笔试时间:120分钟
SECTION I Listening Comprehension
Directions:
This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are two parts in this section, Part A and Part B.
Remember while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto your ANSWER SHEET.
If you have any questions, you may raise your hand now as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.
Now look at Part A in your test booklet.
Part A
Directions:You will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer—A,B, C or D, and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue only once.
1. What does the man want to do?
[A] Attend a private party.
[B] Celebrate his birthday.
[C] Cancel his reservation.
[D] Reserve a dinner table.
【录音原文】
M: Hello, I'd like to book a table for Tuesday evening.
W: I'm sorry. We are fully reserved for that evening. There's the birthday party. Would you consider another day?
M: In that case, let's make it Wednesday evening at six.
W: OK.
2. Whom are the speakers expecting to come soon?
[A] A postman.
[B] A salesman.
[C] A repairman.
[D] A policeman.
【录音原文】
M: Shoot, no wonder it's no cooler than outside. You turned the air-condition off.
W: Oh, something went wrong with it. But I called someone and they are on the way.
M: Thank God.
W: You can use the electric fan here. At least you can catch a breeze.
3. How does the woman feel at the man's words?
[A] She is excited.
[B] She is worried.
[C] She is satisfied.
[D] She is surprised.
【录音原文】
M: Everybody is saying that we'll be getting a new manager.
W: Oh, why? Koren hasn't been in his post that long.
M: I know. But it's all to do with a new business strategy the board wants to introduce.
4. What will the woman do?
[A] Go to bed for a rest.
[B] Take some medicine.
[C] Stay in with the man.
[D] Eat out with the man.
【录音原文】
M: Are you coming to the restaurant with us, Judy?
W: I'm sorry I can't. I've got a splitting headache.
M: Oh, is there anything that I can do?
W: No. It's OK. I've taken the medicine, and I'll just stay in and lie down.
5. What do the speakers think of products manufactured nowadays?
[A] They are too expensive.
[B] They are difficult to use.
[C] They are of poor quality.
[D] They are out of fashion.
【录音原文】
M: I still remember those good old days when people took pride in their work and built things to the last.
W: Absolutely. Look at the things built nowadays.
M: You're lucky if they don't fall apart before you get them home.
6. What do we learn about the man from the dialogue?
[A] He doesn't need a car.
[B] He's just got a good deal.
[C] He's just bought a new car.
[D] He doesn't have enough money.
【录音原文】
W: I'm going to look at new cars tomorrow. Why don't you come along?
M: I'd like to, but I don't want to be tempted.
W: I'm sure you could get a good deal.
M: Yes, but I can barely afford a new car right now.
7. What does the man think of Frank?
[A] He is dependable.
[B] He is weak-minded.
[C] He is a tough person.
[D] He is a flexible person.
【录音原文】
W: What do you think of Frank?
M: He's all right, but he seems to have no backbone.
W: Why do you say that?
M: Whenever things get tough, he gives in.
8. What is the woman doing according to the dialogue?
[A] Arranging a seaside trip for old people.
[B] Expressing her thanks to the trip organizer.
[C] Complaining about yesterday's seaside trip.
[D] Asking the trip organizer to improve his work.
【录音原文】
W: John, thank you for organizing yesterday's trip to the seaside for the old folk.
M: They all seemed to enjoy it, didn't they?
W: Certainly, I don't think you could have done it better.
M: Thank you, but there was still room for improvement.
9. What do we learn about the man last night?
[A] He couldn't get out of his room.
[B] He left his key with his roommate.
[C] He couldn't find the key to his room.
[D] He helped his neighbor break the lock.
【录音原文】
M: I was locked in last night.
W: What do you mean by “locked in”?
M: Well, my roommate thought I was out, so when he left, he locked the door from the outside.
W: Then how did you get out?
M: I called my neighbor and gave him the key from the inside.
10. What does the woman suggest the man do?
[A] Clean his glasses after painting.
[B] Take off his glasses before painting.
[C] Press the plastic wrap on the ceiling.
[D] Cover his glasses with the plastic wrap.
【录音原文】
W: Wait, Tom. Don't start painting the ceiling now. Your glasses will be spoiled.
M: You mean I must take them off?
W: No, you don't have to. Just press the plastic wrap on them, and you can still see.
Part A
Directions:
You wil hear four dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one y you will have 5 secondsto read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear the recording only once.
Questions 11-13 are based on the following interview with the manager of a company that turns garbage into new products.
11. Where did the man get the money for his company?
[A] From a bank.
[B] From his father.
[C] From his friends.
[D] From his employees.
12. What mistake does the man say his company made?
[A] It charged no licensing fee.
[B] It neglected product design.
[C] It ignored negotiating skills.
[D] It did all the manufacturing itself.
13. What does the man think of large companies?
[A] They are tough to work with.
[BJ They welcome creative ideas.
[C] They recycle lots of garbage.
[D] They are good at manufacturing.
【答案及解析】
11.C对话开头女士问男士,他是怎样为自己的公司筹措资金的,男士回答道“We've raised our money from some friends”,可见男士是从自己的朋友那里筹到的资金。故C项正确。
12.D对话中女士问道男士犯过的最大错误是什么,男士回答道“When we first started out, we did all the manufacturing ourselves. But that was a mistake”,可见自行生产制造是一个错误。故D项正确。
13.B对话最后,男士提到“With big companies if you create something that solves the problem like what to do with tons of garbage, they will make it happen”可见大公司很乐意接受具有创造性的意见。因此B项正确。
【录音原文】
W: Mr. Johnson, when did you know you wanted to start your business?
M: My family settled down in Canada in 1986 where a lot of friends, parents have successful businesses. It seemed so cool, so when in high school, I became interested in business.
W: How did you finance your company?
M: We've raised our money from some friends. We are finally profitable. I own 6%of the company. All employees can get stock options.
W: What aspects of your life are green?
M: I am only mildly green. I don't drive. I'm a huge biker. I crossed Canada on my bike.
W: What's the biggest mistake you've made?
M: We are always doing something wrong, but that will allow us to learn and grow. When we first started out, we did all the manufacturing ourselves. But that was a mistake. Now we work with contract manufactures. We provide the raw materials, the product development and the designs. They provide the manufacturing skills and pay us a licensing fee.
W: Was it tough to negotiate partnerships with large companies?
M: It was easy, because it's such a great win for them. With big companies if you create something that solves the problem like what to do with tons of garbage, they will make it happen.
Questions 14-17 are based on part of a job interview.
14. What was the man's major as an undergraduate?
[A] English.
[B] Physics.
[C] Fashion design.
[D] International trade.
15. What does the man think of his job in Magna Design?
[A] Interesting.
[B] Impressive.
[C] Demanding.
[D] Competitive.
16. What does the man expect from a new job?
[A] A quicker promotion.
[B] Greater success.
[C] More responsibilities.
[D] More challenges.
17. What job is the man applying for?
[A] Art designer.
[B] Assistant manager.
[C] German translator.
[D] Marketing director.
【答案及解析】
14.B对话开头男士提到“I took a science degree in physics. But I didn't want to stay in that field, so I took a master's degree in marketing”,可见男士本科阶段所学专业为物理。故B项正确。
15.A对话中女士问男士想跳槽的原因时,男士回答说“it's been a very interesting three years and I've learned a lot”,可见他认为自己在Magna Design公司的工作还是十分有趣的。故A项正确。
16.D对话中男士提到“but it's a very small company and I'm looking for more of challenge”可见,他的意向公司可以为自己提供更多的挑战,即他希望新的工作能给他带来更多挑战。故D项正确。
17.D对话中女士问道自己的公司可以为男士提供什么时,男士回答道“the job of international marketing director seems to be what I am looking for”,可见男士申请的职位是市场主管。故D项正确。
【录音原文】
W: OK, Mr. Wang. Let's get started. Could you tell me a bit about yourself?
M: Certainly, I took a science degree in physics. But I didn't want to stay in that field, so I took a master's degree in marketing.
W: I see. And since then you've been working for a design company?
M: Right. With Magna Design for three years now. I think it's time to move on.
W: Why do you think so?
M: Well, it's been a very interesting three years and I've learned a lot, but it's a very small company and I'm looking for more of challenge.
W: So you think we can offer you that?
M: I hope so. Certainly, the job of international marketing director seems to be what I am looking for. As you can see from my application I can speak English, Japanese and a bit of German.
W: Yes, that could be useful to us. Do you think you have enough experience for this post? After all, you have only three years of marketing behind you.
M: I know that doesn't seem like much, but I was playing a leading role with Magna Design. It is a small company, so I was given a lot of responsibilities.
W: Such as?
M: I was in charge of developing a marketing plan for the company.
W: That sounds very impressive.
Questions 18-21 are based on a conversation.
18. What did Edward want the man to do?
[A] To lend him his class notes.
[B] To help him go over the last class.
[C] To ask leave for him next Monday.
[D] To copy the class handouts for him.
19. Why is the man so upset?
[A] He has trouble with his chemistry.
[B] He has trouble with his classmates.
[C] He had to miss his chemistry class.
[D] He had to reject his friend's request.
20. Why was Edward absent from his chemistry class?
[A] He went to a concert.
[B] He went to see a friend.
[C] He went to see a doctor.
[D] He went to a funny show.
21. What do we learn about the man?
[A] He's a man of humor.
[B] He's a man of ambition.
[C] He's a man of principle.
[D] He's a man of sympathy.
【答案及解析】
18.A对话开头女士问道Edward到底想要什么,男士回答道“he wanted to know if he could borrow my notes from Monday's chemistry class”可见,Edward是想借男士周一化学课上的笔记,故A项正确。
19.D对话中女士问男士为什么要为这件事感到这么烦恼,男士回答道Edward翘课是为了和同学去听音乐会,而并非什么紧要的事情,所以自己必须拒绝借笔记。故D项正确。
20.A对话中男士说道“But I happened to know that Edward missed class last week because he went to a concert with a friend”,可见Edward翘课是去听音乐会了。故A项正确。
21.C对话中男士没有因为Edward是自己的朋友就纵容他因去听音乐会而翘课,他坚持自己的看法,拒绝借笔记给他,说明男士很有原则。故C项正确。
【录音原文】
W: Well, what did Edward want anyway?
M: Oh, he wanted to know if he could borrow my notes from Monday's chemistry class. He's worried about the exam we have on Friday morning, and he is hoping I'll rescue him by letting him get a copy of my notes. I told him “No”, but he wouldn't let it drop.
W: Well, it's none of my business, but why are you so upset about it? I think it's normal to ask someone to borrow their notes if you have to miss a class. That's the responsible thing to do. He probably asked you because he knows you are one of the strongest students in class. Besides, are you his friends?
M: Yeah, we are friends. And I don't have any problem helping people who need to miss class. I let you borrow my notes before the last exam, didn't I? Well, yeah, and I've had to get help from other people before. But I happened to know that Edward missed class last week because he went to a concert with a friend, not because he was sick or anything like that. Who will spend so much time on his notes so other people can go and have fun?
Questions 22-25 are based on a radio program about coffee vacations.
22. What does Smith say about coffee?
[A] It should be sold in cans.
[B] It should be drunk slowly.
[C] It should be long stored for better taste.
[D] It should be enjoyed together with wine.
23. What is the price of a coffee vacation per person in Italy?
[A] $100.
[B] $1,800.
[C] $ 1,895.
[D] $ 1,988.
24. How many days does the tour in Peru last?
[A] 2.
[B] 7.
[C] 9.
[D] 12.
25. What can vacationers do in Hawaii?
[A] Go on a coffee-farm driving tour.
[B] Visit female-owned coffee farms.
[C] See several different coffee houses.
[D] Explore the living history of coffee.
【答案及解析】
22.B根据录音中男士的话“coffee vacations. But many coffee drinkers still haven't recognized that a good cup of coffee should be treated like a fine wine, rolled on the tongue and slowly enjoyed”可知,Smith认为咖啡应该像白酒一样细细品尝。故B项正确。
23.B根据录音中男士的话“Or they can go to the seven-day coffee house tour in Italy. That's $ 1,800 per person”可知,意大利的咖啡之旅费用为每人1,800美元。
24.C根据录音中男士的话“There is also a nine-day women in coffee tour in Peru”可知,在秘鲁咖啡之旅的时间为9天。故C项正确。
25.A根据录音中男士的话“Hawaii will be the perfect choice … from the annual Kona Festival to a scenic coffee-farm driving tour”可知,在夏威夷人们可以参加一个咖啡农场之旅。故A项正确。
【录音原文】
W: Good evening. This isMiss Know It Allfor today's program. We have Mr. Brian Smith, a travel agent. Mr. Smith, you have some exciting vacations to recommend, don't you?
M: Yes, coffee vacations. Coffee has come a long way since it was sold in cans. But many coffee drinkers still haven't recognized that a good cup of coffee should be treated like a fine wine,rolled on the tongue and slowly enjoyed. For developing your passion for coffee, what is better than taking a holiday devoted to this wonderful bean.
W: Our listeners must be interested, but where can they go?
M: They have several choices. The twelve-day tour of the coffee birth place in Ethiopia explores the living history of coffee. It's $ 1,988 per person. Or they can go to the seven-day coffee house tour in Italy. That's $ 1,800 per person. There is also a nine-day women in coffee tour in Peru, making stops at female-owned coffee farms, $ 1,895 per person.
W: These are all long vacations. Do you have a short one for a weekend or so?
M: Hawaii will be the perfect choice. Each of its five major islands sponsors coffee events, from the annual Kona Festival to a scenic coffee- farm driving tour. Just two days, $ 100 per person.
W: Thank you, Mr. Smith.
You now have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet to your ANSWER SHEET 1.
That is the end of Listening Comprehension.
SECTIONⅡUse of English
Directions:
Read the following text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C, or D on your ANSWER SHEET 1.
In the United States today, families basically have two contrasting attitudes toward television. Many families (26)_____.the television to be on at any time of the day or night. Very often, (27)_____.of these families watch television (28)_____.or don't interact with other family members (29)_____.they are watching. The TV is used to make (30)_____.kind of background noise in the house, (31)_____.as a kind of electronic babysitter. Parents often turn it on to (32)_____.bored” children. In contrast, other families (33)_____.control when the television will be watched and what programs can be watched.
(34)______these families watch programs together and discuss them together. In these homes, the TV is rarely on (35)_____.nobody is watching it. Parents don't use it as an electronic babysitter;(36)______.they insist that children read or play (37)_______rather than sit in front of a screen.
(38)______the contrasting attitudes toward television (39)______.families in America are choosing television (40)_____.other passive activities, such as watching movies, playing video games, and surfing the Web (41)_____.regularity that has never happened before. These activities are (42)_____.in their inactivity. Family members—young and old—watch rather than (43)______.These passive forms of entertainment (44)______.rather than encourage, family(45)_____.and community involvement.
26. [A] allow [B] enable [C] cause [D] require
27. [A] parents [B] members [C] seniors [D] children
28. [A] singly [B] loosely [C] flexibly [D] directly
29. [A] which [B] while [C] whereas [D] wherever
30. [A] little [B] such [C] some [D] this
31. [A] or [B] and [C] thus [D] so
32. [A] enlighten [B] entertain [C] move [D] manage
33. [A] effectively [B] strictly [C] unwillingly [D] widely
34. [A] Never [B] Hardly [C] Seldom [D] Often
35. [A] if [B] even if [C] so [D] so that
36. [A] however [B] instead [C] moreover [D] therefore
37. [A] separately [B] quietly [C] creatively [D] actively
38. [A] Because of [B] In place of [C] In spite of [D] Speaking of
39. [A] viewing [B] educating [C] broadcasting [D] programming
40 [A] among [B] despite [C] and [D] as
41. [A] with [B] by [C] for [D] over
42. [A] usual [B] common [C] same [D] similar
43. [A] sleep [B] sit [C] eat [D] do
44. [A] weaken [B] end [C] avoid [D] worry
45 [A] building [B] interaction [C] planning [D] reunion
【答案及解析】
26.A句意:许多家庭无论白天黑夜都让电视开着。本题考查的是固定用法。allow…to do...表示“允许做某事”,该句意为“都让电视开着”,故A项正确。enable使……成为可能。cause导致。require要求。
27.B句意:这些家庭的成员通常独自看电视或看电视时彼此不交流。本题考查的是固定用法。members of these families表示“家庭成员”,故B项正确。parents父母。seniors老年人。children孩子们。
28.A本题考查副词词义辨析。根据下文家庭成员彼此之间无交流可知,此处想表达的是独自看电视,因此只有singly符合题意,意为“各自地,单独”。故A项正确。loosely宽松地。flexibly灵活地。directly直接地。
29.B本题考查的是when引导的时间状语从句。此处表达的意思为“当家人看电影的时候”故B项正确。which引导定语从句代替物。while和whereas相当于转折连词。
30.C句意:电视被用作家庭的某种背景噪音。本题考查的是固定用法。some后跟可数名词的单数形式意为“某一个”。some kind某种。故C项正确。little很少的。such这样的。this这个。
31.A本题考查上下文语义的衔接。根据上文说道电视作为一种背景噪音,而这里说的是用作孩子的电子保姆,可见这里说的是电视在家庭中的作用,二者之间是并列的关系。“or”符合题意。故A项正确。
32.B句意:父母常打开电视来吸引孩子的兴趣。本题考查上下文语义的衔接。entertain娱乐。entertain bored children意为“使感到无聊的孩子感到乐趣”,符合题意。故选B。enlighten启发。move移动。manage管理。
33.B句意:与之相反,其他的家庭严格控制看电视的时间和内容。本题考查上下文语义的衔接。上文说道家长经常打开电视,没有任何的限制,所以此处指的是其他家庭对看电视的严格管制,选项“strictly”符合题意。故B项正确。
34.D句意:这些家庭常在一起观看电视并一起讨论。本题考查频率副词词义辨析。“often”意为“通常”,符合句意,故D项正确。never从不。hardly几乎不。seldom很少。
35.A句意:如果没人看,电视就会被关上。这里考查if引导的条件句。因为这里说的是严格限制看电视的家庭的情况,A项“if”表示条件,符合题意。故A项正确。even if即使。so因此。so that以至于。
36.B句意:相反,他们宁愿让孩子安静地读书或玩耍,而不是看电视。本题考查上下文语义的衔接。上文说道家长不会将电视作为电子保姆,下文是说与之相反的情况,B项instead符合题意,故B项正确。however但是。moreover并且。therefore因此。
37.B句意:他们情愿让孩子安静地读书或玩耍。本题考查上下文语义的衔接。B项quietly意为“安静地”符合题意,故B项正确。separately分别地。creatively创造性地。actively积极地。
38.C本题考查上下文语义的衔接。这里表示“尽管对于观看电视存在着不同的观点”,四个选项中,只有in spite of意为“尽管”,表示让步关系,故C项正确。because of因为。in place of代替。speaking of谈及。
39.A本题考查是固定用法。television viewing意为“看电视”。故A项正确。educating教育。broadcasting播放,广播节目。programming设计,编程。
40.C句意:美国家庭在一些被动活动中选择了电视。根据下文罗列的一系列被动活动,可知此处要用among表示“在……中”,故C项正确。despite尽管。and和。as作为。
41.A句意:这些活动包括定期看电影,玩电子游戏,而这些以前并不存在。本题考查固定用法,with regularity意为“有规律地”故A项正确。by通过。for为了。over越过。
42.D句意:这些活动在其被动意义上是十分类似的。本题考查形容词义辨析。similar意为“相似的,同类的”。故D项正确。common普通的。usual通常的。same相同的。
43.D句意:家庭成员无论长幼,都在“看”,而不在“做”。本题考查上下文语义衔接。下文上文提到了一系列被动形式的活动,只有D项“do”能与这些活动搭配,故D项正确。sleep睡觉。sit坐。eat吃。
44.A句意:这些被动形式的娱乐不但没有加强,反而减弱了家庭互动和社区参与度。本题考查上下文语义的衔接。A项weaken意为“减弱”符合题意。故A项正确。end终止。avoid避免。worry担忧。
45.B本题考查语义衔接。下文说了社区参与,所以此处指的是家庭互动。family interaction意为家庭互动。故B项正确。building建立。planning计划。reunion重聚。
SECTIONⅢReading Comprehension
Part A
Directions:
Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B,C or D. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET 1.
Text 1
Nisaburo and Hiroko Ohata are unlike most Japanese couples their age. Sure, Hiroko, 58, is worried about her husband's high blood pressure, while Nisaburo, 60, promises his wife that if she loses 18 pounds they'll take a trip abroad. What makes the Ohatas different is how they met, through a matchmaking organization for single seniors. “On the second date, he asked if I wanted to meet his family,” says Hiroko. “I took that as a proposal.” A little rushed, perhaps, but 17 years after his wife's death, Nisaburo knew he'd found a new wife. The couple just celebrated four years of marital happiness last month.
In the past, people like Nisaburo and Hiroko might have chosen to live out their lives alone. But as Japan's society ages, attitudes about love and remarriage late in life are changing. In 2006, according to government data, three times more men and nearly five times more women in their 60s and 70s married for at least the second time, compared with 20 years before.
Granted, change is slow. For this silver-haired population, the concept of “dating” is still masked by the termocha nomi tomodachi(friends having tea together). And older people often need help meeting prospective mates. That's where specialized matchmaking services such as Ai Senior —“Love Senior”—come in. When Shunichi Ikeda started the online service three years ago, he was surprised by how many visits he was getting from people in their 60s.
Ikeda says that his clients have an “American perspective” about the dating scene. And their children are often very supportive, sometimes being the ones to register parents. “More older people are realizing that life is supposed to be enjoyable—not lonely,” says Ikeda. About 17% of the matchmaking clients in Japan are over 50 years old, according to Ai Senior, and seniors' market share has more than doubled over the past three years.
“For older, single men, even doing laundry or cooking is difficult,” says Ikeda. “They want to live with a woman. Likewise, it can be boring for women living alone. They want to provide for someone.”
46. According to the writer, the Ohatas are different from most senior Japanese couples in that_____.
[A] they remarried with the help of an agency
[B] they decided to marry on the second date
[C] the husband suffers from a health problem
[D] the wife is concerned about losing weight
47. As is implied in the text, Nisaburo's proposal on the second date might be considered_____.
[A] typical of single seniors
[B] irresponsible to his family
[C] a surprise to the woman
[D] a decision made in haste
48. In Japan, the change in attitudes about remarriage results from an increase in_____.
[A] its population
[B] single women
[C]l senior people
[D] the divorced
49. According to Ai Senior, the matchmaking clients in Japan_____.
[A] admire the American lifestyle
[B] are mostly under 50 years of age
[C] share a vague term for “dating”
[D] doubled over the past three years
50. According to Ikeda, more single seniors remarry in order to_____.
[A] live a longer life
[B] solve financial problems
[C] make their life enjoyable
[D] support their children together
【答案及解析】
46.A细节题。根据文章第一段第二句话“What makes the Ohatas different is how they met,through a matchmaking organization for single seniors”可知,和同龄的日本夫妻相比,这对夫妻的不同点在于他们是通过相亲机构介绍认识的,之后他们就结婚了。故A项正确。
47.D推断题。根据文章第一段第五、六句话“On the second date...A little rushed, perhaps...”可知,Nisaburo在他们第二次相见时提出面见家人,Hiroco将其视为了求婚,并觉得有些仓促。故D项正确。
48.C细节题。根据文章第二段第二句话“But as Japan's society ages,attitudes about love and remarriage late in life are changing”可知,人们对爱情和老年时期再婚态度改变的原因是日本社会的老龄化,即因为老龄人口增多,故C项正确。
49.D细节题。根据文章第四段第四句话“...and seniore' market share has more than doubled over the past three years”可知:相比于过去的三年,老年人的市场份额翻了两番。故D项正确。
50.C细节题。根据文章第四段第三句话“More older people are realizing that life is supposed to be enjoyable—not lonely,says Ikeda”可知:Ikeda认为,更多的老年人认识到了生活本应是快乐的,而不应该是孤独的。所以他们选择了再婚。故C项正确。
Text 2
When you become a parent, much of your focus shifts from your own future to your kids' future. But one of the most effective ways to help your children learn to dream big is to ensure that your own dreams don't get pushed aside by everyday demands.
Our everyday experiences provide learning opportunities. When you tap into them, you create a lifelong learning habit that will always keep you growing. Even your most disappointing experiences can be turned into breakthroughs.
Every dream begins in the imagination. Take a few minutes to sit down with a notebook and think about where you would like to be in 20 years. Write down details about all aspects of your ideal life. Feel free to imagine. Don't worry about whether you know how to get there now—you have 20 years to figure that out. You can also start by picking a year in the future and making a collection of things you'd like in your life by then. Check in on it from time to time to see where you've made progress.
We're often encouraged to work on our weaknesses, but working on your strengths is easier and creates better results. For help of identifying them, ask some friends, or colleagues to write down what they most appreciate about you. They'll enjoy doing this, and you'll feel great when you read the responses. Once you know your strengths, you can put them to work to help you achieve your dreams.
Confidence is the foundation for all your other abilities. “Progress, not perfection” is a great saying to keep your confidence high. Every night, write down five achievements that happened that day. Big or small, it doesn't matter. If proper, add ideas for further progress and actions you can take to get started.
Find ways to add what you love to do to your life now. This will give you more energy and keep you connected with your bigger dreams. Making a list of old hobbies is a great way to restore your old passions. Things you're enthusiastic about come with their own store of energy. Connecting with them can give you a push when you most need it.
51. In order to help your children to dream big you must_____.
[A] fulfill everyday tasks
[B] build your own career
[C] keep your own dreams
[D] make them look ahead
52. The writer suggests that, to begin your big dream, you should _____.
[A] stretch your imagination
[B] have a best-laid plan for 20 years
[C] recollect all your likes and dislikes
[D] engage yourself in lifelong learning
53. According to the writer, to achieve our dreams, we should _____.
[A] work on our strengths
[B] develop our creativity
[C] identify our weaknesses
[D] seek advice from friends
54. To keep high confidence, it is important for one to _____.
[A] take appropriate actions
[B] notice his daily progress
[C] try his best in everything
[D] form new ideas every day
55. The writer thinks that one can hold fast to his dream by _____.
[A] listing the details of his ideal life
[B] improving some of his old hobbies
[C] adding new ideas to his old dreams
[D] energizing himself with old passions
【答案及解析】
51.C细节题。根据文章第一段的第二句话“But one of the most effective ways to help your children learn to dream big is to ensure that your own dreams don't get pushed aside by everyday demands”,可知,要想帮助孩子树立远大的理想就必须坚持自己的理想,使其不被现实生活所干扰。故C项正确。
52.A细节题。根据文章第三段第一句话“Every dream begins in the imagination”可知,梦想源于想象,要开始你的壮志宏图,你应该竭尽所能,充分运用想象力。故A项正确。
53.A概述题。根据文章第四段最后一句话“Once you know your strengths, you can put them to work to help you achieve your dreams.”可知,一旦清楚了自己的长处,你就可以好好利用它们来实现自己的梦想。即要想实现我们的梦想,我们应该好好利用自己的长处,故A项正确。
54.B推断题。根据文章第五段第二句话“‘Progress,not perfection’is a great saying to keep your confidence high(进步并非完美是保持高度自信的箴言)”可知,看见自己的进步可以让自己保持高度的自信,故B项正确。
55.B推断题。根据文章最后一段第一句话提到的“Find ways to add what you love to do to your life now(现在要想办法把自己的爱好融入自己的生活)”,及该段最后两句提到的“Things you enthusiastic about come with their own store of energy. Connecting with them can give you a push when you most need it(你所热衷的事情蕴含着巨大的能量,联系这些事情会在你最需要的时候给予你动力)”可以知道:利用一些之前的爱好可以使人坚持梦想。故B项正确。
Text 3
Commercial classical music radio in North America has changed dramatically over the past decade. The number of stations has shrunk very rapidly—many operators dropped the format in favor of something more profitable, like pop or rock, with their crazy youthful audience. But the availability of satellite radio, Internet streaming and digital technologies has introduced new options for classical fans.
In the city of Toronto, a familiar media player entered the tray last year: Moses Znaimer, 65, the famous brave television pioneer who was the driving force behind Toronto's CITY-TV. Eleven months ago, he took ownership of Classical 96.3 FM, Canada's first and largest commercial classical station, which “re-launched” this month with some new on-air hosts, a totally new schedule, and more attention to singing art and less to full-length symphonies.
The popular station airs selections (usually no more than 10 to 15 minutes long) of greatest- hits classical works, 24 hours a day. This usually means single movements of larger works and other pieces, with commercial ads in between. The station may never be the preferred destination of highbrow classical fans, who seek full-length symphonies and operas. But this doesn't seem to trouble Znaimer, who says of his main competitor, CBC Radio Two: “They play classical, and they do it well when they do it, but they don't do it all the time, and they're doing it less and less.”
Marilyn Gilbert, a Toronto artist manager, also makes a comparison to Canada's national broadcaster when she praises Znaimer's station: “Classical 96.3 FM is very important for the community and the country, especially in view of the changes that are going on at CBC.
Znaimer is best-known for his influential work in television, but he was also one of the creators of Cross Country Checkup, the longest-running show on CBC Radio. Today he calls Classical 96.3 FM “arguably the most successful of all classical music stations on the continent. At about 800,000 listeners per week, we are larger even than the New York Times classical station [WQXR- FM].” And under his excellent and creative leadership, the sound of the station has become livelier.
56. Many operators have dropped commercial classical radio in order to_____.
[A] make more profits
[B] promote pop music
[C] use new technology
[D] attract classical fans
57. From the text we learn that Moses Znaimer wanted to_____ .
[A] consolidate his position at Classical 96.3 FM
[B] acquaint classical fans with some new radio stations
[C] help expand Toronto's CITY-TV into a bigger business
[D] make Classical 96.3 FM more satisfying to classical fans
58. It can be inferred that Classical 96.3 FM makes money by_____.
[A] attracting and broadcasting commercials
[B] showing carefully selected programs
[C] competing with CBC Radio Two
[D] pleasing highbrow classical fans
59. Marilyn Gilbert believes Classical 96.3 FM_____.
[A] encourages people to learn classical music
[B] introduces a new idea to broadcasting reform
[C] matters a lot to the community and the country
[D] causes CBC to change its way of program arrangement
60. The success of Classical 96.3 FM lies in the fact that_____.
[A] it has reformed its traditional program style
[B] it is more diverse than WQXR-FM in New York
[C] it has attracted audiences of different age groups
[D] it is the biggest broadcasting station on the continent
【答案及解析】
56.A细节题。根据文章第一段第二句话“...many operators dropped the format in favor of something more profitable...”可知,很多经营者摒弃了原来的经营模式是为了经营利润更高的产品。故A项正确。
57.D推断题。根据文章第二段“he took ownership of Classical 96.3 FM Znaimer…which“re-launched” this month with some new on-air hosts, a totally new schedule, and more attention to singing art and less to full-length symphonies”可知,Znaimer负责了FM96. 3电台,和主持人在节目计划方面做出了调整,更加专注于歌唱艺术,减少关注大型交响乐。同时,文章第三段最后一句,Znaimer说到CBC Radio Two时,提到“They play classical, and they do it well when they do it, but they don't do it all the time, and they're doing it less and less”,由此可见,他负责的电台播放的是古典音乐,而且运转的还不错,只是越做越少了,所以Znaimer期望FM96.3更好地为喜欢古典音乐的听众服务。故D项正确。
58.A推断题。根据文章第三段第二句话“This usually means single movements of large works and other pieces, with commercial ads in between”可知,在大型作品的展示转换的期间,该电台会播送商业广告。所以该电台是靠获得商业广告商的赞助从而盈利的。故A项正确。
59.C细节题。根据文章第四段Marilyn Gilbert说道:“…Classical 96.3 FM is very important for the community and the country…”可见,她认为该电台对于社区,国家而言有很大意义。故C项正确。
60.C推断题。从文章最后一段第二句“...the most successful of all classical music stations on the continent... 800,000 listeners per week, we are larger even than the New York Times…”可知,该电台是所有古典音乐电台中最成功的,每周听众数量巨大,甚至比纽约时报的古典乐台的听众都多。因此,FM 96.3成功的原因在于吸引了很多不同年龄段的观众。故C项正确。
Part A
Directions:
Read the texts from a magazine in which five people voice their different opinions responding to an article on the issue of social networking. For questions 61 to 65, match the name of each person (61 to 65) to one of the statements (A to G) given below. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET 1.
Laura:
I think that I have to agree with you. The idea to surround yourself with good and successful people still rings true. The electronic age may aid contact and communication. However, it does not substitute for looking someone in the eye. One has to have that person-to-person feel to instinctively grasp inner character. I' m sure that a combination of the two types of interaction will lend flavor to the future.
Mike:
I naturally tend to prefer face-to-face relationship building. However, having friends and business acquaintances all over the world, I find that tools such asLinkedlnare quite useful. Both enable me to maintain old connections and make new connections with people I find I have something in common with. Learning how to use these vehicles is the key. I think we are presently in the process of doing just that.
Nick:
Just like what you have already mentioned, there is obviously a big difference between how people meet and interact on the net and in real world. What the network world offers is a more relaxed, fun, expressive place to be. I like social networking particularly because it offers me a chance to make a lot of friends. That social networking sites do not build long-lasting relationships is just a misconception.
Linda:
It is all about a combination of various networking sites, and, if you want to do business, just a few e-mail exchanges. That's how I get to know my clients. Face-to-face networking is not always possible for me. I have clients around the globe, 99% of whom I've never met in person. People who oppose social-networking sites don't understand the real changes that have taken place in the last decade.
Helen:
Sure enough, social networks are used to reconnect with friends. But they are also a tool for getting your business recognized. They are great places to place ads or comments about your business, because they are open to the public to view. It can be used as a way to network with would-be consumers. It is a perfect way to promote your business to the widest range of people globally.
Now match the name of each person (61 to 65) to the appropriate statement.
Note: there are two extra statements.
【答案及解析】
61.E主旨题。根据劳拉观点的第三、四句话“The electronic age may aid contact and communication. However, it does not substitute for looking someone in the eye”可知,她认为电子时代可以帮助人们增进相互的接触和交流,但它不能代替现实世界的人际交往。这与E项的“为了更好地理解别人,你得亲自与他们接触”意思相同。故E项正确。
62.D主旨题。根据迈克观点的第二句话“I find that tools such asLinkedlnare quite useful”可知,他认为使用网络工具是很有用的,继而根据第四句话“Learning how to use these vehicles is the key”可知,他认为学会使用一些网络工具是关键因素。这与D项“要想从网络工具中获得好处,首先应该学会如何使用它”意思相同。故D项正确。
63.A主旨题。根据尼克观点的最后一句话“That social networking sites do not build long-lasting relationships is just a misconception”可知,他认为社交网站可以建立长久的关系。这与“A项我认为网上的友情不是短期的”意思相同,故A项正确。
64.F主旨题。根据琳达观点的第一句话“if you want to do business, just a few e-mail exchanges”可知,网络为其提供客户。根据她最后一句话“People who oppose social-networking sites don't understand the real changes that have taken place in the last decade”可知,她认为社交网络与过去十年发生的变化有着分不开的联系。这与F项“网络社会折射出时代变化中的新需要”所表示的意思相同。故F项正确。
65.B主旨题。根据海伦观点的第二句话“But they are also a tool for getting your business recognized”可知,她认为网络是提高商业知名度的工具。这与B项“网络可让你的公司更出名”意思相同。故B项正确。
SECTION IV Writing
Directions:
You should write your responses to both Part A and Part B of this section SHEET 2.
Part A
66. You want to invite John Smith, your former English teacher, to attend a reunion party of your class.
Write an email to him:
1) telling him the purpose of the party, time and place of the party, etc.;
2) expressing your wish for his accepting the invitation.
You should write approximately 100 words. Do not use your own name; email. Use “Wang Lin” instead.
【参考范文】
Dear John Smith,
It's been a long time since we graduated from the college. I am writing to invite you to attend the reunion party of our class on Thursday, the 24th of January at 6:00 o' clock p.m. at the Grand Hotel, No.60, Shengli Road. Since we all cherish the old school days we spent together and your tireless teaching, we'd like to hold this party to recall our precious memories.
We are so lucky to have had your accompany during our school years and shared much happiness and sorrow together. We are looking forward to your attendance. If you are convenient for this reunion party, please contact us as soon as possible, so that we can make necessary preparations. Looking forward to your early reply!
Yours Sincerely,
Wang Lin
【范文点评】
此篇作文是应用文文体,是一封邀请函,写作时,应注意格式。信函的开头要说明写信目的——邀请以前的英语老师参加大学班级聚会,然后要说明此次聚会的时间、地点和意义,语言应简洁明了。在信函的最后要真诚地表示希望对方能接受邀请,尽早回信。
Part A
67. Below is a chart showing the number of students wearing glasses within a class of 50 students in a junior high school. Look at the chart and write an essay of about 120 words making reference to the following points:
1) tendency of short-sightedness among the students;
2) possible reasons and solutions to the problem.
【参考范文】
Poor Eyesight among Students
As is shown in the chart, we can find that the number of students wearing glasses within a class of 50 is continuously increasing from 16 in 2010 to 34 in 2012. In fact, the phenomenon is rather common among junior and senior schools in China. But what is the cause of this problem for our youngsters?
As far as I am concerned, there are three reasons. First, nowadays with heavier and heavier work load, students have to spend more time in studying, which often make their eyes overtired. Secondly, youngsters lack the awareness of protecting their eyesight and don't know how to relax their eyes. Finally, an unbalanced diet weakens eyes' ability to make adjustments, thus gives birth to short-sightedness.
Therefore, I suggest some effective steps be taken to relieve their visual fatigue. For example, they can take regular vision test, do eye exercises during breaks and keep a more balanced diet.
【范文点评】
这是一篇看图作文。首段中应描述图表的内容、分析图表中的数据,阐述所反映出的社会现象(学生近视人数越来越多),接着应解释造成这一现状的原因;最后应提出可行的解决办法。需做到:语言简洁、要点清晰、层次分明。