1.What does the woman like best?

A. Apples.

B. Oranges.

C. Bananas.



2.How may Kate feel now?

A. Excited.

B. Sad.

C. Happy.



3.What does the woman want to be?

A. An engineer.

B.A teacher.

C. A doctor.



4.Where is Lucy?

A. In her office.

B. In the meeting room.

C. On the playground.



What's the woman's plan for tonight?

A. To see a movie with the man.

B. To visit her parents.



C. To have classes with the man.





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，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7题。

What is the cause of the traffic jam?

A. Many people want to get off at the exit.

B. There is another traffic accident.



C. The highway is too narrow.





7. What are they listening to?

A. Radio broadcast.

B. Music Channel 16.

C.Music from the Beatles.



听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

Why is the man still in the office?

A. He has to clean the room.

B. He wants to type a letter.



C. He's waiting for Mary.







9. What will the man do this evening?

A. See a film with Mary.

B. Go shopping with Mary.



C. See a play with Mary.





听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

Why does Miss Smith ask Tom to clean the floor?

A. Because he made the floor dirty.

B. Because it is his duty to do it.



C. Because it is too early to go home.





11. Who is Miss Smith?

A. Tom's mother.

B. Tom's classmate.



C. Tom's teacher.





Which is a proper word to describe Tom?

A. Lazy.

B. Honest.

C. Hard-working.



听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. Where does this conversation take place?

A. On the street.

B. In a park.

C. At the airport.



14. Why does the woman like San Francisco?

A. It has no traffic jam.

B. People there are friendlier.



C. It has the best food and music.





15. Where does the woman come from?

A. Pennsylvania.

B. Chicago.

C. China.





16. What does the woman think of the man's English?

A. Unacceptable.

B. Excellent.

C. Strange.





听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

When did the accident happen?

A. Shortly before 3 pm.

B. Shortly after 3 pm.



C. Shortly before 5 pm.





18. How many traffic accidents have happened in the city this month?

A. 3.

B. 5.

C. 7.



19. What can we learn from the text?

A. The accident was a result of drunk driving.



B. A moving truck hit a school bus.



C. Poor weather condition led to the accident.



20. When will the listeners get further details?

A. About 5 o'clock this afternoon.



B. About 5 o'clock tomorrow morning.



C. About 3 o'clock this afternoon.



第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分60分）

完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

Two weeks before Christmas, Mother told me we were going to my grandmother's house for the holiday. Grandma and Uncle Henry lived on a farm some 15 miles out of town. They had no electricity or running water and 21 what I considered the “good things” in life. They 22 made no plans for Christmas. When Christmas Eve arrived, Mom told me in her best “I-mean-it” voice to 23 all the decorations(装饰物) from our tree. She packed those up, 24 all the trimmings(材料) for a 25 turkey dinner. Christmas morning dawned perfectly, with the sun 26 brightly across a fresh blanket of snow. 27 I sulked(生气) silently in the backseat of the car because my parents made our 28 to grandma's. This was going to be the 29 Christmas ever! Grandma was 30 to see us as we walked up to her door. “What on earth are you doing here?” She stammered(结巴地说). “We weren't expecting 31 . It's Christmas, and I don't even have a turkey to cook for you.” I knew 32 . Mom said as we set boxes of things on the kitchen table. “That's 33 we brought one with us.” “We 34 have a tree,” Mom insisted. “ 35 , what will we do with all these decorations?” Uncle Henry quickly knew Mom's meaning. He called me to join him, and we 36 a perfect Christmas tree. Soon the house smelled fresh and piney as we decorated the tree, and the day was 37 a festive air. The turkey dinner was very good, too. I was actually beginning to enjoy this unusual Christmas day!

Dessert was forgotten 38 Mom came out with the final surprise-----a flaming(燃烧的) pudding! “Merry Christmas, mother,” Mom said. “Dear me!” Grandma gasped. “I haven't seen a flaming pudding since I left England before I was married.” Tears of 39 filled her eyes.

I could not keep the tears 40 my eyes, either. I knew then that Mom had also given me the best Christmas present ever—she had taught me what a beautiful thing it is to give.

21. A. prepared

B. lacked

C. refused

D. desired



22. A. even

B. too

C. never

D. hardly



23. A. replace

B. return

C. remove

D. show



24. A. instead of

B. by the side of

C. along with

D. in spite of



25. A. sad

B. complete

C. fresh

D. separate



26. A. shinning

B. setting

C. breaking

D. happening



27. A. But

B. So

C. And

D. Then



28. A. progress

B. way

C. wish

D. hope



29. A. last

B. busiest

C. best

D. worst



30. A. expected

B. eager

C. surprised

D. ready



31. A. anyone

B. others

C. some one

D. no one



32. A. you

B. them

C. that

D. this



33. A. how

B. why

C. where

D. what



34. A. may

B. will

C. can

D. must



35. A. Meanwhile

B. Therefore

C. However

D. Otherwise



36. A. improved

B. found

C. caused

D. changed



37. A. showed off

B. went on

C. filled with

D. lighted up



38. A. until

B. after

C. because

D. unless



39. A. sadness

B. joy

C. regret

D. worry



40. A. onto

B. back

C. into

D. from



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、D）中，选出最佳选项。

A

Why buy art? To answer this question, ask yourself what your reasons are for thinking of acquiring a piece of art. An artwork can cost a considerable sum, but if it meets your needs, it's worth every penny.

Art Is for EnjoymentArt is meant to be displayed. Don't ever feel pressured to buy something you won't appreciate looking at day after day, no matter what other people may say. Don't buy something that doesn't appeal to you just because it is trendy（流行的）, because the artist is famous, or because you have been advised that the artwork will make a good investment. If you don't like the artwork at all, don't buy it!



Art Improves Your EnvironmentHave you ever noticed that all beautiful homes have art as an essential part of the decoration? Art lends life and color to otherwise plain and ordinary walls. A well thought-out art collection will help create a unique pattern in your home and make it more attractive. For similar reasons, art often graces commercial buildings, such as reception rooms and the offices of top executives.



Art Makes a StatementThe kind of art you surround yourself says much about your personality, tastes and values. Art truly is a mirror of the soul. It's an expression of who you are. Be true to yourself, and choose art which is meaningful to you.



Art Can Be an InvestmentArt can pay handsome returns, but this very rarely happens overnight. If you're hoping to make a fast buck, art may not be the right avenue for you. There are investors, of course, who like to put their money in art. They do this for two main reasons: emotional as well as financial benefits.



Art Enriches Your LifeAt a conference on health and aging, held in Australia, a professor from Melbourne's RMIT University shared his findings that love—even the love of an activity or a work of art contributes to healthier living and a longer lifespan.



Art Makes an ImpressionWhen you need to give a gift which will make a lasting impression, a fine piece of artwork is hard to beat. Any recipient(接受者) will appreciate receiving such an exclusive gift, and be honored that you valued her enough to give her something so unique and precious. Just remember to select something which will appeal to your recipient's tastes, and keep to a sensible budget. Good art needn't cost an arm and a leg.



41. We can find something about the host's personality, tastes and values through looking at________ .

A. the expression on the face B. the mirror on the wall

C. the kind of art around him D. the truth of the art in his home

B

One reaction to all the concern about tropical deforestation(砍伐森林) is a blank stare that asks the question, "Since I don't live there, what does it have to do with me?" The answer is that your way of life, wherever you live in the world, is tied to the tropics in many ways. If you live in a house, wash your hair, eat fruits and vegetables, drink soda, or drive a car, you can be certain that you are affected by the loss of tropical forests. Take rubber（橡胶） for example. For many uses, only natural rubber from trees will do. Synthetics are not good enough. Today over half the world's commercial（商业的）rubber is produced in Malaysia and Indonesia, while the Amazon's rubber industry produces much of the world's four million tons. And rubber is an important material in making gloves, balloons, footwear and many sporting goods. Thousands of other tropical plants are valuable for their industrial use.

Many scientists strongly believe that deforestation contributes to the greenhouse effect—or heating of the earth from increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. As we destroy forests, we lose their ability to change carbon dioxide into oxygen. Carbon dioxide levels could double within the next half-century, warming the earth by as much as 4.5 degrees. The result? A partial melt-down of polar ice caps, raising sea levels as much as 24 feet; even 15 feet could threaten anyone living within 35 miles of the coast. Unbelievable? Maybe. But scientists warn that by the time we realize the severe effects of tropical deforestation, it will be 20 years too late.

Can tropical deforestation affect our everyday lives? Now, you should have got the answer.

45. The underlined word "synthetics" probably means a kind of __________.

A. natural rubber B. tropical grass C. man-made material D. tropical tree

46. In the last paragraph the author tries to _________.

A. tell people how to avoid the tropical deforestation

B. show us how important it is to protect the tropical forests

C. persuade people to buy something synthetic

D. let people realize the good effect of tropical de