Part Ⅰ Listening comprehension (30 marks)

Section A (22.5 marks)

Directions: In this section, you will hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by 3 choices. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter (A, B or C) on the question booklet.

You will hear each conversation TWICE.

Conversation 1

What is the man trying to do?

A. Hide the truth. B. Find the truth. C. Prove the truth.

2. Why didn’t the man call the woman last night?

A. He went to a meeting.

B. He went over some papers.

C. He went downtown with Judy.

Conversation 2

3. What is the matter with the man?

A. He can’t concentrate on his work.

B. He can’t fix his computer.

C. He can’t find the woman’s company.

4. What does the woman suggest the man do?

A. Make a phone call to the after-sale service.

B. Download software.

C. Send an e-mail to the computer company.

Conversation 3

5. Why does the woman make the call?

A. To look for a job.

B. To take a Chinese class.

C. To put on an advertisement (广告).

6. When will the speakers meet?

A. At 3:30 pm B. At 4:30 pm C. At 5:30 pm.

Conversation 4

7. When has the man got basketball?

A. On Fridays. B. On Wednesdays. C. On Thursdays.

8. What does the man usually do on Thursdays?

A. He plays volleyball with the woman.

B. He attends conferences (会议).

C. He has debating (辩论课).

9. What does the man usually finish first?

A. The physics homework. B. The history homework. C. The photography homework.

Conversation 5

10. What is the probable relationship between Simon and the woman?

A. Husband and wife. B. Son and mother. C. Boss and secretary.

11. What will the woman do after the conversation?

A. Call Kate. B. Fix an appointment. C. Go upstairs.

12. What does the man invite the woman to do?

A. Visit his company later today.

B. Come to his place at the weekend.

C. Go to a barbecue with Kate.

Conversation 6

13. In which part of California are the floods?

A. The northern part. B. The southern part. C. The eastern part.

14. Where do the woman’s parents live?

A. Near Washington, D.C. B. Near Grass Valley C. Near San Francisco.

15. What is the man doing?

A. Watching TV. B. Reading newspapers. C. Listening to the radio..

SECTION B (7.5 marks)

Directions: In this section, you will hear a 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 will hear the mini-talk TWICE.

Daily Schedule(日程安排)



At 16.______a.m

Wake up



At 6:45 am

Eat breakfast



At 7:30 am

Go to work by 17.___________



8:00a.m—5:30 pm

Work



At 6:45 pm

Go for a(n) 18. ______________



At 7:30 pm

Make and eat dinner



8:30 pm—10:00 pm

Watch 19._______________ on TV



10:00p.m—10:30 pm

20.______________ in bed



At 10:30 pm

Go to bed





Part II? Language Knowledge (45 marks)

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 exciting news that she has received a doctor’s degree.

A. What B. It C. This D. That

22. The system of Braille is really _____________ to the blind.

A. of great useful B. great useful C. great use D. of great use

23. Doris’ success lies in the fact _______she is co-operative and eager to learn from others.

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

24. . _______ I’m not sure of winning the match, I will have a try anyway.

A. While B. Before C. Once D. Since

25. The reason ____ he was late for school was _____he had to send his mother to a hospital.

A. that; why B. why; because C. why; that D. that; because

26. He is not easy-going, but his trust in his friends will last forever once _______.

A. to be gained B. is gained C. being gained D. it is gained

27. As we have known from the map of the world, this is ______.

A. twice as large an island as that B. twice as larger as that island

C. as twice as that one D. twice as a large island as that

28.The next morning she found the man ___ in bed, dead.　

　 A. lying　 B. lie　 C. lay　 D. laying　　

29._______ you have got such a good chance, you’d better make full use of it.

A. Now that B. Although C. As soon as D. Even if

30.--- What is that wonderful smell?

--- Our neighbor ________ for a party.

A. have prepared B. is preparing C. prepare D. will prepare

31. At last the soldiers reached ______the locals called the Golden Triangle.

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

32. Studies show that people are more __________ to suffer from back problems if they always sit before computer screens for long hours.

A. likely B. possible C. probable D. sure

33. The rescue team __________ 15 countries has come to aid..

A. consists of B. is made up of C. consisting of D. make up

34. The first question was quite difficult but the rest _______ easy, _______ surprised us all.

A. was; which B. was; that C. were; which D. were; which

35. My former class teacher asked me to go and see him whenever _________.

A. I will be convenient B. it will be convenient C. I am convenient D.it is convenient

Section B (18 marks)

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

For years I wanted a flower garden. I would spend hours thinking of the different things I could 36 that would look nice together.

But then I had five lovely children: Matthew and Marvin, the twins Alisa and Alan, and then Helen. I was too 37 raising them to grow a garden.

Money was tight (紧的) ，as well as time. When my children were little, if they wanted something that 38 too much I’d have to say, “Do you see a money 39 outside? Money doesn’t grow on trees, you know.”

Finally, all five got through high school and college, and started living on their own. And I started thinking again about having a 40 .

One spring morning, on Mother’s Day, I 41 the window and was surprised to see a new tree in my yard. I put my glasses on and I couldn’t believe what I was looking at. There was a money tree in my yard!

I went outside to look. It was true! There was as much as one hundred 42 on that tree. All I could think of was all the garden flowers I could 43 with that money! There was also a(an) 44 attached(附上): “ Love, Marvin.”

My other 45 had bought me tools, ornaments(装饰物) and gardening books.

That was three years ago. My garden is now very 46 , just the way I wanted.

I’m still not sure whether money 47 on trees. But I know love does!

36. A. sell B. catch C. plant D. feed

37. A. stressed B. excited C. bored D. busy

38. A. cost B. took C. spent D. paid

39. A. pocket B. tree C. box D. market

40. A. garden B. dream C. present D. yard

41. A. looked after B. looked for C. looked out of D. looked over

42. A. dollars B. flowers C. butterflies D lights

43. A. see B. solve C. design D. buy

44. A. Document B. Suggest C. Note D. excuse

45. A. friends B. children C. volunteers D. members

46. A. pretty B. old C. usual D. small

47. A. decorates B. hangs C. grows D. puts

Section?C?(12?points)

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

A proverb says, “Time is money”. But in my opinion, time is even 48 precious than money. Why? 49 when money is spent, we can earn it back. However, when time is gone, it will 50 return. It is known to all 51 the time we can use is limited. Therefore we should make full use of our time to study hard so as to serve our country in 52 future. But it is a pity that there are a lot of people who do not realize the value 53 time. They spend their precious time smoking, drinking 54 playing.

In a word, we should form the good habit of saving time. Do not put off 55 can be done today till tomorrow.

Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (30 marks)

Directions：Read the following three passage is followed several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.

A

A World of Color

No matter where you go, colors are everywhere! And while the colors may be the same, their meanings change depending on the country.

Colors

Different Meanings



Green

Green means “hope” in Ecuador. In the U.S., it’s a symbol of money and concern for the environment.



Purple

Purple is worn by kings and queens in Europe, while in Thailand, it’s worn by women whose husbands have died.



Black

Black is the traditional color of mourning(哀悼) in the West. But on the Pacific islands of Melanesia, it’s a symbol of beauty and speed.



White

White is considered a pure color and is worn at weddings in America. In parts of Asia, however, white is worn to funerals(葬礼) as a sign of winter, when everything is dead.



Red

Red means “beautiful” in Russia, but in South Africa, it’s the color of mourning. In the United States, a bride would be criticized(批评) for wearing a red gown. In India or China, though, brides often wear red as a symbol of good fortune.



Colors mean different things in different countries. No matter what the meaning is, color adds interest to our lives and makes them brighter.

56. In the US if you prefer