1、1Part I Writing (15 points)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Should Smoking Be Completely Banned. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:1. 有人赞同完全禁止吸烟，理由是2. 有人不赞同完全禁止吸烟，理由是3. 我的看法。Part II Reading Compre
2、hension (Skimming and Scanning) (10 points, 1 point each)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet.For questions 1-7, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if state
3、ment 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.AirplaneAirplane InstrumentsModern airplanes are complicated machines. Pilots need many gauges
4、(量表) and electronic aids to help fly them. The flight deck of a large passenger plane contains many indicator dials and warning lights. One of the most important instruments is the altimeter, which tells the pilot how high the plane is off the ground. The air speed indicator measures the planes spee
5、d. The artificial horizon shows the position of the plane relative to the horizon. The turn and back indicator shows how much, if at all, the plane is turning and tilting. In dense clouds and fog, a pilot would not always know which way the plane is heading if it werent for this instrument. A gyroco
6、mpass (旋转罗盘) and various radio devices are necessary for navigation.Most large planes also have an automatic pilot. This is a device operated by a computer. It will fly the plane without the pilots touching the controls. These autopilots can even control takeoffs and landings. The flight deck also c
7、ontains many gauges and meters that tell the pilot whether the many pieces of equipment on the plane are operating properly. They measure fuel level, temperatures, cabin pressure, electric current, etc. Indicators show whether the landing gear is up or down. The radio equipment allows the pilot to t
8、alk to ground controllers and to receive navigation signals.Airplane Construction Early airplanes were made of wood frames covered by fabric and held in shape by wire. After World War I, airplane designers started to use lightweight metals like aluminum, titanium, and 2magnesium alloys. A thin skin
9、of metal was riveted into place over metal ribs. Strong epoxy (环氧的) glues are now used for some joints, instead of rivets. As planes grew in size, they became heavier. More powerful engines were developed in order to fly the heavier planes.The use of metals brings with it a problem called metal fati
10、gue. Stress and vibration in flight can cause metal parts eventually to break up. Airplanes must be constantly checked for signs of this trouble. Defective parts must be renewed by aircraft maintenance people.Designers test scale models in wind tunnels before the full sized planes are built. Reactio
11、ns of the models to high speed air streams give good indications how full sized planes will react in flight. This approach helps save a lot of money. It also helps to make airplanes safe.Airport An airport is a place where airplanes arrive and depart. Passengers leave and arrive on the airplanes and
12、 cargo is loaded and unloaded. Large, jet powered airplanes require long runways for takeoffs and landings. Big terminal buildings are necessary to handle thousands of passengers and their baggage. Very large airports usually serve several large cities and cover thousands of acres. Hundreds of plane
13、s arrive and depart daily. All this traffic must be carefully controlled to avoid delays and accidents. This is done from a control tower. The tower stands high above the ground. Air traffic controllers, inside the tower, must be able to guide airplanes through their takeoffs and landings.Large airp
14、orts are often like small cities. Many have post offices, banks, hotels, restaurants, and many kinds of shops. Airports have their own fire and police departments, fuel storage tanks, and repair work shops. Some companies even have their shipping warehouses located at airports.One of the largest air
15、ports in the world is in Grapevine, Texas, midway between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth. This airport covers 7 200 hectares (18 000 acres). Its five terminals can handle the arrivals and departures of 90 jumbo jets at the same time. OHare International Airport, in Chicago, is the busiest airpo
16、rt in the world. It handles more than 37 million passengers a year.Small airports that are used only by private airplanes usually cover 20 to 40 hectares (50 to 100 acres).They do not need all the buildings and services of a large airport. The control tower may be just a small room in a building at
17、ground level.RunwaysEarly planes were light. Early runways were sometimes just level grass fields. Paved runways became necessary when airplanes became heavier and faster. Todays big jet planes weigh hundreds of tons. They move along runways at speeds of 160 kph (100 mph). When they land, the runway
18、s take a lot of pounding and must be made of concrete or asphalt (沥青).They must have solid foundations and a surface that prevents skidding.3Airplanes take off into the wind in order to get better lift. They also land into the wind to have better control as they slow down. Most airports have runways
19、 pointing in different directions. This means that there are always runways on which airplanes can go into the wind as they take off and land.Heavily loaded passenger jets need long runways to gather enough speed to leave the ground. Runways at some large airports are longer than 3 000m (10 000 ft.)
20、At night, bright lights line the runways so that pilots can find them without trouble. A system of flashing guide lights is set up beyond the runway to help pilots land safely.Control TowersPeople who work in control towers are called air traffic controllers. They direct the movements of all planes
21、on the ground and in the air by keeping track of them on large radar screens. Air traffic controllers tell a pilot, by radio, when and where to taxi or pilot the plane down the runway.Electronic equipment is used to guide airplanes. Long range radar is used to keep track of planes far away from the
22、airport. This radar is called Ground Control Approach (GCA).When the airplane gets within a few miles of the runway, the air traffic controller begins to use Precision Approach Radar (PAR).This allows the controller to guide the airplane to within 0.4km（0.25mi）of the runway. At that point, the pilot
23、 completes the landing. Another electronic aid used in bad weather is the Instrument Landing System (ILS).In this system, radio transmitters located near the runway send guidance signals to the airplane. These signals tell the pilot how to steer the plane for the final approach to the runways. Today
24、, there are also electronic “microwave” landing systems (MLS) that can land the plane fully automatically.Terminal BuildingsTerminal buildings vary in size and shape. Most of them are quite large. More than 228 million people fly on the airlines in America every year. Every passenger must pass throu
25、gh terminals. Long, covered walkways lead from the center of some terminals to the gates where airplanes are boarded. At some airports, buses are used to transport passengers to their airplanes. Passengers arriving from another country must pass through customs and passport control. Customs official
26、s check the incoming baggage for taxable items. They also check passengers to be sure no forbidden items are brought into the country. Passport officials check the passports of passengers for personal identification.Passengers are not allowed to bring guns, knives, or other weapons onto a passenger
27、airplane. Before boarding, they must walk through a detector which triggers a special signal if they are carrying anything made of metal. Luggage is also examined for weapons. This is done to ensure the safety of the passengers.1. The main purpose of this passage is to introduce the history of airpl
28、anes.42. The device of an automatic pilot can usually fly a plane more smoothly than a human pilot.3. With the help of the radio equipment, pilots are able to communicate with ground controllers.4. We can tell from the passage that early airplanes are not as solid as modern ones.5. According to the
29、passage, the busiest airport in the world is in Grapevine, Texas, midway between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth.6. The runways should be long and solid enough for the heavily loaded jets.7. Precision Approach Radar (PAR) is used by air traffic controllers to keep track of airplanes far away fro
30、m the airport.8. The planes can be landed fully automatically if the control towers are equipped with _.9. After getting off the plane, every passenger arriving from another country must pass through _.10. When passengers go through a detector before they board, and anything made of metal is detecte
31、d, the detector triggers _.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 points) Section A (15 points, 1 point each)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 con
32、versation 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 with a single line through the centre.11. A.
33、 From upstairs.B. From next door.C. From the Nelsons house.D. From the back door.12. A. The man should go Edinburgh by air.B. The man should go Edinburgh by train.C. The man should go Edinburgh by ship.D. The man should go Edinburgh by coach.13. A. At a wedding.B. On a honeymoon.C. In Florida.D. At
34、an airport.14. A. At 2:35.B. At 2:45.C. At 3:00.D. At 3:15.15. A. Its very well written.B. He doesnt believe its missing so many pages.C. Hes amazed at the length.5D. He wants to look it over.16. A. She hasnt gone camping for several weeks.B. She like to take long camping trips.C. She prefers not to
35、 go camping on weekends.D. She often spends a lot of time planning her camping trips.17. A. Johnsons classmate.B. Johnsons father.C. Johnsons brother.D. Johnsons friend.18. A. He has got a heart attack.B. He was unharmed.C. He was badly hurt.D. He has fully recovered from the shock.Questions 19 to 2
36、2 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A. Where to live the following year.B. When to move.C. How much time to spend at home.D. Whose house to visit.20. A. A student and a professor.B. A student and the director of the housing office.C. Two students.D. Two housing office staff membe
37、rs.21. A. Inform the director of student housing in a letter.B. Take some money to the housing office.C. Deposit some money in the bank.D. Maintain a high grade average.22. A. There are too many freshmen.B. It costs too much.C. The rooms are too small.D. Its too noisy.Questions 23 to 25 are based on
38、 the conversation you have just heard.23. A. In the middle of the semester.B. At the beginning of exams.C. At the end of the school year.D. In the middle of summer vacation.24. A. To a rock and mineral show.B. To an opera at the concert hall.C. To a movie at the student center.D. To a popular music
39、concert.25. A. She gets a students discount.6B. Bob doesnt have very much money.C. She lost a bet and owes Bob money.D. Bob left his wallet at home.Section B (10 points, 1 point each)Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions
40、. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a 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 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on th
41、e passage you have just heard.26. A. In about 20 years.B. Within a week.C. In a couple of weeks.D. As early as possible.27. A. Yes, of course.B. Possibly not.C. Not mentioned.D. Definitely not.28. A. Her complaint was ignored.B. The store sent her the correct order.C. The store apologized for their
42、mistake.D. The store picked up the wrong items.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A. Alcohol helps develop peoples intelligence.B. Heavy drinking is not necessarily harmful to ones health.C. Controlled drinking helps people keep their wits as they age.D. D
43、rinking, even moderately, may harm ones health.30. A. Worried.B. Pleased.C. Surprised.D. Unconcerned.31. A. At a conference.B. In a newspaper.C. On television.D. In a journal.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.732. A. They havent reached a decision yet.B. Th
44、ey have decided to go hunting bears.C. They want to go hunting camping.D. They want to go exploring the country.33. A. Susie.B. Tom.C. The speaker.D. The speakers husband.34. A. They chased the bear away.B. They stayed outside the tent and did nothing.C. They climbed up a tree.D. They put some honey
45、 outside for the bear to eat.35. A. He ate the honey.B. He drank the beer.C. He chased the people away.D. He turned things upside down.Section C (10 points)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 i
46、ts 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
47、 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.Michael Jordan is an American _36_ basketball player in the NBA, who led the Chicago Bulls to five NBA _37_. Jordan was born in Bro
48、oklyn, New York, and _38_ in Wilmington, North Carolina.Jordan began to play with the Chicago Bulls team in the NBA in _39_. He finished his first _40_ as one of the top _41_ in the league, with an _42_ of 28.2 points per game; he also made the first of his eight All-Star game _43_. He led the NBA i
49、n scoring for nine seasons, and averaged more than 30 points per game in each season. _44_. He led the Chicago Bulls to their first NBA championship title in 1991. _45_.Jordan was also a member of the United States Olympic basketball team, _46_.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25points)Section A (5 points, 0.5 point each)Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are requested to select one word for each blank fro
