”get在此处为系动词,故用形容词作表
36、语。confused“糊涂的,迷乱的”,修饰人。confusing“令人迷乱的”,修饰物。答案:C34.If we adequate preparations,the conference wouldnt have been so successful.A.havent madeB.wouldnt makeC.didnt makeD.hadnt made解析:后一句中的wouldnt have been so successful是虚拟语气,句意为:“如果我们没有作好充分的准备,会议就不会如此的成功。”虚拟语气中与过去事实相反的情况中,主句用would have done,if引导的从句中的谓
37、语动词用过去完成时。答案:D35.Hello,Mr.Smith.This is Larry Jackson.I am afraid I wont be able to arrive on time for the meeting in your office.Well wait for you.A.Hurry upB.No doubtC.Cheer upD.Thats all right解析:“Thats all right.”表示“没关系”。答案:DSection B(18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage t
38、here 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.Wishing to encourage her young sons progress on the piano,a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert.After they were 36,the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked
39、 down the passage to greet her.Seizing the 37 to explore the wonders of the concert hall,the little boy rose and 38explored his way through a door marked “NO ADMITTANCE”.When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin,the mother returned to her seat and 39 that the child was missing.
40、Suddenly,the curtains parted and spotlights focused on the impressive Steinway on stage.In 40,the mother saw her little boy sitting at the key-board,41 picking out Twinkle,Twinkle Little Star.At that moment,the great piano master made his entrance,quickly moved to the piano,and 42 in the boys ear,“D
41、ont quit.Keep playing.”Then 43 over,Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass part.Soon his right arm reached around to the other side of the child and he added a running obbligato (伴奏).Together,the old master and the young novice (beginner) transformed a frightening sit
42、uation into a wonderfully creative experience.The audience was strongly 44.Thats the way it is in life.What we can accomplish on our own is hardly 45.We try our best,but the results arent exactly graceful flowing music.But when we trust in the hands of a Greater Power,our lifes work 46 can be beauti
43、ful.Next time you set out to 47 great achievements,listen carefully.You can hear the voice of the master whispering in your ear,“Dont quit.Keep playing.”36.A.seatedB.satC.dressedD.rested解析:seat“使坐下”;sit “坐下”;dress“穿衣”;rest“休息”。这里sb.be seated “某人坐下”;sb.sit“某人坐下”。根据上文可知他们去听音乐会,他们坐下后,母亲认出了观众中有一个朋友,故选A项
44、。答案:A37.A.factB.difficultyC.opportunityD.risk解析:fact“事实”;difficulty“困难”;opportunity“机会”;risk“冒险”。seize the opportunity to do sth.“抓住机会做某事”。小男孩好不容易有机会欣赏音乐厅的宏伟,他站了起来,最后摸索到了一扇门旁边,故选C项。答案:C38.A.actuallyB.occasionallyC.fortunatelyD.eventually解析:actually“事实上”;occasionally “偶尔”;fortunately“幸运地”;eventually“
45、最后”。他站了起来,最后摸索到了一扇门旁边,故选D项。答案:D39.A.discoveredB.toldC.acceptedD.offered解析:discover“发现”;tell“告诉”;accept“接受”;offer“提供”。根据上文可知小男孩摸索到了门旁边,所以那位母亲回到座位,却发现自己的孩子不见了。故选A项。答案:A40.A.joyB.trustC.horrorD.pleasure解析:joy“高兴”;trust“信任”;horror“惊骇,恐怖”;pleasure“快乐”。因为找不着儿子,看见儿子在台上当然吃惊。而让母亲吃惊的是,她的儿子竟然坐在钢琴面前,故选C项。答案:C41
46、.A.quicklyB.personallyC.generallyD.innocently解析:quickly“快地”;personally “亲自”;generally“通常”;innocently“天真地,无罪地,纯洁地”。儿子坐在钢琴面前,天真地弹着闪烁,闪烁,小星星。孩子的做法当然是天真地,故选D项。答案:D42.A.shoutedB.repeatedC.promisedD.whispered解析:shout“呼喊”;repeat“重复”;promise“许诺”;whisper“低声说”。并在男孩的耳边轻声说道:“孩子,别停下,继续弹。”,故选D项。答案:D43.A.turningB.
47、bendingC.risingD.handing解析:turning“旋转”;bending“弯曲”;rising “上升”;handing“管理”。bend over “俯下身”。帕德瑞夫斯基俯下身去,用左手在键盘上弹奏低音部分。故选B项。答案:B44.A.addictedB.invitedC.attackedD.attracted解析:addicted“上瘾的”;invite“邀请”;attack“攻击”;attract“吸引”。全场的观众都被吸引住了。故选D项。答案:D45.A.abnormalB.remarkableC.unimportantD.ordinary解析:abnormal
48、“反常的”;remarkable“显著的,非凡的”;unimportant“不重要的”;ordinary“普通的”。其实,生活也是如此。我们所取得的成就不一定要多么显著。故选B项。答案:B46.A.luckilyB.trulyC.slightlyD.fortunately解析:luckily “幸运地”;truly“真实地”;slightly “轻微地”;fortunately “幸运地”。但是,如果我们相信大师的力量,我们的生活就会变得非常美丽。故选B项。答案:B47.A.overcomeB.enjoyC.accomplishD.become解析:overcome “克服”;enjoy“喜欢
49、”;accomplish“完成,实现”;become“成为”。当你准备伟大作品的时候,仔细地侧耳倾听,你会听到大师的声音在你耳边轻声说道:“别停下,继续弹!” 故选C项。答案:CSection C(12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Our life is becoming more comfortable and pleasant. We can eat as much of our favou
50、rite food 48 we like. We neednt suffer from the summer heat because of the invention of air conditioners. Distance will never stand 49 the way of our communication thanks to instant communication tools like cell phones and computers.50, were also paying a high price for those benefits. Our diets, 51
51、 are rich in sugar and fat, cause obesity and diseases. Our rooms are cooler in summer, 52 the open air is hotter and is polluted more seriously.The time we spend with our family and friends is decreasing greatly because were more devoted to killing time with 53 cyber pals.Old concerns go away, but
52、new worries flock. For this issue, my proposal is: live contentedly. Living contentedly doesnt mean living in 54 primitive cave. Instead, it tells us to move on in the right directionslowly and steadily. It reminds us of our responsibility to protect our environment. It means we should cherish what
53、we have and enjoy 55 were doing now.48.49.50.51.52.53.54.55.答案:48.as49.in50.However51.which52.while/but53.our54.a55.whatPart Reading Comprehension(30 marks)Directions:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are f
54、our choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.A(2014湖南)Want to improve your writing skills?New Writing South is directing the way!Towner Writer Squad(班组) for kids aged 13-17Led by comedy and TV writer,Marian Kilpatrick,Towner Writer Sq
55、uad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months,starting 12 October,2014.The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles,from poetry to play writing and lyrics(抒情诗) to flash fiction,to support the development of young writers.Application &
56、 SelectionIf you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad,please send a sample piece of your writing(about 500 words),responding to the title LUNCH,with your name,age,address and e-mail address to:deboOnce all applications are in,you will be invited to an open selection event on 17
57、September,4-5 pm,at the gallery of Towner.This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader,Squad Associate and other young people.You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of whats to come.Deadline for applications:8 September,2014For further
58、 information go to: or towner.org.uk or Any questionsfeel free to send your e-mail to Towner Writer Squad Associate:wharnetowner.gov.ukBeginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13Due to popular demand,a writing project will be started for eager beginners.Start time:6 September,2014Meet every other S
59、aturday,2-4 pm,at the Towner Study Centre.Study and write at your own paceyou do not have to rushas you have a year to go through the project.Practise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills.Most importantly,build confidence and have fun
60、 while writing!No previous experience or special background is required.Many others have been successful this way.If they can do it,why cant you?Fee:179For more information go to:newtowner.org.uk or generate.org.uk【语篇导读】本文为应用文。文章主要介绍了两个写作培训班,一个是面向有一定基础的小作者,另一个是面向写作入门者。56.Towner Writer Squad will be
61、started .A.to train comedy and TV writersB.to explore the fantastic gallery spaceC.to introduce a contemporary art museumD.to promote the development of young writers解析:细节理解题。根据Towner Writer Squad (班组)for kids aged 13-17部分的第二段最后的“to support the development of young writers”可知。答案:D57.To join the Writ
62、er Squad,each applicant should first .A.provide a piece of their writingB.meet the Writer Squad LeaderC.Offer their family informationD.complete an application form解析:细节理解题。根据Towner Writer Squad (班组)for kids aged 13-17部分的Application & Selection中的“please send a sample piece of your writing”可知。答案:A58.
63、Applications for the Writer Squad should be e-mailed no later than .A.6 September,2014B.8 September,2014C.17 September,2014D.12 October,2014解析:细节理解题。根据Towner Writer Squad (班组)for kids aged 13-17部分的“Deadline for applications: 8 September,2014”可知通过邮件申请的截止时间。答案:B59.What is most important for the beginn
64、ers?A.Practising as much as possible.B.Gaining confidence and having fun.C.Studying and writing at their own pace.D.Learning skills from writers and teachers.解析:细节理解题。根据Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13部分的“Most importantly,build confidence and have fun while writing!”可知。答案:B60.More inform
65、ation about Beginner Writing Project can be found at .ABC.newtowner.org.ukD.towner.org.uk解析:细节理解题。根据Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13部分的最后“For more information go to: newtowner.org.uk or generate.org.uk”可知,要想了解更多的信息可以查询的网址有两个,与之相符的是C项。答案:CBWhile staying with the Inuit people you will have
66、 the chance to ride on a dog sled and canoe in a seal skin kayak.If you do not eat meat,this tour is not for you as the Inuit eat mainly animals,birds and fish.This means they need to move around to gather food.You will join them when they are furthest south in the Arctic Circle.You will stay in igl
67、oos(houses made from snow)or tents and wear clothes made from animal skins.The Inuit usually live in small family groups but have large summer gatherings for feasts and celebrations where they swap stories.You will have the chance to join one of these large gatherings.You will have the opportunity t
68、o take part in the drumming and dancing,and listen to traditional accounts of bravery as well as play games!While dancing you may even be asked to wear a special animal dance mask which is usually carved from wood.The Inuit believe in animal spirits.Their jewellery is made of owl claws,wolf bones an
69、d bird skulls and you will get the chance to make some of these unusual pieces of jewellery.61.While staying with the Inuit people you will have the chance to .A.ride on a dog sled and canoe in a seal skin kayakB.take part in the drumming and dancingC.listen to traditional accounts of bravery as wel
70、l as play gamesD.All of the above.解析:由第一段可知A项正确;由第三段第三句可知B、C两项正确。答案:D62.Why do the Inuit need to move around?A.Because their living place is very cold in winter.B.Because they need to hunt animals,birds and fish for food.C.Because they need to grow vegetables in summer.D.Because there is a lot of wi
71、nd in winter.解析:由第二段前两句可知,因纽特人的主要食物是动物、鸟和鱼,他们要不断迁徙以猎取食物。答案:B63.In summer,the Inuit gather for .A.huntingB.selling and exchanging thingsC.feasts and celebrationsD.weddings解析:细节理解题。由第三段第一句可知答案。答案:C64.Why is the Inuits jewellery made from animals bones?A.Because it is much easier to make jewellery from
72、 animals bones.B.Because jewellery made of animals bones looks more beautiful.C.Because it is lighter to wear.D.Because the Inuit believe in animal spirits.解析:从最后一段最后两句可知,因纽特人相信动物灵魂,所以他们佩戴由动物骨骼制成的首饰。答案:D65.Where does the passage probably come from?A.A science report.B.A diary.C.A travel advertisemen
73、t.D.A travel brochure.解析:文章主要介绍了在旅游中将会遇到的事情,时态以现在时和将来时为主,所以不可能是日记(diary)和科学报告(science report);没有具体的时间和旅游路线,所以也不可能是广告。答案:DCOne of the strongest arguments for the raising of the school leaving age(ROSLA) has been that it will bring us some way nearer to “equality of opportunity”.Many people like to th
74、ink of our present system of schooling as providing plenty of steps up the ladder of success for clever children.It would be good to think that no one who is really bright can be missed out when the state system is obviously so complete.It is obvious,for instance,that many children from less wealthy
75、 homes reach university or do well in other ways.Unfortunately we now have plenty of proofs that many children of every level of ability do much less well than they could.For instance,during the years of national military service it was possible to test the intelligence of all male 18-to-20-year-old
76、s.Half of those soldiers who were placed in the two highest ability groups had left school at 15.It has also been shown that the percentage of working class children going to university is almost the same now as it was in 1939.One study of 5,000 children from birth to 21 years old shows that up to h
77、alf the bright pupils from working class homes left school when they reached 16 years old.Moreover,there is no difference in intelligence between the sexes,but far more boys than girls stay in education after 16.It is clear from this and many other proofs that many children are still leaving school
78、too early to benefit from the prizesmoney,social respectability,and interesting jobswhich higher education gives.It is clear too that the reasons why such children leave have much to do with their social background.Their parents often need the extra money.Another money-earner would bring in;they don
79、t value education for itself because their own was probably dull and unhappy.It is not so much that they force their sons and daughters to leave school,rather that they tend to say,“its up to you”.66.It is hoped that ROSLA will give all children .A.a more enjoyable time at schoolB.the same chances i
80、n society C.the right to a better schoolD.higher scores in intelligence tests解析:细节理解题。正确领会文章第一段的含义可知选B项。答案:B67.People would like to think that .A.equal numbers of poor and wealthy children reach universityB.those with the least money get the best educationC.intelligent children are always selected b
81、y the systemD.only really clever children do well解析:细节理解题。由第二段第一句可知答案。答案:C68.Working class children are thought to be at a disadvantage because .A.many of the clever ones leave school earlyB.fewer go to university than ever beforeC.more than half leave school when they are 16D.fewer boys than girls
82、stay at school after 16解析:细节理解题。由文章第四段,尤其是第二句话的含义可知。答案:A69.Many children leave school early because .A.their social background makes them unhappyB.they have to give something to their familys incomeC.their school is a dull and unhappy placeD.their parents dont allow them to make their own decisions解
83、析:细节理解题。阅读文章最后一段,尤其根据“It is clear too that the reasons why such children leave have much to do with their social background.Their parents often need the extra money.Another money-earner would bring in.”判断可知。答案:B70.This article shows that equal opportunity in education .A.is a thing of the pastB.has
84、not yet been achievedC.is there for those who deserve itD.has greatly improved our society解析:推理判断题。由第一段可推知尚未实现的平等受教育的机会。答案:BPart Writing(45 marks)Section A(10 marks)Directions:Read the following passage.Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS
85、 for each answer.Anger is a natural reaction which comes out when we feel that we have not been given a fair treatment.The positive side of this negative emotion is that it has helped us to evolve as humans and cope in a better manner with our surroundings.However,it tends to become a problem when w
86、e fail to control it.Many a time it happens that your anger has hurt others or has spoiled one of your relationships for which you regret later.It has some bad effects on the health,too.We should control anger so that it does not cause harm to us or to those around us whom we love.One of the best wa
87、ys to control anger is to get help from others.If you feel that you are unable to manage your anger,it can make you more upset.So tell someone that is close to you,a friend or a family member,about your problem.When you discuss a matter with others,there is a better chance of finding a solution to y
88、our problem.Besides,there are no better stress relievers than humor.When you feel that it is because of stress that your anger is becoming unmanageable,you can use humor.It can help you look at difficult things in a lighter way and you will feel better about the things around you.Anger tends to make
89、 us have a lot of negative thoughts.Therefore,we have to change the negative thoughts into positive ones.For this you have to first refuse all the negative thoughts that are in your mind one by one.This can be done with a lot of practice.Once you are successful in that,you have to maintain your focu
90、s only on the positive things of life.Meditation (冥想) is an excellent anger management technique.In addition,what we do is disconnect ourselves from the outer world and focus all our attention into the inner world.This helps us develop a sense of controlling our thoughts that tend to cause anger.Def
91、initionAnger is a natural reaction which comes out when we have been treated 71.72.Help us evolve as humans.Help us deal with our surroundings 73.Negative sidesHurt others.74.Have some bad effects on your 76.续表75. to manage your angerGet help from othersDiscuss your problems with your friend or 77.U
92、se 78.It can help you look at difficult things in a lighter way.Think positivelyRefuse all the 79. and focus only on positive things.Practice meditationHelp us 80. which tend to cause anger.答案:71.unfairly72.Positive sides73.better74.Spoil your relationships75.How/Ways76.health77.a family member78.hu
93、mor79.negative thoughts80.control our thoughtsSection B(10 marks)Directions:Read the following passage.Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.Italian Lakes and Greek Islands(12 Days)Prices starting from $1,999Your tour begins in Milan,Italy,and moves on to the pretty
94、Italian Lake District and the attractive resort(胜地)of Stresa,your home for two nights.Collette Vacations has carefully chosen the Costa Victoria as your home away from home for your 7-night journey along the waterways of the Mediterranean.The cruise ship is filled with the warmth and culture of Ital
95、y and is richly designed with entertainment(娱乐)areas and very good living conditions.It will take you to the places of your dreams.Youll spend 4 days touring Greek cities youve always heard about.In Katakolon,you will have the only unguided tour to nearby Olympia on the whole journey.Then with a loc
96、al guide you will visit the Greek islands of Santorini,which is often related to the story of the lost city of Atlantis,and Mykonos,a wonderful island with beautiful beaches.Your journey ends in Verona,home of the love story Romeo and Juliet,with a fun-filled farewell dinnera perfect ending to a ple
97、asant journey.12 Days,25 Meals:10 Breakfasts,6 Lunches,9 DinnersDay 1Overnight flight to ItalyDays 2-3Regina Palace,Stresa,ItalyDays 4-10Costa Victoria(Costa cruises)Day 11Hotel Leopardi,Verona,ItalyDay 12Leave for homePlease Note:Leaving datePrice for one personApril 7$2,099June 2$2,199October 6$2,
98、099November 3$1,99981.How is the journey planned?(No more than 10 words.)(2 marks)答案:It starts and ends in Italy.82.What can be inferred from the price table?(No more than 10 words.)(2 marks)答案:The price is the highest in summer.83.What does the underlined part “the Costa Victoria” most probably ref
99、er to?(No more than 10 words)(3 marks)答案:It refers to a comfortable ship.84.Where can you have a tour without your guide on the whole journey?(No more than 5 words)(3 marks)答案:Nearby Olympia.Section C(25 marks)Directions:Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chine
100、se.假设你是某中学新老师李红,请给你的朋友张华写一封信,告诉他你第一天上课的情况,主要内容如下:1.描述一件课堂上令你印象深刻的事情;2.介绍你处理该事的方式;3.谈谈你的理想。注意:1.词数:不少于120;2.可适当发挥想象,增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.文中不得出现与本人及学校相关的任何真实信息。参考范文:Dear Zhang Hua,Hi.How is everything going on?Its been several months since I began to teach here.And I can still remember my first day in class.
101、You see,as it was my first class,I couldnt help feeling a bit nervous the moment I stepped into the classroom.After I declared the beginning of class,all the eyes were fixed on me,and words failed me for a moment.What should I say?Luckily I remembered what you had told me about what to do in the beg
102、inning of the first class.So I took a deep breath and collected my thoughts,and then I began to make a brief introduction of myself to the class.And I told my class that I wanted to be friends with them and help them make great progress in their study.At my words,the students applauded and I felt le
103、ss nervous.Now I am getting on well with the students.They say they like my teaching and want to make friends with me.You can imagine how happy I am at hearing the words.I feel honoured to be a teacher and I hope to make progress together with my students.Looking forward to hearing from you.Yours,ever,Li Hong