Ⅰ. Phonetics
Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked A, B, C and D. Compare the underlined parts and identify the ONE that is different from the others in pronunciation. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a Single line through the centre.
1、A. rose B. post C. smoke D. come
2、A. suggestion B. condition C. congratulation D. emotion
3、A. hang B. angry C. young D. wrong
4、A. bowl B. cow C. crowd D. down
5、A. stamps B. ducks C. dogs D. giraffes
Ⅱ. Situational Dialogue
Directions: In this section 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 centre. Note that there are two additional choices and you may not use any of the choices in the list more than once.
Clerk: Can I help you this evening, sir?
Traveler: 6
Clerk: OK, do you have your tickets already this evening?
Traveler: Yes, I do.
Clerk: OK, sir, would you like smoking or non-smoking seats?
Traveler: 7
Clerk: OK. This evening you're going to be traveling out on Flight 317. Your seat is 17A, non-smoking, window.
Traveler: Thank you. 8
Clerk: No, sir.
Traveler: Thank you very much.
Clerk: Were there any bags you'd like to be checked this evening?
Traveler: 9
Clerk: OK. Is your name and address on your bag, sir?
Traveler: Yes, it is.
Clerk: OK, that will be one bag checked to Shanghai. Your flight will be departing out of Gate 22 this evening. Boarding time is 6:40 and your flight leaves at 7 o'clock.
Traveler: 10
Clerk: Have an enjoyable flight this evening.
A. Do you need to see my passport?
B. A cup of coffee, please.
C. Yes please, only one.
D. Thank you very much indeed.
E. When are you planning on traveling?
F. I'm traveling to Shanghai.
G. Non-smoking please.
Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: There are 2 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You are required to choose the ONE that best fits into the statement. Mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
On our 18th birthdays we might get a cake and a card, maybe a special gift.
But there is an unwanted and sometimes painful present that many of us get at that time of life—wisdom teeth.
They usually come between the ages of 17 and 25 and there are usually four at the back of your mouth. They're known as wisdom teeth because they arrive at a time when we might be beginning to feel wise.
Although, some studies have said that only a little more than half of people get their wisdom teeth at all.
For those that do, they can cause a lot of pain as they break through the gums and try to find a space in the corners of our mouths—and dentists may recommend removing them.
So if we don't really need them, why do we have them?
Well, the answer that most experts give is that we may not need them now, but our ancestors did.
That's because they ate tough, uncooked foods—things like meat, plants and nuts. So having wisdom teeth helped them grind the foods down to make them easier to eat.
Of course, now we cook many of these tougher foods to make them softer, so we don't need to work so hard with our teeth.
And over time, our jaws have become smaller. There's often still space for the wisdom teeth, to grow in the jaw yet not quite enough for them to erupt in the mouth—and that's often the reason for the pain.
Can we choose the cake and the card instead?
11、 According to the passage, wisdom teeth most probably come at the age of ______.
A. 16 B. 24 C. 35 D. 26
12、 ______ may have their wisdom teeth.
A. At most half of people B. No more than half of people
C. Much more than half of people D. More than half of people
13、 What does "do" in the sentence "For those that do..." stand for? ______
A. Get wisdom teeth. B. Remove wisdom teeth.
C. Grind wisdom teeth. D. Break wisdom teeth.
14、 Which of the following is NOT true? ______
A. Usually wisdom teeth break through the gums and erupt in the corners of our mouths.
B. Our ancestors' jaws were bigger than ours.
C. Our teeth do not need to work hard now because our jaws have become smaller.
D. Our ancestors needed wisdom teeth to chew hard foods.
15、 According to the passage, the reason for the pain is that ______.
A. there's fairly enough space for the wisdom teeth
B. there's not enough space for the wisdom teeth
C. there's no space for the wisdom teeth
D. the foods are becoming harder
Did you like reading at school? Well, according to recent research, reading fiction at a young age could give us a more complex view of the world and allow us to better understand other people's lives.
This is particularly true for literary fiction, which is generally considered "serious" stories that don't fit into specific categories like romantic or science fiction. Literary fiction usually focuses on people's lives and the social and political issues that may affect them.
The researchers based their conclusions on four surveys of adults in the US.
In all four studies, participants were asked about the type of reading they do, as well as about a different aspect of the way in which they see the world and see themselves.
The first study found that among more than 350 people, increased reading of literary fiction when growing up was connected with greater "psychological richness". This might mean having an open mind and trying to gain wisdom in life.
In the second study, the researchers said that among around 2,200 university students, those who read literary fiction were less likely to simply accept authority.
The third study found that reading any fiction as a young person gave people a sense of perspective and empathy(共情). Around 1,500 participants were involved in this one.
Finally, based on results from the fourth study—of around 1,000 people—the researchers concluded that people who read literary fiction early in life were more likely to have a complex worldview
Whether or not participants reported that they were currently reading literary fiction did not affect how complex their worldview was. This suggests that reading as a young person has more of an impact.
The authors said that fiction is a useful tool for understanding that the world is a complex place, full of differences.
They believe it could even provide us with skills to live in societies that include all sorts of different people.
16、 Participants in the research were ______.
A. babies B. pupils C. adults D. teenagers
17、 What's the best explanation for "psychological richness" in the passage? ______
A. Skills to live. B. Mode of thinking.
C. The world full of differences. D. Open-mindedness and life wisdom.
18、 According to the passage, university students who read literary fiction would ______.
A. not easily accept authority B. probably accept authority
C. certainly not accept authority D. simply accept authority
19、 Which of the following is supported by the fourth study? ______
A. Participants were greatly affected by their current reading.
B. Our worldview tends to be simpler if we read literary fiction in our adult life.
C. Participants were slightly influenced by their current reading.
D. Our worldview tends to be more affected if we read literary fiction at a young age.
20、 Which can be the best title for this passage? ______
A. Reading Fiction Promotes Our Literacy
B. Reading Fiction Helps Us Understand Others
C. Reading Fiction Makes Us More Complex
D. Reading Fiction Improves Our Reading Skills
Section B
Directions: In this section there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.
To succeed in the world market, it is 21 to learn as much as possible about the conditions in overseas markets. In the past, companies with international ambitions 22 familiarized themselves with any differences in the legal system or in the procedures used in the day-to-day business of import and export.
Modern trade, however, 23 more. Today the company seeking international success must also understand the people who live and work in countries they 24 with, how they think, behave and do business. In 25 , today's market leaders must acquire greater cultural awareness.
Business people operating in foreign markets often fail to consider that cultural differences can 26 in a variety of approaches to everyday business activities such as the way cross-cultural team cooperates or how it 27 its meetings.
One of the main benefits of investing in our cultural awareness programs is that they can help you to 28 exploit(发挥) your business potential, leaving you better prepared to succeed. Our cultural awareness training classes will demonstrate the importance of taking into 29 how other nationalities think and behave and how they might see you. We can also help you develop the skills you need to construct effective working 30 and overcome difficulties that may arise when working with colleagues or customers from different nationalities and cultures.
A. conducts
B. fully
C. short
D. account
E. result
F. find
G. deal
H. finishes
I. only
J. careful
K. relationships
L. essential
M. strength
N. requests
O. slowly
Ⅳ. Cloze
Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You are required to choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
As early as our late 31 , our brains start losing neurons(神经元) and start to become weaker once we reach 65. This may sound 32 , but it happens to everyone. The good news is that there are many things we can do to age-proof our brains. The more active our brains are, the 33 they'll be affected by aging. Here are four simple suggestions that will give your brain good exercise.
Be social
Research has found that being social is one of the keys to living a long and happy life. 34 does socializing help to improve one's mood and mental well-being, it can also prevent memory loss in later life. Social interaction keeps our brains mentally engaged.
Play sports and go dancing
It's important to develop the areas of the brain that 35 it to the body. Movement improves brain function 36 a number of levels and helps to develop motor skills. It also boosts our memories and strengthens neuronal networks.
Play an instrument
Research has shown a person who has played an instrument for more than 10 years will have a much better memory than someone who hasn't. It also helps children become more self-disciplined, attentive, and better at planning. Playing an instrument makes us better at processing sound, 37 musicians are very good at understanding how people feel based on the tone of their voice.
Learn another language
Bilingual brains work much harder than monolingual brains. Learning another language builds grey matter in the brain, 38 controls many of the brain's functions, including sensory perception, memory, and 39 making.
The most important thing is to challenge your brain as often as you can. Studies have shown that 40 brushing your teeth with your "wrong" hand stimulates your brain!
31、A. twelfths B. twentieths C. twenties D. twenty
32、A. frightening B. fright C. frightened D. frighten
33、A. more B. much C. better D. less
34、A. Not only B. Not until C. As if D. If so
35、A. control B. compare C. connect D. concentrate
36、A. on B. with C. under D. above
37、A. however B. so C. since D. though
38、A. what B. where C. that D. which
39、A. position B. emotion C. decision D. occasion
40、A. only B. even C. whether D. also
Ⅴ. Writing
(15 points)
41、Directions: In this part you are required to write a composition entitled My Dream in the New Era in no less than 100 words according to the following Chinese outline. Please remember to write it on the Answer Sheet.
1．新时代你的梦想是什么；
2．请具体加以解释；
3．你如何为实现梦想而奋斗。
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