命题人：王来 韩利梅 杨薇 审核人：王来

说明：1．考试时间120分钟，满分150分。2．将卷Ⅰ答案用2B铅笔涂在答题卡上,卷Ⅱ用蓝黑钢笔或圆珠笔答在答题纸上。3．Ⅱ卷卷头和答题卡均填涂本次考试的考号，不要误填学号，答题卡占后５位。

Ⅰ卷 (满分100分)

第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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。

例：How much is the shirt?

A. ￡ 19.15. B. ￡ 9.15. C. ￡ 9.18.

答案是 B。

1. What time is it now?

A. 6:30. B. 7:00. C. 7:30.

2. When did the accident happen?

A. Today. B. Yesterday. C. Two days ago.

3. What does the man mean?

A. He is likely to call. B. He’s talked to the doctor. C. He’s lost weight.

4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Doctor and patient. B. Teacher and student. C. Policeman and driver.

5. Where does the conversation take place?

A. On a farm. B. In a market. C. In a restaurant.

第二节 （共15 小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5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，并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8题。

6. Why didn’t the man go to the concert?

A. He failed to get a ticket.

B. He was not interested in it.

C. He was not free.

7. How did the man feel about missing the concert?

A. He felt it a pity. B. He didn’t care. C. He regretted it.

8. How did the woman like the concert?

A. She liked it a little.

B. She enjoyed it very much.

C. She thought it was OK.

听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。

9. Whose keys are these?

A. They are Jack’s.

B. They are Betty’s.

C. The owner hasn’t been found yet.

10. Why hasn’t Joe come to school?

A. He had a headache.

B. He hurt his arm and had to see the doctor.

C. He didn’t like school at all.

11. When does this conversation most probably take place?

A. In the early morning. B. After classes in the morning. C. In the evening.

听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。

12. Where is the Korean restaurant?

A. In Green Street. B. In North Street. C. In Winter street.

13. What do we know about the woman?

A. She never refuses the man’s invitation.

B. She likes Korean food.

C. She will have dinner with the man this evening.

14. When will the speakers meet?

A. At 6:30. B. At 7:00. C. At 7:30.

听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。

15. What is the man’s friend’s problem?

A. He lost his friend.

B. He has no telephone.

C. He went to the wrong place.

16. Where is the man probably?

A. At a bar. B. In a hotel. C. In the street.

17. What is the woman?

A. A policewoman. B. A waitress. C. A passer-by.

听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

18. What do Americans often do when they meet a stranger?

A. They hug him or her.

B. They kiss his or her cheeks.

C. They call his or her name directly.

19. What do Americans often do when they are about to leave?

A. They shake hands with everyone.

B. They say “goodbye” to everyone.

C. They say “goodbye” to the whole group.

20. What does the speaker think of Americans’ putting their feet up on the office desk?

A. Impolite. B. Not rude. C. Fashionable.

第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

I was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled (贴标签) everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.

War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, “Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.

The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled (爬) under her covers, sobbing. Obviously, that was something she should not go through alone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart,

Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didn’t noticed Kate had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried and her expression one of disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me, “Thanks.”

Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn’t always agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on.

21. What made Kate so angry one evening?

A. She couldn’t find her books.

B. She heard the author shouting loud.

C. She got the news that her grandma was ill.

D. She saw the author's shoes beneath her bed.

22. The author tidied up the room most probably because _______.

A. she was scared by Kate’s anger

B. she hated herself for being so messy

C. she wanted to show her care

D. she was asked by Kate to do so

23. How is Paragraph 1 mainly developed?

A. By analyzing causes. B. By making comparisons.

C. By describing a process. D. By following time order.

24. What might be the best title for the story?

A. My Friend Kate B. Hard Work Pays Off

C. How to Be Organized D. Learning to Be Roommates

B

Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2014.

The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyrics (抒情诗) to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.

Application & Selection

If you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing (about 500 words), responding to the title‘LUNCH,’with your name, age, address and e-mail address to: debo@newwritingsouth.com.

Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September, 4-5pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.

You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of what’s to come.

Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2014

For further information go to: facebook.com/towner or towner.org.uk or newwritingsouth.com

Any questions一feel free to send your e-mail to Towner Writer Squad Associate: whame@towner.gov.uk

·Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13

Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.

Start time: 6 September, 2014

Meet every other Saturday, 2-4pm, at the Towner Study Centre.

Study and write at your own pace一you do not have to rush一as you have a year to go through the project. Practise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing!

No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why can’t you?

Fee: ￡179

For more information go to: newtowner.org.uk or generate.org.uk

25. Towner Writer Squad will be started _______.

A. to train comedy and TV writers

B. to explore the fantastic gallery space

C. to introduce a contemporary art museum

D. to promote the development of young writers

26. To join the Writer Squad, each applicant should first _______.

A. provide a piece of their writing

B. meet the Writer Squad Leader

C. offer their family information

D. complete an application form

27. Applications for the Writer Squad should be e-mailed no later than _______.

A. 6 September, 2014

B. 8 September, 2014

C. 17 September, 2014

D. 12 October, 2014

28. What is most important for the beginners?

A. Practising as much as possible.

B. Gaining confidence and having fun.

C. Studying and writing at their own pace.

D. Learning skills from writers and teachers.

C

When times get tough, we all look for ways to cut back. When we’re hungry, we eat at home instead of going out. We take buses instead of taxis. And we wear our old designer jeans just a few months long. With college expenses at all-time high, high school students are eager to do anything to cut the cost of a university education.

One cost-cutting suggestion is to allow college students to get a bachelor’s degree in three years instead of four. Educational institutions have been actively exploring ways to make the learning process more efficient. But there’s a question：Would the quality of undergraduate (本科生) education suffer？Few US universities have formally approved a “three-year degree” model.

I doubt that mainstream North American colleges will carry out a three-year curriculum any time soon. For one thing, most universities already allow highly qualified students to graduate early by testing out of certain classes and obtaining a number of college credits (学分). In addition, at famous universities, the committee who determine which courses are required and which courses are electives (选修课) are unlikely to suddenly “throw out” one quarter of the required credits. Professors will resist “diluting (稀释)” the quality of the education they offer.

In my opinion, a quality four-year education is always superior to a quality three-year education. A college education requires sufficient time for a student to become skilled in their major and do coursework in fields outside their major. It is not a good idea to water down education, any more than it’s not a good idea to water down medicine. If we want to help students find their way through university, we should help them understand early on what knowledge and skills they need to have upon graduation. We should allow students to test out of as many courses as possible. We should give them a chance to earn money as interns (实习生) in meaningful part-time jobs that re