Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.
Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper responses. There are 5 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.
[解析] It's rather hot today, would you please open the window?
[解析] Would you please...表示请求,此题询问天气炎热是否可以开窗。肯定回答可以说With pleasure/My pleasure/Sure/Certainly/Of course等.因此选项D为正确答案。
4.
A.He's a nice person.
B.I work very hard.
C.You're welcome.
D.Certainly not.
A B C D
A
[解析] What do you think of your boss?
[解析] What do you think of... 你认为……怎么样?本题询问对老板的意见,故A为正确选项。类似的询问方式还有:How do you like...
5.
A.It's far wary.
B.It's rather warm.
C.I hope so.
D.I'm afraid I can't.
A B C D
B
[解析] What's the weather like in your city?
[解析] What's the weather like... 询问天气。因此B选项正确,意思为“相当暖和”。
Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. 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 centre.
Section C 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 that you hear on the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin. People visit other countries for many reasons. Some travel 1 ; others travel to visit interesting places. Whenever you go, for whatever reason, it is important to be 2 . a tourist can draw a lot of attention from local people. Although most of the people you meet are friendly and welcoming, sometimes there are dangers. 3 , your money or passport might be stolen. Just as in your home country, do not expect everyone you meet to be friendly and 4 . It is important to prepare your trip in advance, and 5 be careful while you are traveling.
[解析] 11-15 People visit other countries for many reasons. Some travel(11) on business; others travel to visit interesting places. Whenever you go,for whatever reason,it is important to be(12)safe. A tourist can draw a lot of attention from local people.Although most of the people you meet are friendly and welcoming,some times there are dangers. (13)For example, your money or passport might be stolen. Just as in your home country,do not expect everyone you meet to be friendly and (14)helpful. It is important to prepare your trip in advance, and (15)always be careful while you are traveling.
Part Ⅱ Vocabulary and Structure Directions: This part is to test your ability to use words and phrases to construct meaningful and grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.
Section A Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, Canal D. You should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
1. The newspaper ______ two people were killed in the accident.
A.says
B.talks
C.calls
D.asks
A B C D
A
[解析] 本题考查动词辨析。say意为“写到;报道”,常用于社论、广播和报纸等。例如:The radio says that it is going to have heavy rain in the afternoon. (广播中预报今天下午将有大雨。)talk意为“交谈”;call意为“打电话”;ask意为“问”.根据题意,A为正确答案。
2. She told us briefly about how they succeeded in ______ the new product
A.develop
B.to develop
C.developed
D.developing
A B C D
D
[解析] 本题考查固定搭配。succeed in doing sth. 意为“成功做某事”.例如:We finally succeeded in getting Mary up the stairs. (我们最终成功把玛丽抬上了楼。)根据题意,D为正确答案。 [用法拓展] succeed的词形转换:successful为形容词,“成功的”,反义词为unsuccessful。success为名词,“成功,胜利”.succession为名词.“连续,接续”。successive为形容词,“连续的,接连的”。 successor为名词,“继任者,接班人”。
3. The big IT company will ______ a new research center in the city.
Section B Direction: There are also 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
1. The new (nation)______ museum will be open to the public next week.
8. The new rules for environmental protection have been (wide) ______ accepted by the public.
widely
[解析] 本题考查词性转换。该句子的谓语动词为have been accepted,因为副词修饰动词,wide的副词形式为widely。因此,空格处填widely。
9. We demand that the tour guide (tell) ______ us immediately about any change in the schedule.
(should)tell
[解析] 此题考察虚拟语气。在表示建议、要求,请求、命令等意义的动词作谓语后的宾语从句中,从句谓语动词为(should)+v原型,来表达应该做或者必须做的事情。在美语中,should常可省略。这样的动词有:require,suggest,propose,recommend,demand,request,order,desire,command,insist, urge,ask,prefer,advise等。例如:I propose that we(should)set a deadline for handing in the plans. (我建议定出一个交计划的期限。)She urged that he (should) write and accept the post.(她敦促他写信接受这个职位。)I suggest we(should)set off straightway.(我建议马上动身。)因此,空格处填 (should)tell。
10. Thank you for your letter of November15, (invite) ______ us to the trade fair on December 10.
inviting
[解析] 此题考查现在分词作定语.本句的后半部相当于一个非限定性定语从句的省略形式。相应的定语从句应为:Thank you for your letter of November 15,which invites us... 所以,空格处应填inviting。类似的例子:Here is a leaflet giving (=that gives)full particulars of the plan. (这里有一张介绍这个计划全部细节的传单。)
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 go the tasks as you are instructed.
Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. 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. Each time we produce a new English dictionary, our aim is always the same: what can we do to make the dictionary more helpful for students of English? As a result of our research with students and discussions with teachers, we decided to focus on providing more examples for this English dictionary. Examples help students to remember the word they have looked up in the dictionary because it is easier both to remember and to understand a word within a context (上下文). The examples also show that words are often used in many different contexts. For these reasons, we have included 40 per cent more examples in this new book. We edit all the examples to remove difficult words and to make sure they are easier to understand. We very much hope this new book will be of use not only to the students of English but also to the teachers.
1. The aim of the author in producing this new dictionary is to ______.
A.correct mistakes in the old dictionary
B.make it more helpful for students
C.increase the number of words
D.add pictures and photos
A B C D
B
[解析] 细节题。由题干aim定位到文章第一段的第一句话后半部分“our aim is always the same:”我们的目的是“让字典对于学英语的人更有帮助。”此句叙述与选项B一致。A、C、D项在原文没有提到,因此,答案是B。
2. A word is easier to remember and understand if it is ______.
A.included in a word list
B.pronounced correctly
C.explained in English
D.used in a context
A B C D
D
[解析] 细节题。由题干easier to remember and understand定位到文章第二段第一句后半部分,“because it is easier both to remember and to understand a word with in a context”因为在上下文中理解一个单词并记忆更为容易。此句叙述与选项D一致。A、B、C项在原文没有提到,因此,答案是D。
3. What is special about this new dictionary?
A.It is small and cheap.
B.It has a larger vocabulary.
C.It has 40% more examples.
D.It is designed for students and teachers.
A B C D
C
[解析] 细节题。本题询问新字典的特点,可以从文章第二段最后一句找到,“we have included 40 per cent more examples in this new book. ”我们在这本新的字典里包含了40%甚至更多的例子。此句叙述与选项C一致。A、B项在原文没有提到,D项是干扰项,字典的确是为学生和老师设计的,但不是其特点.因此,答案是C。
4. The purpose of removing difficult words in the examples is to ______.
A.make them easier to understand
B.provide more useful words
C.introduce more contexts
D.include more examples
A B C D
A
[解析] 细节题。由题干removing difficult words定位到文章第三段“We edit all the examples to remove difficult words and to make sure they are easier to understand.”“我们编辑所有的例子来释疑那些晦涩的单词,并确保他们更易于理解。”此句叙述与选项A一致。B、C、D项在原文没有提到。因此,答案是A。
5. The passage is most probably taken from ______.
Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45. What is the better way of staying away from the cold winter days? Come out to our Hall Markets in the beautiful countryside, full of color, fun, music and delicious food! With over 350 stalls (摊位) selling wonderful home-made and home-grown goods, this will surely be a great day out. The Hall Markets are held on the first Sunday of each month from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Hall Village. They are operated by Hartley Lifecare Co. Ltd. All the income will go to help and support service for people with disabilities (残疾). Volunteers (志愿者) play an important part in the success and pleasant atmosphere at the Hall Markets, Hartley Lifecare is always grateful to have you serve as volunteers with the Hall Markets. If you are interested in being one of our volunteers and spending a few hours with us each month, please contact us during business hours on 6260 5555.
1. According to the passage, the Hall Markets are held ______.
A.in the countryside
B.to attract volunteers
C.to promote winter sales
D.by people with disabilities
A B C D
A
[解析] 细节题。由题干the Hall Markets are held定位到文章第一段第二句话“Come out to our Hall Markets in the beautiful countryside”“出来到美丽的乡下我们的豪尔集市吧。”B项错误; C项文中没有提到;D项与原文意思相反。因此,答案为A。
2. There are over 350 stalls in the Hall Markets that ______.
A.are operated by the disabled
B.offer free food to volunteers
C.sell home-made goods
D.are open day and night
A B C D
C
[解析] 细节题。由题干350 stalls定位到文章第一段的最后一句话“With over 350 stalls selling wonderful home-made and home-grown goods”“还有350多个摊位出售家制和自产的物品”此句表明正确答案为C。
3. The income made by the Hall Markets goes to ______.
A.expand Hartley Lifecare Co. Ltd.
B.support service for the disabled
C.create more fun for customers
D.develop local economy
A B C D
B
[解析] 细节题。由题干income定位到文章第二段的最后一句话“All the income will go to help and support service for people with disabilities”“所有的收入将用于帮助和为残疾人士服务方面.”其中B项中的the disabled等于people with disabilities.都是残疾人的意思。因此,B为正确答案。
4. When are the Hall Markets open?
A.The first Sunday of each month.
B.Every day from 10 am to 3 pm.
C.The first day of each month.
D.Every weekend in winter.
A B C D
A
[解析] 细节题。本题询问的是集市营业的时间。从文章的第二段第一句话“on the first Sunday of each month from 10:00 am to 3: 00 pm.”“每月的第一个周日上午十点到下午三点”。因此,正确答案是A.
5. This passage is written for the purpose of inviting ______.
Task 3 Directions: The following is a letter. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 through 50 in no more than 3 words in the table below. 2 November, 2008 Dear Dr. Yamata, The Association of Asian Economic Studies is pleased to invited you to be this year's guest speaker at its annual international symposium (研讨会). The symposium will be held far 3 days from December 22nd to 24th, 2008. This year's topic will be Economic Development in Asia. About 100 people from various countries will be attending the symposium. They would be pleased to meet you and share their views with you. The Association will cover all the expanses of your trip to this symposium. As the program is to be announced on December 1st, 2008, will you kindly let us know before that time whether your busy schedule will allow you to attend our symposium? We are looking forward to your favorable reply. Yours sincerely, John Smith Secretary of Association of Asian Economic Studies Nov, 2nd, 2008 Letter of Invitation Writer of the letter: 1 Organizer of the Symposium: Association of 2 Guest speaker to be invited: Dr. Yamata Starting date of the symposium: 3 Number of guests invited: about 4 Topic of the symposium: 5 in Asia
1.
John Smith
[解析] 细节题。由题干writer定位到信的结尾落款处即可知答案。
2.
Asian Economic Studies
[解析] 细节题。由题干organizer“组织者”定位到信的第一句话“The Association of Asian Economic Studies is...”即可知答案。
3.
December 22nd
[解析] 细节题。由题干starting date定位到信的第一段第二句话日期处,“... from December 22 nd to 24 th,2008”即可知答案。
4.
100
[解析] 细节题。由题干number定位到信的第一段倒数第二句话“About 100 people from...”即可知答案。
5.
Economic Development
[解析] 细节题。由题干topic定位到信的第一段第三句适“This year's topic will be Economic Development in Asia”即可知答案。
Task 4 Directions: The following is a parts of an index(索引). After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与 ...... 等同) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55. A--after-sales service B--business license C--business risk D--dead stock E--department store F--import license G--limited company H--net weight I--packing charge J--price tag K--purchasing power L--seller's market M--shipping date N--shopping rush O--show window P--supermarket Q-- trade agreement
Task 5 Directions: The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you are required to complete the statements that follow the questions (No. 56 to No, 60). You should write your answers in no more than 3 words on the corresponding Answer Sheet. Grounds-person (场地管理员) Wanted The Ysnton Playingfield Committee has for many years been fortunate to have Eddie Christiansen as grounds-person at its sports ground in Littlemarsh. However, after 10 years of service, Eddie has decided it's time to retire in July. The committee wishes him the best for his retired life. However, this leaves us needing a new grounds-person. This role is part-time, averaging around 5 hours per week. The duties involve the mowing (除草), rolling, and trimming (修剪) of the field edges. Applicants (求职人) need to be able to drive and use the equipment needed for the above-mentioned duties. Applicants can either contact Hugh Morris, 42 Spencer Avenue, tel. 765-4943780, to discuss or register an interest in the position, or any member of the Playingfield Committee.
1. Which organization is in need of a grounds-person? The __________________________________.
Yanton Playingfield Committee
[解析] 细节题。本题询问“哪个机构要招聘人?”根据标题和第一段开头可以找到答案。
2. Why is a new grounds-person needed? Because the former grounds-person, Eddie Christiansen, has decided it's time to ______.
retire
[解析] 细节题。本题询问“为什么需要招聘新人?”根据第一段倒数第二句“Eddie has decided it's time to retire in July”可知埃迪决定退休。
3. What are the duties of a grounds-person? His duties involve the mowing, ___________ of the field edges.
rolling and trimming
[解析] 细节题。本题询问“场地管理员的工作职责?”根据第二段第三句“The duties involve the mowing,rolling and trmming of the...”可知职责就是除草,压平草地以及修剪。
4. What should applicants be able to do? They should be able to _______ the equipment needed for the duties.
drive and use
[解析] 细节题。本题询问“求职者要求有什么技能?”根据第二段最后一句“Appliciants need to be able to dirve and use the equpment...”可知求职人需要会操作并应用的技能。
5. Who is the contact person? __________________ or any committee member.
Part Ⅳ Translation Directions: This part, numbered 61 to 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of the four sentences (NO. 61 to No. 64 ) is followed by four choices of suggested translation marked A, B, C and D. Make the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet, Write your translation of the paragraph (No. 65) in the corresponding space on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.
1. Seldom can people find international news on the front page of this popular local newspaper.
A.人们不会在这份地方报纸前几页上寻找重要的国际新闻。
B.人们很难在当地这份深受欢迎的报纸头版看到国际新闻。
C.人们从这份当地发行的报纸第一页上几乎找不到国际新闻。
D.人们阅读当地放心的报刊时从不查看头版刊登的国际新闻。
A B C D
B
[解析] 本句是个倒装句.翻译要点有以下:seldom否定副词,表示“很少地,不常”;seldom置于句首表示强调时,助动词、情态动词、be动词与主语需要部分倒装。例如:Seldom had I seen such large apples. (我很少看到这么大的苹果。)C项虽然很接近正确答案,但front page误译成“第一页”。A项和D项都没有准确译出seldom的意思。因此,综合以上可知,选项B为最佳答案。 [用法拓展] 类似的否定词还有hardly,barely,never,little,not only,not until,hardly/scarcely+ when... 等。Hardly could she believe her eyes. (她几乎不能相信她的眼睛.)Not only did he speak more correctly,but he spoke more fluently too. (他不仅讲的更准确,而且也更流利。)Hardly had she entered into the room when it began to rain. (她刚一进屋,就下雨了。)Scarcely had she fallen asleep when a knock at the door awakened her. (她刚刚睡着,忽然敲门的声音把她惊醒。)
2. The function of e-commerce is more than just buying and selling goods and services on the Internet.
A.电子商务的功能很多,如提供网上货物交易的服务。
B.电子商务更多的功能在于做买卖并提供网络服务。
C.电子商务的功能不只是在互联网上买卖货物和服务。
D.电子商务的功能更多的是从互联网上买卖货物和服务。
A B C D
C
[解析] 本句是个简单句。翻译要点:more than不仅仅,不只是。例如:He is more than a friend to me. (他对我不只是一个朋友。)其中D项more than翻译的不够准确。A项把buying and selling goods and services笼统的翻译为“网上货物交易”。B项more than翻译错误.综合以上可知,选项C为最佳答案。
3. All flights have been cancelled because of the snowstorm,so many passengers could do nothing except take the train.
A.暴风雪使所有航班被取消,许多乘客只能改乘火车。
B.所有的航班因暴风雪而取消,许多乘客也无法改乘火车。
C.受暴风雪影响,许多乘客坚持改乘火车,因此所有航班被迫取消。
D.由于暴风雪的影响,许多乘客不得不放弃乘坐飞机,而改乘火车.
A B C D
A
[解析] 本句是个含有一个由so引导的结果状语从句的主从复合句。其中主句中还包含一个由介词短语because of所引导的原因状语.翻译主句时要注意be cancelled是被动语态,意为“被取消”。从句中的固定搭配:could do nothing except do译为:(什么也做不了,只能……)例如;We could do nothing except wait. (我们什么也做不了,只能等待。)其中D项翻译的“放弃”与原文不符。B项第二个分句“无法乘火车”与原文相反。C项整个句子意思错误。综合以上可知,选项A为最佳答案。
4. This new type of air-conditioner is so engery-efficient that it can save the company forty thousand dollars a year.
A.这种新型空调功率很高,公司电费一年高达四万美元.
B.这种新型空调高效节能,一年能为公司节省四万美元。
C.这种新型空调效率很高,公司一年节省了电费四万美元。
D.这种新型空调效率很高,公司一年仅需支付电费四万美元。
A B C D
B
[解析] 本句是一个由so... that引导的结果状语从句.意为“如此,……以至于”。基本句型结构:so+形容词或副词+that...。根据题意C项虽然很接近正确答案,但energy-efficient译得不准确。D项当中的save翻译成了“支付”,与原文意思不符。A项整个句子的意思和原文不符。因此,综合以上分析,选项D为最佳答案。 [用法拓展] 表示“如此……以至于”还可以用句型such+ a/an+形容词+单数可数名词+that... 例如:He is such a good/so good a person that everyone likes him. (他是那么好的一个人,所以每个人都喜欢他。)
5. The ABC Railway Company has greatly improved its public hotline service. Simply dial 3929-3499 to get information about all the services of the company. The telephone information system is working to serve you 24 hours all year round. The customer service staff(员工) are also ready to provide you with the information you need. Their service hours are from Monday to Sunday, 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.
[解析] 该段文字是对于某公司电话服务系统的介绍。由五个句子组成。在翻译此题过程中应注意以下几点:其中第一个句子的public hotline service意为“公众热线服务”,不要译为“公共热线服务”。第二个句子是祈使句,要注意翻译句子时的语气。第三个句子要注意词组all year around的翻译。第四个句子中含有一个定语从句information you need意为“您需要的信息”。最后一个句子注意时间的表达方法。
Part Ⅴ Writing Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter of thanks based on the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do your writing on the Composition/Translation Sheet.
[参考范文] December 21st, 2008 Dear Miss Jane Costa, I'm writing to thank you for your warm hospitality while I was on business in Paris. (感谢的原因)If it had not been for your assistance I would not have a very enjoyable time there. (对方给你的具体帮助以及没有对方帮助时的后果) Paris has given me a very pleasant impression,It's unforgetable. And I also like the people and food there. At the same time I learned a great deal after visiting factories and schools.(给出细节) Again,I'd like to express my warm (thanks) gratitude to you and look forward to seeing you soon. Yours sincerely Thomas Black JKM Company
[解析] 本部分测试学生的实用文体写作能力。本题要求写一封感谢信。感谢信是常见英文书信的题材。在交往中受到了邀请,得到了对方热情的款待,或得到了他人的帮助、推荐、介绍,这些都需要写感谢信,表达真诚的谢意。感谢信要求把被感谢对象的人物、事件准确精当地叙述出来。应注意一事一谢.文字精炼,篇幅简短,措辞自然,评价恰当,语气诚恳。 感谢信的格式与常见的书信格式类似,通常由以下几部分组成: 1.信头(Heading)。信头通常包括写信人的地址和写信的日期,写在信的右上角。 2.收信人的姓名和地址(Inside name and address)。写在信头下面的左边,在私人信件中可以省略。 3.称呼(Salutation)。写在收信人的姓名和地址下边,通常以Dear开头,例如:Dear Mr. Smith。如果不知道收信人的姓名,可以写Dear Sir/Madam/To whomever it may concern。 4.正文(Body of the letter)。写感谢的内容。 5.结束语(Complimentary close)。写在信的右下角。通常可以使用下列词语:Sincerely yours; Faithfully yours;Yours sincerely;Yours truly等等。 6.署名(Signature)。写在结束语之后,写单位名称或个人姓名。如果有附言(Postscript;PS;Ps)或附件(Enclose/Encl)则附加在信后。为方便记忆,信函的格式列表如下: 1)写信人的地址 日期(月、日、年) 2)收信人的地址 3)称呼(Dera Mr. ×××) 4)正文 ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 5)结束语:(Yours sincerely) 6)签名:××× 附件(Enclosure) __________ 通常情况下,如果没有要求,可以省略写信人和收信人地址。 注意: 1.英文日期的写法:月、日、年或日、月、年。 2.地址书写先小后大(门牌—路名—区名—城市名—国家名) 在本题中,应注意的词语有:出差on business,热情款待hospitality,美好的印象pleasant impression。 [拓展空间] A)感谢信常用表达: 开头: 1.Thank you very much for... /Many thanks to you for... (非常感谢……) 2.We thank you for the great help given. (非常感谢你的大力协助。) 3.Thank you very much for your generosity. (对您的慷慨大方深表感谢。) 4.Please accept your sincere thanks for the trouble you have taken. (劳您费心,谨向您表示衷心的感谢。) 5.We wish to give our sincere appreciation for your hospitality extended to our stay in... (感谢在……间你发给我们的盛情款待) 6.I am writing to extend my sincere gratitude for... (衷心感激……) 结尾: 1.Thanks again for a terrific evening. (再次对那个美好的夜晚向您表示感谢。) 2.I don't know how to thank you enough for writing such a glowing letter of recommendation. (我不知道怎样感谢您写的那封热情洋溢的推荐信。) B)简短信函写作要诀 1)言之有物,中心明确。 2)正文开门见山地写明写信的目的。 3)段落简单,每段一个要点,要点写在段落的第一句中。 4)尽量减少不必要的词句,简明扼要。