第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意:回答听力部分时,请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前,你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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. What does the man want to do?
A. Order a computer.
B. Have his computer fixed.
C. Do homework with the girl.
2. What does the woman think of the film?
A. Quite amusing. B. Very interesting. C. A bit disappointing.
3. How many offices are there at present?
A. 2. B. 4. C. 6.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At a lecture room. B. At a computer lab. C. At a print shop.
5. What was the weather probably like in Australia then?
A. Rainy. B. Fine. C. Windy.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分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. Where does the woman want to go?
A. The gym. B. The restaurant. C. The square.
7. Why did the woman get lost?
A. She didn’t have a map.
B. She couldn’t read road signs.
C. She went in the wrong direction.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. How much is the bigger television on sale?
A. $256. B. $368. C. $416.
9. What will the man do next?
A. Pay for the television.
B. Look at other televisions.
C. Ask for his wife’s opinion.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. How long will the man’s holiday last?
A. Two weeks. B. A month. C. Several months.
11. Why does the man want to have a holiday?
A. To kill time. B. To take a rest. C. To go sightseeing.
12. Where will the man go at last?
A. Switzerland. B. Spain. C. Nowhere.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Doctor and patient. B. Husband and wife. C. Friends.
14. What may cause the woman’s sleeping problem?
A. Anxiety. B. Poor health. C. The pills.
15. What does the man suggest doing?
A. Exercising outdoors.
B. Talking to others more often.
C. Stopping using the computer.
16. What will the woman probably do next?
A. See a psychologist.
B. Go to bed at 10 pm.
C. Follow the man’s advice.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. Why does the speaker want to join another class?
A. To learn Spanish.
B. To improve her English.
C. To speak her native language.
18. How many Spanish are there in the evening class?
A. One. B. Two. C. Six.
19. What do we know about the evening class?
A. It starts at 6:30 pm.
B. There’re ten students in total.
C. Two students have given up the class.
20. Why is it easy for the speaker to find her way to the new class?
A. She is familiar with the room.
B. She has known the class number.
C. She knows many students in the class.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小題2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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Wonderful holiday cottages across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are available. When you choose your next holiday cottage, the following may strike your eyes.
Large holiday cottages for special occasions
We have over 30 cottages for eight or more people. These are great for celebrations with friends and family. You could head to Devon and stay in one of the county’s most important houses, Shute Barton, where we can even provide details of the local cook that can come to the cottage and cook a delicious meal to make your stay even more special. One of our newest cottages is Thorington Hall in Suffolk, and it’s the largest in our collection. If you fancy something a little bit different, you can visit the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage.
Dog friendly cottages In Cornwall
Cornwall is a great place for dog walking with miles of coastline and beaches waiting to be explored and our dog friendly holiday cottages are on the doorstep on some of these places. We share just a selection of our dog friendly cottages across Cornwall. Click here to see the full range of dog friendly cottages in Cornwall.
Easter bank holiday cottage
We have cottages perfect for a gathering with family or friends if you’re looking for some peaceful time away. You could spend the Easter bank holiday weekend in a holiday cottage on the beautiful coast around Cornwall or Pembrokeshire.
Songbird Hideaway
This cosy heart-warming cottage is the perfect romantic retreat, situated near the hamlet of Penrhos and close to the town of Pwllheli, featuring appealing views towards Cardigan Bay. Couples can escape the busyness of their everyday lifestyle and enjoy the delights of this compact yet beautifully presented accommodation.
21. Where can you enjoy the door-to-door service by a local cook?
A. Shute Barton. B. Thorington Hall in Suffolk.
A. Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage. D. Easter bank holiday cottage.
22. How can you learn more information for the holidays with your pet dogs?
A. By fax. B. By phone. C. By post. D. By Internet.
23. Which place is convenient for a romantic holiday?
A. Songbird Hideaway.
B. Pembrokeshire holiday cottage.
C. Dog friendly cottage in Cornwall.
D. Large holiday cottage for special occasions.
B
We may be only three weeks into December, but artist Jonnie Hartman has been in the holiday spirit for months, designing and building the Grand America Holiday Window Stroll.
The goal with each window stroll is to create playful and uplifting displays (展示), according to Hartman. “I really try to do something lighthearted, something whimsical, that is, something
everyone can connect with and maybe not see every day in the real world,” Hartman said.
She designs all of the window displays by hand, starting with pencil sketches, then illustrating the designs on her computer and sending parts of the drawings to be printed. From there, Hartman works with a team of five people to build the displays, creating, sewing and embellishing (润色) many elements by hand.
However, a challenge Hartman has faced over the years as she has designed the displays is making sure all of the measurements are right for elements to fit inside the windows.
“When I was in college, I was an art major, and I thought, ‘I don’t need math. I will never use it. I’m an artist,’ and guess what, it’s the most important thing that I use, ‘‘Hartman said. “If I don’t get that right, then the windows don’t fit, the pieces don’t come together and it just doesn’t work out.”
The holiday window stroll gives Hartman a unique opportunity to hear feedback from those who observe her creations, which is something she doesn’t always get to experience with her other artworks. She said it’s fun to hear people’s reactions as they go through the holiday window stroll.
“It just makes me happy that I can kind of set the tone for people’s holiday season and just maybe bring a smile to their face,” Hartman said.
24. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “whimsical” in Paragraph 2?
A. Serious. B. Exciting. C. Unusual. D. Ordinary.
25. What challenges Hartman most in designing the displays?
A. The pattern. B. The fit.
C. The colour. D. The teamwork.
26. What does Hartman think about math now?
A. She values it very much. B. She still thinks it’s useless.
C. It is a piece of cake for her. D. It’s not suitable for her to learn.
27. Why is the holiday window stroll unique for Hartman?
A. It just can make her happy.
B. She has a chance to create by hand.
C. It can help improve her other artworks.
D. She can get some remarks from the viewers.
C
During the holiday season, many of us feel pressure to find our loved ones the “perfect” gift. Why? Because gift-giving has long been considered a prime way to express love. However, recent research suggests that small acts of kindness, like a kind word, hugging a child or receiving sympathy, make people feel most loved and supported.
In the study, 495 men and women between the ages of 18 and 93 completed a questionnaire evaluating 60 possible ways that people can feel love. The storyboards included situations like spending time with friends, receiving gifts, and spending time in nature. The survey also included negative interactions, like being controlled and criticized (批评) by others.
The findings highlight the psychological benefits that close relationships can offer. In fact, study participants ranked human interaction as a more significant expression of love than receiving material items, like presents. Connecting with others was also rated more highly than getting positive feedback on the Internet, indicating that people get the most support from personal human contact.
“ During the holidays,anxiety rises, making it harder to remain present with ourselves and others. However, the power of spending time with another person is a gift we can give at any moment,” says Dr. Carla Naumburg, a mindfulness coach and social worker in Newton, Mass. He suggests balancing party planning and online shopping with moments of human connection. Activities like reading to a child, meeting a friend for a walk, or taking a moment to call a family member, are ways to express love and care and can keep us emotionally grounded.
While the idea of offering loved ones the gift of our time may pale in comparison to giving them a generous present, recent research shows shared human experiences can tighten social bonds. Despite personality differences,most people agree on what makes us feel loved—the presence of our loved ones.
28. What does the text mainly focus on?
A. Gift and holiday economy. B. Social and personal relationships.
A. Stress and human progress. D. Selfish and generous love.
29. What can we know about the questionaire?
A. About 500 men participated in it.
B. Participants disliked negative interactions.
C. A wide range of age groups got involved.
D. Participants had limited ways to feel love.
30. What does Dr. Carla Naumburg intend to tell us?
A. People often find it difficult to stay with others.
B. Face to face connection is a gift to show love.
C. Reading to a child is the best way to convey love and care.
D. Balancing holiday activities with relaxation is recommended.
31. What might be the best title of the text?
A. Gift-giving is already out of date.
B. Social interaction lights up your holidays.
C. It is not presents but presence that counts.
D. Stress causes people to withdraw from others.
D
Think twice the next time you decide to copy your boss in an email. That simple little “CC” box (抄送框) could send a message that ruins your relationship with the other receivers.
A study in Harvard Business Review asked working adults to imagine that their coworker always, sometimes, or rarely CC’ed their boss in emails. The study results show that employees felt less trusted when their coworker “always’’ copied the boss than when they ‘‘sometimes” or “almost never” did. The results of the survey aren’t surprising, says career expert Bruce Tulgan. Sometimes the boss really does need to stay in the loop (在圈内) with an email chain. But most times, employees are purposely sending the message that they don’t think the receiver follow through with what they’re asking unless the boss gets involved, says Tulgan. “That is an expression of lack of trust,’’ he says.
Breaking down that trust level in your office can have serious consequences. Like in any relationship, coworkers need trust to keep things running smoothly. “When people have trust, there is a much higher level of wanting to deliver for each other,” says Tulgan. “When people have enthusiasm, they try harder.” That means more willingness to take risks and make decisions, he says. Even if you don’t trust your coworker to follow through for you, copying the boss in an email is not the best strategy, says career expert Todd Dewett, PhD. “CC’ing is the adult version of being a tattletale (告密者),” he says. “It tells your colleague you didn’t agree without telling it to their face, and you want your boss to know without talking about it.”
As a rule of thumb, only about 20 percent of what you do in the office is truly urgent, and those
are the only times you should consider getting your boss involved in, says Tulgan. “The most important people, the most important project, key relationship,” she says. “That’s when you might consider the occasional use of CC.”
32. Why could CC’ing ruin your relationship with your coworkers?
A. It makes the boss join the loop.
B. Your coworkers would try harder.
C. It makes the boss satisfied with you.
D. Your coworkers would feel less trusted.
33. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. When we can copy the boss in an email.
B. How lack of trust can lead to bad results.
C. Why trust keeps people working smoothly.
D. What can be done to avoid CC’ing the boss.
34. What does the underlined phrase “As a rule of thumb” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Needless to say. B. Generally speaking.
C. In conclusion. D. In turn.
35. What is Bruce Tulgan’s advice on the use of CC?
A. Consider the use of CC accordingly.
B. CC after negotiating with coworkers.
C. It is wise for you to always copy the boss.
D. You’d better never copy your boss in an email.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Shorts may feel nice and casual on your legs on a warm summer’s day, but they’re not so gentle on your wallet. 36 Usually the fact that one obviously uses less cloth than the other makes it hard to be accepted So what gives?
It turns out clothing sellers aren’t trying to cheat you by charging you too much money. They’re just pricing shorts according to what it costs to produce them. 37 Extra material does go into a full pair of pants but not as much as you may think. As experts explain, shorts that don’t fall past your knees may contain just a fifth less cloth than ankle-length trousers. 38
Those same details that end up accounting for most of the material—pockets, belt loops, waist bands—also require the most human labor to make. 39 The physical cotton in blue jeans accounts for just a small part of its price Jag. Most of that money goes to pay the people stitching (缝合) it together, and they put in roughly the same amount of time whether they’re working on a pair of pants or some shorts.
40 For another example, short-sleeved shirts cost roughly the same as long-sleeved shirts. There are also numerous invisible factors that make some shorts more expensive than nearly identical pairs, like where they were made9marketing costs, and the brand on the label. If you don’t want to spend $40 on something that covers just a small piece of leg, stay at home with your wallet!
A. More or less, shorts almost cost what pants do.
B. This is where the true cost of a garment is determined.
C. This price trend becomes popular across the fashion field.
D. This is because most of the cloth is sewn into the top half.
E. In general, a pair of shorts isn’t any cheaper than a pair of pants.
F. To tell you the truth, it is a real bargain to pay for a pair of shorts.
G. Customers are willing to purchase a pair of shorts if it is at a reasonable price.
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I was getting ready to head to my daughter’s college to bring her home for Christmas. The 41 was falling heavily and the land was silvered. I knew it wasn’t going to be an easy drive.
Usually a three-hour round 42 , but I knew it was going to be a lot 43 today as I slowed my car to 44 the slippery roads. Once I was on the road, 45 , conditioh9 only worsened. I 46 slowed down but four-wheel trucks sped past me 47 huge showers of slush (融雪) onto my windshield. During the last twenty miles I suddenly found myself behind a very 48 winter driver. 49 driving slow and adjusting, when he hit a slippery spot he braked hard and turned sharply all over the road. 1 had to 50 hard myself to keep from hitting him but unfortunately slid into a ditch (沟).
I tried pulling out again and again but could only hear 51 tires. I was half-way out in the
road and a truck sped by me, missing the car by inches. I looked about the car 52 and miraculously the car started to move, 53 it was almost being pushed out of the ditch. From the driving mirror I spotted a 54 , covered with snow, 55 my car as hard as possible. When I 56 my hand to greet him with gratitude, he 57 signed me good luck, getting on his car.
Just as a famous writer Henry 58 it, “He who walks in love may wander far. Yet God will bring him 59 the blessed are.” Wherever you go then and however 60 your journeys may be, always remember that you are watched over by people with a love more powerful and more beautiful than you can ever imagine.
41. A. snow B. rain C. fog D. shower
42i A. rescue B. flight C. search D. trip
43. A. shorter B. faster C. longer D. easier
44. A. clear B. match C. consider D. find
45. A. though B. meanwhile C. anyhow D. therefore
46. A. even B. further C. finally D. immediately
47. A. moving B. causing C. throwing D. holding
48. A. untrustworthy B. unfriendly C. impatient D. inexperienced
49. A. Other than B. Except for C. Instead of D. Regardless of
50. A. stop B. brake C. work D. hit
51. A. spinning B. running C. flat D. broken
52. A. curiously B. hopefully C. helplessly D. surprisedly
53. A. even if B. as if C. in case D. in that
54. A. lady B. truck C. car D. figure
55. A. tapping B. driving C. pushing D. pulling
56. A. stuck out B. gave out C. put up D. kept up
57. A. suddenly B. surely C. eventually D. simply
58. A. makes B. puts C. helps D. says
59. A. what B. that C. where D. which
60. A. safe B. different C. pleasant D. dangerous
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
French artist Dufresne has turned to Chinese characters to explore art.
His ongoing show at Yishu 8, a nonprofit and art space in Beijing, has installations (装置) on which some characters 61 (paint) and visitors can play word games by moving them around to make new characters. Each Chinese character has different parts. Separating or 62 (combine) these parts creates new things. For example ,the character of lin (forest), when put on the top of xi (dusk) becomes meng (dream).
He 63 ( produce) them by first asking Chinese people he met in the streets, at parks and tourist spots, 64 (write) different characters with ink brushes on paper, and then painted them onto large wooden boards, trying to make the characters look 65 close to their original handwritten forms as possible.
“Each character 66 (vivid) reminds me of the person who wrote it. To me, the writer and the character seem to share the same personality,” says Dufresne. He sees the characters as the human body in motion. An ancient character 67 (photograph) by himself at a Chinese museum appears to him like “a person walking”.
Christine Cayol, 68 is the founder of Yishu 8, says the young artist has provided “poetic viewpoint” his work by trying to create a 69 ( connect) between Chinese characters 70 the human body.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
As we all know it, health is very important to us students. Here are some tips on how to grow up healthily.
Some students at school were too addicted to phones and computers, which does harm to their health. Therefore, you are strong advised to rid you of them. In addition, sparing some time to build up your body on a regular basis to make you energetic and relaxing. Above all, attach great importance on making friends and communicating with others. Taking active part in various voluntary activities can also be of great beneficial.
I hope that the suggestion above will make a difference.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
假如你是李华,你的英国好友Tom拜托你帮忙购买一只风筝,作为生日礼物送给妹妹。请你给Tom写一封回信,比较已物色好的两种风筝(如下表格),并提出你的购买建议和理由。
风筝
特性
A
B
形状
鹰状
蝴蝶状
材质
塑料
布
尺寸
1.6 m * 0.9 m
1.1m * 0.6 m
价格
80元
100元
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
英语试题答案
第一部分 听力(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
1-5 BCABB 6-10 BCBCA 11 -15 BBCAA 16 -20 CBCCA
第二部分 阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
21-25 ADACB 26 -30 ADBCB 31 -35 CDBBA 36 -40 EADBC
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
41-45 ADCBA 46-50 BCDCB 51-55 ACBDC 56 -60 ADBCD
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
61. are painted 62. combining 63. produced 64. to write 65. as
66. vividly 67. photographed 68. who 69. connection 70. and
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
As we all know it, health is very important to us students. Here are some tips on how to grow up healthily.
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第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
One possible version:
Dear Tom,
Having known that you intend to give your sisiter a kite as a birthday gift, I am writing to introduce two types of kites I’ve chosen for you.
The eagle kite is made of plastic while the butterfly kite is made of cloth. Besides, the difference in size is quite obvious. The eagle kite is 1.6m by 0.9m while the butterfly kite is 1.1m by 0.6m. Concerning the price, the eagle kite is sold for 80 yuan, 20 yuan cheaper than the butterfly kite.
In my view, it is quality that matters. The butterfly kite is smaller and less fragile, making it easy to carry and keep. So it’s a better choice.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua