Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.
Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are S-recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A) , B) , C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer.
[解析] W: Fasten your belt please, sir. M: Of course. I didn' t realize we were planning to land so soon. Q: Where is this conversation probably taking place?
[精解] 该题为推理题。“land”在对话中是“飞机着陆”的意思。
2.
A.Linda' s mother.
B.Linda' s cousin.
C.Linda' s aunt.
D.Linda' s sister.
A B C D
B
[解析] M: Excuse me. Are you Linda' s sister? W: No, I'm her cousin. Q: Who is the woman?
[解析] W: Why don' t you go to bed? M: I have to finish this homework first. Q: Why does the man stay up late?
[精解] 该题为推理题。男士的回答表明他要先做完作业才会去睡觉。
4.
A.8: 50.
B.7: 40.
C.7: 20.
D.7: 10.
A B C D
D
[解析] M: The show starts at eight. W: Good. We have fifty minutes to get there. Q: What time is it now?
[精解] 该题为时间题。表演八点开始，现在离开演时间还有五十分钟，经推算可知现在时间是D。
5.
A.Because she is ill.
B.Because she lost her job.
C.Because she is not a teacher.
D.Because she gets another job.
A B C D
B
[解析] M: Mary, have you seen Helen this term? Isn't she teaching in this school? W: No, she's fired. Q: Why doesn' t Helen teach here?
[精解] 该题为推断题。“fire”意为解雇。
Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are Y-recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A) , B) , C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
[解析] 6-7 M: Who do you work for? W: ABC Company. M: They're in the dress business, aren't they? W: That' s right. I' m the secretary to the General Manager. What about you? M: I work for IBM. W: So you' re in computers. M: Yes, I' m a product manager. W: What are you working on at the moment? M: I can' t give you all the details, because it' s a secret, But we are developing a new product for the Chinese market. Q6: Who does the woman work for?
[解析] 8-10 M: Do you feel like going to the cinema? W: Oh, yes. What kind of films do you like? M: Well, I like all sorts of films, but my favorite sorts are those like Star Wars. You know, the fantasy, special effect ones that you can escape into another world. I also like mystery films, do you like mystery films? W: Yes, but I don' t like horror films because they really give me nightmares. M: I don' t like horror films either. They' re sort of stupid and unbelievable. I do like crime films, you know, where you can follow the detective and try to guess who the murderer is. W: What about a comedy or musical? M: No, I'm not interested. W: What about ringing up the ABC and find out what' s on? Then we can decide. M: Ok, That' s definitely the best thing we ought to do because I haven' t got an evening paper. Q8: What films do both the man and the woman like?
[精解] 该题为细节题。男士表示“They’re (horror films)sort of stupid and unbelievable”，sort of带有些轻蔑的语气。
3.
A.To ring up the ABC and find out what' s on.
B.To watch TV because them is a good musical on.
C.To read an evening paper and find out what' s on.
D.To stay at home because there are no good films.
A B C D
A
[解析] What do they decide to do?
[精解] 该题为推理题。二人最后达成一致意见是先给ABC打电话再做决定看什么片。
Section C Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed on your test paper. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now the passage will begin.
1. What animals swim from birth? All mammals except man and ______.
the monkey
[解析] 11-15 (Q11)All mammals, except man and the monkey, swim naturally from birth. For man, like the monkey, it is not instinctive to float. Deaths by drowning are common everywhere. (Q12) In the United States alone, about 7,000 children under four drown each year. Everything possible is done to prevent such tragedies. (Q13) One solution that is particularly effective is to teach children to swim while they are still babies. Most large towns in Florida and California already run lessons for babies and infants. (Q14) The idea has spread: to Europe where, in several countries, special courses are now arranged for children from seven to twenty-four months. (Q15) The first step is to eliminate the child' s fear of the water. Next, he' s taught to float. Once he can do this naturally and without fear, the child grasps the technique and can push forward himself through the water. Q11: What animals swim from birth?
[精解] 由材料中第一句话可知。
2. How many children under four drawn each year in the United States?
About 7，000
[解析] How many children under four drown each year in the United States?
[精解] 由In the United States a lone...可知是大约七千人。
3. What is the effective solution to prevent death from drowning? To teach the babies to ______.
swim
[解析] What is the effective solution to prevent death from drowning?
[精解] 由文中“One solution....is to teach children to swim....”可知。
4. where' s the idea spread to?
Europe
[解析] Where' s the idea spread to?
[精解] 由文中The idea has spread to Europe可知。
5. what' s the second step to teach a child to swim? At the second step, the child is taught to ______.
float
[解析] What’s the second step to teach a child to swim?
[精解] 由文中的Next，he's taught to float可知。
Part Ⅱ Structure Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.
Section A Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A) , B) , C) and D) . Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
1. ______ the storm, the ship would have reached its destination on time.
A.But for
B.In case of
C.In spite of
D.Because of
A B C D
A
[解析] 句意：要不是这场风暴，船应该已经准时到达目的地了。该题考查的是虚拟语气的用法。 but for意为“要不是”。若but for+名词，主句要用虚拟语气。
2. ______ he was an old customer, the boss allowed 5% discount off the prices of the goods.
Section B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
1. Scientists think laser (be) ______ one of the most useful tools today.
Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.
Task 1 People in Britain and the USA are taking more interest in modern dance. 'Dance classes of all kinds are popular; the audiences going to watch modern dance companies are also larger. And perhaps the most popular modem dance company in Britain is the Ballet Rambert. The Ballet Rambert is Britain' s oldest established dance company which began in 1926. In the 60s the company lacked the money to go on staging big productions. The directors wanted to encourage new talent and to keep up their high standards. A change of direction was necessary. They decided to give the ballet a "new look" in 1966. The aim was to provide a chance for new talent -for musicians and designers as well as dancers - and to show dance as a contemporary art form. And although some of the company' s previous fans disliked the change, new audiences came to see the productions. The modem dance pieces and modern music found unexpected popularity. In 1968 the Ballet Rambert was a great success in London' s West End. The company became a focus for new, progressive talent in the arts. Later, the Ballet Rambert started to introduce young people to modern dance by giving performances at schools, which again, was a success. The Ballet Rambert has managed to make modem dance popular while creating original and often avantgarde (标新立异的) productions. It can claim to be the oldest dance company in Britain and at the same time one of the most modern!
1. According to the first paragraph, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.People in Britain and the USA are interested in modern dance.
B.It is popular to learn all kinds of dances.
C.More audiences than before go to watch modern dances.
D.Ballet Rambert is the most popular modern dancer.
Task 2 Many countries face a somewhat more serious economic problems in the form of an unfavorable wade balance (贸易逆差) with other nations. Such an imbalance exists when the total value of a country' s imports exceeds that of its exports. For example, if a country buys $ 250 billion of products from other countries, yet sells only $ 100 billion of its own products overseas, its trade deficit is $ 150 billion. Many underdeveloped nations find themselves in this position because they lack natural resources or the industrial capacity to use these resources, and thus have to import raw materials or manufactured goods. One effect of a trade deficit is the flow of currency (贷币) out of a country. In the case of an underdeveloped nation, this can cause many financial difficulties, including failure to meet debt payments and obstacles to creation of an industrial base. Even in the case of a fully developed nation such as the United States, a large trade deficit is reason for alarm. American products, made by well-paid workers in US industries, cost more to produce than those made in places like Asia, where labor and material costs arc much lower. Money spent on foreign products is money not spent on items produced by domestic industries.
Task 3 Would you know how to help? Every year, thousands of drivers and passengers die in the few minutes after an auto collision. Many of these victims would survive if only the first people on the scene knew how to react in emergencies. How can you help an accident victim, even before treating injuries? Turn off the ignitions (点火装置) of any wrecked (遇难的) cars to reduce the risk of fire. This simple step could keep a bad collision from becoming much worse. Remember: check for fire, downed wires or spilled gasoline before getting too close to a wreck. And never move an injured driver to get to his keys. Learn more emergency warning in the Crash Course Book, free from Shell station. Pick one up at your nearest Shell station or call 376 -200. 1) Many of these victims died because the fast people on the scene did not know how to 1 . 2) You should mm off the ignitions of any wrecked cars in order to reduce the 2 , then you should check for fire, 3 or spilled gasoline. 3) You should never move 4 to get to his keys. 4) You can get Crash Course Book 5 from the nearest Shell station to learn emergency warning.
1.
react in emergencies
[解析] 由“Many of these victims would survive if only the first people on the scene knew how to react in emergencies”可以得到答案。
2.
risk of fire[答案糟解] 由“Turn off the ignitions of any wrecked cars to reduce the risk of fire”可以得到答案。
3.
downed wires
[解析] 由“check for fire，downed wires or spilled gasoline before getting too close to a wreck”可以得到答案。
4.
an injured driver
[解析] 由“never move an injured driver to get to his keys”可以得到答案。
5.
free
[解析] 由“the Crash Course Book，free from Shell station”可以得到答案。
Task 4 A--profit margin B--trade mark C--seaworthy export packing D--certificate of origin E--quality as per buyer' s sample F--export declaration G--procedure of arbitration H--risk of contamination I--settlement on account J--retail price K--find a ready market L--enjoy popular prices M--settle account N--export licensing position O--be in a position to do sth.
1. 1 适于海运出口包装 1 污渍险
C、H
2. 2 畅销 2 能做某事
L、O
3. 3 出口许可证情况 3 仲裁程序
N、G
4. 4 凭买方样品交货 4 产地证明书
E、D
5. 5 计帐结算 5 出口申报书
I、F
Task 5 Ancient sailors and farmers did not have satellites and computers to help them forecast the weather. They observe the sky, winds and clouds. Eventually, patterns emerged and people made up sayings to remember them. We now realize that behind the sayings often lies real science. Here are two time-tested sayings, and the climate reasoning backing them up: "When the dew (露水) is on the grass, rain will never come to pass," Clear skies at night lower temperatures enough for humidity (湿度) to condense as dew. So a heavy dew forms on a summer night, except a fair day. But 'i when grass is dry before the morning light, look for rain before night." This is especially true if temperatures rise during the night as a result of increasing cloud cover. "If night has a fever, it cries in the morning." If with your nose you smell the day, some weather is on the way. Plants release oil into the atmosphere, and research indicates that the higher the humidity is, the more oils the plants gives off. This produces the distinctive smell many of us recognize when we say: "Smells like rain today."
1. According to the passage, how do today' s people forecast weather? Today' s people forecast weather with the help of ______.
satellites and computers
[解析] 由第一段第一句可以得到答案。
2. What helped ancient people forecast the weather? By observing the sky, ______.
winds and clouds
[解析] 由第一段第二句可以得到答案。
3. How did ancient people remember their knowledge of weather patterns? They ______.
made up sayings
[解析] 由第一段第二句可以得到答案。
4. What does the saying mean: "If night has a fever, it cries in the morning" ? Hot night ______ in the morning.
brings rain
[解析] 由第三段第四句和第五句可以得到答案。
5. ff plants gives off more smells, what kind of weather is going to come? It is going to ______.
rain
[解析] 由最后一段最后一句可以得到答案。
Part Ⅳ Translation Directions: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read four choices of suggested translation. You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
1. An transport industry is an area of commerce in which aircraft are employed to carry passengers, freight and mail.
A.空中运输业是一种以雇佣飞机来输送乘客，货物和信件的一种商业贸易。
B.空运业是商业的一个领域，它就是用飞机运送乘客，货物及邮件。
C.空运业务是贸易领域的一项业务，它可以用飞机来载人，运货物和邮件。
D.航空运输业是一个商业领域，在这个领域中用飞机运送旅客，货物和邮件。
A B C D
D
[解析] 航空运输业是一个商业领域，在这个领域中用飞机运送旅客，货物和邮件。area of commerce意为“商业领域”；employ在此不能理解为雇佣，而是泛指使用以达到某个目的。
2. An average of 82.4% of domestic travelers went on sightseeing tours during this year, an increase of 8.7% compared with the previous year.
5. Today' s cars are already built with a kind of converter (转换器). When exhaust flows through this converter "box", a chemical inside breaks down the car's pollutant (污染物质) into less harmful chemicals. But some pollutants still escape into the air to form smog (雾), which can bum your eyes, nose and throat, and make breathing painful.
Part Ⅴ Writing Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter of Inquiry (询价信) according to the information given in Chinese below. You should not translate Chinese into English word for word. You should write more than SO words on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.
1. 内容：我厂对贵公司生产的男女自行车及童车感兴趣，能否请贵公司寄一份产品目录表和价格表。我公司是武汉最大的经销商，并在十个地区设有分公司。如果贵厂的自行车质量令人满意，价格合理，我们将大量订货。发信人：王刚(销售部经理) Words for Reference：dealer经销商
[高分范文] Dear Sir or Madam, We have seen the advertisement of your bicycles on television, and we are very interested in your machines for both men and women, and also for children. Would you please send us a copy of your catalog and current price list for bicycles? We are the leading bicycle dealers in Wuhan, and have branches in ten neighboring districts. If the quality of your machines is satisfactory and the price is reasonable, we will place regular orders for fairly large numbers. We look forward to your reply! Yours sincerely, Wang Gang Sales Manager
[解析] 1．Catalog and price list(产品)目录表和价格表 2．dealer经销商；branch分公司 3．We will place regular orders for fairly large numbers．我们将长期大量定货。
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