1、第一部分 听力(共两节,满分 30 分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共 5 小题,每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分)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。1 How much did the man pay for the cap?ATen dollars BForty dollars CFifty dollars2 Where is the man goi
2、ng to plant the tree?ABy the front doorBAt the other end of the gardenC At the back of the garage3 What did the man mean?AHe quite agreed with the womanKS5UKS5UBHe enjoyed the lecture the whole timeKS5UKS5UC The lecture was more than one hour long4 What does the man really want to do?ATo read the ad
3、vertisementBTo meet the managerC To take the job5 Whats the time now?A8 :30 B9: 00 C8 :00 第二节(共 15 小题,每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分)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 至 7 题。6 Why does the man make his pho
4、ne call?ATo buy a table BTo reserve a table CTo sell a table7 At what time does Mr Miller want to go?AAt 7:00 BAt 9:00 CAt 8:00听第 7 段材料,回答第 8 至 9 题。8 Where is Mr Brown?AHe is in the Sales DepartmentBHe is having a meetingC He is busy9 What is Mr Petersons telephone number?A1300-621-7865 B1300-612-76
5、85 C1360-620-7568 听第 8 段材料,回答第 10 至 12 题。10 How long has Art been retired?AAbout twelve years BAbout five years CAbout eight years11 What did Art do?AHe was a golfer BHe was a businessmanCHe was a painter12 What does Art like doing most now?APlay golf BPaint pictures CMake glass听第 9 段材料,回答第 13 至 16
6、题。13 Where does the man want to go?ATokyo Subway Station BTokyo Art Museum CTokyo Tower14 How much is the train fare?A130 yen B140 yen C150 yen15 Where should the man get on the train?APlatform number 3 BPlatform number 4 C Platform number 516 How often does the train come?AAbout every five minutesB
7、About every six minutesC About every seven minutes听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。17 What is the name of the course?AIntercultural CommerceBInteraction in CommunicationC Intercultural Communication18 What time does the class meet?A3 :05 p.mto 4:15 p.mB3:15 to 4: 50 p.mC 3:50 to 4: 50 p.m19 On average,how of
8、ten will the class meet in the research lab during the last part of the course?ATwice a month BOnce a month CThree times a month20 Which item was NOT mentioned as part of determining a students final grade in the class?AParticipation. BA research project. CPerformance in class.第二部分阅读理解 (共两节, 40 分) 第
9、一节 (共 15 小题;每小题 2 分,共 30 分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain Rain (Chinese: Gu Yu),as the last term in spring, starts on April 19 and ends on May 4.Grain Rain came from the old saying, “Rain brings up th
10、e growth of hundreds of grains,” which shows that this period of rainfall is extremely important for the growth of crops. The Grain Rain marks the end of cold weather and a rapid rise in temperature. Here are five things that you may not know about the Grain Rain.Key time for agricultureGrain Rain b
11、rings a marked increase in temperature and rainfall and the grains grow faster and stronger. Its a key time to protect the crops from insect pests.Sandstorms occurGrain Rain falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, with infrequent cold air moving to the south and wandering cold a
12、ir in the north. From the end of April to the beginning of May, the temperature rises much higher than it does in March. With dry soil, an unpredictable atmosphere and heavy eastern winds, gales and sandstorms become more frequent.Drinking teaThere is an old custom in southern China that people drin
13、k tea on the day of Grain Rain. Spring tea during Grain Rain is rich in vitamins and amino acids (氨基酸), which can help to remove heat from the body and is good for the eyes. It is also said in the south that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck.Eating toona sinensis People in northern Chi
14、na have the tradition to eat the vegetable toona sinensis during Grain Rain. An old Chinese saying goes “toona sinensis before the rain is as tender as silk”. The vegetable is nutritious and can help to strengthen the immune system. It is also good for the stomach and skin.Grain Rain FestivalThe Gra
15、in Rain festival is celebrated by fishing villages in the coastal areas of northern China. Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermens first voyage of the year. The custom dates back to more than 2,000 years ago, when people believed they owed a good harvest to the gods, who protected them from the
16、 stormy seas. People would worship the sea god and stage sacrifice food on the Grain Rain festival, praying for a wonderful harvest and a safe voyage for their loved ones.21. Grain Rain got its name to show _. A. the cold weather is already goneB. rain at this time is important to the crops C. The h
17、ighest temperatureD. the last term in lunar calendar 22. People in southern China drink tea on this day _. A. to prevent bad luck B. to cure the eye diseasesC. to fight against the sandstorm D. to strengthen the immune systemKS5UKS5UKS5U23. It is a custom to eat the vegetable toona sinensis _. A. in
18、 the coast areas B. in the south C. in the north D. in the east24. If a fisherman wanted to get fish in the sea in the past, he would_. A. get the fresh vegetables B. drink tea in this festival C. fight against the sandstorm D. worship the sea god 【答案】21.B22.A23.C24.D【解析】【学法指导】事实询问题,这类试题通常以疑问词 what/
19、who/when/where/why/how 引起的特殊问句,就文章中某一词语、某一句子、某一段落或某一具体细节和事实进行提问。解答此类试题首先要弄清题目和每一个选项的含义,然后按题目要求寻找与之相关的细节,正确估计答案来源。同时要注意题目和文章中的暗示作用,特别注意辨别各种信息,确认各种信息。21 小题 B 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句 Grain Rain came from the old saying, “Rain brings up the growth of hundreds of grains,” which shows that this period of rainfall
20、is extremely important for the growth of crops. 谷雨源自古人 “雨生百谷”之说,这说明,这一时期的降雨对农作物的生长极为重要。故选 B。考点:考查风俗习惯类阅读 KS5UBA story of a man who made the brave journey of love, cycling from India to Sweden to see his sweetheart, has gained the hearts of thousands online. A Facebook post, that has been linked more
21、 than 113,000 times, shares the tale of how Dr. Pradyumna Kumar Mahanandia crossed eight countries to be reunited with his wife Charlotte Von Schedvin in her native country.The story began in 1975 when wealthy 19-year-old Charlotte Von Schedvin, who was a student in London at the time, traveled to I
22、ndia in 1975 to meet the poor but famous artist Mahanandia. The Indian was born in 1949 into a poor family in Odisha, Dhenkanal and was considered an untouchable in the society.Although his family couldnt afford his education, he managed to gain a place at the College of Art in New Delhi where word
23、of his talent quickly spread.In events that wouldnt be out of place in a romantic movie, when young Charlotte Von Sledvin met with the painter, the two fell in love with one another. He was greatly impressed by her beauty and she, with his pure simplicity. Despite their contrasting backgrounds, the
24、pair shortly married.In 1978, the time came for Charlotte to return to her native country, and she requested her husband join her back in Europe. However, Mahanandia was in the middle of his studies and said he would join her after these were completed. The couple stayed in touch through letters and
25、 despite Charlottes offers to send flight tickets, Mahanandia was determined to meet her in his own way.Selling his belongings, he managed to get enough money to buy a second-hand bike and set out on the intrepid journey to be reunited. From New Delhi the love-struck adventurer entered Afghanistan,
26、Iran, Turkey, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Germany, Austria and Denmark. It wasnt all easy sailing. His bike broke down a lot of times along the way and he had to go on without food for days.In total the trip took four months and three weeks before he finally reached Gothenburg, Sweden. Upon arrival, he wa
27、s questioned by immigration officers, who were said to be amazed at his story of devotion after he shared photographs of his marriage.Her parents welcomed him with open arms and 40 years later, the pair are still happily married. Dr PK Mahanandia serves as the Odiya Cultural Ambassador of India to S
28、weden and lives with his wife and two children in Sweden. He has become well-known in Sweden as an artist and as an adviser of Art and Culture, under the Swedish Government too.25. How did Mahanandia and Charlotte meet for the first time? A. Charlotte travelled to India to meet Mahanandia. B. Mahana
29、ndia went to study in the same school with Charlotte. C. Mahanandia cycled to Sweden.D. Their families arranged the meeting.26. The underlined word “intrepid” in Paragraph 6 means _. A. long B. exciting C. brave D. poor 27. Whats the best title for this passage? A. A Romantic Story B. Meet across Bo
30、arder.C. Mahanandia and Charlotte. D. Journey of Love. 【答案】25.A26.C27.D【解析】27.D 主旨大意题。根据第一段第一句 A story of a man who made the brave journey of love, cycling from India to Sweden to see his sweetheart, has gained the hearts of thousands online.可知这位男士骑自行车从印度到瑞典去看他心上人,爱的勇敢旅途,已经在网上获得了成千上万的心。【名师点睛】猜测词义题。阅
31、读材料中的每个词与它前后的词语或句子甚至段落都有联系。我们可以利用语境(各种已知信息)推测、判断某些生词的词义。近做这种类型的题,要根据词、词组、句子所在的语境来判断其意义。因此熟练掌握一些猜词技巧是做好这类题的关键。命题者在出这类题时惯用常规词义来麻痹考生,我们要特别注意熟词生义,切不可脱离语境想当然。在句子或段落中,我们可以利用熟悉的词语,根据语言环境所表示的关系推断生词词义。26 小题 C 词义猜测题。根据第一段第一句 A story of a man who made the brave journey of love,爱的勇敢旅途;根据第六段中 Selling his belongi
32、ngs, he managed to get enough money to buy a second-hand bike and set out on the intrepid journey to be reunited.卖了所有的东西,他想法得到足够的钱,买了一辆二手自行车,然后出发进行他重聚的旅游。从他的这些行动来说可知他的这次旅行应该是很勇敢的。故选 C。考点:考查故事类阅读 KS5UCI was desperately nervous about becoming car-free. But eight months ago our car was hit by a passing
33、 vehicle and it was destroyed. No problem, I thought: well buy another. But the insurance payout didnt even begin to cover the costs of buying a new carI worked out that, with the loan (贷款) wed need plus petrol, insurance, parking permits and tax, we would make a payment as much as 600 a month. And
34、thats when I had my fancy idea. Why not just give up having a car at all? I live in London. We have a railway station behind our house, a tube station 10 minutes walk away, and a bus stop at the end of the street. A new car club had just opened in our area, and one of its shiny little red Peugeots w
35、as parked nearby. If any family in Britain could live without a car, I reasoned, then surely we were that family.But my new car-free idea, sadly, wasnt shared by my family. My teenage daughters were horrified. What would their friends think about our family being “too poor to afford a car”? (I wasnt
36、 that bothered what they thought, and I suggested the girls should take the same approach.)KS5UKS5UKS5UMy friends, too, were astonished at our plan. What would happen if someone got seriously ill overnight and needed to go to hospital? (an ambulance) How would the children get to and from their many
37、 events? (buses and trains) People smiled as though this was another of my mad ideas, before saying they were sure Id soon realize that a car was a necessity.Eight months on, I wonder whether well ever own a car again. The idea that you “have to” own a car, especially if you live in a city, is all i
38、n the mind. I liveand many other citizens do tooin a place that has never been better served by public transport, and yet car ownership has never been higher. We worry about rising car costs, but wed be better off asking something much more basic: do I really need a car? Certainly the answer is no,
39、and Im a lot richer because I dared to ask the question.28. The author decided to live a car-free life partly because _.A. he was hurt in a terrible car accidentB. most families chose to go car-freeC. the traffic jam was unbearable for himD. the cost of a new car was too much 29. What is the attitud
40、e of the authors family toward his plan?A. Disapproving. B. Supportive. C. Unconcerned. D. Optimistic. 30. What did the author suggest his daughters do about their friends opinion?A. Take their advice. B. Argue against it. KS5UKS5UKS5UC. Leave it alone. D. Think it over. 31. What conclusion did the
41、author draw after the eight-month car-free life?A. Life without a car is a little bit hard. B. Life cannot go without a car.C. A car-free life does not suit everyone.D. His life gets improved without a car 【答案】28.D29.A30.C31.D【解析】28.D 考查细节理解题。根据文意 But the insurance payout didnt even begin to cover t
42、he costs of buying a new carI worked out that, with the loan (贷款) wed need plus petrol, insurance, parking permits and tax, we would make a payment as much as 600 a month 可知买一辆新车的费用太高,所以答案是 D。考点:考查生活类阅读 KS5UDAre you addicted to computer games? Do you stay up all night playing them? Do you feel happy
43、 after you play computer games?Theres no doubt that the excitement and appealing of games these days makes them hard to put down. We are attracted by the choice when it comes to gaming: You can role play-creating your own fantasy characters and stories, giving you a chance to step out of everyday li
44、fe into an imaginary world. And there are shooting games where you can let out your anger and depression in violent situations where you kill people with guns. You can get excited from the games. However, can these kinds of games really be fun and can being absorbed in virtual reality be good for us
45、? Should we worry about their effects on our health? Popular games like Grand Theft Auto have been blamed for everything from falling results at school to causing acts of extreme violence. Internet safety adviser, Alan MacKenzie, thinks “any people understandably will just think that a game is just
46、a game and not realizing the exact content thats in there”. He gives an example of the violence, which he says is “wholly inappropriate for anybody, not to mention children.”Others will argue that gaming is a harmless form of entertainment. There is evidence that playing video games could actually b
47、e good for us. Some games like Game of Thrones and World of Warcraft are educational and using games certainly can help children learn good qualities. Studies have also shown that the skills used in playing games can cause growth in certain areas of the brain, the ability to think in 3D and even imp
48、rove our eyesight.Video game players are also no longer just simple creatures. For some, gaming is having a positive effect on their social lives with games like Halo and World of Warcraft often being played in groups. When your group works together to win the game, your sense of achievement is higher than when winning by yourself. So every coin has two sides. It seems today, gaming isnt just for game fans and if used in a proper way, we can all take part. If video games have two sides, what side do you stand by? 32. The writer used a lot of questions at the beginning to _