(Student's sample) Politeness is never a past thing. In China, there are many advertisements, they tell people to pay attention to their manners. People learn politeness when young in other countries, too. The bad behavior I think is not queuing when getting on a bus. (Improved sample) Politeness will never become a thing of the past. In China, there are many public advertisements on the streets telling people to pay attention to their manners. And in many countries, people learn to be polite when in school. The rudest behavior, I think, is to hop on a bus without queuing.
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1 -- 7, mark Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. For questions 8 -- 10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.
Relax and Live
Have you ever felt sick in your stomach during a test? Have you had days when you were so loaded down with homework that you had trouble sleeping? Have you ever been so worried about something that you ended up with a terrible headache? If so, then you are having stress. You've probably heard people say, "Wow, I'm really stressed out" or "This is making me totally stressed." Maybe you hear adults say this kind of things all the time. It is commonly believed that only rich middle-aged businessmen suffer from stress. In fact, anyone may become ill as a result of stress if they experience a lot of worry over a long period and their health is not particularly good. Stress can be a friend or an enemy, it can warn you that you are under too much pressure and should change your way of life. It can kill you if you don't notice the warning signals. Doctors agree that it is probably the biggest single cause of illness in the Western world. What Is Stress? Stress is what you feel when you are worried or uncomfortable about something. This worry in your mind can make your body feel bad. You may feel angry, scared, or afraid -- which can give you a stomachache or a headache. When you're stressed you may not feel like sleeping or eating. You also may have trouble paying attention at school and remembering things at home. What Causes Stress? Plenty of things can cause stress in our life. Our living and working conditions may put us under stress. Overcrowding in large cities, traffic jams, competition for jobs, uncertainty about the future, any big change in our lives, may be stressful. If you have changed jobs or moved house in recent months you are more likely to fall ill than if you haven't. And more people commit suicide in times of inflation. What Does Stress Do to Our Bodies? When we are very frightened and worried, our bodies produce certain chemicals to help us fight what is troubling us. Unfortunately, these chemicals are bad to the body. And if we don't use up these chemicals, or if we produce too many of them, they may actually harm us. The parts of the body that are most affected by stress are the stomach, heart, skin, head and back. Stress can cause car accidents, heart attacks, and alcoholism (酗酒), and may even drive people to suicide. What Can We Do About Stress? As with all illnesses, prevention is better than cure. A very common danger signal is the inability to relax. "When you're taking work home~ when you can't enjoy an evening with friends, when you haven't time for outdoor exercise -- that is the time to stop and ask yourself whether your present life really suits you," says one family doctor. "Then it's time to join a relaxation class, or take up dancing, painting or gardening." And once you recognize that you're feeling stressed, there are several things you can do. You can try talking about what's bothering you with an adult you trust, like a parent or teacher. Talk about what's been on your mind and how it makes you feel. An adult may have ideas about how to solve whatever is worrying you or making you uncomfortable.
1. The passage generally wants to emphasize that stress is really a bad thing.
N
全文主要介绍生活中压力(stress)的来源,在压力之下人们身体的化学、物理反应以及如何以积极的方法应对压力。文章第三段提到Stress can be a friend or an enemy…,因此本题与文章主旨不符。
2. If you have a terrible headache, then you must have stress.
N
在副标题What Is Stress?第一段中作者的确提到压力可导致胃痛或头痛,但反之却不存在必然关系,本题与此不符。
3. Anyone can suffer from stress.
Y
全文第三段开头提到:任何人处于长期的压力之下郡会得病,本题与此相符。
4. Stress can lead to a serious result if you don't notice it and change your way of life.
Y
本题与文章第三段后半部分相符。
5. A poor memory may possibly be a result of your suffering from stress.
Y
本题与副标题What Is Stress?第二段相符。
6. Scientists have worked out some medicine to help people who are under too much stress.
7. Uncertainty about the future might put people under stress.
Y
本题与副标题What Causes Stress?第三句相符。
8. Stress can warn you that you are under too much pressure and should change ______.
your way of life
本题答案可在文章第三段第三句中找到。
9. When we are worried, our bodies produce certain chemicals to help us ______.
fight what is troubling is
在副标题What Does Stress Do to Our Bodies?中可找到本题答案。
10. When you feel stressed, you can try talking about what's bothering you with ______.
an adult you trust
本题答案可在副标题What Can We Do About Stress?第二段第二句中找到。
Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension
Section A Directions:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.
[解析] M: I was in front of the theater at 12. How did I miss you? W: I got there at half past 11 and waited a while. But I guess I left before you got there. Q: When did the woman probably leave the theater?
2.
A.Boss and secretary.
B.Client and lawyer.
C.Teacher and student.
D.Doctor and nurse.
A B C D
A
[解析] M: When do you want this report finished, Ms Watson? W: Tomorrow morning will be fine. Make ten copies please. Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
3.
A.A headmaster.
B.A policeman.
C.A customer.
D.A boss.
A B C D
B
[解析] M: Now Mrs Snow ... What can you remember about the attack? W: Well, I was on my way home when someone wearing a stocking hit me on the head. Q: What is the man's job according to the conversation?
4.
A.The man might have been able to prevent the problems at the meeting.
B.The man should have seen how well things had gone.
C.The meeting didn't go smoothly even with the man's help.
D.It really didn't matter whether the man was there or not.
A B C D
A
[解析] M: How was the meeting going? W: If you had been there, the meeting might have gone more smoothly. Q: What does the woman mean?
5.
A.He didn't expect her coming back so soon.
B.He thought the woman would eat out this evening.
C.The woman looks strange in her new coat.
D.The woman looks pale.
A B C D
A
[解析] W: Why are you looking at me like that? M: I thought you wouldn't be back until 5:00 p. m. Q: What does the man's reply suggest?
[解析] W: Are you going to Canada during your winter vacation? M: Well, I hate cold weather, and Canada is freezing in winter. Q: What does the man imply?
7.
A.In a clinic.
B.At home.
C.In a restaurant.
D.At a theater.
A B C D
C
[解析] M: Could I have some fillet steak? W: Certainly. And what vegetables would you like? Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?
8.
A.40.
B.48.
C.80.
D.84.
A B C D
C
[解析] W: How many people showed up for the meeting yesterday? Thirty? M: Forty were expected to come, but the number was double that. Q: What's the number of people who attended the meeting?
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
[解析] 19-22 M: Hello, Gabe speaking. W: Hello, Gabe, this is Lucy from the Human Resource Department. M: Hi, Lucy. What's up? W: I'm throwing a New Year's party at my house on Friday night. It starts at 8 o'clock. Would you like to join us? M: I will be glad to take part in it. Did you invite anyone else in the office? W: My whole department is coming. M: You can invite some girls from my staff. They were just talking about having no plans for the coming New Year. W: No problem. The more, the merrier. M: Have you had anything special for the party? W: Not this time. I'm just going to keep it simple. Everyone brings a dish and we share. M: Maybe I'll bring something to drink. I'm a terrible cook. W: If you really don't want to cook, you could bring a bottle of champagne. M: Good idea. I'll see you Friday. W: See you then. 19. Where does this conversation most probably take place?
10.
A.Yes.
B.No, there will be several girls to be invited.
C.No, there will be another man to be invited.
D.It is not mentioned.
A B C D
B
[解析] Is the man the only person in his department to be invited to the party?
11.
A.Yes, she will.
B.No, because she doesn't like cooking.
C.No, she asks everyone to bring a dish.
D.No, she is too busy to do that.
A B C D
C
[解析] Will the woman prepare a lot of dishes for everyone?
12.
A.A bottle of champagne.
B.A dish.
C.Some flowers.
D.A camera.
A B C D
A
[解析] What will the man bring to the party?
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
[解析] 23-25 W: How many universities have you applied to, and how many universities have accepted you? M: I've applied to 5 universities, and 3 of them have given me offers. But I chose Cornell University in the end. W: How long do you plan to study in the US? M: At least two years. The Master's program is designed to be completed in two years, although I would like to complete it in one and a half years. W: Have you received scholarships? M: Yes, I've been granted a full tuition scholarship and a stipend. If I remain in good academic standing, my university will renew my award of full financial support. 23. How many universities have given the man offers?
14.
A.A full tuition.
B.A stipend.
C.A full tuition and a stipend.
D.He received no scholarship.
A B C D
C
[解析] What kind of scholarship has the man received?
15.
A.If he remains in good academic standing.
B.If he is not absent from any class.
C.If he keeps studying in that school for two years.
D.Not mentioned.
A B C D
A
[解析] In what condition will the man get the full financial support?
Section B Directions:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear one 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 2 with a single line through the center. Passage One Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
[解析] 26-28 As the American author Mark Twain once said, "Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it." It is true that everybody talks about the weather, it's the most common subject of conversation. "Isn't it a nice day?" "I think it's going to snow." These are common ways of starting a conversation. Many people think they can tell what the weather is going to be like. But they hardly ever agree with each other. One man may say, "Do you see how cloudy it is in the east?" "It's going to rain tomorrow." Another man will say, "Yes, it's cloudy in the east. We're going to have fine weather tomorrow." People often look for the weather they want. When a farmer needs water, he looks for something to tell him it's going to rain; he won't believe anything else. When friends have a picnic, they feel so sure the weather is going to clear up very quickly that they sit eating their lunch while it rains. 26. Which of the following, is NOT a common expression to start a conversation?
2.
A.Yes, they often agree with each other.
B.No, because they cannot tell what the weather is going to be like.
C.No, they hardly agree with each other.
D.It is not mentioned.
A B C D
C
[解析] Do people often agree with each other as to what the weather is going to be like?
3.
A.Rain.
B.Snow.
C.Hot weather.
D.Cold weather.
A B C D
A
[解析] What weather does a farmer look for when he needs water?
Passage Two Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
A.It is about men entering work positions that have been taken over by women.
B.It is about women entering work positions that have been taken over by men.
C.It is about the benefits of being a nurse.
D.It is about the relations between the father and the son.
A B C D
A
[解析] 29-31 Beginning in the 1960s, American women started entering jobs and work positions that had been taken over almost completely by men. In the 1970s, another pattern appeared in work choices: men began entering jobs and work positions held before by women. When John Smith started in nursing school nine years ago, his father took it hard. "Here is my father, a steelworker, hearing about other steelworkers' sons who were becoming soldiers and miners, or getting baseball money to pay for school costs," Mr Smith remembers. The thought of his son becoming a nurse was too much. Today, Mr Smith, an official nurse, earns about $ 30,000 a year at the New Town Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. His father, he says, has changed his mind. Now he tells his fellow workers that their sons, who can't find jobs after four years of college, should have become nurses. 29. What is the passage mainly about?
5.
A.His father was disappointed.
B.His father was excited.
C.His father did not care.
D.His father was sorry for his son.
A B C D
A
[解析] When John Smith started in nursing school nine years ago, how did his father feel?
6.
A.He learned more about the nursing profession.
B.His son has a well-paid job while many skilled people cannot find a job easily.
C.Most of the people in the nursing profession are now men.
D.He loves his son.
A B C D
B
[解析] Why did John's father change his mind about his son's being a nurse?
Passage Three Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
[解析] 32-35 When you take a walk in any of the cities in the West, you often see a lot of people walking dogs. It is still true that a dog is the most useful and faithful animal in the world, but the reasons why people keep a dog have changed. In the old days people used to train dogs to protect themselves against attacks by other beasts. And later they came to realize that a dog was not only useful for protection but willing to obey his master. For example, when people used dogs for hunting, the dogs would not eat what was caught without permission. But now people in the city need not protect themselves against attacks of animals. Why do they keep dogs, then? Some people keep dogs to protect themselves from robbery. But the most important reason is for companionship. For a child, a dog is his best friend when they have no friends to play with. For young couples, a dog is their child when they have no children. For old couples, a dog is also their child when their real children have grown up. So the main reason why people keep dogs has changed from protection to friendship. 32. According to the passage, what were dogs trained for in the past?
8.
A.Because they did not eat other animals.
B.Because they were useful for protection.
C.Because they were good hunters.
D.Because they always obeyed their masters.
A B C D
D
[解析] Why were dogs used for hunting?
9.
A.For companionship.
B.For amusement.
C.For protection against robbery.
D.For hunting.
A B C D
A
[解析] What is the most important reason for people in the city to keep dogs now?
10.
A.The city can be a lonely place.
B.Life in the West can be very dangerous.
C.People in the West are fond of animals.
D.The dog is a useful and friendly animal.
A B C D
D
[解析] What is the main idea of this passage?
Section C Directions:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. In the United States, newspaper reports tell of "crime in the streets" every day. 1 , all too often such stories have made many people think that 2 are so dangerous that they should be 3 . However, this is not necessarily the 4 . If an individual is careful wherever he goes, the 5 of having a misfortune in any large city are 6 small. Besides, the police have also given many tips to help people be on 7 against any possible attack. In general, when moving about a city at night, it is 8 to keep to the more traveled and better lighted streets. If you must travel through areas of a city that are considered dangerous, 9 . Avoid parks in the night since they are too likely to be deserted. Most cities have special telephone numbers to report a fire or to call the police. 10 . If the number is not posted, you can reach the police or fire department by calling the operator on the telephone. 11 .
[解析] 36-46 In the United States, newspaper reports tell of "crime in the streets" every day. (36) Unfortunately, all too often such stories have made many people think that (37) cities are so dangerous that they should be (38) avoided. However, this is not necessarily the (39) ease. If an individual is careful wherever he goes, the (40) chances of having a misfortune in any large city are (41) relatively small. Besides, the police have also given many tips to help people be on (42) guard against any possible attack. In general, when moving about a city at night, it is (43) wise to keep to the more traveled and better lighted streets. If you must travel through areas of a city that are considered dangerous, (44) you should go by bus or taxi rather than on foot. Avoid parks in the night since they are too likely to be deserted. Most cities have special telephone numbers to report a fire or to call the police. (45) You will find these listed in the front of a telephone book and on public telephones. If the number is not posted, you can reach the police or fire department by calling the operator on the telephone. (46) If you have a car accident, you should call the police and wait until they arrive.
2.
cities
3.
avoided
4.
case
5.
chances
6.
relatively
7.
guard
8.
wise
9.
you should go by bus or taxi rather than on foot
10.
You will find these listed in the front of a telephone book and on public telephones
11.
If you have a car accident, you should call the police and wait until they arrive
Part Ⅳ Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)
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 center. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. Sam Gridley, a boy in his teens, ran away from his family's crowded flat in New York. He went to the wild Catskill Mountain to live 1 himself. He lived there for almost a year before he was discovered by the 2 world. Here is part of his diary. I left New York in May. I had some necessary tools and $40. At about four o'clock, a truck driver and I passed 3 a beautiful dark forest, and I said to him, "This is as far as I'm going." The driver looked around and said, "Do you live here?" "No," I said, "But I'm running away from home, and this is just the kind of forest I've always 4 about. I think I'll camp here tonight." I jumped down. "Hey, boy," the driver shouted. "Are you 5 ?" "Sure," I said. "Well, isn't that strange?" he said. "When I was at your 6 , I did the same thing. Only thing was, I was a farm boy and ran to the 7 , and you're a city boy running to the woods. I was scared of the city -- and will you be 8 of the woods?" "Oh, no!" I shouted loudly. He laughed. Everybody laughed at me, even Dad, who once told me about the time he ran away from home. He got on a boat 9 Singapore, but when the whistle blew for departure, he ran down and was home in bed 10 anyone knew it. A. city I) outside B. after J) age C. before K) for D. into L) scared E. by M)through F. dreamed N) old G. from O) serious H) hoped
Section B Directions:There are 2 reading 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 center.
Passage One All of us communicate with one another nonverbally (不使用语言地), as well as with words. Most of the time we're not aware of it. We gesture with eyebrows or a hand, meet someone else's eyes and look away, change positions in a chair. In recent years researchers have discovered that there is a system to them almost as consistent and understandable as language. One important kind of body language is eye behavior. Americans are careful about how and when they meet one another's eyes. In our normal conversation, each eye contact lasts only about a second. When two Americans look searchingly into each other's eyes, they become more intimate. Therefore, we carefully avoid this, except in suitable situation. Researchers who are engaged in the study are not prepared to spell out a precise vocabulary of gestures. When an American rubs his nose, it may mean he is disagreeing with someone or refusing something. But there are other possible interpretations (解释), too. Another example, when a student in conversation with a professor holds the older man's eyes a little longer than is usual, it can be a sign of respect; it can be a challenge to the professor's authority (权威) ; it can be something else entirely. The researchers look for patterns in the situation, not for a separate meaningful gesture. Communication between human beings would be just dull if it were all done with words.
1. The main idea of the passage is that ______.
A.the study of communication through body movement is a new science
B.body movements are as important as words in communication
C.all of us communicate with one another
D.eye behavior is the most important part in body language
Passage Two To understand how Americans think about things, it is necessary to understand "the point". Americans mention it often. "Let's get right to the point," "My point is ..." "What's the point of all this?" The "point" is the idea or piece of information that Americans suppose should be at the center of people's thinking, writings, and spoken comments. Speakers and writers are supposed to "make their points clear", meaning that they are supposed to say or write clearly the idea they wish to express. People from many other cultures have different ideas about the point. Africans traditionally tell stories that express the thoughts they have in mind, rather than stating "the point" clearly. Japanese traditionally speak indirectly, leaving the listener to figure out what the point is. Thus, while an American might say to a friend, "I don't think that coat goes very well with the rest of your outfit," a Japanese might say, "Maybe this other coat would look even better than the one you have on." Americans value a person who "gets right to the point". Japanese are likely to consider such a person insensitive if not rude. The Chinese and Japanese languages are characterized by vagueness (模糊) and ambiguity. The precision and directness Americans associate with "the point" cannot be achieved in Chinese and Japanese. Speakers of those languages thus have to learn a new way of reasoning if they are going to communicate satisfactorily with Americans.
1. According to the passage, Americans expect speakers and writers to ______.
Part Ⅴ Error Correction Directions:This part consists of a short passage. In this passage, there are altogether 10 mistakes', one in each numbered line. You may have to change a word, add a word or delete a word. Mark out the mistakes and put the corrections in the blanks provided. If you change a word, cross it out and write the correct word in the corresponding blank. If you add a word, put an insertion mark (Λ) in the right place and write the missing word in the blank. If you delete a word, cross it out and put a slash (/) in the blank. There is no living creature that does not need sleep or complete rest every day. If you want to know why, just try go without sleep for a long period 67. ______ of time. You will discover that your mind and body would become tired 68. ______ to work properly. You would find it hard to think clearly or concentrate in 69. ______ your work. So sleep is quite simply the time when the cells of your body recover from the work of the day and build up supplies of energy for the latter period of activity. 70. ______ One of the things we all know about sleep is that we are unconscious in sleep. We do not know what is going up around us. But 71. ______ that doesn't mean the body stops all activity. The important organs stop 72. ______ to work during sleep, but most of the body functions are slowed down. For example, our breathing becomes quicker and deeper. The heart 73. ______ beats more slowly, and the blood pressure is lower. Our arms and legs become limp (柔软的) and muscles are rest. It would be impossible for 74. ______ our body to relax to such an extent if we were awake. So sleep does for us that the most quiet rest can not do. 75. ______ And even though you are unconscious, many of your reflexes (习 惯性思维) still work. For instance, if someone tickles (使……觉得痒) your foot, you will put them away in your sleep. You do this without 76. ______ knowing it.