陳曉春
第一部分:聽力部分 (15分)
第一節(jié):
聽下面五段對話,每段對話后有一個小題,從題中所給的A, B, C三個選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。(5分)
1. What will the two speakers do?
A. Go on working. ??????? B. Have a rest. ????????????????? C. Eat something.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At a post office. ?????? B. At a cinema. ???????????????? C. In a restaurant.
3. How much is a kilo of apples?
A. $2. ??????????????????????? B. $3. ????????????????????????????? C. $4.
4. What had the two speakers planned to do?
A. Go sailing. ??????????????????? B. Play tennis. ?????????????????? C. Go bicycling.
5. What is the man going to do tomorrow?
A. Climb the hill. ??????????????? B. Go to his grandmas house.? C. Stay at home.
第二節(jié):
聽下面兩段對話,每段對話后有幾個小題,從題中所給的A, B, C三個選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。(5分)
聽第6段材料,回答第6、7題。
6. When did Jim come to China?
A. In 2013. ???????????????? B. In 2015. ?????????????????????? C. In 2017.
7. Where is Kate now?
A. In China. ????????????????????? B. In America. ?????????????????? C. In Britain.
聽第7段材料,回答第8—10題。
8. What did the man do yesterday evening?
A. He went to see his former teacher.
B. He bought his former teacher a gift.
C. He went to see his new teacher.
9. What do we know about the mans former teacher?
A. He made a mistake. ?????? B. He went to America. ?????? C. He retired from his job.
10. What is the mans new teacher like?
A. Not strict. ???????????????????? B. Full of energy. ??????????????????? C. Interesting.
第三節(jié):
聽下面一段材料,將第11—15題的信息補(bǔ)充完整,每小題不多于3個單詞。(5分)
[Agreement The earth is divided into (11) ____ time zones (時區(qū)). The International Date Line is where a new (12) ____ begins.???? Things you have to do You have days more than or less than twenty-four hours. If it is 8:00 a.m. when you travel (13) ____ and enter a new zone, you set your clock at (14) ____ a.m. If you travel west crossing the International Date Line, today becomes (15) ____.??? ]
第二部分:閱讀理解 (40分)
I. 閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項(xiàng)中,選出最佳選項(xiàng)。(30分)
A
Can you imagine a cloud floating in the middle of your room? Do you want to know what it feels like to fly like a bird? Find your answers in Time Magazines 25 “Best Inventions”. Here, we have picked out the most interesting 4 to share with you.
Talking Gloves
Ever felt confused by the sign language used by disabled people? Here is the “helping hand” you need. Four Ukrainian students have created a pair of gloves that helps people with hearing and speech problems communicate with others. The gloves are equipped with sensors that recognize sign language and translate it into text on a smartphone. Then the smartphone changes the text to spoken words.
Google Glasses
Google Glasses are like a computer built into the frame of a pair of glasses. With its 1.3-centimeter display, the glasses allow you to surf the Internet and make calls without even lifting a finger. The glasses also have a camera and GPS mapping system. Users can take and share photos, check maps and surf the Internet just by looking up, down, left and right.
Indoor Clouds
Its not virtual. Thats a real world. Dutch artist Smilde managed to create a small but perfect white cloud in the middle of a room using a fog machine. But it required careful planning—the temperature, humidity (濕度) and lighting all had to be just right. Once everything was ready, the cloud formed in the air with the machine. But it only lasted for a short while.
Wingsuits
The suit fulfills your dreams of flying like a bird. Well, not exactly flying, but gliding (滑翔) through the air. It increases the surface area of the human body, which makes it easier for people to float in the air. Fliers wearing wingsuits can glide one kilometer in about 30 seconds.
1. Who will probably be the users of “Talking Gloves”?
A. Disabled people?? ???????? ???????????????????? B. Normal people.
C. Trained people.?? ???????? ???????????????????? D. Working people.
2. How can users of Google Glasses surf the Internet?
A. By moving the mouse.???? ???? ?????????????? B. By tapping the keyboard.
C. By moving the eyeballs.?? ?????????????? D. By pressing the button.
3. Which of the following can help you fly?
A. Talking Gloves.???????? B. Wingsuits.?????????? C. Google Glasses.??????? D. Indoor Clouds.
B
Almost all cultures celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another in some way. Different cultures celebrate the beginning of a new year in different ways, and at different times on the calendar.
In Western countries, people usually celebrate New Year at midnight on December 31st or January 1st. People may go to parties, sometimes dressed in formal clothes, and they may drink champagne (香檳) at midnight. During the first minutes of the new year, people cheer and wish each other happiness for the year ahead. But some cultures prefer to celebrate the new year by waking up early to watch the sunrise. They welcome the new year with the first light of the sunrise.
Many cultures also do special things to get rid of bad luck at the beginning of a new year. For example, in Ecuador, families make a big doll from old clothes. The doll is filled with old newspapers and firecrackers. At midnight, these dolls are burned to show the bad things from the past year are gone and the new year can start afresh (重新).
Other common traditions to keep away bad luck in a new year include throwing things into rivers or the ocean, or saying special things on the first day of the new year.
Other New Year traditions are followed to bring good luck in the new year. One widespread Spanish tradition for good luck is to eat grapes on New Years Day. The more grapes a person eats, the more good luck the person will have in the new year. In France, people eat pancakes for good luck at New Year. In the United States, some people eat black-eyed peas for good luck—but to get good luck for a whole year you have to eat 365 of them!
4. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?
A. Several different New Year traditions
B. The meaning of “Happy New Year!”
C. What to eat on New Years Day
D. Why people dress up nicely on New Years Day
5. What do you know from the first two paragraphs?
A. Different cultures celebrate the beginning and ending of a year in the same way.
B. The Western people celebrate the New Year only by watching the sunrise.
C. People around the world celebrate the New Year at different times.
D. People hold parties, wear new clothes and drink champagne for a whole day.
6. In some cultures, why do people throw things into rivers or oceans?
A. To bring good luck.????????????????????????? B. To forget everything.
C. To avoid bad luck.?????????????????????????? D. To plan for the next year.
7. When eating black-eyed peas on New Years Day, people think ____.
A. one pea brings one day of luck??????????????? B. black-eyed peas are the best medicine
C. the peas are too black and taste bad??????? D. the peas are helpful to count numbers
C
Friendship Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday in the month of August. People give their loved ones or friends friendship bracelets (手鐲) and other gifts to celebrate their friendship. The culture of friendship bracelets is as old as even thousands of years.
After the World War II, the paracord (傘繩) bracelets became very popular. These were also known as survival bracelets. One of the main reasons is that it was often used for a rescue purpose. Paracord, used in the parachute, does not wear away easily and is strong and durable. Because of its light weight, people could carry it along easily. If required, it could be made a very long rope and be used as a rescue rope. Hunters used it to find their way that they could return without getting lost.
Today there are all kinds of paracord bracelets, made of colored strings. Girls like thinner and colorful bracelets. Many choose to make the bracelets by themselves for their dear friends. This not only appeals more to the feelings of people but also makes them know how much their friends mean to them. People keep the bracelets given by their friends long. Many people choose colored strings keeping the depth of their friendship in mind. White, yellow, orange and red show the different levels of friendship. Pure friendship is shown in white; the red color means love. An orange friendship bracelet is given to show strong friendship and yellow as simple friendship. Today, not only do the young people show these friendship bracelets, but even the old do.
Does friendship have an age? Yes. Friendship is like the wine, and the older you get, the older and stronger your friendship is.
8. What was the main reason for paracord bracelets becoming popular?
A. They could bring you good luck.
B. They could be used as rescue ropes.
C. They were colorful and beautiful.
D. They were used in the parachute.
9. What does the underlined word “durable” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Long-lasting.?????? B. Beautiful.????? C. Important.?????? D. Expensive.
10. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Friendship Day is the first day of August.
B. Hunters used paracord to catch animals.
C. Orange bracelets mean simple friendship.
D. Many people make the bracelets by themselves.
11. What is the text mainly about?
A. The importance of friendship.???????????? B. The culture of friendship bracelets.
C. The ways to celebrate Friendship Day. D. The history of Friendship Day.
D
Now many young people are traveling around the world on their own, not because they have no one to travel with, but because they prefer to go alone.
Kristina Wegscheider from California first traveled alone when she was at college and believes that it is something everyone should do at least once in their life. “It opens up your mind to new things and pushes you out of your comfort zone.” Wegscheider has visited 46 countries covering all seven continents.
In foreign countries, with no one to help you read a map, look after you if you get ill, or lend you money if your wallet is stolen, it is challenging. This is what drives young people to travel alone. It is seen as character building and a chance to prove that they can make it on their own.
Chris Richardson decided to leave his sales job in Australia to go traveling last year. He set up a website, The Aussie Nomad, to document his adventures. He says he wished he had traveled alone earlier. “The people you meet, the places you visit, or the things you do, everything is up to you and it forces you to grow as a person,” said the 30-year-old man.
Richardson describes traveling alone like “a shot in the arm”, which “makes you a more confident person that is ready to deal with anything”. He said, “The feeling of having overcome something on my own is a major part of what drives me each day when Im dealing with a difficult task. I walk around with my head up because I know deep down inside that nothing is impossible if you try.”
The great 19th century explorer John Muir once said, “Only by going alone in silence can one truly get into the heart of the wilderness.”
12. Which of the following will Kristina Wegscheider agree with?
A. Traveling alone is a necessary experience for everyone.
B. It is more meaningful to travel in foreign countries.
C. It is comfortable to travel around without a friend.
D. Traveling abroad helps people to find new things.
13. Traveling alone is challenging because ____.
A. you have to make things on your own
B. it is hard for you to prove yourself to others
C. you can only depend on yourself whatever happens
D. it will finally build your character
14. What can we infer about Chris Richardson?
A. He started traveling alone at an early age.
B. He was once shot in the arm.
C. He used to work as a salesman.
D. His website inspires others a lot.
15. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Travel Abroad????????????? ????????????? B. Travel Unaccompanied
C. Travel Light???????????????? ???????????? D. Travel Wide and Far
II. 根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容,從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。(選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng))(10分)
Do you know how to pick a good book youll really like? Here are some tips.
Start With Your Interest. _1_ You can pick something that you love to read, not for school. They can be ancient martial (武術(shù)) arts, computers, or fashion design. You name it, there are books about it.
Whats Your Type? Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction (or both)? Fiction books, like novels, can transport you to another world or help you imagine something beyond your own experience. Nonfiction books give you the who, what, when, and why of something. _2_ Many of them read like novels from start to finish.
Read the Description. The reviews and quotes on the back and inside covers of many books give you an idea of what the book is about. They can also help you pick future books, too. If you find a book you really like, take a minute to read the quotes and see which authors praised the book. _3_
Find a Family Favorite. Which book did your mother love best when she was at your age? _4_? Find out and give them a read—then you can share your thoughts about the book.
Finally, youll probably enjoy what youre reading a lot more if you find a quiet place and make time for the book. _5_ You can put on some good music, get yourself some tea and let yourself be carried away by the book. Youll see that time does fly when youre reading something you love!
A. How about your brothers and sisters?
B. They tell stories using facts—but that doesnt mean theyre boring.
C. Reading is a good way to improve your English.
D. Most reading is best enjoyed when you can concentrate (全神貫注) on it.
E. Often, theyll have similar styles and you might find books you like by those authors, too.
F. So you should read as much as possible when you are free.
G. Reading on your own isnt like reading for school.
第三部分:語言知識運(yùn)用 (65分)
I. 單詞拼寫。(5分)
1. There were no ____ (商業(yè)的) radio stations until 1920.
2. They? ____ (行進(jìn)) 20 miles to reach the capital.
3. When asked about the companys future, the director ____(回答) that he remained optimistic.
4. They managed to ____ (逃離) under cover of darkness.
5. The company is trying to create a young ____ (活力的) image.
II. 單句語法填空。(10分)
1. He smiled at them with ____ (grateful).
2. Except ____ her illnesses, she had a particularly happy childhood.
3. There is a lot of ____ (reject) in job search.
4. The party came to power at the last ____ (elect).
5. The boy is only 5 years old, but his interests are very ____ (diversity).
6. You cant expect to earn a ____ (live) from your painting.
7. Try to figure ____ what feeling underlies your anger.
8. ____ (regularly) exercise is essential for good health.
9. The ____ (patience) made a rapid recovery.
10. They ____ (intention) to invest hugely in new technology.
III. 根據(jù)漢語提示完成句子,每空一詞。(20分)
1. I ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ (因……對你表示感激) your help when Im in trouble.
2. ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ (她的一貫作風(fēng)) to get straight to the point.
3. Though poor, he still ____ ____ ____ ____ (堅(jiān)持他的原則).
4. ____ ____ ____ (從外表判斷), it is very peaceful, but in fact, a war will break
out soon.
5. Fresh flowers ____ ____ ____ ____ (被用來裝飾) the living room.
6. The Smiths are praised for the way they ____ ____ ____ ____ (撫養(yǎng)孩子).
7. Paul was fond of Chinese culture, so he ____ ____ ____ (決定定居) in China.
8. Even though the fire is ____ ____ (得到了控制), it is still burning.
9. He is willing to help those in trouble. ____ ____ (作為回報(bào)), people respect him, saying he is a warm-hearted man.
10. ____ ____ ____ ____ (在一定程度上), we are all responsible for this tragic situation.
IV. 完形填空。(20分)
閱讀下面短文,從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項(xiàng)中,選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。
When things went wrong, Ittleby Fein always had something nice to say.
When Dad forgot about the pizza and it burned, Ittleby said, “Dont _1_. Itll still taste good.” And he was _2_. The pizza edges were dark, _3_ the middle wasnt bad.
Ittleby looked on the _4_ side. And everyone, except Hazel, _5_ that about him.
Hazel was the _6_ student in class. On her first day, Ittleby said, “Nice to meet you, Hazel. I think youll like it here.” Hazel looked at him, “I _7_ it.” Ittleby didnt know what to do. Hed never _8_ anyone like Hazel.
_9_ Mr. D. said theyd have recess (休息) inside _10_ the rain, Hazel said, “Bad things come in threes. No outdoor recess is number one. What will the _11_ thing be?”
The class didnt have to _12_ long to find out. Greta was carrying a box of paints during art class. She _13_, and paint went flying. Hazel turned to Ittleby, “That was the second _14_ thing. What will the third be?”
Ittleby didnt know what to say. Hazel seemed so _15_ about the Rule of Three Bad Things.
Emma came to look at Ittlebys _16_. She picked it up, not realizing she had paint on her fingers. Hazel pointed, “Ittlebys picture is ruined (破壞)! Theres number three.” Emma looked? _17_. “Im sorry, Ittleby.” “Its OK, Emma. If I add wings, the fingerprint (指紋) could look like butterflies,” said Ittleby.
So Ittleby added wings. _18_ he said, “Everyone, lets make a field of butterflies.”
Everyone put a fingerprint on Ittlebys paper. Only Hazel didnt.
“Want to add one?” Ittleby asked her. Hazel thought about it, and she carefully added wings.“It looks _19_. I like it very much,” said Ittleby. Hazel _20_, “You know, I dont really think theres a Rule of Three Bad Things.” Ittleby nodded, “Bad things happen. But good things happen, too. And sometimes, there are good things hiding where you dont expect them.”
1. A. argue???????????? B. worry???????????????? C. touch????????????????????? D. explain
2. A. hungry??????????? B. different??????? C. right????????????????? D. wrong
3. A. and???????????????????? B. but????????????? C. if??????????????????????????? D. as
4. A. humorous?????? B. easy??????????? C. bright????????????????????? D. back
5. A. liked?????????????? B. hated???????????????? C. heard????????????????????? D. trusted
6. A. shy????????????????????? B. good??????????? C. poor????????????????? D. new
7. A. forget???????????? B. want??????????? C. enjoy????????????????????? D. doubt
8. A. met???????????????????? B. helped?????????????? C. asked????????????????????? D. believed
9. A. Unless??????????? B. When???????????????? C. Before???????????????????? D. Though
10. A. according to??????? B. along with?????????? C. instead of???????????????? D. because of
11. A. second?????????????? B. last????????????? C. first?????????????????? D. third
12. A. prepare????????????? B. rest????????????? C. wait?????????????????? D. practice
13. A. calmed down B. went down????????? C. fell down??????????? D. looked down
14. A. strange?????????????? B. bad????????????? C. funny????????????????????? D. interesting
15. A. sure???????????? B. sorry??????????? C. excited?????????????? D. disappointed
16. A. finger??????????? B. butterfly?????? C. painting????????????? D. board
17. A. happy??????????????? B. surprised?????? C. angry????????????????????? D. upset
18. A. Then??????????? B. Thus??????????? C. Yet??????????????????? D. Still
19. A. simple??????????????? B. similar??????????????? C. great???????????????? D. normal
20. A. answered????? B. cried??????????? C. shouted????????????? D. smiled
V. 語篇填空。(10分)
閱讀下面短文,在空白處填入1個適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。
In 1982, July 1st was officially established as Canada Day. Various events are organized on this day, 1. ____ (include) parades, concerts, festivals and firework displays, 2. ____ gather Canadians of all ages across the country.
Canada Day is the years biggest national party. Canadas national flag can be seen everywhere and many people have their faces 3. ____ (paint) red and white, which are Canadas national colors. The 4. ____ (celebrate) in Ottawa, Canadas capital city, are especially grand and exciting.
In Quebec, many people spend Canada Day 5. ____ (move) from one house to another. So in Quebec, Canada Day is also known 6. ____ Moving Day.
Many organizations, businesses and stores are closed on this day. Only some bookstores, hospitals and gas stations may be open. Post offices are closed, too. As Canada Day 7. ____ (fall) during the Canadian summer holidays, all schools are closed as well. In some areas, special services 8. ____ (provide) for large events.
The Canadians enjoy 9. ____ (them) to the full on this day. The only problem is
10. ____ the concerts, parades and festivals may cause traffic jams in some major cities.
第四部分:寫作 (30分)
假設(shè)你是李華,你的美國朋友Michael正在一家孔子學(xué)院學(xué)習(xí)漢語和中國文化,知道中國人很重視家風(fēng)傳承。他在給你的電子郵件中想了解你家的家風(fēng)以及家風(fēng)對你的影響,請你給他回復(fù)一封電子郵件。開頭和結(jié)尾已經(jīng)給出,不計(jì)入總詞數(shù)。
注意:1. 詞數(shù)100左右;
2. 可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié),以使行文連貫。
參考詞匯:家風(fēng)family spirit
Dear Michael,
Im glad to know that you are learning Chinese language and culture.
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Yours, _
Li Hua _