Part I Listening （30 marks）

SECTION A

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

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

A. He is in trouble.

B. He has lots of homework to do.

C. He is cooking supper.

2. What does the woman say she will do?

A. Help the man with his 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 fun.

B. For work.

C. For an exam.

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 documents for the company.

C. Some information about her classmates.

Conversation 4

7. Where will the speakers take a trip?

A. To a popular scenic 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. Food. B. A painting. 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 that the man wanted to join the army?

A. His uncle suggested that he do so.

B. Most of his toys were tanks.

C. He often heard stories about the army.

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.

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SECTION B

Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

You will hear the short passage TWICE.

Freezing Weather

Places

Problems or damages



Eastern 16

More than 200 people were killed.



Bosnian

Farmers have problems feeding their 17 .

Milk production has dropped by 30%.



Ukraine

 18 people died in low temperatures.



Rome

 19 there are unable to operate.

The 20 has sent workers out throughout the city to help clear out the snow before a further drop 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. Regular Public broadcasting followed shortly afterwards, first _________ on May 11th 1928 in New York.

A. began B. beginning C. begun D. to begin

22. It was between 1830 and 1835 ____ the modern newspaper was born.

A how B because C which D that

23. The girl was so absorbed _______her studies that she didn’t notice her friend walking towards her.

A. to B. at C. in D for

24. _________the text messages we received always seem important at the time, most people can’t really remember them the next day.

A. While B. When C. If D. Since

25. Teddy looked _____ at his broken model plane and felt ________.

A. sadly; sadly B. sad；sadly C. sadly; sad D. sad；sad

26. _______strong evidence ______reading is beneficial to one’s success.

A. It is；what B It is；that C. There is；which D. There is；that

27. If Penicillin had not been available, many people _______ from sickness or even small wounds.

A. had died B. have died C. would have died D. should have died

28. Jane is ill and Annie is going to _______ this week.

A. take place B. take her place C. take the place D. be replaced

29. E-mail, as well as telephones, an important part in daily communication.

A. is playing B. have played C. was playing D. play

30. It is spring now. The flowers sweet in the botanic garden attract the visitors to the beauty of nature.

A. to smell B. smelling C. smelt D. to be smelt

31. Have you got any books on psychology on the shelves of your private library? I’d like to borrow _______.

A. them B. it C. one D. that

32. Lawrence Craven is the author of several published reports, one of _____ introduced the idea _____ aspirin could reduce the risk of heart attacks.

A. them; when B. which; that C. what; that D. which; when

33. This is the only one of the best films _______ to teach kids the first aid this year．

A．that have been produced B．that has produced

C．that have produced D．that has been produced

34. Not only ________snacks and drinks, but they also brought cards for

entertainment when they had a picnic in the forest.

A. did they bring B. they brought C. was they bring D. they bring

35. His tired face suggested that he ________ really tired after the long walk.

A. had been B. should be C. be D. was

SECTION B ( 18 points )

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.

Theodore Johnson or "Mr. J" was my fifth grade 36 , who taught me the blessing of an unexpected second chance. ???? One Monday morning, the schoolyard was full of rumors（谣言、传闻） about a fire in the Home Economics Room over the weekend. Mr. J __ 37 us not to go near the room because it could be dangerous. ???? During a class break, my friend Kim and I decided to 38 the damage. When we carefully looked through the door window, trying to see 39 was forbidden, suddenly we felt a firm hold on our shoulders stop us. A teacher had found us. In those 40 seconds millions of thoughts flashed through my mind. My parents would be mad. Then the teacher led Kim and me back to our classroom, leaving our fate in the 41 of Mr. J.???? Mr. J had a(n) 42 lesson to teach. I was met with a look of 43 rather than anger. He spoke softly as he explained why he was disappointed in my decision to go where I might get 44 . I looked at him, and he smiled. I was shocked that he cared more about my 45 than the fact that I’d broken a rule. It was the first time I felt the power of 46 .???? At the age of ten, I knew I’d never disappoint Mr. J again. On that day, trust was restored the moment Mr.J 47 . I learned many things that year, but nothing was more important than the power of an unexpected second chance.

36. A. classmate B. schoolmate C. friend D. teacher

37. A. persuade B. forbid C. warned D. advised

38. A. look at B. check out C. search for D. find out

39. A. which B. that C. how D. what

40. A. excited B. frozen C. interested D. puzzled

41. A. face B. heart C. hands D. eyes

42. A. different B. ordinary C. good D. impossible

43. A. sorrow B. joy C. concern D. comfort

44. A. hurt B. changed C. caught D. lost

45. A. happiness B. safety C. joy D. health

46. A. love B. admiration C. gratitude D. forgiveness

47. A. smiled B. shouted C. whispered D. talked

SECTION C ( 12 points )

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

If we agree that the function of education is to prepare us for life, then there is very little time to waste. So, while we can, we ought to concentrate 48. ________ teaching children something really useful.

Politeness is a mark of civilization. 49. _________ sooner children learn this, the better. In any case, a lot can be accomplished by a smile and good manners.

Like it or not, our adult lives will be consumed by the struggle for money, but we don’t make an effort to teach children 50. __________ to mange it. So our schools have a duty to teach them this ability from the beginning.

Children should learn to take care 51. ________their health. They should know that 52. ________they eat junk food, they will become fat and unhealthy. They should be very clear about 53._________ will happen to their bodies when they smoke or drink.

All of 54___________ are part of society. We have rights and responsibilities. We have to know a little bit of our history and geography, because we need to have an environment in which to relate to the people around us. Our school should spend every moment they have telling this to our children: “This is life, this is what you are going to face 55 ________ this is how you deal with it.

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.

A

Utopia is a perfect place. It is a place without war, hunger, poverty, or crime. It is a place where the people work together and share. There is no money in Utopia because the people do not need money. They do not have personal possessions because everything belongs to everyone. All of the people are equal in Utopia, and the laws are all fair.

Utopia is not a new place. Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher, described a perfect so