第I卷

I. Listening Comprehension 30%

Section A

Directions： In Section A. you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it. Read the four possible answers on your paper. and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

1. A. Classmates. B. Husband and wife. C. Colleagues. D. Manager and assistant.

2. A .At a grocery store. B. At a florist's stand.

C. At a bank counter. D. At an electronic shop.

3. A .Painting a picture. B. Hosting a program.

C. Designing a studio. D. Taking a photo.

4. A . What her new responsibility is. B. The prospects of her job.

C. The feedbacks from customers. D. What the director thinks of her.

5. A .She must have paid a lot for the gun. B. She is known for having a terrific figure.

C. Her gym exercise has had good results. D. Her effort to keep fit is worth praising.

6. A . The man should visit the museum.B. The hot weather is hard to stand.

C. The beach resort is a good choice. D. She enjoys staying in Chongqing.

7. A. Combine her training with dieting. B. Repeat the training day by day.

C. Avoid too much physical training. D. Include weightlifting in the program.

8. A. Whether she can travel by air. B. If she has any heart problem.

C. When she will return home. D. How she will completely recover.

9. A. Switch off the fridge for a while.B. Have someone repair the fridge.

C. Ask the man to fix the fridge. D. Buy a fridge of better quality.

10. A. She is black and blue all over. B. She has to go to see a doctor.

C. She was away from work for some days. D. She got hurt in an accident.

Section B

Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.?

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

11. A . A pupil in need of help. B. A person promising to donate money

C. A member from a charity. D. A teacher in the Semira Region.

12. A . 10% B. 35% C. 50% D.65%

13. A . To train teachers for the disabled B. To help a pupil with special need.

C. To pay for a walking holiday. D. To organize a charity club for the disabled.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

14. A . They mistake fire fighters for monsters. B. They do not realize they're in danger.

C. They are frightened by smoke and noise D. They cannot hear the fire fighters.

15. A. He travels all over America to help put out fires.

B.He often teaches children what to do during a fire.

C.He teaches Spanish in a San Francisco community.

D.He provides oxygen masks to children free of charge.

16. A. Fire fighters play an important role in America.

B. Kids should learn not to be afraid of monsters.

C. Carelessness can always result in tragedies.

D. Information speeches can save lives.

Section C

Directions: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in me numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

B1anks l 7 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

Telephone Note

Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.

Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.?

What did the man want to do?

He wanted to____21___what the woman told police officer Parmer at the bank.



What was suspect wearing?

He was wearing__22___and a light shirt.



What did the police officer finally ask the woman to do?

To ____23_____from pictures.



Why was Mrs.Dawson asked to go to the police station?

The woman was __24____ of a bank robbery.



Complete the from. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

II. Grammar and Vocabulary

Section A 16%

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.

25. Getting a good night sleep is directly related ____ not only how we feel next day but our long-term health as well.

A. in B. from C. through D. to

26. — Would you like steak or chicken?

—____. I’m full now.

A. Both B. None C. Either D. Neither

27. Scientists are trying to develop a soya-based fuel for cars, which ____one day replace petrol.

A. must B. should C. would D. may

28. Peter’s jacket looked just the same as Jack’s, but it cost twice ______.

A. as many B. as much C. so much D. so many

29. I’m sure that your letter _______ immediate attention. They know you’re waiting for the reply.

A. will get B. gets C. has got D. is getting

30. _________ flying is more expensive than land and sea travel, I went there by air to save time.

A. Even though B. If C. As D. In case

31. We can never expect a bluer sky ________ we create a less polluted world.

A. until B. if C. unless D. when

32. —Would you please keep quiet, Sally? The weather forecast _______.

—Oh, I’m sorry I didn’t realize it.

A. is broadcast B. is being broadcast

C. has been broadcast D. had been broadcast

33. _________by many different kinds of dancing, Martha Graham developed her own personal dance style.

A. Influencing B. Influenced C. To Influence D. Be influenced

34. It will be sad not to see you during the Christmas holiday ______families get together

A. before B. when C. that D. since

35. It cost me a fortune，but I don’t regret ______ a year traveling around the world.

A. to spend B. to be spending C. spending D. spent

36. Around 15,000 officials gathered in Copenhagen, trying to map out an effective strategy ____ the battle against climate change.

A. to win B. will win C. winning D. won

37. Liu Xiang’s performance at the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix has told his fans a fact _______ he has been back on winning track.

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

38. — How was the televised concert last night?

—Terrific! Rarely _______ such a large audience.

A. a concert attracted B. did a concert attract

C. a concert did attract D. attracted a concert

39. The local government plans to bring in new laws ______ parents to take more responsibility for their children’s education.

A. forced B. forcing C. force D. having forced

40. Many people in the city wonder _____the city officials have the information they need to solve the problem.

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

Section B 9%

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. promote B. challenging C. generally D. rewarding AB. politely

AC. immigrants AD. competitive BC. traditional BD. authority

CD. disagree





Most people agree that the direct, assertive (过分自信的) American personality is a virtue, but it sometimes surprises foreigners. In many cultures, respect for older people or those in positions of __41__ keeps others from expressing their true feelings. But in the US, children often argue with their parents, students may __42___with their teachers, and citizens may express opposition to the actions of the government. If the meat is too tough to chew, the diner can complain to the waiter; if the boss makes a mistake, an employee will __43___ point it out.

Some straight talk about the American character must include the admission that Americans have their faults. The extremely __44__ nature of Americans is probably their worst fault. Of course, competition isn’t always bad. As a matter of fact, it can __45___ excellence by encouraging individuals and businesses to try to do their best. But the desire to get ahead of others sometimes causes people to do things that are unkind and even dishonest. Also, Americans admire what is practical, fast, efficient, and fresh. Sometimes they fail to understand and appreciate practices that have greater respect for more __46___ , leisurely ways of doing things. On the other hand, people from other cultures may dislike the practical, __47__American lifestyles.

Despite culture differences, most foreigners give Americans credit for their virtues. Americans are __48__ viewed as friendly, adaptable, energetic, and kindhearted. Most newcomers to the US like Americans, and the feeling is usually mutual(共有的). Perhaps the greatest American virtue is a deep interest in new ideas and new people. In a nation of __49__ , the foreigner does not remain an outsider for long.

III. Reading Comprehension

Section A 15%

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 the word or phrase that best fits the context.

When discussing the causes of animal endangerment, it is important to understand that individual species are not the only factors involved in this difficult situation. Endangerment is a broad __50__ , one that involves the habitats(栖息地) and environments where species live and interact with one another. Although some measures are being taken to help specific cases of endangerment, the universal problem cannot be solved until humans __51__the natural environ