1、注意事项：1.答题前,考生务必用 0.5 毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、准考证号填写在答题卡和试卷规定的位置上。2.本试卷分第 I 卷和第卷两部分 ,满分 150 分。考试用时 120 分钟。第 I 卷每小题选出答案后,用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。3.第卷必须用 0.5 毫米黑色签字笔作答,答案必须写在题目指定区域内相应的位置;如需改动,先划掉原来的答案,然后再写上新的答案; 不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。第 I 卷（选择题，共 100 分）第一部分 听力(共两节,满分 30 分)做题时,先将答
2、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. When did Sally arrive in Paris?A. Seven days ago.B. Last night.C. During National Day.2. What does the man mean?A. Jeff wont a
3、ttend the meeting.B. Jeff wont speak in public.C. Jeff doesnt have any good ideas.3. Which bus does the man advise the woman to take?A. A15.B. A50.C. A55.4. What does the woman ask the boy to do?A. Take the piano lesson.B. Go to a dentist.C. Visit his grandparents.5. What was the woman looking for?A
4、. Mr. Smiths phone.B. Mr. Smiths card.C. Information about Mr. Smith. 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 秒钟的做答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题 6. What was the man doing while the accident happen
5、ed?A. Turning into his drive.B. Turning around the corner.C. Looking into the back mirror.7. Who should be responsible for the accident?A. The man.B. The other driver.C. Both of them.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What is Mr. Brown doing?A. Visiting his family.B. Answering a call.C. Taking a shower.9. Where
6、will the man go next?A. To the coffee house.B. To the supermarket. C. To the guest room.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What does the man prefer in the room?A. The extra bedroom.B. The color TV.C. The pool.11. What is the policy of the hotel?A. Registering in the office.B. Paying in advance.C. Paying in
7、cash.12. What will the man do next?A. Go to the room.B. Park his car.C. Call his family. 听第 9 段材料,回答第 13 至 16 题 13. What is the girl going to do?A. Watch an opera.B. Perform in an opera. C. Visit her grandfather.14. What will the girl wear tonight?A. A black dress.B. A blue suit.C. A blue dress.15.
8、How long is the performance?A. 5 hours.B. 3.5 hours.C. 4 hours.16. Who are the two speakers probably?A. Classmates.B. Brother and sister.C. Father and daughter. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What was Joes first story about?A. Stock market.B. The United States.C. World War II.18. Where did Joe go after
9、 his first story?A. To Europe.B. To Africa.C. To Asia.19. What happened to Joe in 1946?A. He won a big award.B. He became an editor. C. He had cancer.20. When did Joe die?A. In1967.B. In1968.C. In1976.第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节， 满分 40 分）第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）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，并在答题卡上将该
10、项涂黑。AAre you interested in visiting historical swimming pools? If youre, here are some pools that you shouldnt miss in America.McCarren Park PoolDuring the summer of 1936, the Works Progress Administration opened eleven huge pools in New York City. One was the McCarren Park Pool, designed by Aymar E
11、mbury II. A 2012 restoration (修复) project brought the long-closed Brooklyn facility into the 21st century while keeping the original brick bathhouse building and grand entry arch(拱门).Berkeley City Club PoolOpen to members and hotel guests of Berkeley City Club in Berkeley, California, this Julia Mor
12、gan-designed pool dates from 1930. It looks like a pool in a fairy tale. theres an observation deck (望台) for those who just want to enjoy the architecture without actually swimming.Roman PoolPart of Hearst Castle, the indoor Roman Pool is a masterpiece filled with natural light and amazing artworks
13、by artist Camille Solon. Julia Morgan built the pool under a tennis court and designed it in an artistic style. The waters gleaming surface reflects the rooms curved marble ladders, lamps and marble statues.Neptune PoolThe Neptune Pool is also one of the main attractions of Hearst Castle. Julia Morg
14、an designed it. It has an amazing ocean-view setting. For more on the Neptune Pool and the castle, visit the Hearst Castle website.21. What can we know about the McCarren Park Pool?A. It was opened in the early 1930s.B. It isnt open to the public today.C. It was restored by Aymar Embury II.D. The or
15、iginal brick bathhouse building still exists.22. What can we do at the Roman Pool?A. Having an ocean view through the windows.B. Enjoying views on an observation deck.C. Enjoying artworks by Camille Solon.D. Staying at Berkeley City Club.23. Whats the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To introd
16、uce the Hearst Castle website.B. To introduce some historical swimming pools.C. To recommend some major attractions in the U.S.D. To tell readers about some pools designed by Julia Morgan.BEveryone knew I wanted to be an astronaut. Most people knew that I was also fascinated (迷住) by basket ball, and
17、 I just assumed that if I wanted to be in the NBA, I could. Few people knew that I read every John Grisham novel starting from the age of 12 and wanted to be a lawyer.As a young girl, I used to see Space Camp, the movie shown just after the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster. Every time I watched it,
18、 I got lost in my imagination. I was Katherine, the lead character who wanted to be the first female space shuttle commander. I had a robot friend named Jinx who could cause a major failure and send me into space. Because of that movie, I decided to become an astronaut.All these Hollywood shows have
19、 an opportunity to inflence kids. I am the living proof that young kids watch the products of Hollywood and are inspired by them or turned away by them. Its a serious responsibility.Even as an adult today, my interests change much more quickly than I wish they did. I am truly addicted to trying new
20、things! But I am proud of myself for trying. I hope I never lose that desireto try. After all, my greatest achievement isnt actually achieving the fial goal but rather that I at least tried.To my joy, I was selected for an interview in the 2013 astronaut selection. I didnt actually get selected as a
21、n astronaut that year, but the experience alone was enough to inspire me never to give up. In the end, if I never make it into space to witness the beauty of this planet with my own eyes, at least I can say I have tried. 24. Who was Katherine according to Paragraph 2?A. The author herself.B. A femal
22、e astronaut.C. A character of a movie.D. An astronaut of the Challenger.25. What did the author think of Hollywood movies about exploring space?A. They are good scientifi movies.B. They have a deep effect on children.C. They are made to select new astronauts.D. They frighten children away from space
23、.26. Why does the author take great pride in herself?A. She keeps attempting.B. She has many dreams.C. She never loses heart.D. She achieved her fial goal.27. What can be concluded from the last paragraph?A. The author was satisfid with the interview.B. The author gave up the career as an astronaut.
24、C. The author still stuck to her astronaut dream.D. The author felt sorry for her failure in the selection.CIn the United States, Mothers Day falls on the second Sunday in May. It was back in 1908 when a woman named Anna Jarvis created this unofficial holiday to honor mothers. Traditionally, childre
25、n and husbands honor mothers of all ages by buying flowers, cards and other gifts or taking them to dinner in a nice restaurant. But today, we will talk about some expressions that use the word “mother“, instead.Some cultures believe Mother Earth gave birth to everything that exists on our planet. I
26、n Greek mythology, a goddess named Gaia was the great mother of all. She was said to have created the Earth and the Universe. Mother Nature is a little different. This term relates to the natural world as if it were a woman.The mother lode(矿脉) comes from mining. It means a place where the largest am
27、ount of gold, silver, or anything else of value can be found. But now, the term mother lode means a rich supply of anything. We often use the word “strike“ with this expression. For example, you might say, “She just graduated from college and struck the mother lode with her new job!“When we call som
28、ething “the mother of all“, it means it is the biggest or best of something. Here is an example: We are going to throw the mother of all parties this weekend. So youd better come on time!You might think all expressions about mothers are sweet and loving. Not so. For example, a boy who is “tied to hi
29、s mothers apron strings“ is controlled by his mother. We can also call him a “mamas boy“. Both of these terms are even more impolite, especially if you are talking about an adult man.28. How does the author explain Mother Earth?A. By making a comparison.B. By telling a historical story.C. By introdu
30、cing a Greek myth.D. By analyzing different words.29. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean?A. She could find something valuable.B. She earned quite a lot from her new job.C. She was trying her best to do her job.D. She was busy with her work every day.30. Which of the following has
31、a negative meaning according to the text?A. Mother Nature.B. The mother lode.C. The mother of all.D. Tied to his mothers apron strings.31. What does the text mainly tell us?A. The history of Mothers Day.B. The legendary life of Anna Jarvis.C. Tips on gifts for mothers Day.D. Different meanings of mo
32、ther expressions.DIt is a popular Internet thing to focus on the upside of being in your 30s, and it is nice to know how to do basic modern-human-being things like paying your taxes and cooking a simple meal. But it can be a less-encouraging story at work: People in their late 20s to early 40s tend
33、to report lower levels of job satisfaction and higher levels of emotional exhaustion than other age groups, according to new research.Theres an obvious reason: These tend to be the ages when people have young children at home, and the researchers did find that this group reported feeling increasingl
34、y crunched for time. But adding to that pressure, coworker support also tends to decline at this age. Some researchers interpret the findings:Support from co-workers probably decreases in midlife as peers compete for limited resource (promotion bottlenecks are often encountered during this career st
35、age). Also, whereas younger co-workers are often hungry to make up new social networks, and older workers seek identity-affirming (确认) work experiences in their remaining tenure (任期), midlifers find it demanding enough just to maintain existing social networks. Meanwhile, time pressure likely increa
36、ses as colleagues are all trying to enrich their own knowledge and experience.But the good news is that after about a decade of struggle, things start to pick back up again. Occupational psychologists say that happiness at work recovers when people reach their 40s, and that people in their 50s are m
37、ore satisfied with their jobs than any other age group. Hang in there, 30-somethings-soon you will be older, but at least work will meet less frustration (挫折)! 32. What can we learn about people in their 30s according to the text?A. They may feel more pressured at work.B. They are more satisfied wit
38、h their work.C. They tend to feel less emotionally exhausted.D. They dont know how to do basic modern-human-being things.33. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “crunched“ in Paragraph 2?A. encouragedB. pressedC. relaxedD. satisfied34. Why do people in their late 20s to early 40s
39、have less support from co-workers?A. Because they have a family to support.B. Because they are eager to form new social networks.C. Because they try to seek identity-affirming work experiences.D. Because they are faced with strong competition in promotion.35. What would be the best title of the text
40、?A. Job satisfaction and agesB. Why people are dissatisfied with workC. Tips on improving your job satisfactionD. Work is worst when you are in your 30s第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Reading comprehension is an important skill to master for academic success. Man
41、y students have difficulty in understanding the point of a story and remembering what a story is aboutthe basics of this task. Luckily, by following some basic tips, you can improve at reading comprehensionWork on your vocabulary. Keep up on vocabulary lessons in school, and look up definitions of w
42、ords when you read to master as many words as you can. 36 Read with your mind, eyes and lips. 37 Just reading with your mind could mean youre not paying enough attention. You dont have to read aloud for reading comprehension, but go over each word with your eyes at least.38 To understand what a para
43、graph is saying, you can often look through the first sentence. This should tell you the point of the paragraph, and the rest should be supplemental (附加的) information. Look at the last sentence to complete the idea.Identify the structure of the story to know what to look for in analyzing it. Some st
44、ories are written in the order of time. Others start from the point of the future and backtrack(倒叙). Still others are about proving the point of a thesis with examples. 39 Try to predict whats going to happen next. Reading actively promotes reading comprehension. 40 This will help you remember the d
45、etails after youve finished.A. Be aware of the function of paragraphs.B. Concentrate on the meaning of words when reading aloud.C. The larger vocabulary you have, the easier reading comprehension will be.D. While reading, guess which way the story is going or how the story will end up.E. Reading wit
46、h your eyes and lips helps you remember what youve read.F. Figure out what kind of structure youre looking at to understand the story better.G. If you can understand the writers purpose between the lines, youre doing a good job.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题
47、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It was an unforgettable experience that happened many years ago.Once, I 41 a booth(售货摊) across from a wonderful comedian. His name was Moonie. He was absolutely 42 and his performance was done using nothing but 43 and actions instead of words. I rememb
48、er watching his shows and always being entertained. Even when he was having a 44 day, the audience wasnt cooperating, or his tight-rope skills werent as 45 as he would have liked, he always 46 to keep things funny, lively, and fresh. Thats a very 47 thing to do, considering I watched him just do the
49、 same performances and jokes for 5 years several times a day, each weekend.When I heard it would be his last year performing at the fair, I wanted to 48 him for all the amazing shows he had done on that 49 across from the booth where I worked. He was standing with the 50 after his last show of that day, and as each person dropped a 51 into his big basket, he was saying playfully “No, youre the greatest!“ to each one.I 52 him and dropped $ 20 into his basket, and he turned to me
