Part I Listening Comprehension (20 marks)

Section A (15 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 then choose the best answer for each question.

You will hear each conversation TWICE.

Conversation 1

1．Who did the man go to the countryside with?

A His friends B. His classmates C. His parents

2．What had the woman planned to do on the weekend?

A. go swimming B. watch TV C. pick grapes

Conversation 2

3. What birthday present does the man usually give his wife?

A. Pearl necklaces B. Beautiful dresses C. Flowers

4．How much will the man pay?

A.800 yuan B.640 yuan C.160 yuan

Conversation 3

5．Why does the man feel pity?

A. He is too busy to do sports

B. The woman does not want to play with him

C. he can’t find anybody to do sports together

6．What will the man do tomorrow morning?

A. Have a class B. Meet a friend C. Play football

Conversation 4

7．What is the man probably?

A. A teacher B. A tourist C. A student

8．Where was the woman born?

A. In America. B. In Spain C. In China

9．How long has the woman been in China?

A. A quarter of a year B. Half a year C.A year.

Conversation 5

10．What is A
lexandra going to do?

A. Look f
or a job B. Apply for a visa C. Go back to Greece

11．What gift will the two speakers give Alexandra ?

A. Some Greek books B.A set of dictionaries

C. A picture of their whole class

12．What relation is Alexandra with the two speakers?

A. Their teacher B. Their co-worker C. Their classmates

Conversation 6

13．Which sports does the man often play?

A. Football and tennis. B. Basketball and swimming C. Golf and volleyball

14．How often does the man play sports?

A. Twice a week. B. Three times a week. C. Five times a week

15.What can we know about the woman?

A. She can consult the man’s friends about Yoga

B. She wants to lose weight by doing Yoga

C. She does not like doing Yoga at home

SECTION B (5 marks)

Directions: In this section, you’ll hear mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you’ve got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS.

You’ll hear the mini-talk TWICE.

Advantages of a good teacher-student relationship

Teacher offer advice and help with___16_____

Students will be more___17_______asking questions and extra help

Tips for getting along well with a teacher

Meet with the teacher and tell him or her what your ___18________

Focus on the __19_____[来源:学§科§网Z§X§X§K]

Try to follow____20______

Section A (15 marks)

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. ________ is hard for many people to follow a balanced diet though they have realized its importance.

A. As B. what C. It D. That

22. ---Have you heard about the fire that happened in the factory?

---Yes, Fortunately no one__________.

A. hurt B. was hurt C. has hurt D. had been hurt[来源:学科网ZXXK]

23. Look out! The house _________roof was damaged in a storm might fall down at any moment.

A. which B. that C. whose D. where

24. I don’t doubt _________he can be admitted to Peking university.

A. if B. whether C. that D. what

25. There is a point __________you should remember ---whatever you do, you should focus your attention on it.

A. that B. where C. when D. why

26. __________is reported in the newspaper, an increasing number of students are playing online games.

A. Which B. What C. As D. It

27. It is many people’s belief _________ we will find a cure for cancer in the next ten years.

A. which B. what C. that D. how

28. As a reward for Robert’s progress, his parents gave him a 100-yuan note yesterday, __________ he bought three comic books.

A. by which B. on which C. with which D. for which

29. John spends too much time in Internet cafes, __________ he either play games or chats online.

A. there B. where C. which D. when

30. The newly-built café, the walls of__________ are painted light green, is really a peaceful place for us.

A. that B. it C. what D. which

31. Scientists need to give their lectures about their findings ____________ they can share their theory.

A. in case B. even if C. as if D. so that[来源:Z*xx*k.Com]

32. -- Are you familiar with the music?

-- Yes. There was a time _______ this kind of music was quite popular.

A. that B. when C. with which D. about which

33. They won’t buy new clothes because they ___________ money to buy a color TV.

A. saved B. are saving C. has saved D. were saving

34. I won’t go there. It’s late now. __________, it is raining so hard.

A. Therefore B. Besides C. However D. So

35. He really didn’t need to speak to me like that, _________?

A. did he B. didn’t he C. need he D. needn’t he

Section B (12 marks)

Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with word or phrases that best fits the context.

Last Sunday, I sat with my friend, Tony, in a well-known coffee shop in a neighboring town of Venice. As we 36 our coffee, two men entered and sat at an empty table beside us.

They 37 the waiter and ordered three cups of coffee, two on the table and one on the wall. We heard this order with great 38 and observed that they were served with two cups of coffee but he paid for three. As soon as they 39 , the waiter pasted(粘贴) a piece of paper on the wall saying “A Cup of Coffee”.

It seemed that the matter was normal at this place. However, it was something 40 for Tony and me. Since we had nothing to do with the matter, we 41 our coffee, paid the bill and left.

After a few days, we again had a chance to go to this coffee shop. While we were enjoying our coffee, a man entered. The way this man was dressed did not 42 the standard（标准）nor the atmosphere（气氛）of this coffee shop. Poverty(贫穷)was 43 from the looks on his face. As he seated himself, he looked at the 44 and said, “one cup of coffee from the wall”. The waiter served coffee to this man with 45 , politeness and warmth.

After a few minutes, the man finished his coffee and left without paying. We were amazed to watch all this when the waiter 46 a piece of paper from the wall and 47
it in the dust bin.

Now it was no surprise for us the matter was very clear.

36.?? A. shared????? B. enjoyed??? C. cooked??????? D. watched

37.?? A. thanked???? B. met????? C. called??????? D. found

38.?? A. pride??? ??? B. courage???????? C. hope?????????? D. interest

39.?? A. moved???? B. drank?????? C. left???? D. entered

40.?? A. special??? B. challenging?????? C. kind???? D. helpful

41.?? A. prepared???? B. ordered??? C. changed???????? D. finished

42.?? A. win ?????B. match? C. equal???????? D. raise

43.?? A.?obvious??? B. natural???? C.?exact? D. strange

44.?? A. menu???? B. wall????? C. table??????? D. door

45.?? A. pity???????? B. calm C. fear?????? D. respect

46.?? A. took off????? ?B. took up??? C. took over???? D. took in

47.?? A. hid?? B. lost?? C. threw?? D. picked

Section?C?(8?marks)

Dire
ctions:?Complete?the?following?passage?by?filling?in?each?blank?with?one?word?that?best?fits the?context.

True friends are rare.48.________is said that friendship doubles our joys and halves our sorrows. Some may feel that friends are not necessary.49. _________, they learn late in life that we all need true friends. In fact, the quality of our life depends much50.________the quality of our friendships. Healthy friendships 51.________ important to our mental and physical well-being.

Good communication is a necessity with those we value as friends. When we talk 52.________others, we should show personal interest in 53._________feelings, and we should encourage them to express their thoughts and emotions. We should be a good listener and also express ourselves. To have real friends, we must open up to others ---let them know 54._______we really are. At the same time we must allow them 55._______same chance. Besides, do not ignore the importance of loyalty(忠诚). The quickest way to lose a good friend is to tell a secret of him to others.

Section B (30 marks)

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Passage A

Claressa, now 17, started boxing when she was just 11. She was inspired by her dad, who had been a fighter when he was younger. But when she first told her dad that she wanted to box, he said, “No! No! Boxing is a man’s sport.” It made Claressa so mad.

Claressa wouldn’t back down. “I wanted to fight. I knew that whatever I put my heart and my work into, I was going to be successful at it,” she says.

Finally, her dad took her to the boxing gym to start training. She was the only girl.[来源:Zxxk.Com]

Claressa now has a boxing record of 23 wins and zero losses. “I think you’re right,” her dad told her not long ago. He’s proud that she proved him wrong.

Boxing can be dangerous. How does Claressa feel when she steps into the boxing ring