Ⅰ.GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY Complete each of the following 15 sentences with the most likely answer. Blacken the letter corresponding to your choice on the answer sheet.
1. Jerry read the poem again and again until he ______ it by heart.
A.learned
B.studied
C.bore
D.kept
A B C D
A
[考点] 本题主要考查的知识点为learn sth by heart。 句意:杰瑞把这首诗读了一遍又一遍直到把它记住。learn sth by heart意为“记住,背诵”。
2. For a month she stayed in the hospital, never allowing her son to visit her, ______ she might pass the infection to the child.
A.for fear that
B.in fear that
C.so that
D.in case
A B C D
A
[考点] 本题主要考查的知识点为for fear that。 for fear that为固定搭配,意为“由于担心……,因为怕……”,此句中意为“因为怕传染给孩子”。
3. At parties John doesn't mind making a ______ of himself as long as it brings about joy and laughter.
A.hero
B.fool
C.coward
D.man
A B C D
B
[考点] 本题主要考查的知识点为make a fool of。 make a fool of为固定搭配,意为“出……的洋相”,符合题意。
4. Look at the trouble I am in! If only I ______ your advice.
15. One of the effective ways to enlarge your vocabulary is to ______ in reading English newspapers every day.
A.persist
B.insist
C.assist
D.consist
A B C D
A
[考点] 本题主要考查的知识点为persist in doing sth。 句意:一个最有效地扩大你的词汇量的方法就是每天坚持读英语报纸。persist in doing sth 为固定搭配,意为“坚持做某事”。
Ⅱ.CLOZE Fill in each of the 15 blanks in the passage with the most likely answer. Blacken the letter corresponding to your choice on the answer sheet. I was successful at my job. I worked very hard, but it afforded me and my family a fabulous (极好的) lifestyle. I'd worked for the same company for twenty years and had worked my way up to department director. 1 , one afternoon last May, I was called to the office, and it was gently explained to me that they were letting me go. I just sat there 2 they talked on and all I could think was, "I've 3 " I'd been so well respected; 4 I was of no value. For six weeks, I was in a very 5 place. I wandered around my house like a zombie (僵尸). I could see things needed doing, but would not do anything. My beliefs in looking forward and seeing the positive (积极的) in everything 6 me. Then, in late June, my youngest son's football team made the city cup final. The year before, he'd been very sad when I missed the same final, so he was 7 when I told him I'd go. Not only did they win, but the took on his face as he saw me 8 him on was unbelievable. From then on, I spent the summer enjoying my sons and their passions (激情). I attended match after match and performances of my elder son's band—I 9 went to another city to Watch him play. These moments were so 10 . My life had been so much devoted to 11 for so long, and I felt 12 that my sons were happy to welcome me into their world. 13 , being unemployed gave me back a sense of purpose—I was someone's mum! I felt a sense of being 14 again. Now I feel more positive about my professional future and I'm getting on better with my family than I ever have. Losing my job made me realize just how 15 it is to achieve real balance in life.
[考点] 理解推断题。 根据“being unemployed gave me back a sense of purpose”(失业帮我找回了一种目标感),这当然是unexpectedly(意想不到地)。
14.
A.employed
B.comforted
C.valued
D.encouraged
A B C D
C
[考点] 理解推断题。 与第一段中的of no value相照应,此处应是指作者重新感受到了自己的价值。
15.
A.important
B.interesting
C.simple
D.surprising
A B C D
A
[考点] 理解推断题。 通过这段经历,作者认识到了工作与生活之间平衡的重要性。故选A。
Ⅲ.PARAPHRASING Choose the closest paraphrased version after each of the following sentences or the italicized part. Blacken the letter corresponding to your choice on the answer sheet.
1. By definition, heroes and heroines are men and women distinguished by uncommon courage, achievements, and self-sacrifice made most often for the benefit of others—they are people against whom we measure others.
A....we disagree with them when judging others.
B....we think more highly of them than others do.
C....we believe other people are different from them.
D....we use them as the standard when evaluating others.
6. She had wakened with a slight fever, just bothersome enough to keep her home from her job in a war plant.
A.Her fever was so troublesome that she lost her job.
B.She had to quit her job and stayed home because of her fever.
C.She had a slight fever, which made her work at home difficult.
D.Her fever was not serious but it gave her an excuse not to go to work.
A B C D
D
[解析] 句意:(早上)醒来时她有点低烧,不太严重,但也不舒服,因此她没有去军工厂上班。
7. Remembering other and larger countries, we see at once that one of its charms is that it is immensely varied within a small range.
A....though it is charming, it is too small.
B....both its size and its scenery vary a lot.
C....it is more beautiful than larger countries.
D....it is not large but offers a variety of scenery.
A B C D
D
[解析] 句意:想想别的、比我们大的国家,我们明显的魅力之一就是幅员虽小,但景象万千。
8. You are a stimulant for me to become more fully what I might become, and my loving enhances your being as well.
A....your nature makes me love you more.
B....my love for you can cure your disease.
C....I have to love you more so that you can grow fully.
D....you will also become a better person because I love you.
A B C D
D
[解析] 句意:你激励我成为更加充实的人,我对你的爱也会提高你的素质。
9. If you think I'm going to raise a good-for-nothing, you've got another think coming.
A.How could you consider the suggestion I put forward as useless?
B.You'd better think carefully before you make comments on my idea.
C.You'd better stop expecting me to bring up a lazy and irresponsible child.
D.How could you doubt my ability to provide a proper education for my child?
A B C D
C
[解析] 句意:你要是以为我会去培养一个废物,那你趁早打消这个念头。
10. In strict truth an invention is almost never the sole product of any one mind.
A.It is clear that too many people are involved in an invention.
B.Strictly speaking, an invention never comes from a single person.
C.The truth is that an invention needs almost everyone's participation.
D.It is true that no man's achievement can be regarded as an invention.
A B C D
B
[解析] 句意:严格地说,一项发明创造几乎不可能只是任何一个个人的思想结晶。
Ⅳ.READING COMPREHENSION Read the two passages and choose the most likely answer to each of the questions. Blacken the letter corresponding to your choice on the answer sheet.
Passage 1 When the French Institute in Haiti asked me to speak on a subject of my own choice, I picked heroism. It's a subject I know well. I've read many books about it. I spoke of some well-known heroes. I suggested that I was something of a hero myself. Then I described how the hero, in face of danger, discovered all the great, lasting values of life. When I left the platform, a gentleman came to me. "Great lecture," he said. "I'm Doctor Bonbon. I've been asked to make your stay here as pleasant as possible. Would you like to go hunting sharks with me? You seem to enjoy facing danger." I accepted gladly. I saw myself struggling with a huge fish on my rod... I was to speak again the next afternoon. So we agreed to start early that morning. "By the way," the doctor said as we set out, "you should try out your Cousteau." "My...what?" "Your snorkel. You need to breathe. I'll show you how to work the underwater gun too. What's the matter? Something wrong?" I had to sit down. I tried to tell myself it wasn't so. But there was no doubt about it. I wash't to fish with a rod. I was to go right down into the water. I opened my mouth to protest... "You know," the doctor said, "I can't tell you how much we all enjoyed your lecture on courage." I said nothing. There are times when you have to protect your means of earning a living. I was known as a good speaker. If I had to be eaten by sharks to keep my reputation, I was ready. I put on my mask. "Now put on the lead belt. It will get you down there instantly," the doctor said. "They'll go down with you." He pointed to the four giants on board. Bodyguards, I thought with relief. "They're the beaters," the doctor said. "They'll go ahead and drive the sharks toward you. Then all you have to do is shoot. "I didn't have the courage to object. They helped me over the side. At the bottom the first thing I saw was a big fish. I screamed. I can't quite remember what followed. All I know is that, contrary to what I had said in my lecture, at the moment of danger the hero does not discover the great values of life. When I opened my eyes again, the big fish was gone. I tried to return to the surface. Then I saw a huge form above my head. I seized my gun, I closed my eyes and I pressed the trigger. The gun was torn from me. In seconds I was at the surface. Luckily, the boat was near. I was on board in an instant. "Where's your gun?" asked the doctor. I explained that I had hit a shark. The beast had torn the weapon from my hands. The black swimmers were climbing back into the boat now. One of them had my gun. He spoke to the doctor in Creole. "It seems," the doctor said to me, "that you shot at the hull of the boat." He was trying to suggest that I had mistaken the boat passing over my head for a shark. The very idea! When I stepped onto the platform that afternoon, Doctor Bonbon was sitting in the front row. But I didn't let his mocking stare disturb me. I was determined to rise once more to the level of my subject. "Ladies and gentlemen," I began, "when the hero finds himself facing danger, the first thing he discovers..."
1. This story is told in a ______ tone.
A.sad
B.serious
C.humorous
D.critical
A B C D
C
[考点] 推理判断题。 通读全文后发现,作者是以一种轻松幽默的语调写这篇文章的。故选C。
2. When told to go down into the water, the writer had to sit down probably because ______.
A.he had more questions to ask Doctor Bonbon
B.he wanted to discuss the arrangement in detail
C.he was greatly inspired
D.he was trembling with fear
A B C D
D
[考点] 推理判断题。 联系上下文语境可知,作者在被告知下到水里时应该是害怕得浑身发抖。故选D。
3. To save his face, the writer had no way out but to ______.
A.go down into the water
B.lecture on heroism again
C.shoot at the hull of the boat
D.protest against the invitation
A B C D
A
[考点] 细节理解题。 根据第十一段可知,为了保住脸面,作者除了进入水里面别无他法。故选A。
4. When the writer was told that he had actually shot at the boat, ______.
5. When he stood on the platform that afternoon, the writer probably began his speech with this remark: "When the hero finds himself facing danger, the first thing he discovers ______."
Passage 2 Astronaut selection is critically important to make a mission successful. It requires individuals who are capable of dealing with isolation from family and friends, crowded living conditions, great pressure to succeed and extreme danger. What are the criteria for an ideal astronaut? Generally, a person must be athletic and must possess both technical and interpersonal skills. Technical skills are particularly important. Astronauts need to be able to competently carry out scientific and technical tasks during the mission. They must be capable of taking accurate measurements and making observations while living in a weightless environment. Interpersonal skills are also critically important. Studies have shown that ideal astronauts are people who can be either introverts (内向的人) or extroverts, Introverts tend to be withdrawn, which helps them put up with isolation from family and respect the privacy of others. On the other hand, extroverts are outgoing and provide social stimulation for a crew. Both character types are necessary for different reasons. There are many seemingly contradictory traits that astronauts should possess: introverted yet at times extroverted, leaders yet capable of being led, and so on. An astronaut's ability to adapt to different situations is most important. As the duration of space missions increases, human factors become even more important. A manned mission to Mars would require a compatible crew that would ensure mission success, and of course, mission safety. Behavioral studies have been conducted in space analogs, which are environments similar to the confinement and isolation of space. These studies have shown that long periods of isolation can lead to sleep disturbances, emotional instability and depression—all things that would disrupt the work performance of a crew of astronauts. In order to minimize the chances of such conditions developing, the selected crew must get along extremely well. Easier said than done. Scientists at NASA used the analogy (类比) of a jigsaw puzzle to describe the relationship of a crew of astronauts. The members of space crews bear a certain resemblance to the pieces in jigsaw puzzles: what is important is not so much the shape and color of each individual piece, but the way the different pieces fit together. There has been much debate over how a space crew for a potential mission to Mars should be selected, but currently a three-phase system is favored. In this selection process, the first phase is selecting a large group of people who satisfy the needed technical skills. The second phase is to pick out the individuals with the best interpersonal skills. The third phase is to group the individuals into mini-crews and then monitor those crews for compatibility as they undergo training for a mission. Finally, the most well-formed, smoothly-functioning crew of astronauts is selected as the best crew for the mission. Astronaut selection is a difficult process. Many potential candidates nearly perfect for the job are rejected because of minor details. However, if you dream of becoming an astronaut, don't be discouraged by the odds. If the job description of an astronaut appeals to you, and you feel you have the "right stuff" for the job, then reach for the stars. In this case, the sky is not the limit.
Ⅴ.WORD DERIVATION Complete each of the following sentences with a (compound) word derived from the one (s) given in brackets. Write your words on the answer sheet.
1. The railway station has always been a fascinating place, representing departure as well as ______. (arrive)
arrival
2. A climate that is extreme in temperature, whether it be too hot or too cold, is not ______. (desire)
desirable
3. Tropical rainforest is a forest of tall trees in a region of year-round ______ and plentiful rainfall. (warm)
warmth
4. We often hear of people breaking down from ______, but in nine cases out of ten they are really suffering from worry or anxiety. (work, over)
overwork
5. The ______ red strawberries make a nice decoration on top of the cake. (juice)
juicy
6. More and more businessmen have realized that it is important to ______ their products in international trade. (standard)
standardize
7. The earthquake-stricken area received ______ help from its neighboring provinces. (time)
timely
8. What is considered moral in one society may be ______ in another, depending on different social values. (moral)
immoral
9. Young people will need to learn to ______ the responsibility of their own decisions. (shoulder)
shoulder
10. Special guidance and help need to be provided to the ______ members of the staff. (qualified)
unqualified
Ⅵ.SENTENCE TRANSLATION Turn the following sentences into English and write your sentences on the answer sheet.
1. 他发表了一项声明,大意是他将竞选总统。
He issued a statement to the effect that he would run for the presidency.
2. 手机可以让你自由接打电话,而不告知对方你的具体位置。
Cell phones enable you to call or to be called without telling the other side where you are (your whereabouts).
3. 我曾就读的中学的设施和教师的水平高于一般水准。
The facilities and the skills of the teachers of the high school where I studied were above (the) average.
4. 出生人口的数量并没有像死亡人数那样下降。
The number of births has not declined at the same rate as the number of deaths.
5. 即使在平常聊天时很健谈的人,在第一次公开演讲时也会感到害怕。
Even those people who are good at words in a conversational setting may be terrified over their first public speech.
Ⅶ.WRITING Write a composition on the answer sheet in about 150 words, basing yourself on one of the texts you have learned.
1. Topic: How did the Wades in "First Principles" spend Christmas the year Henry Wades, the bread-winner of the family, lost his job? You can use this outline: (1) Provide some background information about the family. (2) Describe where and how the family spent Christmas and give some details about gifts, food, activities, etc. (3) Conclude the essay with a one-sentence comment pointing out in what way Christmas that year was memorable.
The Wades were a middle-class family of five, Henry, Emily, their 14-year-old daughter Laura and their two younger sons. They lived in New York City. A month before Christmas, Henry, the breadwinner of the family, lost his job. He and his wife decided to spend Christmas on their farm, where they had a simple but memorable celebration. They gave Laura a picture and a small brooch that had belonged to her grandmother. and the boys balls and story books. The family had a turkey and a tree from their own woods They had a lot of fresh air and exercise. The children were more than satisfied. Emily thought no other family had a nicer Christmas than they did. Christmas should be an occasion to express one's love for one's family and Christmas gifts should be what one can afford and what is worth remembering.