第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）

第一节（共5小題；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l0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。

1. What time will the two speakers leave?

A. At 7:30. B. At 8:00. C. At 8:40.

2. What does the man think Alex should do?

A. Telephone him. B. Stay at home. C. See a doctor.

3. Where does this conversation most probably take place?

A. At a theatre. B. At a restaurant. C. At a gas station.

4. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

A. Teacher and student. B. Boss and secretary. C. Classmates.

5. Why is the man angry with Anne?

A. She drives too slowly. B. She has not turned up. C. She was rude to him.

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，你将有时问阅读各个小题，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、7题。

6. What does the woman want to do?

A. Ask the man to give her money back.

B. Exchange the skirt for a bigger one.

C. Buy another skirt for her daughter.

7. What does the man mean?

A. The woman can get a skirt in size 12.

B. The woman should try on another skirt.

C. The woman can get a skirt in size 14 tomorrow.

听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. Where is the man making the telephone call?

A. At his home. B. In the hospital. C. In Dr. Carter's office.

9. Why does the man want to see Dr. Carter?

A. He was hit by a ladder.

B. He hurt his foot.

C. He broke his 1eg.

听第8段材料，回答第10-12题。

10. Which plane lands in Auckland?

A. Northwest 212. B. Japan Airlines 123. C. Chicago 213.

11. When does the plane arrive in New Zealand?

A. At 10:30 pm. B. At 12:30 pm. C. At 6:30 pm.

12. How much does the man need to pay?

A. 585 dollars. B. 1,170 dollars. C. 936 dollars.

听第9段材料，回答第13-16题。

听第10段材料，回答第17-20题。

17. What makes fatty meals more popular with children?

A. Promotions. B. Toys. C. Discounts.

18. Which of the follow meals is recommended for overweight children?

A. Apple sticks. B. Sweets. C. Fast food.

19. What is the most important thing in getting children to exercise?

A. Teach them to have a strong will.

B. Force them to exercise every day.

C. Make exercise fun for them.

20. How many suggestions does the woman offer?

A. 2. B. 3. C. 4.

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和D）中，选出最佳选项。

A

NEW YORK---Booksellers and technology companies are diving into the world of digital books. Sony Corp is selling the Reader Digital Book for $299, while giant online shopping company Amazon.com offers the Kindle for $399.

The digital books are light, easy on the eyes and let readers carry around as many as 200 titles in hardware that weighs less than a pound.

But to some people, there’s something missing.

“It’s , I guess, the feel of holding a book that someone really put a lot of effort into writing,” said Katy Farina, 21.

Farina, a college student who was browsing (浏览) at a bookstore, said, “It feels real, while the reader separates you a little bit from the story.”

Harry Howe, a professor, said he might use an e-book reader in search of materials while away from home, but not for reading a novel. “It’s just not a physical experience that I’m yet comfortable with. On the other hand, I didn’t grow up reading things on websites.”

Farina said she would like a reader for travelling because she would not have to transport so many books. “To put 10 books on your Sony reader or on your Kindle is a lot better than carrying 10 books,” she said.

Neither Sony nor Amazon would say how many machines they have sold, but enough people are interested in trying them out. An Amazon official at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week said the Kindle sold out on its first day in 6 hours.

And for people hesitating between paper and e-books, Sony does offer a compromising — an optional paper cover. “I think it’s a clever move.” Said Howe.

21. Which section is the passage most likely to appear in?

A. Advertisements. B. Technology. C. Education. D .Entertainment.

22. According to the passage, Farina_______.

A. dislikes e-books B. likes e-books very much

C. never uses e-books D. prefers e-books when traveling

23. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A. E-books are better than paper books.

B. E-books are becoming more and more popular.

C. E-books read well, but some people prefer paper books.

D. E-books will take the place of paper books one day.

B

If you are interested in animals, you probably heard about the tragedy at Seaworld Orlando. On February 24, Tillicum, a six-ton orca(虎鲸)，was performing with his trainer, Dawn Brancheau, who stood on a platform by his pool.

They had done the same show together many times before, without incident. This time, though, events took a terrible turn. Without warning, Tillicum leaped from the water, took hold of Branchcheau by her hair, and dragged her deep below the water’s surface. Before other trainers could react, Brancheau drowned.

Although known as killer whales, orcas are the largest member of the dolphin family. They are easy to train, and performances like Tillicum’s have been done safely thousands of times. Yet Dawn Brancheau’s death was a shocking reminder of what can happen when human being act together with wild animals. People began to ask, “Should orcas be kept in captivity(囚禁)”

Yes

Worldwide, only 42 orcas are being kept by humans. Scientists know very little about these huge sea animals, which are difficult to study in the wild. However, they do know that orcas are easily harmed by pollution. As our oceans become ever more damaged by human activity, observing orcas up close helps us understand them and do a better job of protecting them in nature.

“I think that some dangerous animals, such as killer whales, should be kept in captivity because it raises awareness about them and educates people about wild animals,” says Lauren, 12, a 6-grader from Colorado. “Keeping some in captivity will help protect their species.”

25.What can we infer from the text?

A. It is hard to train orcas.

B. Orcas are rare sea animals.

C. Orcas’ habitat is being destroyed.

D. Many orcas are hunted each year.

26. The underlined word ”humiliates” in the last paragraph most probably means “ _____”.

A. makes somebody less intelligent

B. makes somebody feel ashamed

C. makes somebody physically weak

D. makes somebody feel threatened

27. The text is mainly about_______.

A. how to help animals live a better life

B. how to develop friendship with animals

C. whether killer whales should be protected

D. whether animals should be kept in captivity

C

“I can’t live without my mobile phone!” is what I often hear people say as they talk about how mobiles have become an essential part of their lives.

The all so common sight of heads bent, eyes staring at mobile screens and fingers busy tapping away repeats itself across major cities around the world. Whenever there is a moment to spare while on the train, taxi or waiting in a queue, people busy themselves with their mobile phones.

Some people believe our unhealthy obsession(着迷) with mobile phones is destroying how we appreciate the little things in life or miss the moments that matter. The truth is that technology overall should be seen as just a tool to improve our lives.

Mobile phones have certainly had a great influence on our lives, but I truly believe it is for the better.

It’s changed the way we communicate, whether for work or play. We are now less constrained(限制)by time and geographical location. With my mobile phone, I can dial into conference calls while stuck in a traffic jam, or reply to urgent e-mails while on the go. I can send a text message or share photos and videos with friends who aren’t living in the same country. My phone calendar keeps my life organized, and even Facebook, Twitter, and instant messaging are now accessible from mobile phones!

The mobile revolution isn’t just changing the lives of urbanities (都市人) like myself. I know of a young Bangladeshi woman named Shompa Akhter who is crazy about fashion and design. She dreamt about starting her own business and she did just that, opening a shop in Kushtia featuring her own creations. Dealing with supplies in different towns was a problem for Shompa --- purchase orders had to either be hand delivered or mailed out to supplies. Shompa also found it tough publicizing her business to potential customers outside her town. But once she learnt to operate the mobile phone, she was addicted. The 25-year-old businesswoman now stays in touch easily with her suppliers. Mobile e-mail is a blessing in her life.

Who would have thought that mobility could bring about such enormous change? It shouldn’t really be a surprise though.

28. In the first two paragraphs, the author wants to show ____.

A. mobile phones make people communicate less

B. mobile phones make people’s life more enjoyable

C. people’s health is greatly affected by mobile phones

D. people become addicted to mobile phones in daily life

29. What’s the author’s attitude towards mobile phones? .

A. Doubtful B. Supportive C. Critical D. Uninterested

30. Paragraph 5 is mainly about__________.

A. New functions of mobile phones

B. New changes in Information Age

C. The advantages of mobile phones

D. The author’s personal experiences

31.How is the text mainly developed?

A. By inferring. B. By analysing causes.

C. By giving examples. D. By comparing different ideas.

D

A Japanese company has ordered its employees to get the same hairstyles--- to help save energy.

Tokyo-based Maeda Corporation has announced the move as part of a national campaingn to cut energy use.

Since Fukushima nuclear plant was destroyed in the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March, 2011, the county’s government has asked its p