1、第部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）注意，听力部分答题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将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. What does the man think of the rent?A. Reasonable. B. Low. C. High.2. Why does the woman like
2、the color of the T-shirtA. It goes with the mans lies. B. Its her favorite color. C. It makes the man look younger.3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Doctor and nurse. B. Doctor and patient. C. Customer and salesman.4. What was the weather like in Australia then?A. Rainy. B
3、. Terrible. C. Nice.5. What do the two speakers think of the newcomer?A. Humorous. B. Careless. C. Energetic.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。听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 题。 6. When were
4、 peaches first planted in China?A. About 750 years ago. B. About 5,700 years ago. C. About 7,500 years ago.7. How many researchers did the study?A. 2. B. 3. C. 4.听下面一段对话，回答第 8 和第 9 题8. How will the speakers go to the Fair?A. By taxi. B. On foot. C. By bus.9. Why will they take their raincoats?A. The
5、 weatherman says there will be rain around noon.B. Theres some sign of rain in the sky.C. They think anything is possible.听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至第 12 题10. Why is the woman unhappy with the dog?A. It belongs to the boy. B. It looks seriously sick. C. It will make a mess in the house.11. Where did the boy fi
6、nd the dog?A. On the street. B. By the garbage can. C. In front of the house.12. What are I hey going to do with the dog?A. Keep it. B. Send it back. C. Give it away.听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至第 16 题。13. Where does the man want to go?A. Milan. B. Seattle. C. Boston.14. When is the man going to return?A. Two da
7、ys later. B. He hasnt decided. C. On the 13th of this month.15. How much is the cheapest ticket?A. $770. B. $975. C. $302.16. What kind of seat does the man prefer?A. A seat in the front. B. A seat in the middle. C. A seal in the back.听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 题。17. What is the second reason for the grow
8、ing number of private cars in China?A. Bank loans.B. Belter financial situation.C. The desire for more comfortable means of traveling.18. What are the main problems caused by the use of private cars in China?A. Traffic jams and air pollution.B. Traffic jams and population explosion.C. Traffic jams a
9、nd energy consumption.19. Who will deal with the problems?A. Local governments. B. Individual car users. C. Car producers.20. What is (he speakers altitude?A. Family cars arc convenient in everyday life.B. Measures should be taken to limit the use of private cars.C. Banks should stop giving loans to
10、 car buyers.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 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AAzores Destination GuideThe Azores is a region of Portugal thats made up of nine volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. Compared to many island destinations, the Azores isnt touristy, noisy, o
11、r polluted. Instead, travelers can expect to discover untouched nature, fantastic views, and charming villages with rich cultural traditions. Here are the key details you should know to begin planning your trip to the Azores.Must-See AttractionsNature lovers will be thrilled to discover all of the o
12、utdoor trips available to them in the Azores, This is a main spot for hiking, diving, fishing, and whale watching. Some of the top outdoor sights to see include the calderas of Lagoa das Sete Cidades and Lagoa das Fumas and Pico Island, where you can climb the tallest mountain in Portugal. Sao Migue
13、l is the biggest and most populated island, and there are lots of historic homes, restaurants, hotels, and shops here.If You Have TimeTry to visit the Pori of Angra in Terceira, which is a World Heritage Site and close to the hundreds of traditional bullfights that are held every summer. Head to the
14、 most westerly island of Flores to see the beautiful coast lined with wildflowers and sheep.Free Things to Do Visit the beach to take a dip in the comfortable 70-degree water Take the five-hour trek lo the peak of volcanic Mount Pico Go bird-watching to see some of the Azores 300+ species of birds T
15、ake a walk around the 15th century town of Heroismo to learn about local historyTransportationThe best way to get around the Azores is by car, and there are some really scenic drives to experience here. Buses operate around the islands, hut service can be infrequent and unavailable on Sundays and ho
16、lidays. Cycling should only be attempted if you are in great shape because the terrain if* rugged and steep. Its especially enjoyable to take boat to get from island to island, since most towns have ports and are along the shoreline.21. What is the purpose of the text?A. To report some scientific fi
17、ndings. B. To convey an idea of nature protection.C. To pm vide travellers with information. D. To leach tour guides background knowledge.22. John, fascinated with historic sites, can choose all the following EXCEPT .A. Pico Island B. Sao Miguel C. Angra Fort D. Heroismo Town23. What is the best way
18、 to enjoy the scenery anund the Azores?A. By car. B. By bus. C. By bike. D. By boat.BSeveral years ago, I was to employ a receptionist for my unit. Before I advertised for the position, Kris, another manager in my company, asked if I would consider an employee from his staff instead of interviewing
19、new competition. I was told that the employee, Judy, had been causing a number of problems both from a work standard perspective and from a personal relationship viewpoint. It appeared from Kris description of this employee that she was having a lot of problems performing her duties, and had difficu
20、lties on a personal basis with her manager. After listening to his explanation, what crossed my mind was that he wanted me to take a performance problem off his hands. Why would I want to assume anyone elses problem? However, I decided that, because it is my colleagues request, 1 would speak with th
21、is Judy privately before I made any decision.After speaking with her for over an hour, it turned out that the performance problem appeared to result from working for a manager who never extended a good morning greeting, never gave a word of encouragement but was always finding fault. The result was
22、an employee who was insecure, hated to see a new work day start, and who had thought about quitting every day before she went to work.The look on Judys face, the trembling hands, and the anxious manner in which she spoke led me to believe she was being truthful. I decided to accept Judy to my unit.
23、What started out as a shy, withdrawn and frightened employee turned out to be a productive and loyal employee I had ever worked with. Judy couldnt do enough and was constantly asking for more responsibility. I was more than happy to give her what she needed praise for work well done, respect as a pe
24、rson, and encouragement for anything she worked on.24. Why did Kris ask the author to consider an employee from his staff?A. To help the author with his problem.B. To give a chance to the best one of his staff.C. To spare his colleague the trouble of interviewing.D. To get rid of a so-called badly p
25、erforming employee.25. What is the authors first reaction after listening to Kris explanation?A. He didnt want to lake over the problem. B. He doubled the truth of Kris description.C. He accepted the offer from Kris at once. D. He felt sorry for Judy about her situation.26. Who should be responsible
26、 for Judys bad performance at work?A. The author. B. Kris. C. Judy. D. The company.27. What can we learn from the story?A. Gold will shine no matter where it is. B. A friend is not always worth your trust.C. Your kindness will come back to you. D. Encouragement makes good things happen.CTea, one of
27、the most common English drinks today, is a relative latecomer to British shores. Although the custom of drinking tea dales back to 3000 BC in China, it was not until the mid 17th century that this drink first appeared in England. The use of tea spread slowly from its Asian homeland, although Portugu
28、ese trading ships may have made contact with the Chinese as early as 1515. It was the Portuguese and Dutch traders who first imported tea to Europe by 1610.Curiously, it was the London coffee houses that were responsible for introducing tea to England. One of the first coffee house merchants to offe
29、r tea was Thomas Camay. He sold both liquid and dry tea to the public as early as 1657. Three years later he issued a broadsheet advertising tea at six and ten pounds per pound, praising its virtues as “making the body active and energetic”, and “preserving perfect health until extreme old age”. Tea
30、 soon became a hit in the coffee houses, and by 1700 over 500 coffee houses sold it. By 1750 tea had become the favored drink of Britains lower classes.In 1864 the female manager of the Aerated Bread Company began the custom of serving food and drink to her customers, who were favored with tea. Soon
31、 everyone was asking for the same treatment. The concept of teashops spread throughout Britain like wildfire, not in the least, because teashops provided a place where a woman could meet her friends and socialize without damage to her reputation.Another custom is afternoon tea, which is said to have
32、 originated with Anna, 7th Duchess of Bedford, who launched the idea in the early 1800s. Anna is said to have complained of “having that sinking feeling” in the late afternoon because of a very long break between lunch and dinner, which in fashionable circles might not served until 8 oclock in the e
33、vening. The solution for the Duchess was a pot of tea and a light snack. This fashionable custom soon spread to the working classes and became the main meal of the day.28. When did British people start drinking tea?A. At 3000 BC. B. Around 1650.C. AK early as 1515. D. No later than 1610.29. What can
34、 we know about tea sold in the London coffee houses?A. It was only served to the upper class in the beginning.B. It provided people with a new concept of healthy lifestyle.C. It gained popularity quickly among English people.D. It replaced coffee to become the most popular drink.30. Why did Anna lau
35、nch the idea of having afternoon tea?A. To socialize with her friends.B. To change the fashion in upper class.C. To bridge the gap between lunch and dinner.D. To deal with a social problem about eating habit.31. What would be the best title of the text?A. Tea in Britain B. A Drinking TraditionD. A B
36、ridge of Culture CommunicationC. The Origin of Tea CustomsDBy its very nature, technology changes at a fast pace and is making itself accessible to pupils and teachers. The future learning is about access, both locally and globally. Teaching and learning is going to be social. Schools of the future
37、could have traditional students, as well as online-only students who live across the country or even the world.The future of technology in education is the cloud. Teachers can use the cloud to set, collect and grade schoolwork online. Students will have instant access to grades, comments and work vi
38、a a computer, smartphone or tablet.School classrooms are going to change. Thanks to the cloud and mobile devices, technology will be used in every part of school. In fact, it wont just be the classrooms that will change. Games fields, gyms and school trips will all change. Whether offsite or onsite
39、the school, teachers, students and support staff will all be connected. With the cloud, the world will be our classroom. Students can team from anywhere and teachers can teach from anywhere.The cloud can also encourage independent learning. Teachers could adopt a flipped classroom approach more ofte
40、n. Unlike the traditional model in which the teacher is typically the central focus of a lesson, students will lake ownership of their own learning. Teachers can put resources online first for students to use. These could be videos, documents audio podcasts or interactive images. All of these resour
41、ces can be accessed via a students computer, smartphone or tablet long as they have an Internet connection. Rather than “being taught”, students can learn independently and in their own way.What we must remember is that when schools adopt new technology and services, they must be evaluated way, as a
42、 school, you know if they are successful and what improvements you cant expect staff to use new technology if they are not confident users or creators.32. Why would schools of the future also have online-only students across the world?A. The development of technology provides possible access.B. Peop
43、le both locally and globally are living a life at fast pace.C. The number of traditional student is on an increasing decline.D. A lack of teacher will force more pupils globally to lean, online.33. Which of the following can describe the technology cloud used in future education?A. Practical and exp
44、ensive. B. Encouraging and students-based. D. Timely and convenient. C. Effective and time-consuming.34. What does the underlined word “flipped” probably mean?A. Combined. B. Divided.C. Shifted D. Limited.35. What should be done when schools adopt new technology and services?A. Stall performance eva
45、luation. B. Necessary improvements.c. Creative thinking training. D. Students confidence building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。Many people enjoy reading as a way to relax and enrich their minds. 36 So, how can you improve your reading to become a better reader?
46、1. 37 Find books related to your hobbies, career goals, or a topic that motivates your curiosity. You are much more likely to commit to reading when it is an enjoyable experience. If you are bored while reading, you are more likely to put the book down and turn to a different activity.2. Start at a
47、comfortable reading level.If you attempt to read material that is too challenging at first, you are more likely to become discouraged. Pick a book, and read the first Iwo or three pages to see whether it is fit for you. 38 You can advance to a little more difficult reading materials from there.3. Ex
48、pand your vocabulary.Building a greater vocabulary will make reading easier and more fun in the future. The more words you are exposed to, the more your vocabulary will grow. If you dont understand a word, first try to use context to figure out what it means. 39 Write down these words to review late
49、r to solidify them in your memory and make them a part of your vocabulary. Keep a collection of these words for your own reference.4. Practice, practice, practice.40 Studies have shown that people who spend more time reading develop a larger vocabulary and greater reading comprehension. This improves their ability to lake in knowledge more generally.A. Read the materials that interest you.B. Choose the book that matches your level.C. Find a quiet place to read so that you arent disturbed.D. As with anything else, developing reading skills takes work.E. Look u
