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 4 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.
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.
[听力原文] W: This shirt is available in many colors. Which color do you prefer? M: I'll take a blue one. Q: What color does the man like most?
2.
A.In his office.
B.On Binhu Road.
C.Far from his office.
D.North to Binhu Road.
A B C D
B
[听力原文] W: I've heard you just moved to another house. Where is it? M: It is on Binhu Road. Quite near my office. Q: Where does the man live now?
3.
A.He didn't like parties.
B.He went to the party.
C.He was busy with his lecture.
D.He didn't enjoy the party.
A B C D
C
[听力原文] W: We really had a good time at the party. Why didn't you join us? M: I had to prepare for the lecture this morning. Q: What can we learn about the man?
4.
A.Bus No. 4.
B.Bus No. 14.
C.Bus No. 109.
D.Bus No. 16.
A B C D
D
[听力原文] W: Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get downtown from the college? M: You can take bus No. 4, No. 14 or No. 109. Q: Which bus is not for the downtown?
5.
A.She won't have lunch.
B.She will pay her own bill.
C.She will treat the man.
D.She likes Dutch.
A B C D
B
[听力原文] M: How about having lunch together? W: Why not? Let's go Dutch. Q: What does the woman mean?
[听力原文] W: It's the best movie I've seen. You shouldn't miss it. M: I guess you are right. Let's go. Q: Where are they going?
[解析] 本题问的是“他们去哪”,对话中提到It's the best movie I've seen. You shouldn't miss it(这是我看过的最好看的电影了。你不应该错过这部影片)和I guess you are right. Let's go(我认为你是对的,那咱们一起去看吧),因此选D。
7.
A.At 1:40.
B.At 1:50.
C.At 2:00.
D.At 3:50.
A B C D
B
[听力原文] M: Will Dr. White's lecture begin at 1:40 or 2:00? W: It will begin at 1:50 and finish in two hours. Q: When will the lecture begin?
[解析] 本题问的是“讲座几点开始”。对话中提到It will begin at 1:50 and finish in two hours(讲座在1点50分开始,并且在2小时内结束),因此选B。
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 given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
[听力原文] M: What do you work for? W: ABC Company. What about you? M: I work for IBM. W: So you're in computers. M: Yes, I'm a product manager. W: What are you working on at the moment? M: I can't give you all the details, because it's a secret.
[听力原文] W: Did you have a busy week? M: No. I mean I didn't do a lot, but I bought a computer. W: You did? Thank goodness. Now you don't need to borrow mine. You had it for two weeks last time. M: I'm so sorry about that. I wrote my history paper on it. Thanks again, by the way. W: Sure, no problem. So how do you like your computer? M: It's really cool. I use it every day. W: Really? Are you using it for class? I mean you're working on the paper now, right? M: Emm, but I don't use it for class. W: So what do you use it for? M: Actually, I just watch DVDs on it all week.
Why did the man borrow the woman's computer last time?
[解析] 问:上次男的为什么借女的电脑?A.因为他的电脑坏了;B.因为他需用她的电脑写论文;C.因为他需用她的电脑来上电脑课;D.因为他需用她的电脑做演示。从“I wrote my history paper on it. ”可知答案是B。
2.
A.The man will study better.
B.The man can lend her his computer now.
C.The man will use his own computer.
D.The man can do shopping online.
A B C D
C
[听力原文] Why does the woman feel happy?
[解析] 问:女的为什么感到高兴?A.男的会更好地学习;B.现在男的会把电脑借给她了;C.男的可以用他自己的电脑了;D.男的可以在网上购物了。从“Thank goodness. Now you don't need to borrow mine. ”可知答案是C。
3.
A.Watching DVDs.
B.Doing his homework.
C.Searching for information.
D.Playing computer games.
A B C D
A
[听力原文] What has the man been doing with his new computer?
[解析] 问:男的用他的新电脑一直在干什么?A.看DVD;B.做作业;C.搜索信息;D.玩游戏。从“Actually, I just watch DVDs on it all week. ”可知答案是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. Hello, everybody! On behalf of the hotel, I'd like to express our warmest welcome to you. We do hope all our 1 will feel happy and comfortable here. We would be pleased to provide 2 services to meet your needs. Here you can find many convenient facilities for you to use, such as a 3 , a health club and an indoor swimming pool. We also have three restaurants 4 Chinese and Western foods, two bars and a large shopping center. Any suggestions for 5 our service are welcomed. Thank you for your attention.
[听力原文] Hello, everybody! On behalf of the hotel, I'd like to express our warmest welcome to you. We do hope all our guests will feel happy and comfortable here. We would be pleased to provide all kinds of services to meet your needs. Here you can find many convenient facilities for you to use, such as a business center, a health club and an indoor swimming pool. We also have three restaurants serving Chinese and Western foods, two bars and a large shopping center. Any suggestions for improving our service are welcomed. Thank you for your attention.
2.
all kind of
3.
business center
4.
serving
5.
improving
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. —You look upset. What's the matter? —I had my proposal ______ again.
A.turned over
B.turned on
C.turned off
D.turned down
A B C D
D
2. ______ tired of Tom's all-talk-no-action attitude, Julia decided to do the job all by herself.
A.To get
B.To have got
C.Getting
D.Have got
A B C D
C
[解析] 本题考查非谓语动词。主语Julia与分词Get在逻辑上是主动关系,故用Getting。
3. Frank put the medicine in the top drawer to make sure it would not be to the kids.
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. In order to keep a high level of safety, all the staff are required (wear) ______ protective clothes.
to wear
[解析] 本题考查动词不定式的用法。动词require常用require sb. to do sth. (要求某人做某事)这个句型。此句中to wear为主语补足语。
2. When Lin Hong came to Britain, he had to get used to (drive) ______ on the left.
driving
3. I don't feel like (walk) ______ to the exhibition. I'd rather go by bus.
walking
4. Some countries import crops and export (manufacture) ______ goods.
5. Now many young people spend several hours a day ______ (talk) on a mobile phone.
talking
[解析] 本句的意思是:如今,许多年轻人每天用手机打好几个小时的电话。spend some time (in) doing sth. 意为“花时间做某事”。
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 1 to 5. 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. Scientists who try to predict earthquakes have gotten some new helpers recently—animals. They have begun to understand what farmers have known for thousands of years. Animals often seem to know ahead of time that an earthquake is coming, and they show their fear by acting in strange ways. Before a Chinese quake in 1975 snakes awoke from their winter sleep early only to freeze to death in the cold air. Cows broke their halters and tried to escape. Chickens refused to enter their coops. All of this unusual behavior, as well as physical changes in Earth, warned Chinese scientists of the coming quake. They moved people away from the dangerous area and saved thousands of lives. One task for scientists today is to learn exactly which types of animal behavior predict quakes. It's not an easy job. First of all not every animal reacts to the danger of an earthquake. Just before a California quake in 1977, for example, an Arabian horse became very nervous and tried to break out of his stall. The horse next to him, however, remained perfectly calm. It's also difficult at times to tell the difference between normal animal restlessness and "earthquake nerves". A zoo keeper once called earthquake researchers to say that his cougar had been acting strangely. It proved that the cat had an upset stomach. A second task for scientists is to find out exactly what kind of warnings the animals receive. They know that animals sense far more of the world than humans do. Many animals can see, hear, and smell things that people do not even notice. Some can find out tiny changes in air pressure, gravity, or the magnetism of Earth. This additional sense probably helps animals predict quakes.
1. Why can some of the animals predict earthquake?
A.They are more clever than human beings.
B.They sense far more of the world than human beings do.
C.They can see environment is changing which human beings can not see.
D.They have as sensitive feelings as human beings do.
A B C D
B
[解析] 有些动物为什么能预感地震?在文章最后一段中提到,动物比人能更多感知世界。
2. How did scientists know the coming quake in China in 1975?
A.They saw the frozen dead snakes in the cold air.
Task 2 Directions: After reading it, you will find 3 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 1 to 3. 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. Peter Fern was mad on mountains. Climbing was the love of his life. Church towers, seaside cliffs, rock faces, ice mountains, anything—"if it's there" he used to say, "then I want to climb it." So the news of his marriage gave me a surprise. I'd never known him to take much interest in girls. Well, well, Peter Fern was a married man. I couldn't get over it. I wondered whether his wife would try to stop some of his risky adventures. She was French perhaps—from that place where he usually spent his holidays. Chamonixm, wasn't it? From Chamonixm he's climbed Mont Blanc on his 17th birthday, and one of the Aifuilles the day after. That was it, then: she was French from a family, most of whom like climbing. No doubt. No other explanation. A month later I met them both in town. Anna surprised me because she was English. She was a dancer in the theatre. "Never climbed more than 60 steps in my life." She told me. "Peter has his interests, and I've got mine. No problems." "No problems." "None at all," Peter said, smiling. "Where did you spend your honeymoon?" "I flew to New York to see the Drake Dancers on Broadway. A wonderful show." Peter said, "I didn't want to miss the good weather. So I went to Switzerland and climbed the north face of the Eiger with Allen Dunlop. Great fun, the Eiger. Grand place a honeymoon. I'll show you the photographs we took one day."
1. "Peter was mad on mountains." means ______.
A.he enjoyed to climb mountains
B.he was angry on mountains
C.he lost his senses on mountains
D.he enjoyed climbing mountains very much
A B C D
D
2. "The risky adventures" means ______.
A.expensive adventures
B.dangerous adventures
C.terrible adventures
D.unkind adventures
A B C D
B
3. According to the passage, after Peter's marriage ______.
A.he would stop mountain climbing because his wife didn't like it
B.his wife would stop him from mountain climbing
C.he himself would give up his love
D.Peter would continue to keep his love and so he did
A B C D
D
Task 3 Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 1 to 5 (in no more than 3 words) in the table below. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.
Yan Club Group Exhibition
Group exhibition of oils by talented Chinese young artists, Yu Xiaodong vividly reveals the inner world of the Tibetan people through his skillful portrait. Qi Yusheng uses bright color to display his aspiration for a harmonious life between man and nature. Dong Hong's elegant and graceful figures with the help of romantic and soft colors bring viewers to a dream world. Xiao Se and Guan Yong's exaggerating and sarcastic portraits make us think of the living status of today's Chinese people. Ma Yue's Cowering People displays the psychological and physical condition of the vulnerable people. Political pop has a new face in Yin Kun's oils. Where: Yan Club, Dashanzi Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing Time: December 6th to December 26th
Yan Club Group Exhibition
Exhibits: oils by talented 1 Detailed information of some exhibits: Yu Xiaodong's portrait is mainly about 2 of the Tibetan people; Qi Yusheng uses bright color to display his aspiration for 3 between man and nature; Dong Hong's works bring viewers to a 4 Time and place: to be held in the club called 5 from Dec. 6 to Dec. 26
1.
Chinese young artists
[解析] 由题干中的提示词oils by talented锁定信息在第一段第一句Group exhibition of oils by talented Chinese young artists...,据此可获知答案。
2.
the inner world
[解析] 由题干中的提示词Yu Xiaodong锁定信息在第一段第一句Yu Xiaodong vividly reveals the inner world of the Tibetan people through his skillful portrait,据此可获知答案。
3.
a harmonious life
[解析] 由题干中的提示词Qi Yusheng锁定信息在第一段第二句Qi Yusheng uses bright color to display his aspiration for a harmonious life between man and nature,据此可获知答案。
4.
dream world
[解析] 由题干中的提示词Dong Hong锁定信息在第一段第三句Dong Hong's elegant and graceful figures with the help of romantic and soft colors bring viewers to a dream world,据此可获知答案。
5.
Yah Club
[解析] 由题干中的提示词time and place锁定信息在第二段Where: Yan Club, Dashanzi Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing。阅读此句可知,举行展览的俱乐部是Yan Club。
Task 4 Directions: 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 with a line through the center in order of the numbered blanks, 1 through 5, on the Answer Sheet. A—ambulance B—credit card C—website D—catalogue E—on vacation F—metro G—download H—stay in good shape I—network games J—traffic jams K—magazine cover L—house to let M—IT N—campus life O—sale discount P—be clearly marked and priced
1. ______明码标价 ______信息技术
P M
2. ______网络游戏 ______杂志封面
I K
3. ______度假 ______销售折扣
E O
4. ______校园生活 ______救护车
N A
5. ______商品目录 ______房屋出租
D L
[解析] 其他词条对应意思: C—website(网站) G—download(下载) H—stay in good shape(保持良好状况) J—traffic jams(交通堵塞)
Task 5 Directions: After reading it, you are required to complete the answers that follow the questions (No. 1 to No. 5). You should write your answers (in no more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. McGill Comedy Club Important meeting today Discussion on putting on Blazing Saddles. Union room 302, 3—4 p.m. New members (both actors and non-actors) are welcome. McGill Teaching Assistant's Association A general meeting, for all the TAS, will be held at 4 pm in Leacock 116. History Students' Association Prof. Michael Cross of Dalhouse University will be speaking on "Unskilled Labors on Rivers and Canals in Upper Canada, 1820-1850: The Beginnings of Class Struggle", at 10 a.m. in Leacock 230. Design Mirror Sale All types and sizes of design mirrors priced to please. Sale today in Union room 108. Women's Union Important. General Meeting at 6 p.m., Union room 423. Speaker on "Importance of deciding basic goals of the Women's Union." Everyone, old, new and those interested, please attend. Film Society Last meeting of the term for all members. All managers are required to be present. 6:00 p.m. sharp, Union room 434. Canadian University Students Overseas CUSO presents "Guess Who's Coming to Breakfast" at 7 p.m., Newman Center, 3484 Peel. Find out about CUSO here and overseas. Everyone welcome.
1. What are on sale today? ______.
design mirrors
[解析] 问题是“今天降价出售什么”,在文章中可以找到all types and sizes of design mirrors意思是“各种类型和尺寸的工艺镜子”,并且指出销售地点在Union room 108。
2. Who is going to give a lecture in Leacock 230? ______.
Prof. Michael Cross
[解析] 问题是“今天谁将在Leacock 230开一个讲座”,通过问题找地点关键词Leacock 230所在的句子,可以发现Prof. Michael Cross of Dalhouse University将进行演说。
3. Where can you probably find this passage? In a ______ daily newspaper.
Part Ⅳ Translation—English into Chinese Directions: This part, numbered 1 to 5, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of the four sentences (No. 1 to No. 4) 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. 5) in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
1. We believe that with the joint efforts of our two cities, the friendly cooperation between us will develop further.
A.我们相信两个城市会加入到努力发展双方友好关系的进程中来。
B.我们相信在两个城市的共同努力下,我们的友好合作将会发展得越来越好。
C.我们相信在两市的共同努力下,我们的友好合作必定会发展。
A B C
B
[解析] 本题解题关键在于对状语with the joint efforts和宾语从句中的develop further的理解。介词短语在句中常担当状语,with the joint efforts意为“在……的共同努力下”;在谓语结构中,further为副词,意为“更进一步地”。
2. In large companies the shareholders have very little to do with their day-to-day running.
A.在大公司里股东几乎不参与公司的日常运作。
B.大公司里的股民在公司的日常运作中几乎没有什么工作可做。
C.在大公司里股民几乎与公司的日常运作没什么关系。
A B C
A
[解析] 本句的考查点:shareholder股东,have little to do with...,意思是“几乎与……没有关系”。
3. The kind of air-conditioning system is practical and economical for the needs of your company. ______
A.为了贵公司的要求,这种空调系统实用和经济。
B.这种空调体系实用和经济,为了贵公司的要求。
C.这种类型的空调系统实用和经济,符合贵公司的要求。
A B C
C
4. Remaining in a bad relationship not only causes continual stress but may even be physically harmful.
1. Based in New York, Spring Inc. designs and manufactures an updated collection of women's casual (休闲的) sports wear under the SPRING label. As one of the fastest growing companies in the apparel (服装) industry, it had enjoyed all average annual sales growth rate of 180% in the last few years.
[解析] 这是一篇公司简介。翻译时要注意分词做状语、介词短语做后置定语以及时间状语的译法。第一句中,过去分词短语based in New York在句中用作状语,可以单独译成一个分句;介词短语under the SPRING labels用作women's casual sports wear的后置定语,翻译时应按照汉语表达习惯提到修饰词之前。第二句中,翻译时间状语in the last few years时,也需按照汉语表达习惯将其提前。
Part Ⅴ Writing
1. Directions:This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter of applying for a job according to the instructions given below in Chinese. Remember to write it on the Translation/Composition Sheet. 请你以林华的身份,根据以下要求写一份求职信。 你在《中国日报》上看到上海安颐公司招聘一名总经理助理的广告。你现年28岁,2015年毕业于上海大学英语系,毕业后在上海飞鸿旅社做了2年的英语导游,口语好,请经理考虑,并请给予答复。 你的通信地址:上海市徐汇区零陵路145号 写信时间:2017年12月21日 寄往:上海市湖滨路222号
145 Lingling Road Xuhui District, Shanghai December 21st, 2017 222 Hubin Road Shanghai Dear Sir, I have read your advertisement on China Daily that you need an assistant to the chief manager. I take the liberty of writing to you to apply for that position. My name is Lin Hua, 28 years old. I graduated from the English Department of Shanghai University in 2015. After the graduation, I have worked in Feihong Travel Agency as an English guide for about 2 years. My oral English is good and fluent. I would like to work in your corporation. I believe that I can perform well under your leadership. I sincerely hope you could give me an opportunity. Your prompt reply in this matter would be greatly appreciated.