Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 4 sections.
Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper responses. There are 7 recorded questions in it. After each question, there is a pause. The 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. Now the test will begin.
Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 7 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues 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. Now listen to the dialogues.
[听力原文] M: How much does one ticket cost? W: Two dollars for the general public, but children tickets are half price. Q: How much will the man pay for three children tickets?
[听力原文] M: I'd like to open a savings account, please. W: All right, please fill out the forms and sign your name on the line. Q: Where does the conversation most likely take place?
[考点] 推断对话发生的场合 [解析] 根据文中“open a savings account”可知,男士想开个存款账户,所以只能是在银行,故选D。
7.
A.It is bigger.
B.It has a prettier color.
C.It has a larger garden.
D.It has a prettier garden.
A B C D
C
[听力原文] M: Of the two houses we saw today, which do you prefer? W: I think the white one is prettier, but the brick one has a bigger garden. So I like it better. Q: Why does the woman like the brick house better than the white house?
[考点] 原因判断 [解析] 根据女士的回答“but the brick one has a bigger garden”可知,女士喜欢有较大花园的房子,故选C。
Section C Directions: In this section, there are 2 recorded conversations. 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. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Now listen to the conversations.
[听力原文] W: Good morning, sir. Are you being attended to? M: I'm looking for 5×6 cushions. Do you have one of this size? W: Yes, we do. But what color do you want? M: Dark and light yellow woven together. W: Please move over here, sir. How about this one? M: Mm... I like the color and the pattern. But do you have another one so that I can choose? W: I'm sorry we don't. If you really want to buy, we can give you 6% off, since this is the last blue one left. It's a real bargain. M: But I must make sure that there isn't anything wrong with cushions first. W: Fine, go ahead, please. (A few minutes later.) M: Are you sure I can get 6% discount? W: Absolutely sure. M: Then I'll take it. As far as the size, color and the pattern are concerned, and they are just what I appreciate. By the way, can you have it shipped to me in Denmark? W: Certainly, sir. Leave your name and address with us, please. M: All right. Thanks a lot. W: You are very welcome.
What color of the carpet does the customer want to buy?
[考点] 细节理解 [解析] 根据文中顾客的回答“Dark and light yellow woven together.”可知,顾客想要深黄和浅黄相间编织的毛毯,故选D。
2.
A.America.
B.Denmark.
C.Canada.
D.China.
A B C D
B
[听力原文] Where does the customer want the carpet to be shipped?
[考点] 细节理解 [解析] 根据男士的回答“can you have it shipped to me in Denmark?”可知,顾客希望将毛毯运至丹麦,故选B。
[听力原文] W: Good morning, Mr. Jacob. Is everything all right? M: No, it's not. Someone's stolen some of my valuables—two rings and a gold necklace. W: I'm very sorry to hear that, sir. Where were they? M: In my room. And the door was locked. It can only be one of your staff. I want my things back. And fast. W: Well, I can certainly understand that you're upset about losing them and we'll do all we can to help. If they really are missing, it's a matter for the police. M: What do you mean, if they are missing? I told you they were. W: Yes, Sir. But first I'll have one of the housekeeping staff look through your room in case they're still there. But I must say that we can't be held responsible. You should have deposited the valuables with Reception.It says so on the Key Card. M: That's not good enough. I want to see the manager immediately. W: I'll be glad to call the duty manager for you, sir. But he'll certainly say the same. We have clear instructions about valuables and we must follow them.
Where does this conversation most probably take place?
[听力原文] What valuables of Mr. Jacob have been stolen according to himself?
[考点] 细节理解 [解析] 根据男士的回答“two rings and a gold necklace”可知,男士被偷了两个戒指和一条金项链,故选D。
5.
A.He isn't satisfied with the woman's answer.
B.He is angry.
C.He is sad.
D.He is happy.
A B C D
A
[听力原文] Why does the man want to see the manager?
[考点] 原因判断 [解析] 根据接待女士的回答“But I must say that we can't be held responsible.”可知,男士对此番话很不满意,所以要找经理,故选A。
Section D Directions: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read three times. During the second reading, you are required to put the missing words or phrases on the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. Humans are social 1 . They like to live and work in groups, and therefore, they form couples and families, villages and cities, work groups, teams, and other 2 . Language is the "cement" that holds these social groups together. Through language we can 3 ideas and experiences. Our brain think in symbols, words and sentences—as well as in the images that we 4 from our senses. Thus we can turn experiences into symbols and communicate with other people through the use of language. Language enables people to 5 ideas from group to group and from generation to generation.
[听力原文] Humans are social animals. They like to live and work in groups, and therefore, they form couples and families, villages and cities, work groups, teams, and other organizations. Language is the "cement" that holds these social groups together. Through language we can share ideas and experiences. Our brain think in symbols, words and sentences—as well as in the images that we receive from our senses. Thus we can turn experiences into symbols and communicate with other people through the use of language. Language enables people to pass ideas from group to group and from generation to generation.
[解析] 此句的意思为“人类是一种社会动物”。
2.
organizations
[解析] 这里与other搭配,意为“其他组织团体”。
3.
share
[解析] 这里can后面应该是动词原形来做谓语的,意为“交换,分享”。
4.
receive
[解析] 这里缺少的是从句里的谓语动词,意为“接收到”。
5.
pass
[解析] 这里动词不定式to之后应该是动词原形,意为“传递”。
Part Ⅱ Vocabulary & Structure Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct correct and meaningful 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. It was in 1916 ______ the Olympic Games were stopped because of World War Ⅰ.
7. A bottle weighs more after air is put in. ______ proves that air has weight.
A.We
B.Which
C.It
D.What
A B C D
C
[解析] 瓶子装入气体后会增重,这说明气体是有重量的。 [考点] it的用法 it在这里代表前面所提到的事实,故选C。注意区分A bottle weighs more after air is put in. It proves that air has weight. (两个句子)与A bottle weighs more after air is put in,which proves that air has weight(一个句子)。
8. Vince is learning Chinese in my class. ______ Andy.
9. ______ that you've got something to do in the evening, I won't keep you.
A.Since
B.Now
C.When
D.For
A B C D
B
[解析] 既然你晚上有事我就不留你了。 [考点] 原因状语从句 now that的意思是“由于,既然”,引导原因状语从句,因为原句中已给出了that,故选B。
10. ______ in ancient times, the book still appeals to readers today.
A.Though written
B.It was written
C.Though it written
D.Written it was
A B C D
A
[解析] 尽管这本书写于古代,它仍然吸引着今天的读者。 [考点] 让步状语从句 though意思是“尽管,虽然”,引导让步状语从句,此句相当于though it was written。B、D两项缺少连接词,而C又缺少谓语,所以应选A。
Section B Directions: There are 5 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
1. As Edison grew older, he never lost his (interesting) ______ in science.
5. I prefer ______ (live) in the city rather than in the country.
to live
[解析] 我喜欢住在城市而不是住在乡村。 [考点] 固定用法
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 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 40 to 44. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. A budget (预算) is a spending plan. It can help you spend money wisely. It can do this by cutting out wasteful spending. Of course, preparing a budget takes planning, and following a budget takes will power. Your budget should meet your family's needs and income. The first step in creating a budget is to set your goals. What does your family need and want? You must know this to work out the details of the budget. Keep goals realistic, in terms of income available. Then decide which goals are most important. The next step is estimating family income. Before you can plan wisely, you need to know how much money you have to spend! Write down all the money you expect to receive (wages, savings, interest, etc.) during the planned budget period. After you have calculated how much money will be available, it is time to estimate expenses. List all of your family expenses. If you are not satisfied with what you got for your money, look carefully at your spending. Studying your records will show where overspending has occurred. It will also point out poor buying habits. It is also a good idea to set aside a small amount of money for emergencies. Every family has small emergencies: a blown tire, a broken device, or the need for minor medical care.
1. According to the passage, what is the advantage of a budget?
A.It can help you set your goals clearly.
B.It can help you save a lot of money.
C.It can help you get rid of poor buying habits.
D.It can help you spend money in a reasonable way.
A B C D
D
[解析] 题干意为“根据文章意思,预算的优点是什么?”由第一段的前两句话“A budget(预算)is a spending plan. It can help you spend money wisely.”可知,预算帮助你聪明地花钱,也就是说理智地消费(spend money in a reasonable way),故选D。
2. In carrying out your budget, you need ______.
A.to have the ability to control yourself
B.to ask your family members for advice
C.to cut it down as much as possible
D.to take care not to buy expensive things
A B C D
A
[解析] 题干意为“在执行预算时,你需要______。”由第一段“...preparing a budget takes planning, and following a budget takes will power.”可知,准备一项预算需要计划,而执行(follow在这里是执行的意思)一项计划则需要will power(意志力),也就是ability to control yourself控制自己的能力,故选A。
3. One advantage of keeping a record of your spending is that ______.
A.you will remember how much you have already spent
B.you will know if you have spent more money than you planned
C.you will be able to tell your family what should not be bought
D.you will learn how to make a better budget next time
A B C D
B
[解析] 题干意为“保持消费记录的一个优点是______。”第五段讲了“Studying your records will show where overspending has occurred. It will also point out poor buying habits.”意思是消费纪录可以找出哪里超支了,或者可以发现一些不良购买习惯。所以B是正确答案。
4. The writer suggests that it is a good idea to set aside some money because ______.
A.you probably will not be able to follow your budget
B.people usually spend more than they plan to do
C.things can happen unexpectedly
D.others may want to borrow some money from you
A B C D
C
[解析] 题干意为“作者建议留出一笔资金是个好主意,因为______。”从原文最后“It is also a good idea to set aside a small amount of money for emergencies. Every family has small emergencies...”可知,每个家庭都有一些意外情况发生,所以有必要准备一小笔资金作为备用金,故选C。
Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 45 to 47. Cars are an important part of life in the United States. Without a car most people feel that they are poor. And even if a person is poor he doesn't feel really poor when he had a car. Henry Ford was the man who first started making cars in large numbers. He probably didn't know how much the car was going to affect American culture. The car made the United Stated a nation on wheels. And it helped make the United States what it is today. There are three main reasons why the car becomes so popular in the United States. First of all, the country is a huge one and Americans like to move around in it. The car provides the most comfortable and cheapest form of transportation. With a car people can go anyplace without spending a lot of money. The second reason cars are popular is the fact that the United States never really developed an efficient and inexpensive form of public transportation. Long-distance trains have never been as common in the country as they are in other parts of the world. Nowadays there is a good system of air-service provided by planes. But it is too expensive to be used frequently. The third reason is the most important one, though. The American spirit of independence is what really made cars popular. Americans don't like to wait for a bus, or a train or even a plane. They don't like to have to follow an exact schedule. A car gives them the freedom to schedule their own time. And this is the freedom that Americans want most to have. The gas shortage has caused a big problem for Americans. But the answer will not be a bigger system of public transportation. The real solution will have to be a new kind of car, one that does not use so much gas.
1. Most Americans feel they are poor when they ______.
A.have no job
B.have no food
C.have no money
D.have no car
A B C D
D
[解析] 题干意为“大多数美国人感到自己贫穷是因为______。”由文章第一段第二句话“Without a car most people feel that they are poor.”可知,美国人会因为自己没有车而感到贫穷,故选D。
2. "A nation on wheels" means that ______.
A.the country is producing the best cars in the world
B.everyone in this country owns a car
C.cars play a very important role in people's lives
D.there are more cars than trains in this country
A B C D
C
[解析] 题干意为“‘轮子上的国家’意思是指______。”由原文第二段“The car made the United Stated a nation on wheels.”可知,在美国汽车很受欢迎,汽车对于美国人来说是非常重要的,故选C。
3. The real solution to the gas shortage problem is ______.
A.to make less cars
B.to develop a public transportation system
C.to make gas-saving cars
D.to develop train service
A B C D
C
[解析] 题干意为“真正解决燃油短缺的方案是______。”由文章最后一句“The real solution will have to be a new kind of car, one that does not use SO much gas.”可知,真正的解决方案是要开发出一种新的、不需要费那么多油的汽车,即make gas-saving cars,故选C。
Task 3 Directions: The following is an announcement. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No. 48 to No. 52). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Experience two great theme (主题) parks in one great scenic spot—Disney's California Adventure Park and right next door Disneyland Park. Just footsteps away, there are extraordinary entertainment and shopping in the Downtown Disney District. And when you and your family stay at one of the hotels of the Disneyland Resort you're right in the middle of all the magic! And now, one child receives a free Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket with each adult ticket purchased in a Disney vacation package. You can go back and forth between parks as often as you like. Discover the friendly faces and magical places of the Disneyland Resort and see why this spectacular destination in more magic than you could ever imagine! There are two great theme parks in the great resort. Disney California Adventure Park and 1 . In the downtown Disney District you can have extraordinary 2 and 3 . And now, one child receives a 4 Disneyland Resort Park ticket with each 52 ticket purchased in a vacation package.
1.
Disneyland Park
[解析] 可从原文“Experience two great theme(主题) parks in one great scenic spot—Disney's California Adventure Park and right next door Disneyland Park.”找到答案。
2.
entertainment
[解析] 从原文“there are extraordinary entertainment and shopping in the Downtown Disney District.”可以找到答案。
3.
shopping
[解析] 从原文“there are extraordinary entertainment and shopping in the Downtown Disney District.”可以找到答案。
4.
free
[解析] 从原文“One child receives a free Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket with each adult ticket purchased in a Disney vacation package.”可以找到答案。
5.
adult
[解析] 从原文“One child receives a free Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket with each adult ticket purchased in a Disney vacation package.”可以找到答案。
Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of expressions. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should mark the corresponding letters in order of the numbered blanks, 53 through 57, on the Answer Sheet. A—Top Stories B—E-newsletters C—Current Special D—What's New E—Editor's Picks F—Latest in Jobs G—Highlights H—Letters to Editor I—Special Reports J—Talk back K—What Readers Say L—On the Box M—Classified Post N—Great China Outlook O—Biz-China P—Online Service Agreement Q—Privacy Policy R—FAQs S—Archives T—People in the Know
1. ______分类广告 ______写给编者的信
M,H
2. ______保密政策 ______电子简讯
Q,B
3. ______读者之声 ______中国财经
K,O
4. ______最新招聘信息 ______编辑推荐
F,E
5. ______特别报道 ______大中华文摘
I,N
Task 5 Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the answers that follow the questions (No. 58 to No. 62). You should write your answers (in no more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Dear Manager, I am writing to you to complain about the service in your hotel. I had a terrible stay in room 2532 of Orange Hotel from the 16th to the 19th in March 2009 when I came to Beijing on business. Firstly, the air conditioner in my room could not operate properly. I asked your front house manager for help and she told me she would send someone to my room to check it immediately. No one came. As a result, I was very cold every time I was in the room. Secondly, I found the bathroom was dirty and the hot water was always warm. Thirdly, the noise at night was extremely loud and I found it difficult to sleep. I hope you will give immediate attention to the service in your hotel.
Yours faithfully, John Smith
1. Why does the man write the letter? To ______ about the service in the hotel.
complain
[解析] 从文章第一句“I am writing to you to complain about the service in your hotel.”可以得到答案。
2. What's the name of the hotel? ____________.
Orange Hotel
[解析] 从文章第二句“I had a terrible stay in room 2532 of Orange Hotel...”可以得到答案。
3. What's wrong with the air conditioner? The air conditioner could not ______.
operate properly
[解析] 从原文“Firstly, the air conditioner in my room could not operate properly.”可以得到答案。
4. Why did the author find it difficult to sleep? ______ at night was extremely loud.
The noise
[解析] 从原文“Thirdly, the noise at night was extremely loud and I found it difficult to sleep.”可以得到答案。
5. What does the author hope the manager do? He hopes the manager will give immediate attention to ______ in the hotel.
the service
[解析] 从原文“I hope you will give immediate attention to the service in your hotel.”可以得到答案。
Part Ⅳ Translation—English into Chinese Directions: This part, numbered 63 to 67, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of the four sentences (No. 63 to No. 66) is followed by three choices of suggested translation marked A, B, and C. Make the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. And then write your translation of the paragraph (No. 67) in the corresponding space on the Translation / Composition Sheet.
1. There is no question that impure air is a health problem of great and increasing importance.
A.不洁空气正在严重地而且越来越严重地威胁着人们的健康,这是毫无疑问的。
B.毫无疑问,空气污染对人们的健康具有很大的危害,而且这种危害越来越严重。
C.不洁空气对健康产生着越来越严重的威胁的问题是不存在的。
A B C
B
[解析] there is no question that意思是“毫无疑问,……”;impure air字面意思是“不洁空气”,但生活中我们常用的说法是“空气污染”,因此翻译为后者更加合适;is a health problem of great and increasing importance意思是说“对人们的健康有很大危害,并且这种危害越来越严重”。
2. It is true that electricity has been found world-wide application since it was discovered.
A.电自从被发现以来就已得到世界上广泛的申请,这点毫无疑问。
B.事实上,电自从被发现以来已经得到全世界范围的应用。
C.电自从被发现以来已经得到全世界范围的应用,这一点是正确的。
A B C
B
[解析] it is true that意思是“事实上,实际上”,application在此处的意思是“应用”,因此world—wide application是指“在全世界范围内广泛应用。”
3. It is estimated that ten percent of local children would leave school at 14 to learn a trade.
A.据说,有10%的当地孩子在14岁左右将要辍学去学习一门手艺。
B.有10%的人认为,当地孩子在14岁左右就应在离校前学会做生意。
C.据估计,有10%的当地孩子在14岁左右就会离开学校去学一门手艺。
A B C
C
[解析] estimate是估计的意思,因此it is estimated意思就是“据估计”;leave school字面意思是“离开学校”,没有上下文暗示此处是指“辍学”,因此最好不要妄加猜测地翻译成“辍学”;trade在此处的意思不是“贸易”,而是“手艺”的意思。
4. As far as we are concerned,you can go whenever you want.
A.我们对你很关注,你什么时候走都是可以的。
B.就我们来说,你们随时都可以走的。
C.我们对你们很关注,你们去哪里我们都会支持的。
A B C
B
[解析] as far as...is concerned是固定用法,意思是“对……来说”,此处不应将concern理解成关注;you can go whenever you want意思是“你随时都可以走”,并不含有“我们”会支持或者反对的意思。
5. In a quickly changing world the most important part of education is to learn how to think critically, how to create and how to ask interesting questions. It is much less important to learn how to categorize knowledge and how to answer old questions.
[解析] ask interesting questions,此处如果按照字面意思翻译成“提出有意思的问题”,在整段话所表达的内容q-显得很突兀、不协调,应进一步考虑选一个更恰当的词,但又不能偏离了interesting的本意,因此建议翻译成“有意义的问题”;后一句话much less important to know意思是“知道……比较不重要”,但在翻译成中文时,应注意将同谁相比,将比较部分翻译出来,因此原文翻译成“……远远没有前者重要”较为恰当。
Part Ⅴ Writing
1. Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an invitation letter according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Composition Sheet. 说明:请按照下述要求,写一封邀请函。 发信人:Harold 收信人:Jimmy 内容: 1.邀请Jimmy来参加家里举办的一个小型舞会以庆祝20周年结婚纪念日; 2.只准备邀请几位老朋友,希望Jimmy能携妻子Emma参加; 3.时间定在下周六,6月10日晚上7点; 4.知道他们很忙,但希望他们能设法来参加,并热切盼望其到来。 写信日期:2016年6月1日 Words for reference: 结婚纪念wedding anniversary 盼望look forward to
[范文]
June 1, 2016
Dear Jimmy, My wife and I are going to have a small dancing party to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary at home. We are going to invite some old friends and hope you and Emma can come. The time is next Saturday, June 10, at 7:00 p.m. I know you have been very busy recently, but I do hope you can manage it. We are looking forward to your coming with great pleasure.
Yours affectionately, Harold
[解析] 本文要求写一篇邀请函,其目的是邀请对方参与某项活动、庆典、聚会,等等。邀请信分为两种:一种叫做请柬(Invitation Card),常采用严谨而固定的格式,适用于严肃而庄重的场合;一种是一般的邀请信,多用于朋友、熟人和亲戚之间。其写作步骤一般如下: 1.说明邀请的原因; 2.诚挚地表达邀请之情; 3.提供相关活动的时间、地点、注意事项等; 4.请求给予回复。 就本文而言,考生要做的就是依照题意对内容进行合理的表达。由于本文属于朋友之间的非正式邀请,因此,考生写作时应注意语气要恰当,不宜过于正式但是要表现出诚恳和热情。 一般常用的邀请信函的表达有: 1.I'd like...非常希望…… 2.request the pleasure of...恭请…… 3.The favor of a reply is requested. 敬赐复函。 4.The evening will be held in...on...晚会定于……在……举行 5.We are looking forward to...我们期待着…… 6.We sincerely hope you can attend. 我们期待您的光临。 7.We have decided to have a party in honor of the occasion. 为此我们决定举办一次晚会。 8.Please confirm your participation at your earliest convenience. 是否参加,请早日告之。