Part I 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 then choose the best answer for each question.

You will hear each conversation TWICE.

Conversation 1

Why can’t the man talk to the woman now?

He is in trouble. B. He is cooking supper.

C. He has lots of homework to do.



What does the woman say she will do?

Help the man with work.

B. Wait in the man’s place.

C. Come again later.



Conversation 2

3. Where is Ken probably?

A. At a shop.

B. At home.

C. In the classroom.



4. Why are the speakers having a meeting?

A. For an exam

B. For work.

C. For fun.



Conversation 3

5. Who is the man?

A. The woman’s husband.

B. The woman’s boss.

C. The woman’s classmate.



6. What did the woman bring back?

A. Some presents from the party. B. Some information about her classmates.

C. Some documents for the company.



Conversation 4

7. Where will the speakers take a trip?

A. To a popular science spot.

B. To a wild forest.

C. To a wildlife zoo.



8. What advice does the man give to the woman?

A. Leave some food for the animals. B. Stay far away from fire at night.

C. Do not leave garbage everywhere.



9. What will the speakers do today?

A. Climb a mountain.

B. Rest at home.

C. Go fishing.



Conversation 5

10. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A. A painting.

B. Food.

C. An old man.



11. What is the small boy doing?

A. Sitting at the table.

B. Standing at the side of the table. C. Playing under the table.



12. How does the woman feel?

A. Hungry.

B. Strange.

C. Interested.



Conversation 6

13. What was the main reason why the man wanted to join the army?

A. He often heard stories about the army.

B. His uncle suggested that he do so.



C. Most of his toys were tanks.



14. What did the woman and her sister use to do?

A. Visit different shops. B. Pretend to be shopkeepers.

C. Make money by selling waste things.



15. What is the subject of the conversation?

A. Childhood dreams

B. Hard work and success.

C. Unhappy memories in life.











SECTION B(7.5 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.

Freezing Weather

Places

Problems or damages



 16 Europe

More than 200 people were killed.



Bosnia

● Farmers have problems feeding their cows.

● 17 production has dropped by 30%.



Ukraine

 18 people died in low temperatures.



Rome

 19 are unable to operate.

The government has to take measures before 20 in temperature.





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. ______ beyond words, the businessman agreed to donate some money to help the sick.

A. Moving B. Moved C. Being Moved D. To moved

22. We ______the project on time without your timely help .

A. would not have finished B. will not finish

C. would have finished D. will finish

23. So far, this technology _______to produce plants which are better able to defend themselves against pests and disease.

A. had been used B. was used C. has used D. has been used

24. From the point of view of some people, we are only doing what humans have always done, _______nature to meet our own needs.

A. used B. using C. having been used D. being used

25.The people _______these factories are deeply concerned about the environment.

A. operating B. to be operated C. operated D. being operated

26. Let those in need that we will go all out to help them.

A. to understand B. understand C. understanding D. understood

29. My mom suggests that we eat out for a change this weekend.

A. could B. might C. should D. would

30. ______ basic first-aid techniques will help you respond quickly to emergencies.

A. Known B. Having known C. Knowing D. Being known

31.When _____what is the most important in life, some people choose money, while others choose things like security and comfort.

A. decided B. having decided C. to decide D. deciding

32.Many students in our class don’t have the courage ________in public.

A. speaking B. to speak C. spoken D. to be spoken

33.He went to Beijing for the fashion show. This is _______he asked a few days off last week.

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

34. ----You’re trembling. What’s happened?

---- I _______ outside in the cold for over an hour waiting for a bus.

A. was standing B. have been standing C. stood D. will stand

35. My little daughter hurried to the airport, only ______the film star she had been looking forward to seeing for a long time had left.

A. to be told B. to tell C. telling D. having told

Section B (18 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.

There was a story about love and happiness which happened in the1980s. One day, an elderly gentleman in his 80s came to the hospital at 8:30. I heard him saying to the nurse that he was in a hurry for an appointment at 9:30.

The nurse had him take a 36 in the waiting area, 37 him it would be at least 40 minutes before someone would be able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I was not busy—my patient didn’t 38 at the appointed hour, I would examine his wound. While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctor’s appointment.

The gentleman said no and told me that he 39 to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife. He told me that she had been 40 for a while and that she had a special disease. I asked if she would be 41 if he was a bit late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not been able to 42 him for five years now. I was 43 , and asked him, “And you still go every morning, even though she doesn’t know who you are?”

He smiled and said, “She doesn’t know me, but I know who she is.” I had to hold back 44 as he left.

Now I realize that in marriages, true love is 45 of all that is. The happiest people don’t 46 have the best of everything; they just try the best of everything they have. 47 isn’t about how to live through the storm, but how to dance in the rain.

36. A. breath　　　　 B．test C．seat D．walk

37. A. persuading B．promising C．understanding D．telling

38. A. turn up B．show off C．come on D．go away

39. A. forgot B. needed C．agreed D．happened

40. A. late B．well C．around D．there

41. A. lonely B．worried C．doubtful D．hungry

42. A. recognize B．answer C．believe D．expect

43. A. moved B．disappointed C．surprised D．satisfied

44. A. curiosity B．tears C．words D．judgment

45. A. agreement B．expression C．acceptance D．exhibition

46. A. necessarily B．completely C．naturally D．frequently

47. A. Adventure B．Beauty C．Trust D．Life

Section?C?(12?marks)

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

Now let me tell you about the work I have been doing with the UN. My job with the UN is not paid but voluntary, and 48 I said before, I visit countries where the UN has programmes to help people. So, 49 do I help by visiting these countries? Well, 50 I visit these countries, the television and press will follow and record my visits. This will increase people’s knowledge of the work of the UN. In addition, my visits will encourage people 51 are working on the projects and draw local people’s attention 52 the situation.

I have visited many countries in Africa. Recently, I was fortunate 53 to travel to South Africa, where I met some women who have organized themselves into a group. They collect approximately 1.35 yuan per day from each member and add 54 to some money contributed by the government. With this, the women have enough money to acquire materials to make baskets. They then sell these at the market for 55 profit. With luck their group will be able to expand and maybe set up a shop. Such programmes can transform people’s lives by giving them the ability to provide for themselves and their families.

Part III: 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 four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.

Passage A

Jimmy is an automotive mechanic(机械工), but he lost his job a few months ago. He has a good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.

One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tyre（轮胎） of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for an interview.