1、英语试题第卷第一部分 听力(共两节)第一节 (共 5 小题)听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都/有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1What is the man going to do?ATo see Sarah.BTo go to the theatre.CTo join Janes party.2Why does the woman want to buy the clock?ABecause it has an alarm clock.BBecause
2、she is often late recently.CTo give it to someone as a gift.3Where did the woman stay while she was in Brighton?AIn a hotel.BIn her friends house.CIn a camp near the mountains.4What did the man promise to do?AReturn some magazines for Alice.BBuy some magazines for his office.CGive some magazines bac
3、k to Alice.5What is the woman satisfied with mainly talking about?AThe dialogue.BThe famous writer.CThe leading actor.第二节 (共 15 小题)听下面 5 段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6When did the womans lic
4、ense stop being valid?A19 day ago. B17 days ago. C2 days ago.7Where is the conversation likely to take place?AIn a bank. BIn the garage. CIn the police station.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8Why is the man not certain of the job?AHis education is not enough.BOthers are more suitable than him.CHe does not ha
5、ve enough work experience.9According to the woman, what is important for work?AThe ability to put knowledge to practical use.BGood knowledge with work experience.CStrong will and hard work.10What is the mans opinion about the interviewers?AThey have good experience.BThey are experts in the field.CTh
6、ey are knowledgeable but proud.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11Why does the man wish to break up with his girlfriend?AShe is not as pretty as she once was.BThey dont get along well.CHe will move soon.12What does the woman think of the matter?AThe man should not take the job.BThe man might be reasonable.CTh
7、e man should maintain this relationship.13How does the man think his girlfriend will feel at his decision?ASad. BCalm. CHappy.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。14What is the woman looking for?ASome saucepans. BSome frying pans. CSome plates.15When did she first see them?AThis morning. BYesterday. CSome days ag
8、o.16What did the man ask the woman to do?AHave a look at the window display.BCheck all the kitchenware in stock.CDescribe the item she wanted.17How might the woman feel in the end?ADisappointed. BExcited. CSurprised.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18What happened to the elderly gentleman?AHe got stuck in th
9、e doors of the train.BHe missed the train.CHe was seriously injured on the train.19What do we know about the gentlemans wife?AShe was in great panic.BShe cried for help.CShe remained calm.20Who offered to help solve the problem?AThe speaker and two other men.BThe conductor.CNobody.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节)第一节
10、(共 15 小题)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳选项。AKumiko And The DragonAuthorBriony Stewart Price: $16.95Kumlko is a little girl, who likes to listen to her Obasaans stories before going to bed. But she hates sleeping alone at night. She often pleads to sleep with her mother but her mother wont hew(坚持)
11、 of it. Each day, bedtime is torment for little Kumiko as she walks upstairs with heavy steps and her frightened head beats wildly.Roti Rolled AwayAuthorAnita Utarid Price: $9.10It takes place in India, Asha of about nine visits her Nard (grandmother) on the top of a hill. Her Nani has just made hot
12、 fresh Rotis and the Roti is given to Asha to eat. However, the Roti escapes Nannis hands and begins to roll out into the great big hills.The AlchemistAuthorPaulo Coelho Price: $8.83This book is about a Spaniard shepherd boy. Santiago has a dream about hidden treasure at the Egyptian Pyramids.The Ca
13、yAuthorTheodore Taylor Price: UK 5.9 poundsSet during the Second World War, The Cay is about the adventures of Philip who set off from the island of Curracao off the Venezuelan coast, with his mother, bound for Virginia.First published in 1969, this book has won eleven literary awards and has been t
14、ranslated into fifteen languages.21The underlined word “torment“ is close in meaning to “_“.Afailure Bpleasure Cprogress Dsuffering22We can learn from Roti Rolled Away that _.ARoti is a kind of foodBit was Virtual Book Worm who wrote itCAsha is a little boy who is nine years oldDthe story takes plac
15、e in Ashas home23If you buy two copies of Kumiko And The Dragon and one copy of The Cay you have to pay _.A$16.95 and 11.8 pounds B$33.9 and 5.9 poundsC$33.9 and 11.8 pounds D$16.95 and 5.9 pounds24Which of the follwing may be the most popular?AThe Cay. BThe Alchemist.CRoti Rolled Away. DKumiko And
16、The Dragon.BAt age 23, Indian entrepreneur Srikanth Bolla is the CEO a company valued over $7.5 million. Thats a wonderful achievement in itself, but whats truly inspiring is that he managed to do it despite being born completely blind.When Srikanth was born blind, several of his parents friends and
17、 relatives advised them to abandon him. But they chose to not only keep the boy, but also raise him in a positive, loving environment.It wasnt an easy ride for Srikanthhes had to face several challenges all his life, including rejection from his peers at his village school. But he was later transfer
18、red to a school for special children, where he excelled at academics and also developed an interest for chess. As he grew older, he started taking on larger challenges.More rejection was in store for Srikanth, who dreamed of going to college at the IITs, Indias premier technology institutions. He wa
19、s rejected despite having scored well in the entrance test, on the grounds that he was blind. But he managed to use his excellent academic records to gain admission into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, from where he graduated in 2012. He returned to India soon after, and decided to start
20、a company that would employ people who had struggled like himself in life.“Srikanth is my true source of inspiration. He is not only my young friend but is also my mentor(良师益友) who teaches me daily that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.“ explained Ravi Mantha, one of the companys inve
21、stors.25What contributed to Srikanths growth?AHis friends help. BHis relatives support.CHis parents education. DHis employees efforts.26What does the underlined word “excelled at“ in paragraph 3 mean?Awas terrified at. Bwas shocked at.Cwas slow at. Dwas good at.27Why was Srikanth admitted to the Mas
22、sachusetts Institute of Technology?ABecause he was very wealthy.BBecause his scores were excellent.CBecause he was ambitious.DBecause he was a blind man.28What is Ravi Manthas attitude towards Srikanth?AFavorable. BUncaring. CConcerned. DDoubtful.CMoney might not grow on trees, but it seems that fur
23、niture does! Gavin Munro, a UK-based designer, has come up with a brilliant alternative to cutting beautiful trees and converting them into furniture.He first come up with the idea of growing furniture when he was working as a gardener in California and also made furniture with washed up driftwood o
24、n the side.After several attempts, he finally managed to develop a model chair using four trees. Munro is now tending to a small 2.5-acre furniture forest of 400 trees in a field north of Derby, England. He uses specially designed plastic frames to make young oak, and ash trees into the shapes of ch
25、airs, tables, frames, or lamps.A forest that grows furniture sounds like a setting right out of Alice in Wonderland, but theres nothing magical about it, just a lot of hard work. The forest consists of rows upon rows of trees covered in blue plastic molds, converting them into furniture as they grow
26、. Once they take the desired shape, they are cared for until thick, mature and ready for harvest.After harvesting, each piece is planed(刨平 ) and finished to show off the wood grain inside. “Its an art form in itself, keeping track of everything.“ Munro said happily.The entire process takes about fou
27、r to eight years, resulting in fully functional, organic, eco-friendly furniture, and more long-lasting than anything else on the market. Theyre grown and grafted(嫁接) into one solid piece without any joints that loosen over time. As Munro puts it, “these could last for centuries.“Quality isnt an iss
28、ue with forest-grown furniture, but logistics and scalability(可伸缩性) certainly are. For now, Munro expects to grow 50 pieces a year, with the first lot of chairs available for purchase in mid-2017, priced at $3,700 each.29What is Munro doing at present?ASeeking for cooperation.BCaring for his furnitu
29、re forest.CDesigning attractive furniture.DAdvertising for his furniture.30What did Munro think of what to do after harvesting?AA heavy job. BA pleasure.CAn easy thing. DA long-lasting task.31When can customers get the forest-grown chairs at the earliest?AIn the spring of 2017. BIn the summer of 201
30、7.CIn the autumn of 2017. DIn the winter of 2017.DForget drinking countless glasses of water or getting your beauty sleep. The secret of looking young is simply to stay out of the sun.A study of hundreds of women has revealed that those who avoided the suns rays looked up to 20 years younger than th
31、ey actually are. However, other supposed rules for a youthful complexion(肤色), from drinking lots of water to sleeping well and exercising regularly, failed to hold back the hands of time.Only keeping out of the sun, and wearing sunscreen when this wasnt possible, made a difference, the American Acad
32、emy of Dermatologys annual conference will hear today.The finding comes from a study of 231 women of all ages who were quizzed about their lives, including whether they were sun-worshippers. When researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital in the US guessed how old the women were, they found tho
33、se who took care in the sun tended to have aged more slowly.A lucky four had so few wrinkles and age spots, and such a glowing complexion, that they appeared to be a full two decades younger than they really were.Researcher Dr Alexa Kimball said the popular belief that we drink lots of water to stay
34、 healthy is false and the body is pretty good at judging how much we need. Previous research by the British Nutrition Foundation reached a similar conclusion.It isnt clear why the women who slept well didnt have younger-looking skin. But it may be that the question they were asked was too narrow and
35、 didnt take into account their long-term sleep patterns.32Which way can help women stay younger?AKeeping out of the sun.BDrinking plenty of water.CHaving a good sleep.DTaking exercise regularly.33How did the researchers know the finding about women of all ages?AThrough calls. BBy interviewing face t
36、o face.CBy quizzes. DThrough games.34Whats the main purpose of writing the passage?ATo prove peoples previous ideas are not true.BTo introduce a new way to make women younger.CTo explain how scientists carried out the research.DTo encourage women to take measures to keep younger.35This passage is mo
37、st probably taken from _.Aa science paper Ba reference bookCa science fiction Da school textbook第二节 (共 5 小题)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Five Life Skills Your Teen Should Learn Before Moving Out_36_ Teens should understand the importance of sleep, exercise and nutrition. Before you can do
38、 anything well, you have to have healthy habits. Also, teach healthy self-soothing(自我安慰) skills for managing disappointment. Teens dont handle disappointment well these day, which contributes to anxiety.Negotiating(谈判) conflict. Whether dealing with a thoughtless roommate or an unclear boss, teens n
39、eed to learn to have uncomfortable conversations. When we handle things for our kids, they learn to avoid situations that feel difficult. _37_Phone skills. Teens need practice talking on the phone. _38_ However, this seems not so much to a generation of texters. Have teens practice by ordering the f
40、amilys to-go meal by phone and making their own doctor and dentist appointments. If they get sick in collegeand they willtheyll need to contact the student health clinic without you.Money basics. _39_ Explain how health insurance works, what a co-pay is and the nuts and bolts of credit cards.Househo
41、ld works. Teens should not only understand how to run a washing machine, but how to fold clothes and put them away. Have your child sweep the floor, clean a bathroom, cook breakfast for the family or go to the grocery store for you. _40_ They may complain, but the more tasks teens handle, the more c
42、ompetent theyll feel when they move out. Competence begets confidence.AHealthy habits.BThis seems simple to you.CSometimes they might lose patience.DKids need to experience great skill at home.ETeens should know it uneasy to earn money.FSo let your teen handle talking to her coach, teacher or boss.G
43、Teens should know how to settle their checking account and understand budget basics.第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节)第一节 完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I realize that we all live in a world where commmon trust is in short supply. It seems like everywhere I go, I have to _41_ my identity and trus
44、tworthinesswhether its a bank, shop or any office. I have been conditioned to live by the _42_ that, no one is trustworthy _43_ proves otherwise.Yesterday I saw a young man who _44_ by a totally different set of rules. Walking along a busy crossroad, I noticed a young man standing near the pedestria
45、n crossing selling toys. _45_ I would ignore and hurry past such sellers before being approached to buy something. _46_, I noticed this young man was _47_, so I stood for some time without _48_ the street, to see how he sold his toys.Soon, a young mother with a small child came _49_ and the little c
46、hild was attracted by one of the toys. The young mother asked for the _50_ and it was only one dollar, the young mom pulled out a 10 dollar note _51_ her purse and told the young man, she was giving him 10 dollars and wanted the _52_ back. I was wondering how he was going to do it. He told the young
47、 mom to put the money in the breast pocket _53_ around his neck and _54_ out whatever change he owed her. She then put her hand into the pocket and took out the _55_ while I was watching her like an eagle.I realized that this young mans whole _56_ of earning depended on trusting people not to _57_ him. There was no way of him knowing if someone took out more out of his pocket of earning. I was so _58_ by how
