Part Ⅰ Vocabulary and Structure
Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence, and then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
1、 Henry likes to play ______ piano, while his brother prefers playing ______ football.
A.the; the B.a; a C.the; / D./; the
2、 We invited Linda and Cathy to dinner, but ______ of them came.
A.both B.none C.neither D.either
3、 The number of new energy vehicles in our country ______ a lot in recent years.
A.increases B.increased
C.has increased D.have increased
4、 —Julie graduated from college at a very young age.
—She ______ have been a smart student.
A.can B.must C.should D.might
5、 She wondered what effective measures ______ to increase productivity.
A.will take B.would take
C.will be taken D.would be taken
6、 —Have you ever been to Beijing?
—No, I wish I ______.
A.have B.will C.do D.had
7、 It is no use ______ about the issue because he never changes his mind.
A.argue B.argued C.to arguing D.arguing
8、 We don't think ______ possible to master a foreign language without much memory work.
A.it B.its C.this D.that
9、 ______ do you think will be the best employee of the year in your company?
A.Who B.What C.How D.Why
10、 She always puts her medicine on the top of the shelf ______ the children might take them by mistake.
A.so that B.such that
C.in order that D.for fear that
11、 The day is bound to come ______ all people in the world shall live in peace.
A.when B.where C.that D.which
12、 ______ you are coming to the conference is the best news I have heard these days.
A.What B.That C.When D.Why
13、 The children were surprised when the teacher had them ______ their books unexpectedly.
A.close B.closed C.closing D.to close
14、 It is more than twenty years ______ Johnson came to Chengdu.
A.as B.till C.after D.since
15、 The exercise was ______ the abilities of most of the class.
A.behind B.beside C.beyond D.between
16、 Don't bother Tom. He is trying to ______ the problem.
A.work out B.turn out C.take out D.leave out
17、 We need an umbrella on the beach to give us some ______ in such hot weather.
A.shell B.shade C.shadow D.shower
18、 Don't forget to ask the shop for a ______ after you have paid.
A.recipe B.receipt C.receiver D.reception
19、 The success of Na Zha 2 ______ the charm of the traditional Chinese culture.
A.rejects B.recalls C.reflects D.reminds
20、 The world market is ______ changing. We must anticipate the changes and make timely adjustments.
A.steadily B.regularly C.scarcely D.constantly
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension
Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or incomplete statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice, and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
Passage One
TAKE A TOUR OF TIME ZONES TEACHER'S BOOK
The Teacher's Book contains a CD-ROM to help you get the most out of your Time Zones textbook. The Resource pages will help you as the teacher to plan your lessons. Use the guide to show students the appropriate pages in their workbook.
CONTENTS
21、 Time Zones is a textbook series for learners of ______.
A.the video games B.animal protection
C.the English language D.Australian culture
22、 Which part can help the teacher teach Time Zones effectively?______
A.TAKE A TOUR OF TIME ZONES TEACHER'S BOOK.
B.Meet the Time Zones team.
C.How to teach Time Zones.
D.Using the Teacher's Book effectively.
23、 The answer keys to exercises in the student's workbook start from Page ______.
A.150 B.155 C.166 D.167
24、 The "Acknowledgments" part in the book conveys thanks for ______.
A.the source of the materials of the book
B.the organizers and publishers of the book
C.the copy of the Teacher's Book
D.the origin of the units based on a particular theme
Passage Two
Every year, on January 5th, the city of Harbin in northeast China changes into a winter wonderland. Tourists from all around the world come to visit the wonderful Ice and Snow Festival.
Harbin's Ice and Snow Festival is one of the largest ice and snow festivals in the world. It features amazing ice and snow sculptures. The sculptures are so detailed and beautiful that they attract thousands of visitors every day. Sun Island has huge snow sculptures of people and animals, and Ice and Snow World has sculptures of buildings. Some of the sculptures are based on famous fairy tales or historical stories. There is also a Guinness World Records area where visitors can see the record-holder sculpture.
In the evening, Ice and Snow World comes alive with colorful lights. There are also performances and activities such as ice-skating shows and snowmobile rides. People can enjoy the beautiful ice and snow scenery while having fun.
25、 When does the festival usually start every year?______
A.In early January. B.In early February.
C.In late March. D.In late April.
26、 Where should visitors go if they want to see sculptures of tigers at this festival?______
A.Ice and Snow World. B.Sun Island.
C.Wonderland. D.The Guinness World Records area.
27、 What does the underlined word "record-holder" in Paragraph 2 refer to?______
A.The city of Harbin. B.The Ice and Snow Festival.
C.One sculpture. D.A sculptor.
28、 What can we know from the text?______
A.The festival is international and cross-cultural to some extent.
B.The festival will also hold light show competitions at night to attract visitors.
C.The swimming competition in the Songhua River is held before the festival.
D.The ice and snow sculptures are the same every year on this festival.
Passage Three
One day a professor entered the classroom and announced a surprise test. Hearing that, his students were all seated and waited quietly for the test to begin. The professor handed out the test papers with text facing down on the desks. Once he was done, he asked them to turn the test pages and begin.
The students were confused. There was not a question but just a black dot in the center of the page. The professor noticed the students' facial expressions and told them, "I want you to write about what you see there. "
The students were still puzzled but got started with the test. At the end of the class, the professor took all answer sheets and started reading each answer from each sheet in front of all students. All of them described the black dot and tried to explain its position. After the professor finished reading, the whole class fell into silence.
"Now," the professor began to explain, "don't worry. I am not going to give you grades for this. I just want you to think about something. Here everyone focused on the black dot and wrote about it, but no one wrote about the white paper. The same is with our lives. The white paper represents our whole life and the black spot represents problems in our life. Our life is a gift given to us by God, with love and care. We always have reasons to celebrate—our friends around us, the job that provides our livelihood and the miracles we see every day. Still we just focus on day-to-day problems like health issues, lack of money, problems in relationships, etc., but we never see that these problems are very small compared to everything we have in our lives."
29、 Why were the students surprised?______
A.The test papers were required to be put faced down.
B.There was nothing but a black dot in the test paper.
C.The professor's instruction was unclear.
D.The questions in the test paper were rather confusing.
30、 What did the professor ask his students to do?______
A.To describe his facial expression.
B.To read aloud what they had written.
C.To explain the position of the black dot.
D.To write about what they saw in the test paper.
31、 The professor reminded his students ______.
A.to improve the grading skills
B.to care about their health issues
C.to focus on the positive in their lives
D.to strengthen their family relationship
32、 Which of the following is the most likely title for this article?______
A.An Unusual Test B.An Important Day
C.An Optimistic Professor D.An Impossible Task
Passage Four
In recent years, China's brick-and-mortar shopping scene has changed significantly. The rise of e-commerce has led to a decline in foot traffic in traditional shopping malls. To survive, mall owners are having to get creative.
Mall owners are now focusing more on providing a unique shopping experience for customers. They are transforming their spaces into more than just places to shop. Some malls are hosting art exhibitions, live performances, and educational lectures. These activities not only attract more visitors but also encourage them to stay longer and spend more.
Another trend is the integration of technology. Smart mirrors that can suggest outfits based on a customer's body shape and preferences are becoming common. Mobile apps are also being developed to help customers navigate the mall, find promotions, and make reservations.
In the future, shopping malls need to continue to adapt. They should aim to become community hubs that offer a wide range of services. This could include setting up community schools, providing pickup services for working parents, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. By doing so, they can remain relevant in the digital age.
33、 Why has China's brick-and-mortar shopping scene changed?______
A.Because of the development of art.
B.Because of the rise of e-commerce.
C.Because many people no longer make purchases.
D.Because people don't like window shopping.
34、 What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?______
A.Mall owners focus more on providing online services.
B.Mall owners are transferring their properties into art space.
C.Mall owners sometimes hold exhibitions, performances and lectures.
D.Mall owners are paying attention to customers' shopping experience.
35、 What should shopping malls do to survive in the future?______
A.Set up a lot more community schools.
B.Offer pickup services to help working parents.
C.Shift from being human-centered to being retail-centered.
D.Promote an all-round lifestyle experience for the community.
36、 In which section of a magazine may this text appear?______
A.Business. B.Science.
C.Entertainment. D.Health.
Part Ⅲ Cloze
Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE that best completes the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Once at a summer camp, a teacher decided to do an activity with students in his group. The teacher told each child in the class to bring along a plastic bag 37 a few tomatoes. Each tomato would be given a(n) 38 of a person that the child hated. So the 39 number of tomatoes in his or her bag would depend on the 40 of people the child hated.
When the day came, every child brought some tomatoes with the names of the people he or she hated. Some had 2 tomatoes, some 3, while 41 had up to 5 tomatoes.
The teacher then told the children to 42 the tomatoes with them wherever they went 43 a week. Days passed, and the children started to 44 , because the rotten tomatoes let out a terrible smell.
Besides, those children who had 5 tomatoes really began to feel the 45 of the heavier bags. After one week, the 46 children were 47 because the game finally ended. The teacher asked, "How did you feel 48 carrying the tomatoes with you for one week?" The children started complaining of the 49 that they had to go through when carrying the heavy and smelly tomatoes.
Then the teacher told them the 50 meaning behind the game. The teacher said, "This is 51 the same situation when you carry hatred for somebody inside your heart. You should learn to 52 . The terrible smell of hatred will pollute your heart, and you will carry it with you wherever you 53 . If you cannot 54 the smell of the rotten tomatoes for just one week, can you 55 what it is like to have the smell of hatred in your heart for the rest of your life? It will only bring you more 56 ."
37、 A.covering B.containing C.linking D.packaging
38、 A.address B.signature C.bag D.name
39、 A.increased B.to increase C.to increasing D.increasing
40、 A.number B.identity C.behavior D.figure
41、 A.others B.another C.some D.few
42、 A.share B.plant C.exchange D.carry
43、 A.or B.and C.but D.for
44、 A.talk B.care C.complain D.think
45、 A.color B.smell C.size D.weight
46、 A.unfriendly B.unusual C.unhappy D.unwise
47、 A.relieved B.reported C.recorded D.reminded
48、 A.before B.since C.until D.while
49、 A.damage B.puzzle C.trouble D.misfortune
50、 A.written B.hidden C.typical D.logical
51、 A.exactly B.suddenly C.directly D.traditionally
52、 A.scold B.scare C.forget D.forgive
53、 A.walk around B.fly around C.look around D.hang around
54、 A.refuse B.spread C.tolerate D.find
55、 A.imagine B.explain C.describe D.understand
56、 A.hesitation B.anger C.sadness D.anxiety
Part Ⅳ Situational Dialogue
Directions: In this part, there is a long dialogue with 5 missing sentences. At the end of the dialogue, there is a list of given choices. You are required to select the ONE that best fits into the dialogue. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Note that there are two additional choices and you may not use any of the choices in the list more than once.
A=Anna; F=Fred
A: Hurry up! Otherwise we'll miss the opening ceremony of the sports meeting!
F: OK! 57 Let me tie my shoelaces.
A: 58
F: The 100-meter dash, 110-meter hurdle and 400-meter relay.
A: You must be a very fast runner!
F: 59 I was on the school track team two years ago.
A: Track events require development of the whole body. 60
F: 14.0 seconds—I broke the university record last year. What events will you take part in?
A: The high jump.
F: 61
A: I hope so.
A.Just a minute.
B.I am fond of race.
C.What events are you in?
D.Let's set off without delay.
E.What's your favorite sport?
F.What's your record for the 100-meter dash?
G.I'm sure you can get first place at this sports meeting.
Part Ⅴ Banked Cloze
Directions: In this part, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in the box. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the box is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each choice on the Answer Sheet. You may not use any of the words in the box more than once.
A.holes
B.pull
C.same
D.control
E.Finally
F.times
G.Similarly
H.lost
I.words
J.fence
K.luckily
L.nail
There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he 62 his temper, he must hammer a 63 into the back of the 64 .
The boy drove 37 nails into the fence on the first day. Over the next few weeks, as he learned to 65 his anger, the number of nails hammered gradually decreased. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence.
66 the day came when the boy didn't lose his temper at all. He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy 67 out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper. The days passed by and the boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone.
The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. He said, "You have done well, my son, but look at the 68 in the fence. The fence will never be the 69 . When you say something in anger, it leaves a scar just like this one. If you hurt a person with 70 , the wound is as bad as a physical one. You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. It wouldn't matter how many 71 you say I'm sorry, for the wound is still there."
Part Ⅵ Translation
Directions: Translate into Chinese the underlined sentences in the following passage. Please write your answers on the Answer Sheet.
"Dear stranger, I'm inviting you to hear my ambitions I've never shared with anyone before. I would like to be positive. I want to achieve."
This message was written on a sanitary bag of a high-speed train by a college girl. The next day, another passenger sitting in the same seat discovered the message. The passenger posted it online with a reply. "How lucky we are to meet across time and space! I hope you can do well in the interview. I wish you all the best."
This heartfelt message recently caught the attention of Chinese social media users. The sanitary bag became the carrier of the college girl's dream and hope.
According to the news report, the girl has been admitted to her dream school. And she thanked the stranger for his encouragement politely and hoped other students could go to their dream schools, too.
72、 Dear stranger, I'm inviting you to hear my ambitions I've never shared with anyone before.
73、 The next day, another passenger sitting in the same seat discovered the message.
74、 How lucky we are to meet across time and space!
75、 This heartfelt message recently caught the attention of Chinese social media users.
76、 According to the news report, the girl has been admitted to her dream school.
Part Ⅶ Writing
77、Directions: In this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of about 100 words. You should write according to the following Chinese outline. Remember your composition must be written on the Answer Sheet.
校英语协会即将举办写作比赛,请以“One Day Without a Mobile Phone”为题写一篇参赛作文,描述你没有手机的一天生活,要求:
1.字数约100词;
2.可以适当增加细节,使行文连贯。
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