第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分20分）

第一节 （共5小题；每小题1分，满分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。

What is true about the woman?

A. Her head aches. B. She is at home now. C. She has a stomachache.

Why is the flight delayed?

A. Because of heavy fog. B. Because of heavy snow. C. Because of a mechanical failure.

What do we know about the speakers?

A. They live in California. B. They just moved to another state. C. They are considering buying a car.

Why wouldn’t the man let the woman drive?

A. He prefers to walk. B. She is not a good driver. C. She’s been drinking too much.

What kind of fruit does the man dislike?

A. Apples. B. Grapes. C. Strawberries.

第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，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至7题。

What was the man looking for?

A. Clothes. B. An apartment. C. A job.

What does the woman suggest?

A. Dressing more professionally. B. Turning in more applications. C. Hanging a sign in his window.

听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

What is the woman’s major?

A. English. B. History. C. Biology.

What does the woman say about the canteen?

A. It is too loud. B. The food there is terrible. C. It doesn’t offer enough variety.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

Where are the speakers?

A. On a train. B. On a bus. C. On an airplane.

What time is it right now in Colorado?

A. 5:50p.m. B. 6:30p.m. C. 7:50p.m.

What is the man looking forward to doing?

A. Eating dinner. B. Watching a TV program. C. Watching a movie.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

How many times have the speakers moved in the past two years?

A. Once. B. Five times. C. Six times.

What does the woman wish they could do?

A. Move to a bigger house.

B. Change jobs to earn more money.

C. Live in the same place for a long time.

Why have the speakers moved so much?

A. Because of the man’s job. B. Because of the woman’s health. C. Because of the kid’s education.

What will happen in a year, according to the man?

A. He won’t have to work so hard.

B. He might get a management position.

C. They will have more children.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

Where is Bob Marley from?

A. England. B. Jamaica. C. South Africa

Why didn’t Bob Marley see his father much?

A. His father didn’t like him.

B. His father’s work kept him away.

C. His father’s family didn’t like his parents’ relationship.

Where did Bob Marley go right after he got married?

A. To Great Britain to record some songs.

B. To the United States for work.

C. To many countries to give concerts.

When did Bob Marley die?

A. In 1981. B. In 1972. C. In 1963.

第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）

第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

The white-flag dolphin, ______ rare Chinese mammal, is in _____ dangerous state of dying out.

A. the; / B. a; a B. the; the D. a; /

Driven by huge ______, many drug dealers formed well-organized gangs (团伙) and were equipped with advanced weapons.

A. beliefs B. taxes C. profits D. quantities

These services are free and ______, and there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be satisfied with them.

A. accurate B. willing C. ordinary D. reliable

When awarded the first prize, he ______ thanked those who had helped him in realizing his dream.

A. responsibly B. originally C. sincerely D. legally

I’ll ______ him off this time but next time he’ll be punished.

A. leave B. let C. put D. set

The island where these rare birds nest has been declared a _____.

A. administration B. conversation C. desertification D. conservation

Now a team of scientists is working on creating cells which can grow by ______ carbon dioxide.

A. consuming B. producing C. decreasing D. inserting

It’s standard practice for a company like this one______ a security officer.

A. employed B. being employed C. to employ D. to have employed

Nowadays many parents tend to be tolerant (宽容的) ______ their children’s choices of majors at university.

A. because of B. in regard to C. regardless of D. thanks to

The recent financial crisis ______ into consideration, the boss ______ back on the number of workers working for him.

A. taken; cut B. was taken; cut C. taking; cuts D. to take; cutting

He felt guilty about losing, and bad about ______ football as you are.

A. being as gifted at B. being so gifted as C. not being as gifted at D. not being so gifted as

第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意。然后从36～55各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Last January I was given a chance to work in another country. At first, I lived a 36 life, but soon I met a group of new friends and they were really nice.

Then something 37 happened. One of our friends suffered from kidney stones, which had to be 38 surgically as soon as possible. But it was not as 39 as that! Our friend could not 40 the operation, which put him into deep 41 . I didn’t know how to help him because I didn’t have any money either. 42 , I never lost hope. Instead I tried to think of other 43 and told him not to worry because everything would be all right.

Before I left the hospital, I talked to the surgeon and asked him to do the surgery, saying I would pay the expenses the next day 44 I had that kind of money. Well, I must have been 45 because the surgeon agreed to do it! But how was I going to get that much money?

All I knew was that I needed to help my friend! Although it could be 46 to deal with this kind of situation, I decided to make some efforts. I tried to borrow money but failed. I tried 47 my things but no one wanted them. Then I had the idea of talking to my 48 . I asked him if I could have my next two months’ salary in advance—without even thinking on how I would 49 for two months with no money. He was surprised and asked me the reason. I told him that I had a friend who was really in need. 50 I convinced him too and then he gave me two months’ salary without any 51 !

Upon getting the money, I ran to the hospital and paid all the bills. My friend didn’t know how to thank me. I just said, “Come on! Give me a 52 !”

Friendship may not only be found at the happy moment but sometimes you can find it on the 53 time in your life! I’ve done a good thing by being a (an) 54 friend and I think it is well worth the 55 .

36. A. private B. lonely C. colorful D. normal

37. A. strange B. wrong C. unexpected D. unfair

38. A. removed B. reduced C. examined D. lifted

39. A. terrible B. painful C. simple D. special

40. A. stand B. consider C. perform D. afford

41. A. anxiety B. confusion C. embarrassment D. dissatisfaction

42. A. Thus B. Otherwise C. However D. Therefore

43. A. reasons B. choices C. symptoms D. expectations

44. A. even if B. as if C. so that D. in case

45. A. encouraging B. annoying C. astonishing D. convincing

46. A. challenging B. disturbing C. amazing D. scaring

47. A. saving B. handling C. donating D. selling

48. A. colleague B. relative C. boss D. surgeon

49. A. adapt B. survive C. continue D. wander

50. A. Luckily B. Slightly C. Constantly D. Occasionally

51. A. analysis B. dignity C. hesitation D. remark

52. A. favor B. hug C. promise D. reply

53. A. best B. longest C. strangest D. toughest

54. A. supportive B. sensitive C. aggressive D. attentive

55. A. tolerance B. sympathy C. pressure D. effort

第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题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。

A

Successful athletes today are able to earn enormous salaries and many of them choose to share the wealth they have by donating to charities.

Ron Artest

This NBA Lakers forward is planning to auction his 2010 championship ring online in an effort to raise money for mental-health problems in schools. He has also been publicly considering donating at least half of his salary for the 2011-2012 year.

Steve Nash

The Phoenix Suns player has a foundation bearing his name. It was started in 2001, and provides funds for children who are less fortunate in health, education and personal growth. The charity also focuses efforts on the community overall.

Tiger Woods

The pro-golfer has continued to make charitable donations despite the trouble in his personal life. His foundation sent $3 million to Haiti following the earthquake that destroyed the region. Woods also donated $100,000 to assist with the tsunami in 2004 and $ 200,000 went to the needy affected by Hurricane Katrina.Hannah Teter

The Olympic snowboarding champion joined with other athletes for the charity Children International. She has been a part of the humanitarian (人道主义的) group since 2007 and along with Gabi Viteri, a Burton Team Snowboarder, she traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico, to understand the needs of the school children there and how they can help. Hannah has helped improve the lives of many poor children.

Lance Armstrong

The professional cyclist and survivor of cancer created a foundation to help those affected by the disease as well. Funds are raised by cyclist, volunteers and cancer survivors, who appeals to local communities for donations. The funds are used to give hope to cancer sufferers and help them in all stages of dealing with the disease.