1. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then comment on this kind of modern life. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
THIS MODERN LIFE WORK HOME PLAY SLEEP
As is symbolically illustrate in the cartoon, a person is always staying in front of a computer no matter whether he or she is working, studying or playing. Even when he is sleeping, the image of surfing online is also indispensable in his sweet dreams。
The metaphorical and impressive portrayal has subtly revealed the duality of the relationship between man and computer. On the one hand, there is no denying that the computer is currently one of the most efficient tools either to entertain oneself or to meet the work's needs. But on the other hand, a good many people admit that they are too much addicted to computers to maintain face-to-face contact with their friends and colleagues. Once indulged in the fictitious world, people feel reluctant to approach others and to concentrate on real life。
Hence, it is necessary for us to use computers in a reasonable way and restrain from overindulgence. After all, the computer is invented to connect you and me, and to bring conveniences to our life rather than set a barrier to keep people beyond reach。
Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension
Section A Directions:In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
[听力原文] The president of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker has said there is no need to change the EU's policy on migration following the attacks in Paris. A Syrian passport found next to the body of one of the gunmen in Paris was registered to a refugee who had entered the EU last month via Greece. Mark Lowe reports from the Turkish resort of Bodrum where many make the journey to the Greek islands. "The authenticity of the passport is still unclear. Frontex, the EU's border agency, warned earlier this year that Syrian passports were being forged as they're more likely to be accepted for shelter. But Greek officials say the passport was presented in Leros on October 3. The holder is likely to have reached the island from here in Bodrum, one of the over 500000 who have travelled from Turkey to the Greek islands this year, Leros among those receiving the highest volume."
What took place in Paris recently?
2.
A.They are more liable to be accepted for protection.
B.They have privileges.
C.They are more likely to gain sympathy.
D.They like travelling.
A B C D
A
[听力原文] Why is it more likely for Syrian passports to be forged?
3.
A.1.
B.3.
C.500000.
D.5000000.
A B C D
C
[听力原文] How many people have travelled from Turkey to Greek islands this year?
A.This spring marks the 400th anniversary of his birth.
B.His plays have had a major influence on modern novels.
C.He was born in a town about 160 kilometers from London.
D.His works have been translated into almost 100 languages.
A B C D
C
[听力原文]
This spring marks the 400th anniversary of the death of British playwright William Shakespeare. His plays have had a major influence on the world's literature and drama. That influence is shown in a new exhibit at Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC. Shakespeare was born in 1564 in the small town of Stratford-upon-Avon, about 160 kilometers from London.
People all around the world still read his plays. His works have been translated into hundreds of languages.
Georgianna Ziegler organized the exhibit at the library. She explained that immigrants to America brought Shakespeare's writings with them to their new home. One of the pieces in the exhibit is a list of the books one immigrant brought with him. The exhibit shows portraits, photos, videos and costumes of famous actors who have played Shakespearean characters. The exhibit also has copies ofhis works published in different languages.
What was true about Shakespeare according to the news report?
5.
A.It includes a list of books written by one immigrant.
B.It shows copies of his works in different languages.
C.It is being held at Folger Shakespeare Library in London.
D.It has actors dressed up as Shakespeare to greet visitors.
A B C D
B
[听力原文]
What do we know about the Shakespeare exhibit?
D.The scientific research in Cambridge University.
A B C D
B
[听力原文] Research into the icecap of North Pole has found that it is melting so quickly that the Arctic Ocean could lose most of its ice during summer time in as little as ten years. Scientists of Cambridge University say recent exploration to the Arctic led by explorer Pen Hadow found ice was much thinner than expected and less dense, subject to rapid melting. Mr. Hadow said the finding should act as a wake-up call. The long-term view for the global community, this is definitely not good news. But if we can see this for what it is which is the biggest visual cue that we are going to get to manage our relationship with the planet better, then that is a good thing.
What is this news item mainly about?
[解析] 主旨大意题。新闻中报道:北极积冰的融化速度太快(it is melting so quickly)导致北冰洋冰雪将在10个夏天之后基本融掉。剑桥大学的科学家们说最近的北极探险发现冰块比想象中的更薄、更稀了。可见新闻主要是说北极冰雪的快速融化。B项中的The increased melting是对原文的同义改写,故答案是B项。A项“建设地球村的建议”在新闻中没有提到。虽然剑桥大学的科学家们说最近的北极探险发现冰块比想象中的更薄了,但这是为了引出北极积冰融化加快这一主题,C项“探险队员到北极探险”和D项“剑桥大学的科学研究”都不是新闻的主要内容。
7.
A.People maintain the harmony between the human and the earth.
B.People in the global village do something to stop ice from melting.
C.The researchers in Cambridge University do more researches.
D.There is more and more concern and attention on global community.
A B C D
A
[听力原文] How can the bad news become a good one?
[解析] 新闻中指出,从长远来看,对于地球来说这绝对不是个好消息。但是,如果我们能把这件事看成对我们最重要的提示:设法更好地处理人类和地球关系的话(get to manage our relationship with the planet better),那将是一件好事。故正确答案是A项。B项“地球人采取某些行动阻止积冰消融”、C项“剑桥大学的研究人员做更多研究”和D项“地球村得到越来越多的关注”均没有在新闻中提到。
Section B Directions:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
[听力原文] W: Hello, Mr. Cooper. I'm Lina Redner, sales representative for Scarecrow Advertising Company. M: I don't think we have an appointment. W: No, we don't. You'll have to excuse me for this. M: Since you are already here, what can I do for you? W: Well, as far as I know, your company was founded three years ago and your business has been quite good for the past two years. M: I'm quite busy, Miss Redner. If you don't mind, just get straight to the point. W: OK. I believe that you must have seen a lot of S.A.C. designed TV commercials and billboards, and if we cooperate, it'll certainly make your products better known and sold. What do you think? M: I'm quite satisfied with the company that designs our advertisements at present. W: Don't say no for no's sake, please. Here are some samples of our designs. Have a look, if you please. M: All right... They're pretty good but... W: The payment we ask for is very reasonable. Besides, you won't have the bondage of a contract. If you're not satisfied with us, we'll refund the money. But, of course, such a thing has never happened. We'll redo the commercial or billboard over and over again until you're satisfied. M: There's no harm in giving it a try, I think. Leave your card. I'll call you when the next new product is ready to go on the market. What is the woman trying to do in the conversation? [解析] 女士是广告公司的销售代理,她在上门推销公司的广告业务。故C正确。
2.
A.Impatient but then reluctant.
B.Indifferent but then interested.
C.Convinced but then reluctant.
D.Accepted but then impatient.
A B C D
B
[听力原文]
What's the man's reaction to the woman's words?
[解析] 得知女士的来意后,男士说,他对他们目前的广告合作伙伴挺满意的,也就是说,对于女士所在的广告公司不感兴趣(indifferent),在女士展示了公司广告后,男士有所动心,要求女士留下名片(interested),故B 正确。男士开始不明白女士的来意,表现出不耐烦(impatient),但后来明显表现出一定的兴趣,A中的reluctant(不情愿的)和D中的accepted(作形容词表示“公认的”)均不妥;C说男士已经convinced(被说服了的),不准确。
3.
A.It is a company of three years.
B.It is an advertising company.
C.It has earned a lot since it was set up.
D.It specializes in selling billboards.
A B C D
A
[听力原文]
What do we know about the man's company?
[解析] 女士说她知道男士的公司三年前成立,且在过去两年他的生意很不错,可见选A。女士的公司才是广告公司,B不对;从女士的话中只知道男士的公司过去两年生意不错,C却说从一建立就赚了很多钱,故不选;录音中女士说她相信男士看过很多S.A.C. 公司设计的电视广告和广告牌,如果他们合作,可让男士公司的产品知名度更高,销量更好,据此可推断S.A.C. 公司实际上是女士的公司,故D“男士的公司专门从事卖广告牌的生意”不正确。
4.
A.Some customers have got their payment back because they're not satisfied.
B.The company will redo the products again and again until the customers are satisfied.
C.The company does not sign a contract with its customers concerning its service.
D.The man will use the company's service when he has a new product.
A B C D
B
[听力原文]
What do we know about the service of the woman's company?
[解析] 女士说到,她所在的公司会不厌其烦地修改其电视或招牌广告,直到客户满意为止,故B正确。由payment back听到refund,女士说那样的事从未发生,故A错。由contract知,女士说客户可以不要合同限制,但并不是说她的公司不受合同限制,故C错。对话尾声男士说他会打电话给女士,但这并不表明他一定会把业务交给女士的公司,D错在语气太肯定。
D.He asked a technician to fix the broken production line.
A B C D
B
[听力原文] M: Good morning. What can I do for you? W: Good morning. Could I talk to Jeffry Harding please? M: Speaking. W: Hello, Jeff. It's Helen. I got your message on the answering machine. What's the problem? M: Oh, Helen. Well, it's the Grimsby plant again, I'm afraid. The robots on Line 3 have gone wrong. And the line is at a standstill. W: Can't you replace them with the stand-ins? M: I'm afraid not. The stand-ins are already in use on Line 6. And the ones from Line 6 are being serviced. W: When did this happen, Jeff? M: Well, they've been making a low continuous sound for a day or two. But they finally went dead at 2:30 this afternoon. W: I see. What did you do? Have you tried the whole plant? M: Not yet, Helen. I thought I'd better get your OK first. W: OK. Get on the phone to Tom, and try to get their stand-ins over tonight. We have to be back at full capacity tomorrow morning. Is it a major job to repair our robots? M: About a week. That's what the maintenance engineer says. W: Right. Well, if you can get the ones from Tom, please ask Tom to inform Sheffield that he may need their stand-ins in case of emergency during the next week. M: OK. Thank you very much, Helen. W: You are most welcome. M: Sorry to spoil your day off. W: It doesn't matter.
What did the man do before the telephone conversation?
Section C Directions:In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
[听力原文] Take care of your teeth and your teeth will take care of you. Your teeth are a living part of your body. They have nerves and blood vessels. Diseased teeth can cause pain, die and fall out. Plaque is me main enemy of healthy teeth. Everyone has plaque, the result is tooth decay and gum disease. Plaque is always forming on the teeth, especially at the gum line. ff plaque is not removed, it builds up and gets under the gum line. Plaque that is left on the teeth for some time hardens; the result is tooth decay and gum disease. The bacteria in plaque live on sugar. They change sugar into acids, which break down the tooth's harder outer covering. If left untreated, decay goes deeper and deeper into the tooth. After a while, the decay reaches the nerves and blood vessels of the inner tooth. By the time this happens, the tooth has probably started to ache. In addition to tooth decay, there are also gum diseases to watch out for. The bacteria in plaque make poisons that attack the gums. Small pockets form around the teeth. The pockets trap more bacteria and food particles. Finally, the bone supporting the teeth is attacked and starts to shrink. Teeth become loose and may fall out. Adults lose most teeth this way. Keep your mouth healthy. When you brush your teeth, do a good job.
[听力原文] What causes adults to lose most of their teeth according to the speaker?
[解析] 细节题。文中先提到“the result is tooth decay and gum disease.”接着又提到如果不治疗的话,“Finally, the bone supporting the teeth is attached and atarts to shrink. Teeth become loose and may fall out. Adults lose most teeth this way.”结果就会导致牙齿脱落。故本题选B。
[听力原文] A Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has overlooked the City of London since 604 A.D., a constant reminder to this great commercial centre of the importance of the spiritual side of life. The current Cathedral—the fourth to occupy this site—was designed by the court architect Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1675 and 1710 after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London. Its architectural importance and artistic importance reflect the determination of the five monarchs who oversaw its building that London's leading church should be as beautiful and imposing as their private palaces. Since the first service took place here in 1697, Wren's masterpiece has been where people and events of overwhelming importance to the country have been celebrated, mourned and commemorated. Important services have included the funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill; Jubilee celebrations for Queen Victoria; peace services marking the end of the First and Second World Wars; the launch of the Festival of Britain; the Service of Remembrance and Commemoration for the 11th September 2001; the 80th and 100th birthdays of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother; the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, to Lady Diana Spencer and, most recently, the thanksgiving services for both the Golden Jubilee and 80th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen. Over the centuries, St Paul's has changed to reflect shifting tastes and attitudes. Decoration has been added and removed, services have been updated, different areas have been put to new uses. Today, the history of the nation is written in the carved stone of its pillars and arches and is celebrated in its works of art and monuments.
When was Saint Paul's Cathedral built?
6.
A.Santiago Calatrava.
B.Antonio Gaudi.
C.Sir Christopher Wren.
D.Le Corbusier.
A B C D
C
[听力原文] Who designed the current Cathedral?
7.
A.Its prosperity and development.
B.Its sophisticated artistic technique.
C.The hegemony of Britain Empire.
D.The determination of the five monarchs.
A B C D
D
[听力原文] What does the Cathedral's architectural and artistic importance reflect?
8.
A.The thanksgiving services for both the Golden Jubilee and 80th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen.
B.The funerals of Lord Nelson.
C.The launch of the Festival of Britain.
D.Jubilee celebrations for Queen Victoria.
A B C D
A
[听力原文] Which are the recent services of Wren's masterpiece?
A.She is the most famous children educator in the world.
B.The children's books she has written are very popular.
C.Everybody likes her because of her works.
D.Her life has not become well-known till recently.
A B C D
B
[听力原文] English writer Enid Blyton is one of the most popular authors in the world. More than 400 million copies of her children's books have been sold worldwide and generations of British children have grown up hooked on her stories of adventure and magic. But not everyone likes Enid Blyton. Some people are objecting to plans to put up a plaque where her house once stood in the town of Beaconsfield, as part of a festival to celebrate her life and work. They complain that her books are racist and sexist. One of the problems is that Blyton wrote between the 1920s and 1960s. Since that time British society has changed enormously, especially with regards to how we should speak about race, gender, class and how to bring up children. Generations of children have been willing to overlook the punishments and prejudice and have avidly read her 5,000 short stories and 150 novels. Children's writer Michael Rosen says this is because she knew what children wanted in a story. Adults are usually absent in Blyton's books, allowing children to be powerful: travelling and cooking for themselves, visiting magic lands or solving mysteries. But in modem British life, children are more than ever being constantly watched and controlled, as people become more security conscious. Blyton's books are now published with changes, to make them more acceptable to modern sensibilities, and sales are increasing. Regardless of criticisms, Enid Blyton's stories are as much a part of childhood for this generation of British children, as they were for their parents and grandparents.
What can be learned about Enid Blyton?
[解析] 短文开头就点出她是世界上最受欢迎的作家之一,并且More than 400 million copies of her children's books have been sold worldwide...her stories of adventure and magic,由此可知她所写的儿童作品十分受欢迎,因此答案为选项B。
10.
A.The ancient background of the stories.
B.Her improper writing of race and gender.
C.The overemphasis of adventure and magic.
D.The old and unfashionable language.
A B C D
B
[听力原文] What makes people dislike Blyton's works?
[解析] 短文中说有些人不喜欢布莱顿的书,说她的书racist and sexist,也就是说,这些人认为她在书中对于种族和性别的描述是不恰当的,因此答案为选项B。
11.
A.They give children a world of their own.
B.They are translated into many languages.
C.They are changed to suit the modem world.
D.They remind the adults of their childhood.
A B C D
C
[听力原文] What makes Blyton's books regain its popularity?
[解析] 短文中提到Blyton's books are now published with changes, to make them more acceptable to modern sensibilities, and sales are increasing. 由此可知,布莱顿的作品之所以能够销售量有所上升,是因为有人对她的书中的内容进行了改编,使之更适应现代社会的一些价值观。因此答案为选项C。
Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension
Section A 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 for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. Global warming is a trend toward warmer conditions around the world. Part of the warming is natural; we have experienced a 20, 000-year-long warming as the last ice age ended and the ice 1 away. However, we have already reached temperatures that are in 2 with other minimum-ice periods, so continued warming is likely not natural. We are 3 to a predicted worldwide increase in temperatures 4 between 1℃ and 6℃over the next 100 years. The warming will be more 5 in some areas, less in others, and some places may even cool off. Likewise, the 6 of this warming will be very different depending on where you are—coastal areas must worry about rising sea levels, while Siberia and northern Canada may become more habitable (宜居的)and 7 for humans than these areas are now. The fact remains, however, that it will likely get warmer, on 8 , everywhere. Scientists are in general agreement that the warmer conditions we have been experiencing are at least in part the result of a human-induced global warming trend. Some scientists 9 that the changes we are seeing fall within the range of random (无规律的) variation—some years are cold, others warm, and we have just had an unremarkable string of warm years 10 —but that is becoming an increasingly rare interpretation in the face of continued and increasing warm conditions. A. appealing B. average C. contributing D. dramatic E. frequently F. impact G. line H. maintain I. melted J. persist K. ranging L. recently M. resolved N. sensible O. shock
[解析] 空格前是主语,空格后是个宾语从句,因此判断空格中应填入一个谓语动词;再从句意判断,句子主语为“科学家”,宾语从句陈述了科学家的一个观点,可判断应填入的是表达观点的动词,且为原形形式。maintain和persist都含有“坚持”的意思,但persist一般用于persist in 和persist with结构,而maintain后可以跟that引导的从句,意为“坚称,坚持认为”,因此maintain为正确答案。
Section B Directions:In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Shoot 2.
British Cuisine: The Best of Old and New
British cuisine (烹饪) has come of age in recent years as chefs (厨师) combine the best of old and new. A. Why does British food have a reputation for being so bad? Because it is bad! Those are not the most encouraging words to hear just before eating lunch at one of Hong Kong's smartest British restaurants, Alfie's by KEE, but head chef Nell Tomes has more to say. B. "The past 15 years or so have been a noticeable period of improvement for food in England," the English chef says, citing the trend in British cuisine for better ingredients, preparation and Cooking methods, and more appealing presentation. Chefs such as Delia Smith, Nigel Slater, Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay made the public realise that cooking—and eating—didn't have to be a boring thing. And now, most of the British public is familiar even with the extremes of Heston Blumenthaps molecular gastronomy, a form of cooking that employs scientific methods to create the perfect dish. C. "It's no longer the case that the common man in England is embarrassed to show he knows about food," Tomes says. D. There was plenty of room for improvement. The problems with the nation's cuisine can be traced back to the Second World War. Before the War, much of Britain's food was imported and when German U-boats began attacking ships bringing food to the country, Britain went on rations (配给). E. "As rationing came to an end in the 1950s, technology picked up and was used to mass-produce food," Tomes says. "And by then people were just happy to have a decent quantity of food in their kitchens." F. They weren't looking for cured meats, organic produce or beautiful presentation; they were looking for whatever they could get their hands on, and this prioritisation of quantity over quality prevailed for decades, meaning a generation was brought up with food that couldn't compete with neighbouring France, Italy, Belgium or Spain. G. Before star chefs such as Oliver began making cooking fashionable, it was hard to find a restaurant in London that was open after 9 pm. But in recent years the capital's culinary(烹饪的) scene has developed to the point that it is now confident of its ability to please the tastes of any international visitor. H. With the opening of Alfie's in April, and others such as The Pawn, two years ago, modern British food has made its way to Hong Kong. "With British food, I think that Hong Kong restaurants are keeping up," says David Tamlyn, the Welsh executive chef at The Pawn in Wan Chai. "Hong Kong diners are extremely responsive to new ideas or presentations, which is good news for new dishes." I. Chefs agree that diners in Hong Kong are embracing the modern British trend. Some restaurants are modifying the recipes (菜谱) of British dishes to breathe new life into the classics, while others are using better quality ingredients but remaining true to British traditions and tastes. J. Tamlyn is in the second camp. "We select our food very particularly. We use US beef, New Zealand lamb and for our custards (牛奶蛋糊) we use Bird's Custard Powder," Tamlyn says. "Some restaurants go for custard made flesh with eggs, sugar and cream, but British custard is different, and we stay true to that." K. Matthew Hill, senior manager at the two-year-old SoHo restaurant Yorkshire Pudding, also uses better ingredients as a means of improving dishes. "There are a lot of existing perceptions about British food and so we can't alter these too much. We're a traditional British restaurant so there are some staples (主菜) that will remain essentially unchanged." L. These traditional dishes include fish and chips, steak and kidney pie and large pieces of roasted meats. At Alfie's, the newest of the British restaurants in town and perhaps the most gentlemen's club-like in design, Neil Tomes explains his passion for provenance (原产地). "Britain has started to become really proud of the food it's producing. It 'has excellent organic farms, beautifully crafted cheeses, high-quality meats." M. However, the British don't have a history of exporting their foodstuffs, which makes it difficult for restaurants in Hong Kong to source authentic ingredients. N. "We can get a lot of our ingredients once a week from the UK," Tamlyn explains. "But there is also pressure to buy local and save on food miles, which means we take our vegetables from the local markets, and there are a lot that work well with British staples." O. The Phoenix, in Mid-Levels, offers the widest interpretation of "British cuisine", while still trying to maintain its soul. The gastro-pub has existed in various locations in Hong Kong since 2002. Singaporean head chef Tommy Teh Kum Chai offers daily specials on a blackboard, rather than sticking to a menu. This enables him to reinterpret British cuisine depending on what is avail □ able in the local markets. P. "We use a lot of ingredients that people wouldn't perhaps associate as British, but are presented in a British way. Bell peppers stuffed with couscous, alongside ratatouille, is a very popular dish." Q. Although the ingredients may not strike diners as being traditional, they can be found in dishes across Britain. R. Even the traditional chefs are aware of the need to adapt to local tastes and customs, while maintaining the Britishness of their cuisine. At Yorkshire Pudding, Hill says that his staff asks diners whether they would like to share their meals. Small dishes, shared meals and "mixing it up" is not something commonly done in Britain, but Yorkshire Pudding will bring full dishes to the table and offer individual plates for each diner. "That way, people still get the presentation of the dishes as they were designed, but can carve them up however they like," Hill says. S. This practice is also popular at The Pawn, although largely for rotisseries (烤肉馆), Tamlyn says. "Some tables will arrive on a Sunday, order a whole chicken and a shoulder of lamb or a baby pig, and just stay for hours enjoying everything we bring out for them." Some British traditions are too sacred (神圣的) to mess with, however, Tomes says. "I'd never change a full English breakfast."
1. Some ingredients don't look like traditional British dishes, but they do appear in the Britain.
Q
[解析] 题干关键词为don't look like traditional British dishes和they do appear in the Britain。文中Q段提到,Although the ingredients may not strike diners as being traditional, they can be found in dishes across Britain,与题干意思一致,故选Q。
2. Putting daily specials on a blackboard enables Tommy to reinterpret British cuisine depending on what is available in the local markets
O
[解析] 题干关键词为blackboard和reinterpret British cuisine。文中O段最后两句提到,Singaporean head chef Tommy Teh Kum Chai offers daily specials on a blackboard, rather than sticking to a menu. This enables him to reinterpret British cuisine depending on what is available in the local markets,与题干意思一致,故选O。
3. Traditional British dishes include fish and chips, steak and kidney pie and large pieces of roasted meats.
L
[解析] 题干关键词为fish and chips, steak and kidney pie and large pieces of roasted meats。文中L段提到,These traditional dishes include fish and chips, steak and kidney pie and large pieces of roasted meats,与题干内容一致,故选L。
4. Matthew Hill says, he has used better ingredients, but many existing perceptions about British can't be altered.
K
[解析] 题干关键词为Matthew Hill和many existing perceptions about British can't be altered。文中K段提到了Matthew Hill,并说uses better ingredients as a means of improving dishes. "There are a lot of existing perceptions about British food and so we can't alter these too much",与题干意思一致,故选K。
5. Before the Second World War, most of British's food was imported.
D
[解析] 题干关键词为Second World War和imported。文中D段提到,Before the War, much of Britain's food was imported,与题干意思一致,故选D。
6. Neil Tomes says that in the past 15 years, British food has made a noticeable improvement.
B
[解析] 题干关键词the past 15 years。文中B段提到,“The past 15 years or so have been a noticeable period of improvement for food in England," the English chef says,与题干意思吻合,故选B。
7. Hong Kong diners' response to new ideas is good for new dishes.
H
[解析] 题干关键词为diners's response to new ideas。文中H段提到,Hong Kong diners are extremely responsive to new ideas or presentations, which is good news for new dishes,与题干意思一致,故选H。
8. Recently, the capital's dishes are confident of its ability to please the tastes of any international visitor.
G
[解析] 题干关键词为confident of its ability to please the tastes。文中G段提到,in recent years the capital's culinary scene has developed to the point that it is now confident of its ability to please the tastes of any international visitor,与题干意思吻合,故选G。
9. Some diners in Hong Kong are modifying the recipes of British dishes to fit the classics into the new life.
I
[解析] 题干关键词为modifying the recipes of British dishes和fit the classics into the new life。文中I段提到,Some restaurants are modifying the recipes of British dishes to breathe new life into the classics,与题干意思一致,故选I。
10. Restaurants in Hong Kong find it difficult to source authentic ingredients, because British don't export them.
M
[解析] 题干关键词为difficult to source authentic ingredients和export。文中M段提到,British don't have a history of exporting their foodstuffs, which makes it difficult for restaurants in Hong Kong to source authentic ingredients,与题干意思一致,故选M。
Section C Directions:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One A theme is emerging from the flood of recent corporate earnings reports: cost cuts are boosting profits. Investors are cheering, but they shouldn't. Even in these tough times, more CEOs should be talking about how they are seeking out investments, developing new technologies and making acquisitions. That's what will set their companies up for a stronger future. Intel Corp.'s former CEO Gordon Moore had it right when he said years ago that "you can't save your way out of a recession." He meant that even in the toughest times, companies have to spend money on new ideas. Recessions always end, Moore often said, and when they do, companies that embraced innovation (创新) during the downturn won't be stuck with obsolete products and services. Instead, they'll have new things to offer once demand picks up again. "Customers don't come out of recessions spending the way they did before," said Chunka Mui, who has studied how companies can capitalise on opportunities during crises at his Chicago-based consulting firm, The Devil's Advocate Group. "They demand something different." Surprisingly few companies are following Moore's advice of innovating during recessions. Many have been weakened by the pullback in consumer and business spending as well as tight credit conditions, which is making it harder for companies to get loans to fund their operations. That's driven some to hold cash and make drastic cost cuts. They're slashing (大幅度削减)jobs and wages and closing stores and factories. The aggressive cuts have allowed companies to exceed Wall Street's expectations for their earnings. In fact, the "good" news has sent the Dow Jones industrial average above 10,000 for the first time in a year. The problem is that too many companies are making widespread, not focused cuts. They're telling every division to cut 10 percent of their work force or slashing marketing dollars by the same amount companywide. "That is a quick way to rid a company of costs. But it doesn't help it get in a better position going forward", says Cesare Mainardi, managing director at the consulting firm Booz & Co. and co-author of the new book Cut Costs, Grow Stronger, "and a downturn like this should force people's hand".
1. What does the author think companies should do during a recession?
A.Cut jobs and wages so as to save more money.
B.Seek ways to make the company go forward.
C.Try hard to get loans to fund their operations.
D.Motivate the employees by raising the salaries.
A B C D
B
[解析] 根据题干中的companies should do during a recession可将本题出处定位于第1段第3句。 第1段第3句提到,即使在这些艰难的时期,更多的首席执行官们应该讨论如何寻求投资、开发新技术以及进行收购。由此推断,作者认为在目前的经济危机下,各公司应该寻求使公司发展前进的路子。B符合文意,故为答案。A与第1段第2句意思相反。C是根据第4段第2句设的干扰项。D属于过度推断。 [全文翻译] 最近大批企业收益报表中呈现出一个主题:削减成本能促进营利。投资者们欢呼雀跃,但是他们不应该为此而高兴。即使在这些艰难的时期,更多的首席执行官们也应该讨论如何寻求投资、开发新技术以及进行收购。 这些东西才能为他们的公司奠定更好的未来。英特尔公司的前首席执行官戈登·摩尔几年前说的话很有道理,“靠节约是走不出衰退的。”他意指即使在最艰难的时候,公司仍必须在新理念上花钱。摩尔常说,衰退总会结束,当结束时,在低迷时期奉行革新的公司就不会被过时的产品和服务困住。相反,一旦需求反弹,它们能提供新产品。 “走出衰退后,顾客的消费方式和以前不一样了。”梅振家说。他在他的芝加哥咨询机构——魔鬼代言人集团中研究公司怎样才能充分利用经济危机中的机会。“他们需要一些不同的东西。” 令人惊讶的是,很少有公司采取摩尔提出的建议,在经济萧条时进行创新。很多公司都因消费开支和企业开支的减少以及紧缩的信贷环境而受损,后者使得公司更难获得贷款以维持运营。这已经驱使一些公司开始储存现金并巨幅削减成本。他们在削减岗位、降低工资、关闭店铺和工厂。 这种咄咄逼人的削减使公司在收入上超过了华尔街的预期。事实上,这一“好”消息使得道琼斯工业平均指数在一年内首次超过10000点。问题是太多公司在广泛而不是有重点地裁员和削减开支。它们命令整个公司的每一个分支机构裁减10%的劳动力或以同样幅度在整个公司内削减营销费用。 “这是一种使公司快速降低成本的方法。但它不会帮助公司获得有利位置以期更好地前进。”布兹咨询公司的常务董事及新书《消减成本,强劲增长》的合著者切萨雷·马伊纳尔迪说道。“这样的低迷时期应该迫使人们进行革新。”
2. According to Gordon Moore, when the recession ends, companies that didn't innovate will ______.
A.enjoy faster development with the money saved
B.set up more factories as consumer demand grows
C.be hindered by out-of-date products and services
D.attract more customers with traditional products
Passage Two Eating a Mediterranean-style diet—packed with fruits, vegetables, legumes (豆类), nuts, olive oil and fish—is good for your heart, many studies have found. Now scientists are suggesting the diet may be good for your mental health, too. A study of over 10,000 Spaniards followed for almost four and haft years on average found that those who reported eating a healthy Mediterranean diet at the beginning of the study were about half as likely to develop depression than those who said they did not stick to the diet. All of the participants were free of depression when they were recruited to the study, and each filled out a 136-item food frequency questionnaire when they joined. Based on their self-reported dietary habits, they were assigned a score between 0 and 9, with the highest score reflecting the closest sticking to a Mediterranean diet. Over time, those who had scored between 5 and 9 on the Mediterranean diet were 42 percent to 51 percent less likely to develop depression, the study found, than those who scored between 0 and 2. The study does not prove a cause-and-effect relationship between the Mediterranean diet and a lower risk for depression, only an association between the two. Still, many scientists are convinced that some damaging processes involved in cardiovascular (心脏血管的) disease may also play a role in mental health. "Both cardiovascular disease and depression share common mechanisms," said Dr. Miguel Angel Martinez-Gonzalez, professor of preventive medicine at University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain, and senior author of the paper, published in the October issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. "The membranes (细胞膜) of our nerve cell are composed of fat, so the quality of fat that you are eating definitely has an influence on the quality of the neuron membranes, and the body's combination of neurotransmitters is dependent on the vitamins you're eating," Dr. Martinez-Gonzalez added. "We think those least sticking to the Mediterranean dietary plan have a deficiency of essential nutrients." The elements of the diet most closely linked to a lower risk of depression were fruits, nuts and legumes, the study found.
1. Scientists have proved that a Mediterranean-style diet ______.
5. According to Dr. Martinez-Gonzalez, why are those who do not stick to Mediterranean diet more likely to get depression? ______
A.Their diets are not nutritious enough.
B.Their diets don't contain enough fat.
C.Their diets lack certain important nutrients.
D.Their diets are composed of too much fat.
A B C D
C
[解析] 倒数第2段最后一句。 原文该句提到,Dr. Martinez-Gonzalez认为在那些不按照地中海风格饮食的人的菜谱里,缺乏必要的营养物(deficiency of essential nutrients),C中的lack与deficiency对应,故本题应选C。 A为强干扰项,A中的nutritious(有营养的)看似与文中的nutrients对应,但文中指的是缺乏某种营养物,但这不代表他们的饮食“营养”不足,故A与原文有出入,不如C贴切。该段第1句提到“脂肪的质量”(quality of fat)一定程度上决定了神经细胞膜的好坏,而与脂肪的数量无关,故B、D均错误。
Part Ⅳ Translation Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.
The HSK was officially made a national test in China in 1992. It is to test Chinese proficiency for non-native Chinese speakers. It focuses on examining the examinees' ability to communicate in Chinese in daily life, study and work. The test is held regularly at home and abroad every year. At present, there are 50 domestic test centers and 66 oversea ones, all of which can mainly be found in colleges and universities. So far, a total of 360 thousand examinees from over 120 countries have participated in the test.
[解析] 1.第1句“汉语水平考试……正式成为……”可逐字对译为The HSK officially became...,但不如译作the HSK was officially made...更贴切地表达人为之义。 2.在第2句中,“考试”的定语“为测试母语为非汉语者的汉语水平而设立的”太长,不宜将该句按汉语句式对译成主系表结构(it is a...test)。分析该句可知,其说明的是汉语水平考试(the HSK)的目的,故可将该定语处理成不定式短语to test Chinese proficiency for non-native Chinese speakers,全句处理成It is to test Chinese proficiency for non-native Chinese speakers。 3.仔细分析第5、6句可发现,两句意思的关联性较大,可将其合译,后一句可处理成前一句的非限制性定语从句,译作all of which can mainly be found in colleges and universities。 4.在最后一句中,“36万人次”的定语“来自120多个国家的”可用分词短语coming from over 120 countries来表达,但不如用介词短语from over 120 countries来表达更简洁。