第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30分）

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）

1. What is the man going to do?

A. Come back again to apply for the job.

B. Think about whether he really wants to give up

C. Get some training before he quits his job.

2. Where does the conversation most probably take place?

A. At the city library. B. At the post office. C. At the service counter.

3. How much will the man pay for the tickets?

A. $ 7 . B. $ 21. C. $ 14.

4. Which of the statements is true?

A. The man will take an exam next week.

B. The man will attend the party tonight.

C. The woman feels sorry for the man.

5. What do we know about the two speakers?

A. They don’t know how to get to Mike’s home.

B. They are discussing when to meet again.

C. They went to the same party some time ago.

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What has the man been doing?

A. Writing a book. B. Reading a book. C. Advertising a book.

7. What is the man’s response to the woman’s suggestion?

A. He doesn’t take it seriously.

B. He has rejected it.

C. He has accepted it.

听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. What has happened to Tom?

A. He hurt his left foot.

B. He met with a traffic accident.

C. He was badly hurt when training.

9. Where is Tom now?

A. In the school. B. On the way to the hospital. C. In the emergency room.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. Why did the man come to the graduate school library?

A. To find some books about American history.

B. To borrow some journals about English learning.

C. To find materials not available at the main library.

11. What is the topic of the man’s term paper?

A. Election in American history.

B. The impact of TV on recent presidential election.

C. The use of computers.

12. What should the man do to get some materials from other libraries?

A. Type the request into the computer and go there to get it.

B. Pay certain amount of money to use it.

C. Read it in the library instead of taking them out.

听第9段材料，回答第13至15题。

13. How many times has the man been to New York?

A. 3 times. B. Twice. C. Never.

14. How did the woman get the tuition for study?

A. From her parents. B. From her salary. C. From her scholarship.

15. What can we learn from the conversation?

A. The woman lived in New York for around 16 years.

B. The woman’s major is Environmental Engineering.

C. Carl is the woman’s boyfriend.

第三节（共5小题；每小题l.5分，共7.5分）

听下面一段独白，根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要信息，填入标号为16—20 的空格中。独立读两遍。每小题仅填一个单词。

Weather Report for Tomorrow

Most places

It will start off dry with a good deal of 16._______________.



17._____________coast

There will be a bit of fog.



Northwest

It will stay dull and cloudy with some heavy showers; temperatures will be 18.____________℃.



The south

Warm, humid weather pushes in from the south.



Southern half

There will be rain in most part by the evening.



Southwest

There will be some 19.______________; the temperature will reach 26℃ or possibly 27 ℃.



Northern half

It will be brighter and 20.___________. It will stay dry, but it will be quite windy and that wind will keep temperatures down to about 19 ℃.





第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）

第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）

从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

21. —Would you mind giving your advice on how to improve our business management?

—If you make _____ most of the equipment, there will be _____ rise in production.

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

22. — Oh, dear! We only have 15 minutes to get to the station.

— So terrible! There isn't any taxi around when you want ______.

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

23. The first textbooks ______ for teaching English as a foreign language came out in the 16th century.

A. having written B. to be written C. being written D. written

24. Some people say that every Senior 3 student is undergoing the most stressful times and with this I can’t agree ________.

A. less B. many C. much D. more

25. Being constantly exposed to advertisements is annoying, but it ______ be pleasant sometimes.

A. shall B. need C. can D. must

26. That George will marry Alice, ______ has not been announced yet, has spread around.

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

27. — Hello, I _______ to ask if I can book two tickets for tonight’s film.

— Sorry, we’ve already sold out.

A. phone B. will phone C. am phoning D. have phoned

28. Great inventors don’t ________ graduate from famous universities. Some didn’t even go to university.

A. likely B. necessarily C. really D. particularly

29. The lawyer listened with full attention, __________ to miss any point.

A. not trying B. trying not C. to try not D. not to try

30. John thinks it won’t be long _________ he is ready for his new job.

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

31. It is only when you nearly lose someone _____ fully conscious of how much you value him.

A. do you become B. then you become

C. have you become D. that you become

32. Even if there is no scientific proof secondhand smoke causes cancer, there is no reason why nonsmokers should be forced to take this risk.

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

33. —Can you tell me what time the flight to Detroit leaves?

—I’m sorry, but it _______________.

A. has been canceled B. had been canceled C. has canceled D. had canceled

34. —Is Mr. Wang still teaching in this school?

—I’m afraid not. He is said _______ the school as he was diagnosed with liver cancer.

A. to have left B. to have been left C. to leave D. to be left

35. You can’t predict everything. Often things don’t __________ as you expect.

A. run out B. break out C. work out D. put out

第二节 完形填空 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

For most people, graduation is an exciting day, but my graduation day was not.

I remember that weekend two years ago. Family and friends had flown in from across the country to 36 the celebration. But just like everyone else in my class, I had watched the 37 turn from bad to worse in my senior year. Almost all of us graduates had degrees, but very uncertain 38 .

The weeks ahead weren’t 39 . I knew my small university town couldn’t offer me any opportunities, 40 I packed up my car and drove to Southern California to find work. But what I thought would take a 41 dragged into two, and then four, and 100 job applications later, I found myself in the exact same 42 as I was before.

You know that feeling when you wake up in 43 ? That feeling became a constant in my life. Days felt like weeks, weeks like months, and those many months felt like everlasting 44 . And the most annoying part was no matter how much I tried, I just couldn’t seem to make any 45 .

So what did I do to keep my good sense? I decided to 46 . Something about putting words on a page made everything seem a little clearer — a little brighter. Something about writing gave me 47 . And if you want something 48 enough, sometimes a little hope is all you 49 !

I put my thoughts into a children’s book. Beyond the River was the story of an unlikely hero, a little fish, who 50 to give up his dream.

And then one day, without any sort of writing degree or contacts in the writing world — just a lot of hard work and determination —I was offered a 51 contract for my first book! After that, things slowly began to fall into 52 . I was offered a second book deal. Then, a few months later, I got an interview with the Walt Disney Company and was 53 shortly after.

Don’t give up. Even if things look 54 now, don’t give up. If you work hard, things will always get better. Often times our dreams lie in wait just a little further upstream ... all we need is the 55 to push beyond the river.

36. A. hold B. attend C. prepare D. enjoy

37. A. environment B. climate C. opportunity D. economy

38. A. choice B. danger C. desire D. future

39. A. quiet B. busy C. easy D. short

40. A. so B. but C. for D. or

41. A. day B. week C. month D. year

42. A. town B. direction C. situation D. habit

43. A. surprise B. delight C. peace D. fear

44. A. pain B. complaint C. love D. glory

45. A. appointment B. progress C. commitment D. decision

46. A. read B. think C. write D. paint

47. A. hope B. wisdom C. pleasure D. inspiration

48. A. hardly B. badly C. easily D. well

49. A. lack B. find C. bury D. need

50. A. refused B. managed C. failed D. decided

51. A. writing B. translating C. publishing D. reviewing

52. A. ruin B. place C. pieces D. despair

53. A. rewarded B. paid C. hired D. fired

54. A. different B. unimportant C. strange D. tough

55. A. courage B. chance C. time D. dream

第三部分：阅读理解 （共两节，40分）

第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。

A

The Hawaiian Islands

◆◇◆Hawaii

The “Big Island” of Hawaii is a paradise (天堂) playground where visitors can enjoy a popular lifestyle and at the same time, witness the attraction of nature thousands of square miles form a wonderland, featuring breathtaking beaches, forests, snow–covered mountains and amazing active volcanoes. A visit to Volcanoes National Park, which is described as a true wonder of the world, is a must. It is the state’s biggest attraction.

◎Accommodations

Seasons Resort Hualala from $ 205.00

Fairmont Orchid from $108.00

◎Sightseeing and Experiences

Circle Island Tour from $48.00

◆◇◆Kauai

The beautiful landscape of Kauai has led to it being called the “Garden Isle”, but it is also referred to as the “Island of discovery”, and with good reason – a land of striking natural contrasts just waiting to be explored. Green mountains, a breathtaking coastline and white sand beaches combine to make this magical place one of the world’s most relaxing locations.

◎Accommodations

Hyatt Kauai from $ 101.00

Sheraton Kauai Resort from $ 79.00

◆◇◆ Maui

Voted the “World’s Best Island”, Maui is widely regarded as one of the most romantic destinations on the earth.

It is known as the “Valley Isle” and was the ancient playground for Hawaiian royalty. The island is largely rural with a small and wonderful population and a host of attractions and nature wonders.

◎Accommodations

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa from $ 87.00

Sheraton Maui from $ 99.00

◆◇◆Oahu

Oahu has a unique rhythm, filling the air with sweet fragrances (香气), music and language from beaches and nightlife to rainforests and valleys. Adventure, romance, discovery – Oahu waits for you.

◎Accommodations

Halekulani from $ 121.00

Hilton Hawaiian Village from $ 73.00

◎Sightseeing and Experiences

Royal Circle Island Tour from $ 34.00

Paradise Cove Lu’au $ 44.00

◆◇◆Lanai

Lanai in one of the smallest Hawaiian Island, yet it’s full of surprises. Known as the “Pineapple Isle”, it combines all the natural beauties ranging from the paradise of Shipwreck Beach to underwater sea caves.

◎Accommodations

Four seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay from $ 134.00

※ All prices are based on per person per night.