Part Ⅰ Vocabulary and Structure Directions:In this part, there are 15 incomplete sentences. Complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked with A, B, C and D. Then you should write the letter in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
1. I ______ basketball quite well, but I haven't had time to practice it since I came here.
5. Where did you meet him this morning? It was in the hotel ______ he stayed.
A.what
B.when
C.where
D.which
A B C D
C
[考点] 本题考查引导定语从句的关系词的选择。 [解析] 分析句子结构可知,显然It was in the hotel是本句的主句,hotel是后面从句的先行词,这个先行词在从句中充当地点状语,因此应该使用表示地点的关系副词where。A项what不能引导定语从句,只能引导名词从句;选项B的when是用以表示时间状语的关系副词;选项D的which是关系代词,不充当状语成分。只有当先行词在从句中充当地点状语的成分时才有可能选择where作为连接词,故选项C正确。
6. Dr. Black comes from ______ Oxford or Cambridge; I can't remember which.
7. The company ______ a strong position in the world market in the past few years.
A.has gained
B.will gain
C.gained
D.gains
A B C D
A
[考点] 本题考查动词时态用法辨析。 [解析] 根据句中的时间状语可以判断谓语动词应该是现在完成时态。对于现在完成时,通常时间状语是由介词by+现在的时间,或者for+一段时间,since+时间点以及in the past few years等构成的介词短语,句子中的谓语动词需要使用现在完成时。选项B表示一般将来时;选项C表示一般过去式,这时通常需要有一个表示过去的时间状语才可以使用;选项D为一般现在时,其用于表示现状、客观事实等。故本题选项A为正确答案。
9. There has been a large ______ of research done on alcohol and its effects on human health.
A.amount
B.deal
C.many
D.number
A B C D
A
[考点] 本题考查表示数量修饰不可数名词的词组搭配用法。 [解析] 选项A和B都可以修饰不可数名词,选项C和D修饰的是可数名词的复数。在题干中,research是不可数名词,所以只能由amount或deal来修饰,amount的固定搭配是a large amount of,而deal的搭配通常是a great deal of。故选项A为正确答案。
10. The earliest flight I have been able to book will arrive in London on the very day the conference is ______.
A.holding
B.hold
C.being held
D.to be held
A B C D
D
[考点] 本题考查句子谓语时态和被动语态的辨析。 [解析] 根据句意“我能订到的最早航班也要等开会那天才能到伦敦。”可知,conference(会议)和hold(举行、召开)之间是被动关系,题干中will arrive表明是将来时,因此需要用以表示将来的被动语态。将来时除了有be going to和will+do以外,还有be to do和be about to do的用法。根据题意可以看出该题考查的是be to do的被动语态be to be done。故选项D为正确答案。
11. It was not until 1870 ______ President Ulysses Grant made Christmas a federal holiday.
A.how
B.that
C.what
D.which
A B C D
B
[考点] 本题考查强调句型“It is/was not until...that...”的用法。 [解析] 注意一般情况下,无论所强调的是人还是物,是时间状语还是地点状语,这种强调句型的连词,一律都用that。在本句中选项D的which引导定语从句,选项C的what和A项的how则是名词性从句连接词,因此都不是正确答案。根据句意“直到1870年尤利西斯·格兰特总统把圣诞定为美联邦的节日。”,强调的是not until 1870这一时间状语部分,故四个选项中只有B项that是正确答案。
12. She didn't tell ______ truth. On the contrary, she told ______ lie.
A.不填; a
B.the; the
C.a; the
D.the; a
A B C D
D
[考点] 本题考查冠词与名词搭配用法辨析。 [解析] 根据句意“他没说实话,相反他撒谎了。”可以看出,在本题中出现了两个固定搭配词组,tell the truth(说实话)必须用定冠词the与名词truth搭配构成词义,而tell a lie/tell lies(撒谎)就必须用不定冠词a与名词lie搭配在一起,表示单数意义的“说谎”。根据题干前后两个空格所缺项判断,正确答案应选D。
13. He has spent the last two years working ______ a book about childcare.
A.with
B.on
C.for
D.at
A B C D
B
[考点] 本题考查介词与动词搭配用法辨析。 [解析] 根据句意“他花了两年时间写一本幼儿护理的书。”可知,句型sb. spend some time doing sth.中的非谓语动词working和介词on搭配,构成“从事于……;致力于……”的意思,指具体地改变宾语,符合题意,所以选项B正确。选项A的with与work搭配意为“与……一起工作”;C项work for意为“为……而工作;效劳”;D项work at意为“在……工作;从事于……”,在表示智力活动时,work on sth.是具体地改变宾语,近似于invent,make。而work at却不能改变宾语,近似于discover,study。例如,He has been working on a new novel for over a year now.(近一年多来,他一直在写一部新小说。)比较:He is working at English grammar.(他在学习英语语法。)
14. You'd better wear your coat, ______ you'll be cold.
15. If I ______ you, I would have accepted the job offer then.
A.am
B.was
C.were
D.had been
A B C D
C
[考点] 本题考查非真实条件句的用法。 [解析] 从主句would have accepted the job看出“接受工作”是对过去事实相反的假设,而if从句却是与事实相反的错综条件。因此A项是一般现在时态不对,B项be动词在虚拟语气中不用was,因此也不对。根据句意“如果我是你,我当时就接受那份工作邀请。”说明主句是对过去事件的假设,主句谓语动词用了would have done的结构,而从句谓语动词理应用过去完成时态。但如果非真实条件句的谓语是be动词,用于表示“是”的含义时,其假设条件应用were,表示与事实相反,因此D项也不对,故正确答案应选C。
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension Directions:There are 5 reading passages in this part. After reading each passage, you will find some questions or unfinished statements. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the most appropriate answer and blacken the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
Name of Student dorm
Swinhoe Hall
Anastasia House
CB1 Student House
CB2 Student House
Varsity House
The Forum
Student Village
Campus
Cambridge
Chelmsford
Cambridge
Chelmsford
Chelmsford
Cambridge
Chelmsford
Number of rooms
122
68
500
251
72
111
510
Proposed price per week
£98.50
£127.50
£116.50
£115.00
£107.50
£1100.00
£92.50
Free internet access in room
Up to 3Mb included
Up to 2Mb included
Up to 2Mb included
Up to 3Mb included
Up to 4Mb included
Up to 4Mb included
Up to 2Mb included
Occupancy agreement length
September to June
September to August
September to June
September to July
September to July
September to July
September to June
1. Which student dorm has the lowest price on Cambridge campus? ______
3. Which of the following offers the longest occupancy on Chelmsford campus? ______
A.Varsity House.
B.Student Village.
C.Anastasia House.
D.The Forum.
A B C D
C
[解析] 本题为细节题。本题的问题是“以下哪一项是在切尔姆斯福德校区宿舍楼给学生提供最长的住宿时间?”根据原文的表格左上方第一项Name of Student dorm一栏中最下方的Occupancy agreement length,可以找到切尔姆斯福德校区的4个宿舍楼,他们提供的住宿时间分别为9月到8月、9月到7月、9月到7月、9月到6月。因此,住宿时间最长的为9月到8月对应的宿舍楼Anastasia House,选C项为正确选项。
4. How many choices of free internet access does the university have for students' dorm? ______
A.2.
B.3.
C.4.
D.5.
A B C D
B
[解析] 本题为细节题。题干要求确定这所大学一共为学生提供了几种入网选择。找到表格第一竖列的Free internet access in room,看到它所在的这一行有3Mb,2Mb,4Mb一共三种选择,因此正确答案为B,其他选项不符合题目要求。
11 children, 38 grandchildren and almost 80 years later, Arthur and Alice John have been married for 78 years, making them one of Canada's longest-wedded couples. It's an achievement that requires tolerance—and a great deal more. Their love story began in 1932. Three rival suitors from three different villages hurried on their way toward the tiny settlement of Ross River where Alice, a dark-haired beauty, had turned 15 and was old enough to marry. Alice knew they were coming. She'd met them before, in winter when they went hunting with their dog teams. Arthur was most familiar to her. When he arrived first, tired, hungry and happy, he got the nod from Alice's father. Arthur had won himself a wife. The Johns' house has always been full of people: five generations grew up around Alice and Arthur. "What's the secret of staying married so long, Mom?" asks daughter Dorothy, 62. Alice observes Arthur, sitting quietly across the room enjoying his cup of tea. "I don't know. "she says, laughing. The johns shared a big bed until a few years ago, when their aching bodies finally forced them to sleep separately. But Alice still gets up every morning and fixes her husband coffee and toast. Alice and Arthur don't talk much these days. He can't see but can hear pretty well. Alice can see with the help of glasses, but can't hear clearly. This, together with Arthur's failing memory and mind, makes conversation tough. "Mom has a tough time with Dad these days because of his poor health." says Dorothy. "But they have always cared for each other." And they inspired strong values in their children: never gossip, respect your elders, be clean—even if you're living in a tent—and be kind to one another.
5. What does the word "suitor" (Para. 2) probably mean? ______
A.A person who asks for marriage.
B.A person who joins a hunting team.
C.A male friend of the girl's family.
D.A 15-year-old village girl.
A B C D
A
[解析] 本题为词义猜测题。题干要求判断suitor这个单词在原文中的意思。根据原文第二段第一个句子Their love story began in 1932(他们的爱情故事始于1932年)及第二个句子“三个人从不同的村子赶来,当时爱丽丝已经15岁了,到了可以结婚的年龄”得知,这个段落是在说他们如何喜结连理。由此可以推断三个人,是指三个“求婚者”,因此suitor的意思是“求婚者”,对应选项A“求婚的人”符合题意。选项B“参加狩猎队的人”,选项C“女孩家的男性朋友”和选项D“一个15岁的村姑”均不符合语境。
6. What contributions to the long marriage according to the passage? ______
A.Similar living habits.
B.Love at first sight.
C.Lots of children and grandchildren.
D.Tolerance towards each other.
A B C D
D
[解析] 本题为细节题。题干问题是“根据文章,什么会导致长久的婚姻?”根据原文第一段“……亚瑟和爱丽丝结婚78年,他们是加拿大婚姻关系保持最长时间的夫妇之一。这一成就需要容忍性,极大的容忍”得知,容忍tolerance是保持长久婚姻的秘诀,因此应选D项Tolerance towards each other(彼此忍让)。而选项A“相似的生活习惯”和B项“一见钟情”在原文中没有提到,选项C“众多的子女及后代”是这个大家庭的现状,并非长久婚姻的原因,因此都不是正确选项。
7. Why are Arthur and Alice no longer sleeping in the same bed? ______
A.Arthur can't see clearly.
B.Alice has no prepare breakfast.
C.They feel strong pain in their bodies.
D.They don't get up at the same time.
A B C D
C
[解析] 本题为细节题。问题是“为什么亚瑟和爱丽丝不再睡在一张床上?”根据原文倒数第三段第一句“约翰夫妇过去同睡一床,直到几年前他们疼痛的身体最终迫使他们分床睡”可知,分床睡的原因是aching bodies(疼痛的身体),对应选项C的They feel strong pain in their bodies(他们感觉身体有强烈的疼痛感)符合原意,因此C项为正确答案。选项A“亚瑟看不清楚”和选项B“爱丽丝不得不准备早餐”并不是本段第一句分床睡的原因,而选项D的“他们不在同一时间起床”则在原文中没有提及,因此不是正确的选项。
8. According to Dorothy, what helps her parents go through the tough time? ______
A.Having the habit of being clean.
B.Respecting their elders.
C.Inspiring their children.
D.Looking after each other.
A B C D
D
[解析] 本题为细节题。题目是问“根据多萝西所说,是什么使得他们的父母共渡难关?”依照原文最后一段的第一句Mom has a tough time with Dad these days because of his poor health(因为爸爸的身体原因,妈妈这些日子不太好过)及第二句But they have always cared for each other(但是他们经常相互照顾)得知,本题的正确答案为D项Looking after each other(相互照顾)。
Have you ever wondered how historic places survive over time? One of the ways is through the World Monuments Fund (WMF). The WMF is a group of experts who work to save the most treasured places on Earth. Every two years, the WMF announces a Watch List, a list of special places that need repairing or improvement. This year's sites spread across 41 countries and six continents. Like endangered (濒危的) animals, some places are considered endangered because, without help, they might not survive on their own. Sites are placed on the list for many different reasons. Some sites are added because they have been ignored over the years and fallen into disrepair. Others are added because natural disasters have harmed the site. Six sites in the United States are on the list this year. One of the spots is a historical district in Charleston, South Carolina, which is popular with people on vocation. Another U. S. Site is located on the Fifth Avenue in New York City. Built in 1954, the Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company Bank was called the "glass house." It is a four-story bank. Because the building is made of glass, you can see the giant vault(拱顶) right inside the bank. Many artists think the building is a special part of New York City's history. Improving sites can be very expensive. This year,American Express donated(捐赠) five million dollars to help the project over the next five years. WMF president Bonnie Burnham said it's important to save as much history as possible in a rapidly changing world. "We're shaping the world of tomorrow. "she said. "But we're doing it in the present."
9. What is the mission of the World Monuments Fund? ______
10. The word "disrepair" (Para. 3) is closest in meaning to ______.
A.bad condition
B.serious threat
C.negative influence
D.urgent consideration
A B C D
A
[解析] 本题为词义猜测题,题干是问disrepair在文中和哪一个选项的意思最接近。根据原文第三个段落的第二句话Some sites are added because they have been ignored over the years and fallen into disrepair. Others are added because natural disasters have harmed the site.(一些遗址加入到保护列表中,因为它们已经被忽视了很多年,变成了不可修复的状态。)前后意思得知,disrepair这个单词与选项A“糟糕的状态”最接近,所以选择A项。选项B“严重的威胁”,选项C“负面的影响”及选项D“紧急的考虑”都不符合原文相应位置的意思,因此都不是正确选项。
11. What is most special about the Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company Bank in New York City? ______
A.It was built in 1954.
B.It is made of glass.
C.It is located on the Fifth Avenue in New York City.
D.The building has four floors.
A B C D
B
[解析] 本题是细节题。题干是问“纽约城的Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company Bank这个公司的最特殊之处是什么”根据线索词special找到原文描述这个公司的第五段最后一句Many artists think the building is a special part of New York City's history和上文的意思说:“因为该公司所在的建筑由玻璃制造而成,在银行内部可以看到巨大的拱顶,所以很多艺术家认为这座建筑是纽约历史的特殊部分。”由此得知,选项B“它由玻璃制造”符合题意为正确答案。选项A“它建于1954年”,选项C“它位于纽约市第五大道”和选项D“该建筑有四层”分别是文中提到的时间、地点和层高这样的事实,而非特点,与题目要求不符。
12. Why is the WMF important to our changing world? ______
A.It provides us with donations.
B.It announces a watch list every year.
C.It is popular with people on vocation.
D.It helps us save as much history as possible.
A B C D
D
[解析] 本题为细节题。题干问题是“为什么世界文化遗产基金会对我们改变世界如此重要?”原文最后一段的第一句话写到WMF president Bonnie Burnham said it's important to save as much history as possible in a rapidly changing world(世界文化遗产基金会(WMF)的主席说WMF在这个快速变化的世界,对我们尽可能地保护历史起着很重要的作用),因此选项D“帮助我们尽可能多地拯救历史”与文章对应,是正确答案。其他选项不符合题目要求。
Almost nine in ten university graduates with first or second class degrees see freelancing (自由职业) as a profitable career choice, according to a new survey. A fifth of graduates with first class degrees have already decided to work as a freelancer, the study shows, while 29% of all graduates intend to make freelance work part of their career plans. 85% say they see it becoming the norm (常规) within the next five years. The findings suggest graduates are drawn to freelancing by the independence and flexibility on offer: more than two thirds said freelancing presented a better work-life balance than a traditional job, and 38% found the variety offered by freelance work appealing. Graduates may also be keen to gain more control over their lives after university; 28% said they see freelancing as a good way to work for themselves. Recent figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency show that one in ten young people are still out of work six months after graduation. The potential to make money was also tempting; 38% of those surveyed said they believe they can earn at least as much as they would with a traditional career. Graduates' parents were less certain, however. 41% of respondents thought their parents would view freelancing as a risky career move, mentioning concerns about healthcare and pensions (退休金), and just one in ten said their parents would actively encourage them to freelance. The study of 1,032 graduates was conducted by Elance, the online work platform. There are about 1.4 million freelancers in Britain, mostly working in programming, design and multimedia, or writing and translation.
13. According to the passage,freelance jobs cannot offer ______.
14. According to statistics, the percentage of graduates remaining out of work six months after leaving university is ______.
A.10%
B.28%
C.38%
D.41%
A B C D
A
[解析] 本题为细节题。题目是“根据统计,毕业生在毕业六个月之后仍然没有工作的百分比是______”。根据原文第四段最后一句话Agency show that one in ten young people are still out of work six months after graduation(十分之一的年轻人仍然在毕业后六个月没有工作)得知,此题的正确答案为选项A“10%”,其他百分比与题目不符。
15. What is most parents' attitudes towards freelancing? ______
A.Approving.
B.Doubtful.
C.Negative.
D.Supportive.
A B C D
B
[解析] 本题为细节题。题目是“大多数父母对自由职业的看法是什么?”A项意为“满意的”,B项意为“怀疑的”,C项意为“否定的”,D项意为“支持的”。根据原文倒数第二段however前面的句子Graduates' parents were less certain(毕业生的父母不是很确定)得知,与父母的态度相对应的词义应是B项“怀疑的”。
16. What can we learn from the passage? ______
A.Translation can provide an excellent opportunity for freelancers.
B.Most graduates regard freelancing as a profitable career choice.
C.There will be more and more graduates out of work.
D.Unemployed people are pursuing alternative career paths.
A B C D
B
[解析] 本题为推断题。问的是“我们可以从文章中了解到什么?”根据第一段Almost nine in ten university graduates with first or second class degrees see freelancing as a profitable career choice.(几乎十分之九的大学毕业生都把自由职业看作一个有钱赚的事业选择)得知,正确选项为B“大多数的毕业生把自由职业看作可以赚钱的事业选择”。其他选项在原文中没有提及,因此不是正确选项。
Athletes of all shapes and sizes need to pay attention to what goes into their bodies, but sometimes it's hard to know exactly what's being consumed. Sugar is one of those substances that you might take too much without knowing. One can of Coke contains about 39 grams of sugar, amounting to a total of 140 calories (卡路里). Given their complex lack of nutritional (营养的) value, soft drinks aren't worth your time. Another problem is that most people love the taste of sugar and often don't care whether they consume an unhealthy amount. This presents a risk for the general population, but emphatically for young athletes looking to improve their game. Like many things in life, there's a fine line between too much sugar and just the right amount. Staying within the 40-to-60 grams per day range, athletes can use simple sugars to their advantage, fueling their normal levels of activity. Beyond that, intense physical activity requires athletes to increase their daily sugar intake. Some performance-supporting sugars are found in all kinds of healthy fruits. That's why NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony has adopted a diet (饮食) filled with fruits to stay within his weight range of 228—230 pounds. He would not be the dominating force if he didn't pay attention to his diet, specifically his sugar consumption. He limits sugar intake to before and after workouts, both fueling his body and satisfying his sweet tooth.
17. What is the author's opinion about soft drinks? ______
A.They are of little value.
B.They contain too much sugar.
C.They have too many calories.
D.They can help weight control.
A B C D
A
[解析] 本题为细节题。题目问的是“作者对于软饮料的观点是什么?”根据原文第二段最后一句话“Given their complex lack of nutritional(营养的)value(考虑到软饮料缺乏营养价值……)”得知,选项A“它们没什么价值”是作者对于软饮料的观点,为正确选项。选项B“软饮料含糖太多”,选项C“软饮料含过多卡路里”和选项D“软饮料有助控制体重”都不是作者的观点。
18. What kind of people are most harmed by an unhealthy amount of sugar? ______
20. According to this passage, one gram of sugar amounts to about ______ calories.
A.3.5
B.12
C.50
D.60
A B C D
A
[解析] 本题为推理题。题目是“根据原文,一克的糖分约等于多少卡路里?”根据原文第二段第二句话“One can of Coke contains about 39 grams of sugar, amounting to a total of 140 calories(一罐可口可乐中含有39克的糖分,相当于140卡路里)”,根据140卡路里÷39克糖,可计算出一克糖约等于3.59卡路里,因此选项A的“3.5”为正确选项。其他选项所给数字均不符合题目要求。
Part Ⅲ Cloze Directions:There is a Passage in this part with 10 blanks in it. Read the passage carefully and then choose the most appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked with A, B, C and D. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. It was two days before Christmas and young Maggie Dotson was already told that her Christmas wish would not come true. The deer, she was told, would not be coming back. A year before that December day a(n) 1 baby deer had been abandoned in the woods behind the Dotson's home. So 2 was the little deer that he hadn't the strength to run away from Maggie's father when he 3 him. As he carried the little deer towards their home, Maggie rushed outside and greeted her father with great 4 . "Wow, a deer! What happened to him, Daddy?" asked Maggie. "Well, I'm not sure, but he 5 one of his hoofs (蹄)," Mr. Dotson said. Maggie leaned in to take a better look. "Poor little deer. Can we 6 him, Daddy?" Mr. Dotson said, "No, we can't. He's a wild animal. I'll do everything I can and then he'll have to be 7 free. " After Mr. Dotson carefully placed the little deer on the 8 , he asked Maggie to go to the house and 9 his medical bag. The little deer was lucky. He was attended to by James Dotson, a local animal doctor. Many days later, the deer gained full 10 and was let free. He was living happily in the wild ever since.
1.
A.crazy
B.dangerous
C.injured
D.newly-born
A B C D
C
[考点] 本题从语篇层面考查形容词辨析。 [解析] 从下文get his medical bag以及attended to by a local animal doctor可以得知,这只鹿是受伤了。A项crazy意为“疯狂的”,B项dangerous意为“危险的”,C项injured意为“受伤的”,D项newly-born意为“刚出生的”。根据句意,选项C为正确答案。
Part Ⅳ Word Forms Directions:There are 10 incomplete sentences in this part. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
1. Today people have the ______(free) to decide their own future.
Part Ⅴ Translation—English into Chinese Directions: This part is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. There are 5 sentences in this part. Write your translation in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
1. They claimed the company had broken the terms of the agreement.
5. For the sake of your safety in the trip, please take with you a bank card instead of so much cash.
为了你的旅途安全,请携带银行卡,而不要携带这么多现金。
[解析] 本题关键是要理解表示目的的介词短语for the sake of意为“为了……;由于……缘故”,另一个介词短语instead of通常翻译为“而不要(是)”。
Part Ⅵ Writing
1. Directions:This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter. You can refer to the following information in Chinese. You should write about 100 words on the Answer Sheet. 假如你是黄海大学的学生李明,写一封信给学校相关部门提建议,内容包括:学校食堂饭菜价格不合理、服务水平较差、就餐环境拥挤。
[范文]
Huanghai University March 22,2014
Dear Sir/Madam, I'm writing to make some suggestions about the food price, service and dining space at our university canteen. First of all, the food prices are not quite reasonable, especially when compared with those in other university canteens. Secondly, the workers of the canteen are not as hospitable as expected. Some of them always wear a straight face in front of the students. Thirdly, the dining hall is not spacious enough. More often than not, I have to wait at least 10 minutes before finding myself a seat during the peak hours. I hope that my suggestions can receive your attention.