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综合核心素养测评卷(二)
测试范围:Welcome Unit~Unit 5
(满分150分,限时120分钟)
选择题部分
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
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。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 will the man do tonight
A. Buy some shoes.
B. Go to the bank.
C. Book a hotel room.
( )2. What time is it now 　
A. 4∶10.
B. 4∶20.
C. 4∶30.
( )3. What kind of music does the woman like best
A. Pop music.
B. Light music.
C. Classical music.
( )4. What does the woman mean
A. The sea is getting smaller.
B. The sea is being polluted.
C. The sea is getting cleaner.
( )5. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. In a bookstore.
B. In a classroom.
C. In a publishing house.
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。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。
( )6. What will the woman do on the weekend
A. Play football.
B. Have dinner with her friend.
C. Go to a concert with the man.
( )7. When will the speakers meet outside the Kent Theatre
A. At eight this Thursday.
B. At six this Saturday.
C. At seven next Tuesday.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
( )8. What does the man offer to do
A. Lend his umbrella to the woman.
B. Get the woman’s umbrella for her.
C. Do the presentation for the woman.
( )9. What is the woman probably going to do right away
A. Wait for the man.
B. Study in the library.
C. Go for the presentation.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
( )10. Why is the woman moving
A. To get a job in a new place.
B. To get further education.
C. To live together with her parents.
( )11. Why does the woman want to leave her dog behind 　
A. She can’t take care of it.
B. Her parents don’t want her to take it.
C. The dog would not be used to the new environment.
( )12. Where does the woman live now
A. In a small village.
B. In a big city.
C. In the town.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
( )13. What is the woman doing
A. Attending a meeting.　
B. Having a job interview.
C. Making a self-introduction in a show.
( )14. What is the woman’s major
A. Sales management.
B. English.
C. Public administration.
( )15. Why was the woman out of school during high school
A. She was badly ill.
B. She had to act in a film.
C. Her father took her to America.
( )16. What part-time job did the woman do at college
A. A travel guide.
B. A designer.
C. A tutor.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
( )17. Where is the National Park
A. In the north of the city.
B. In the south of the city.
C. In the east of the city.
( )18. Why should we hike with partners
A. To cut expenses.
B. To ensure our safety.
C. To make the trip more enjoyable.
( )19. What is not needed when getting around in the park
A. A GPS.
B. A guidebook.
C. A map.
( )20. What does the speaker suggest we do at last
A. Take rocks home only for study.
B. Take enough water and snacks with us.
C. Take nothing home but pictures and memories.
第二部分　阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节　(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5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。
A
A Guide to Freshman
Food Service
The URS Dining Hall opens from 7∶00 a.m. to 8∶00 p.m. It serves all kinds of snacks, drinks, ice cream and meals. You can pay with your cash or ID cards. You can put your cash into your ID cards at the front desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the URS Dining Hall, you can still use the tables to enjoy meals, to have your meetings with your friends and even to study.
Transportation
The URS Express is a bus service. The bus transports students between campus and the shopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 9∶00 a.m. and 3∶00 p.m., Saturdays only. The round trip fare is $2.
Academic Support
All students have access to the writing centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door, two 30-minute appointments per week maximum. The service is free of charge.
Health
The Fitness Centre is on the top floor of Douglas Hall, it is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost is included in your medical insurance. Operation hours are Monday to Friday, 9∶00 a.m. to 4∶30 p.m.
( )21. What can we do in the URS Dining Hall
A. Sell snacks, drinks, ice cream and meals.
B. Have a discussion with our friends.
C. Buy drinks and enjoying concerts.
D. Cook the meals by ourselves.
( )22. Who can you get help from for your writing
A. The professors.
B. Volunteers.
C. Trainers.
D. Classmates.
( )23. What can be learned from this guide
A. The Fitness Centre is on the bottom floor of Douglas Hall.
B. The medical help can be available on weekend.
C. The URS Express can transport the students to and from the stores.
D. The single trip fare for the transport service is $2.
B
Living in a foreign culture can be exciting, but it can also be confusing. A group of Americans who taught English in other countries recently discussed their experiences. They found that miscommunication was always possible, even over something as simple as “yes” and “no”.
On her first day in Micronesia, an island in the Pacific, Lisa thought people weren’t paying any attention to her. The day was hot. She went into a store and asked, “Do you have cold drinks ” The woman there didn’t say anything. Lisa repeated the question. Still the woman said nothing. She later learned that the woman had answered her: She had raised her eyebrows (眉毛), which in Micronesia means “yes”.
Jan remembered an experience she had in Bulgaria, a country in Europe. She went to a restaurant that was famous for its cabbage. She asked the waiter, “Do you have cabbage today ” He nodded his head. Jan waited, but the cabbage never came. In that country, a nod means “no”.
Tom had a similar problem when he arrived in India. After explaining something in class, he asked his students if they understood. They answered with many different nods and shakes of the head. He thought some people had not understood, so he explained again. When he asked again, they did the same thing. He soon found out that his students did understand. In India, people nod and shake their heads in different ways depending on where they come from. You have to know where a person is from to understand whether they mean “yes” or “no”.
( )24. The Americans teaching English in other countries found that they　　　　　.
A. had problems with communication
B. needed to learn foreign languages
C. should often discuss their　experiences
D. should go abroad for holidays
( )25. How do people in Micronesia show “yes”
A. By nodding their heads.
B. By raising their eyebrows.
C. By shaking their heads.
D. By saying “no”.
( )26. Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage
A. In Bulgaria, nodding heads means “no”.
B. Jan taught English on a Pacific island.
C. Lisa was trying to buy some cabbage.
D. In India, only shaking heads means “yes”.
( )27. Why did Tom misunderstand his class at first
A. Because he didn’t know where the students came from.
B. Because he didn’t explain anything clearly enough.
C. Because some students didn’t understand his questions.
D. Because he did not know much about Indian culture.
C
Rogues (疯狗浪), called “extreme storm waves” by scientists, are large, unexpected, and dangerous waves that are at least twice as high as the other waves around them. These abnormal waves, which happen every day and all over the world, are highly unpredictable and can destroy ships that meet with them.
Rogue waves appear to form when large rough waves pass through one another, combining to form huge walls of water. However, why and where they appear is unclear. But using 700 years’ ocean data including historical records and data from buoys (浮标) in 158 locations around the world, researchers have now created a system for predicting (预测) these “huge beasts”.
“They are caused by many factors that, until now, have not been combined into a single risk assessment,” said lead author I. Dion H fner. H fner and his coworkers mapped the factors that may lead to rogue waves and used AI to make a single model that could determine the possibility that a rogue wave will form.
The team trained a network using historical wave data. This created a system that learned the causes of rogue waves by itself and could work to predict them. But the AI’s methods were hidden in a black box. This means scientists couldn’t know how the AI worked. So H fner’s team applied another form of machine learning, which produced an equation (方程式) when given data, rather than just a single prediction, helping the researchers to understand how the AI reached its predictions.
“Our analysis shows that abnormal waves happen all the time. In fact, we recorded 100, 000 waves that can be seen as rogue waves,” H fner said. This system effectively shows the sign of a rogue wave, H fner added, and can better protect ships from being destroyed as they sail around the world. Ship companies can use the system to predict when and where rogue waves might form and find another course.
( )28. How does the author introduce the topic
A. By giving an example.
B. By describing what it is about.
C. By comparing it to something else.
D. By making a guess.
( )29. What can the system do according to Paragraph 2
A. Catch huge sea creatures.
B. Guide ships around in the sea.
C. Prevent rouge waves from forming.
D. Predict the rogue waves.
( )30. What is the disadvantage of the AI’s methods according to Paragraph 4
A. They only show the results.
B. They depend on too many factors.
C. They make wrong predictions.
D. They don’t analyse data properly.
( )31. H fner thinks that the system 　　　　　.
A. requires more tests
B. cannot be widely used
C. needs further improvement
D. has a promising future
D
There are functioning steam railways in other countries: tourists in France can go for a ride in Brittany; so can visitors travelling to the Dandenong Ranges in Australia. But no other country has a heritage railway sector anywhere near as energetic as the UK’s, where more than 170 services cross around 600 miles of track and call at 460 stations.
Just a few years after the first of these railways opened at Talyllyn in north Wales, in 1951, a fictional Welsh steam engine became the main character in the children’s television serial Ivor the Engine. On lines originally built for slate quarries (石板采石场), north Wales still has the biggest group of steam railways, but they exist in all four nations of the UK, typically operating seasonal timetables in tourist areas. These railways are living museums with stations decorated in period style. Some staff wear costumes too.
Up to 95% of the 18.5m journeys on heritage railways each year are taken by domestic tourists. They owe their popularity to a combination of nostalgia (怀旧), enjoyment of the countryside and enthusiasm for the old engines.
Railways are expensive to run, and the first steam preservation enthusiasts recognised that they would need volunteers to make their dream of a revival come true. This reliance on volunteers is partly due to cuts in budgets from local authorities and other funders. But heritage railways are a good example of what can be achieved by a combined paid and voluntary workforce. As well as the economic contribution that the railways make to rural areas, there is evidence that volunteering can have beneficial effects on people as well.
The railways will need to respond, like the rest of the society, to environmental policies. The destructive impact of greenhouse gases is an obvious challenge to a sector that trades on an image of coal-powered transport. Electric railway engines are being used for maintenance, to bring emissions down, and some railways are active in wildlife conservation. There will need to be further adaptation down the line. That the railways don’t stand still has always been part of their appeal especially on rainy days in the summer holidays.
( )32. How are the UK’s steam railways different from other countries’
A. They are active across the countries.
B. They serve as tourist attractions.
C. They are mainly powered by steam.
D. They use small amounts of energy.
( )33. Why does the author mention Ivor the Engine
A. To spread knowledge of the classic serial.
B. To introduce the origin of steam engines.
C. To show the popularity of steam railways.
D. To share a childhood memory of travelling.
( )34. What can we infer from Paragraph 4
A. Volunteers help to keep heritage railways alive.
B. Economic growth depends on individual efforts.
C. People can’t afford to travel by heritage railway.
D. Local officials don’t use old means of transport.
( )35. What is the author’s attitude towards heritage railways
A. Indifferent. B. Doubtful.
C. Appreciative. D. Negative.
第二节　(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5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。
Like math, chemistry, and many other subjects, learning a foreign language, especially listening and pronunciation, is a cumulative (积累的) process. 　36　 If you don’t keep up with your studies, your language skills will be weakened. Below we’ll explore the most effective tips for learning a foreign language as they relate to listening and speaking.
Put listening first. 　37　 So it’s important that you learn what to listen for when the language is being spoken. The key is to listen to native speakers pronouncing correctly for the language.
　38　 One of the biggest mistakes new learners make is paying more attention to speed instead of accuracy (准确性). Not only does proper pronunciation require practice, it also requires patience. Slow down and learn how to make lip and tongue (舌头) movements correctly. When you speak, take the time to make sure you’re pronouncing words accurately.
Practise what you hear. With respect to learning what to listen for and proper pronunciation, there is no replacement for practice. The best way to improve your ability to listen and pronounce words correctly is to listen to the language being spoken by native speakers in real-life contexts.
　39　 Read out what you hear, reproducing words, phrases and sentences as accurately as you can.
Listen to yourself speak. It’s not enough to listen to native speakers speak the language. You need to listen to yourself speak the language as well. Record yourself pronouncing words and speaking the pare your pronunciation of words, phrases and sentences to that of native speakers. 　40　
A. Quick talk wins in real conversation.
B. Make sure that you pronounce correctly.
C. Then make a phone call to a native speaker.
D. What you learn today builds upon what you learned before.
E. Sound is the basis for communication in all spoken languages.
F. Listen to native speakers, records, tapes, movies, and television shows.
G. Repeat this exercise until your pronunciation is close to that of native speakers.
36. 　37. 　38.
39. 　40.
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节　(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Two weeks earlier, my son, Ben, had got in touch. He’d moved to England with his mum when he was three and it had been 13 years 　41　 I’d last seen him. So imagine my 　42　 when he emailed me saying he wanted to come to visit me.
I was 　43　! I arrived early at Byron Bay where we were supposed to 　44　. The bay was bathed in sunshine, and there was a group of kayakers (皮划艇运动员) around 150 metres off the shore. Getting a little 　45　, I realised one kayak was in 　46　. “Something’s not 　47　!” I took off my T-shirt and dived into the water. I saw there were two instructors on board and a man lying across the middle. He was 　48　 violently. Linking arms with one of the instructors, I helped carry the young man out of the water. He was unconscious and as I looked at his face, something 　49　 to me. Those brown eyes were very 　50　. “What’s his name ” I asked the instructor. “Ben,” he replied, and immediately I 　51　 that stranger was my son!
The instructors called for an ambulance. 　52　, after a brief stay in hospital, Ben was well enough to be allowed to 　53　 and later the family met up for dinner. We chatted about everything and then Ben turned to me. “I just want to say thank you,” he said. “You 　54　 my life!”
I still can’t believe what a 　55　 it was. I’m just so glad I was there in time to help my son.
( )41. A. before B. after
C. until D. since
( )42. A. delight B. relief
C. anger D. worry
( )43. A. scared B. shocked
C. thrilled D. ashamed
( )44. A. talk B. stay
C. meet D. settle
( )45. A. faster B. closer
C. heavier D. wiser
( )46. A. trouble B. advance
C. question D. battle
( )47. A. real B. right
C. fair D. fit
( )48. A. arguing B. fighting
C. shouting D. shaking
( )49. A. happened B. occurred
C. applied D. appealed
( )50. A. sharp B. pleasant
C. attractive D. familiar
( )51. A. agreed B. hesitated
C. doubted D. knew
( )52. A. Fortunately B. Frankly
C. Sadly D. Suddenly
( )53. A. return B. relax
C. speak D. leave
( )54. A. created B. honoured
C. saved D. guided
( )55. A. coincidence B. change
C. pity D. pain
非选择题部分
第二节　(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
A “Children’s Press Meeting” was scheduled at the Great Wall on Saturday morning. David shared his thoughts on 　56　 (be) a good listener and supportive parent. 26 children and journalists from across China asked 　57　 (vary) questions about healthy meals, growing up troubles, and 　58　 to create a dynamic family.
As a father of three, David 　59　 (he) is eager to be a good role model for his children and also encourage children 　60　 (keep) a healthy attitude towards life. “I like children myself. Today, not only did we play football together, 　61　 I enjoyed very much, but also we discussed varieties of questions regarding health,” David told the children. “The healthy lifestyle is a very important topic in my life. Being a parent, all along I 　62　 (try) my best to encourage my children to take care of their health and pay attention to the family life.”
At the meeting 　63　 (hold) by the China Film Director Centre, David also attended a charity auction organised by “Angel” and extended his 　64　 (encourage) to the young painter Lin Yuhui. “Angel” is a programme that was launched by AIA China. By charity auction through the collected children’s painting, the fund will 　65　 turn produce money to run the programme and to help children.
56. 　　　　　　 57.
58. 59.
60. 61. 62. 63.
64. 65.
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节　应用文写作(满分15分)
假定你是李华,你的外国朋友Tony刚上高中,对数学学习感到困惑,来信向你求助,请你用英语给他写一封回信,分享数学学习的建议,内容包括:
1. 写信目的;
2. 你的建议;
3. 你的祝福。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Tony,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节　读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
Chito Shedden was a simple fisherman and tour guide from Siquirres, Limon Province, Costa Rica. He had a broad range of interesting facts about nature, which helped his business quite a bit.
The year was 1989 and Chito was walking along the banks of the Reventazón River when he happened upon something very strange. There was a dying male crocodile (鳄鱼). When he stepped up to carefully examine the skinny reptile, he realised it had been shot through the head and then left eyes.
He knew, dangerous as it was, he couldn’t leave the poor animal there, alone and helpless. Chito acted quickly, calling for the help of several brave friends to load the heavy reptile into his boat. He knew if he could heal it, he would then send it back into the wild. He named the huge reptile “Pocho”, which means strength and began to care for him in his own backyard.
The kind and helpful fisherman started to heal Pocho with medicine, food, and more importantly, lots of care and attention. Chito fed the crocodile a steady diet of chicken and fish. He bought medicine to prevent infection (感染) and even slept by his side at night.
Affection was one of the most important factors. Chito gave him kisses and hugs. He talked to him and petted him. “The crocodile needed my love to regain the will to live,” he said. In time, Pocho improved enough to return to normal health. It was time for him to return to his own river in the wild. Chito and his friends loaded the crocodile back into his boat and set him free in a nearby river. The two parted ways and Chito returned home alone.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
Chito awoke the next morning, and walked outside.
Paragraph 2:
A closer relationship was formed between Pocho and Chito.综合核心素养测评卷(二)
测试范围:Welcome Unit~Unit 5
(满分150分,限时120分钟)
选择题部分
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
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。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。
(　C　)1. What will the man do tonight
A. Buy some shoes.
B. Go to the bank.
C. Book a hotel room.
(　B　)2. What time is it now 　
A. 4∶10.
B. 4∶20.
C. 4∶30.
(　C　)3. What kind of music does the woman like best
A. Pop music.
B. Light music.
C. Classical music.
(　B　)4. What does the woman mean
A. The sea is getting smaller.
B. The sea is being polluted.
C. The sea is getting cleaner.
(　A　)5. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. In a bookstore.
B. In a classroom.
C. In a publishing house.
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。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。
(　A　)6. What will the woman do on the weekend
A. Play football.
B. Have dinner with her friend.
C. Go to a concert with the man.
(　C　)7. When will the speakers meet outside the Kent Theatre
A. At eight this Thursday.
B. At six this Saturday.
C. At seven next Tuesday.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　A　)8. What does the man offer to do
A. Lend his umbrella to the woman.
B. Get the woman’s umbrella for her.
C. Do the presentation for the woman.
(　C　)9. What is the woman probably going to do right away
A. Wait for the man.
B. Study in the library.
C. Go for the presentation.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
(　A　)10. Why is the woman moving
A. To get a job in a new place.
B. To get further education.
C. To live together with her parents.
(　C　)11. Why does the woman want to leave her dog behind 　
A. She can’t take care of it.
B. Her parents don’t want her to take it.
C. The dog would not be used to the new environment.
(　A　)12. Where does the woman live now
A. In a small village.
B. In a big city.
C. In the town.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
(　B　)13. What is the woman doing
A. Attending a meeting.　
B. Having a job interview.
C. Making a self-introduction in a show.
(　C　)14. What is the woman’s major
A. Sales management.
B. English.
C. Public administration.
(　C　)15. Why was the woman out of school during high school
A. She was badly ill.
B. She had to act in a film.
C. Her father took her to America.
(　C　)16. What part-time job did the woman do at college
A. A travel guide.
B. A designer.
C. A tutor.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
(　A　)17. Where is the National Park
A. In the north of the city.
B. In the south of the city.
C. In the east of the city.
(　B　)18. Why should we hike with partners
A. To cut expenses.
B. To ensure our safety.
C. To make the trip more enjoyable.
(　B　)19. What is not needed when getting around in the park
A. A GPS.
B. A guidebook.
C. A map.
(　C　)20. What does the speaker suggest we do at last
A. Take rocks home only for study.
B. Take enough water and snacks with us.
C. Take nothing home but pictures and memories.
【听力材料】
Text 1
W: Oh, darling, have we done everything on the list
M: Let’s see—bank, post office, airline office, shoes…We haven’t booked our hotel room yet, but I’ll do that on the telephone tonight.
Text 2
W: When does the film begin
M: Four thirty. There’re only ten minutes left.
Text 3
M: I really enjoy pop music and light music. How about you
W: I also like pop music. But classical music is even more enjoyable to me.
Text 4
W: Have you seen the sea 　
M: Of course I have! It’s all around us.
W: No! I mean, have you seen how dirty the water is It looks as if it isn’t clean enough to swim here.
Text 5
W: What can I do for you, sir
M: Have you got the Harry Potter series I want a copy for my daughter.
W: Sorry, we haven’t got that at the moment. But we could order it for you. Do you know the name of the publisher
Text 6
M: Hello, Shelly. Shall we go to a concert at 8 o’clock this Thursday evening
W: Let me see. Oh, I am sorry. I’ll be having dinner with a friend then.
M: How about Saturday or Sunday
W: Sorry, I have football practice.
M: What a pity! When will you have time then
W: The following Tuesday. Is that OK with you
M: Fine. So shall we meet at seven outside the Kent Theatre
W: All right. See you there then.
Text 7
M: Hi, Lucy. What are you doing in the library
W: Hi, Jim. I’m in a hurry to do a presentation, but the classroom is on the other side of the school. I have only 10 minutes left. I have to go now.
M: It is raining outside. Did you bring an umbrella with you
W: God, I left it at home before I went to school this morning. What should I do right now
M: Don’t worry, Lucy. I have an umbrella in my gym locker. I can lend my umbrella to you. Would you stay here and wait for me
W: That’s very nice of you, Jim, but the gym is too far away from here. I can’t wait any longer, or else I will be late. Don’t bother. I’ll go at once.
Text 8
M: Hi, Jenny. Is it true you are moving to London
W: Yes, it is.
M: What made you decide to do that
W: Work, mainly. I’m sure I’ll be able to find a job there.
M: But where are you going to live
W: I hope I’ll find a flat to share with somebody. That’ll be cheaper.
M: Yes, that’s a good idea. Are you taking your dog with you
W: No, I don’t think so. My parents have offered to take care of him, and I don’t think he’d get used to the city life.
M: You are probably right. But aren’t you afraid of moving to such a big place, especially after living in a small village
W: Not really. I think I’ll enjoy myself. There’s so much to do there. I expect I won’t miss the countryside much and I can always come back and visit it.
Text 9
M: Hello, Miss Wang.
W: Hello! Glad to meet you.
M: Tell me something about yourself, please.
W: I am a student of Beijing University. I have majored in public administration. I like travelling very much and enjoy sports. I am in the tennis club at my university.
M: Your application form says you were out of school for half a year during high school. What was the reason Were you ill
W: Oh, no. My father’s job took him to America for six months then, and he decided to take the whole family along.
M: So during that time you went to high school in the United States
W: Yes, it was just for a few months. I attended Johnson High School in Chicago.
M: Tell me why you are interested in working for this company, will you
W: I think working in this company would give me the best opportunity to use what I’ve learnt at college. I think this company has a great future. So for a long time I’ve been thinking I’d like to work for this company.
M: Have you ever worked during your university days
W: Yes. I worked as a tutor to teach English to a middle school student.
M: There’s a good chance for you to come to work for this company. Thank you for coming. We’ll let you know the result as soon as possible.
Text 10
The National Park we will visit is located in the desert just north of our city. Like any hike of this nature, you should be prepared for the adventure in the desert.
First, hike with a partner for safety. I enjoy hiking with family members and close friends. Second, carry a cell phone with you. However, keep in mind that you might not get any signal in some places, so don’t depend on it. Third, be sure to have the right clothing and shoes or boots for the hike. Light, breathable clothing is the best during the summer, along with a hat and strong hiking shoes. Fourth, carry plenty of water. Having a few snacks can give you energy, too. Fifth, take a small first-aid box with you, particularly on longer hikes in case you get injured. Sixth, pack a detailed map of the area you are hiking, along with a compass or a GPS to locate your position. And finally, take nothing home with you except pictures and memories. You can protect these areas by leaving all rocks, flowers, and other objects for future visitors.
第二部分　阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节　(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5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。
A
A Guide to Freshman
Food Service
The URS Dining Hall opens from 7∶00 a.m. to 8∶00 p.m. It serves all kinds of snacks, drinks, ice cream and meals. You can pay with your cash or ID cards. You can put your cash into your ID cards at the front desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the URS Dining Hall, you can still use the tables to enjoy meals, to have your meetings with your friends and even to study.
Transportation
The URS Express is a bus service. The bus transports students between campus and the shopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 9∶00 a.m. and 3∶00 p.m., Saturdays only. The round trip fare is $2.
Academic Support
All students have access to the writing centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door, two 30-minute appointments per week maximum. The service is free of charge.
Health
The Fitness Centre is on the top floor of Douglas Hall, it is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost is included in your medical insurance. Operation hours are Monday to Friday, 9∶00 a.m. to 4∶30 p.m.
(　B　)21. What can we do in the URS Dining Hall
A. Sell snacks, drinks, ice cream and meals.
B. Have a discussion with our friends.
C. Buy drinks and enjoying concerts.
D. Cook the meals by ourselves.
(　B　)22. Who can you get help from for your writing
A. The professors.
B. Volunteers.
C. Trainers.
D. Classmates.
(　C　)23. What can be learned from this guide
A. The Fitness Centre is on the bottom floor of Douglas Hall.
B. The medical help can be available on weekend.
C. The URS Express can transport the students to and from the stores.
D. The single trip fare for the transport service is $2.
B
Living in a foreign culture can be exciting, but it can also be confusing. A group of Americans who taught English in other countries recently discussed their experiences. They found that miscommunication was always possible, even over something as simple as “yes” and “no”.
On her first day in Micronesia, an island in the Pacific, Lisa thought people weren’t paying any attention to her. The day was hot. She went into a store and asked, “Do you have cold drinks ” The woman there didn’t say anything. Lisa repeated the question. Still the woman said nothing. She later learned that the woman had answered her: She had raised her eyebrows (眉毛), which in Micronesia means “yes”.
Jan remembered an experience she had in Bulgaria, a country in Europe. She went to a restaurant that was famous for its cabbage. She asked the waiter, “Do you have cabbage today ” He nodded his head. Jan waited, but the cabbage never came. In that country, a nod means “no”.
Tom had a similar problem when he arrived in India. After explaining something in class, he asked his students if they understood. They answered with many different nods and shakes of the head. He thought some people had not understood, so he explained again. When he asked again, they did the same thing. He soon found out that his students did understand. In India, people nod and shake their heads in different ways depending on where they come from. You have to know where a person is from to understand whether they mean “yes” or “no”.
(　A　)24. The Americans teaching English in other countries found that they　　　　　.
A. had problems with communication
B. needed to learn foreign languages
C. should often discuss their　experiences
D. should go abroad for holidays
(　B　)25. How do people in Micronesia show “yes”
A. By nodding their heads.
B. By raising their eyebrows.
C. By shaking their heads.
D. By saying “no”.
(　A　)26. Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage
A. In Bulgaria, nodding heads means “no”.
B. Jan taught English on a Pacific island.
C. Lisa was trying to buy some cabbage.
D. In India, only shaking heads means “yes”.
(　D　)27. Why did Tom misunderstand his class at first
A. Because he didn’t know where the students came from.
B. Because he didn’t explain anything clearly enough.
C. Because some students didn’t understand his questions.
D. Because he did not know much about Indian culture.
C
Rogues (疯狗浪), called “extreme storm waves” by scientists, are large, unexpected, and dangerous waves that are at least twice as high as the other waves around them. These abnormal waves, which happen every day and all over the world, are highly unpredictable and can destroy ships that meet with them.
Rogue waves appear to form when large rough waves pass through one another, combining to form huge walls of water. However, why and where they appear is unclear. But using 700 years’ ocean data including historical records and data from buoys (浮标) in 158 locations around the world, researchers have now created a system for predicting (预测) these “huge beasts”.
“They are caused by many factors that, until now, have not been combined into a single risk assessment,” said lead author I. Dion H fner. H fner and his coworkers mapped the factors that may lead to rogue waves and used AI to make a single model that could determine the possibility that a rogue wave will form.
The team trained a network using historical wave data. This created a system that learned the causes of rogue waves by itself and could work to predict them. But the AI’s methods were hidden in a black box. This means scientists couldn’t know how the AI worked. So H fner’s team applied another form of machine learning, which produced an equation (方程式) when given data, rather than just a single prediction, helping the researchers to understand how the AI reached its predictions.
“Our analysis shows that abnormal waves happen all the time. In fact, we recorded 100, 000 waves that can be seen as rogue waves,” H fner said. This system effectively shows the sign of a rogue wave, H fner added, and can better protect ships from being destroyed as they sail around the world. Ship companies can use the system to predict when and where rogue waves might form and find another course.
(　B　)28. How does the author introduce the topic
A. By giving an example.
B. By describing what it is about.
C. By comparing it to something else.
D. By making a guess.
(　D　)29. What can the system do according to Paragraph 2
A. Catch huge sea creatures.
B. Guide ships around in the sea.
C. Prevent rouge waves from forming.
D. Predict the rogue waves.
(　A　)30. What is the disadvantage of the AI’s methods according to Paragraph 4
A. They only show the results.
B. They depend on too many factors.
C. They make wrong predictions.
D. They don’t analyse data properly.
(　D　)31. H fner thinks that the system 　　　　　.
A. requires more tests
B. cannot be widely used
C. needs further improvement
D. has a promising future
D
There are functioning steam railways in other countries: tourists in France can go for a ride in Brittany; so can visitors travelling to the Dandenong Ranges in Australia. But no other country has a heritage railway sector anywhere near as energetic as the UK’s, where more than 170 services cross around 600 miles of track and call at 460 stations.
Just a few years after the first of these railways opened at Talyllyn in north Wales, in 1951, a fictional Welsh steam engine became the main character in the children’s television serial Ivor the Engine. On lines originally built for slate quarries (石板采石场), north Wales still has the biggest group of steam railways, but they exist in all four nations of the UK, typically operating seasonal timetables in tourist areas. These railways are living museums with stations decorated in period style. Some staff wear costumes too.
Up to 95% of the 18.5m journeys on heritage railways each year are taken by domestic tourists. They owe their popularity to a combination of nostalgia (怀旧), enjoyment of the countryside and enthusiasm for the old engines.
Railways are expensive to run, and the first steam preservation enthusiasts recognised that they would need volunteers to make their dream of a revival come true. This reliance on volunteers is partly due to cuts in budgets from local authorities and other funders. But heritage railways are a good example of what can be achieved by a combined paid and voluntary workforce. As well as the economic contribution that the railways make to rural areas, there is evidence that volunteering can have beneficial effects on people as well.
The railways will need to respond, like the rest of the society, to environmental policies. The destructive impact of greenhouse gases is an obvious challenge to a sector that trades on an image of coal-powered transport. Electric railway engines are being used for maintenance, to bring emissions down, and some railways are active in wildlife conservation. There will need to be further adaptation down the line. That the railways don’t stand still has always been part of their appeal especially on rainy days in the summer holidays.
(　A　)32. How are the UK’s steam railways different from other countries’
A. They are active across the countries.
B. They serve as tourist attractions.
C. They are mainly powered by steam.
D. They use small amounts of energy.
(　C　)33. Why does the author mention Ivor the Engine
A. To spread knowledge of the classic serial.
B. To introduce the origin of steam engines.
C. To show the popularity of steam railways.
D. To share a childhood memory of travelling.
(　A　)34. What can we infer from Paragraph 4
A. Volunteers help to keep heritage railways alive.
B. Economic growth depends on individual efforts.
C. People can’t afford to travel by heritage railway.
D. Local officials don’t use old means of transport.
(　C　)35. What is the author’s attitude towards heritage railways
A. Indifferent. B. Doubtful.
C. Appreciative. D. Negative.
第二节　(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5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。
Like math, chemistry, and many other subjects, learning a foreign language, especially listening and pronunciation, is a cumulative (积累的) process. 　36　 If you don’t keep up with your studies, your language skills will be weakened. Below we’ll explore the most effective tips for learning a foreign language as they relate to listening and speaking.
Put listening first. 　37　 So it’s important that you learn what to listen for when the language is being spoken. The key is to listen to native speakers pronouncing correctly for the language.
　38　 One of the biggest mistakes new learners make is paying more attention to speed instead of accuracy (准确性). Not only does proper pronunciation require practice, it also requires patience. Slow down and learn how to make lip and tongue (舌头) movements correctly. When you speak, take the time to make sure you’re pronouncing words accurately.
Practise what you hear. With respect to learning what to listen for and proper pronunciation, there is no replacement for practice. The best way to improve your ability to listen and pronounce words correctly is to listen to the language being spoken by native speakers in real-life contexts.
　39　 Read out what you hear, reproducing words, phrases and sentences as accurately as you can.
Listen to yourself speak. It’s not enough to listen to native speakers speak the language. You need to listen to yourself speak the language as well. Record yourself pronouncing words and speaking the pare your pronunciation of words, phrases and sentences to that of native speakers. 　40　
A. Quick talk wins in real conversation.
B. Make sure that you pronounce correctly.
C. Then make a phone call to a native speaker.
D. What you learn today builds upon what you learned before.
E. Sound is the basis for communication in all spoken languages.
F. Listen to native speakers, records, tapes, movies, and television shows.
G. Repeat this exercise until your pronunciation is close to that of native speakers.
36. 　D　　37. 　E　　38. 　B　
39. 　F　　40. 　G　
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节　(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Two weeks earlier, my son, Ben, had got in touch. He’d moved to England with his mum when he was three and it had been 13 years 　41　 I’d last seen him. So imagine my 　42　 when he emailed me saying he wanted to come to visit me.
I was 　43　! I arrived early at Byron Bay where we were supposed to 　44　. The bay was bathed in sunshine, and there was a group of kayakers (皮划艇运动员) around 150 metres off the shore. Getting a little 　45　, I realised one kayak was in 　46　. “Something’s not 　47　!” I took off my T-shirt and dived into the water. I saw there were two instructors on board and a man lying across the middle. He was 　48　 violently. Linking arms with one of the instructors, I helped carry the young man out of the water. He was unconscious and as I looked at his face, something 　49　 to me. Those brown eyes were very 　50　. “What’s his name ” I asked the instructor. “Ben,” he replied, and immediately I 　51　 that stranger was my son!
The instructors called for an ambulance. 　52　, after a brief stay in hospital, Ben was well enough to be allowed to 　53　 and later the family met up for dinner. We chatted about everything and then Ben turned to me. “I just want to say thank you,” he said. “You 　54　 my life!”
I still can’t believe what a 　55　 it was. I’m just so glad I was there in time to help my son.
(　D　)41. A. before B. after
C. until D. since
(　A　)42. A. delight B. relief
C. anger D. worry
(　C　)43. A. scared B. shocked
C. thrilled D. ashamed
(　C　)44. A. talk B. stay
C. meet D. settle
(　B　)45. A. faster B. closer
C. heavier D. wiser
(　A　)46. A. trouble B. advance
C. question D. battle
(　B　)47. A. real B. right
C. fair D. fit
(　D　)48. A. arguing B. fighting
C. shouting D. shaking
(　B　)49. A. happened B. occurred
C. applied D. appealed
(　D　)50. A. sharp B. pleasant
C. attractive D. familiar
(　D　)51. A. agreed B. hesitated
C. doubted D. knew
(　A　)52. A. Fortunately B. Frankly
C. Sadly D. Suddenly
(　D　)53. A. return B. relax
C. speak D. leave
(　C　)54. A. created B. honoured
C. saved D. guided
(　A　)55. A. coincidence B. change
C. pity D. pain
非选择题部分
第二节　(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
A “Children’s Press Meeting” was scheduled at the Great Wall on Saturday morning. David shared his thoughts on 　56　 (be) a good listener and supportive parent. 26 children and journalists from across China asked 　57　 (vary) questions about healthy meals, growing up troubles, and 　58　 to create a dynamic family.
As a father of three, David 　59　 (he) is eager to be a good role model for his children and also encourage children 　60　 (keep) a healthy attitude towards life. “I like children myself. Today, not only did we play football together, 　61　 I enjoyed very much, but also we discussed varieties of questions regarding health,” David told the children. “The healthy lifestyle is a very important topic in my life. Being a parent, all along I 　62　 (try) my best to encourage my children to take care of their health and pay attention to the family life.”
At the meeting 　63　 (hold) by the China Film Director Centre, David also attended a charity auction organised by “Angel” and extended his 　64　 (encourage) to the young painter Lin Yuhui. “Angel” is a programme that was launched by AIA China. By charity auction through the collected children’s painting, the fund will 　65　 turn produce money to run the programme and to help children.
56. 　being　　　　　　　 57. 　various　
58. 　how　 59. 　himself　
60. 　to keep　 61. 　which　
62. 　have tried　 63. 　held　
64. 　encouragement(s)　 65. 　in　
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节　应用文写作(满分15分)
假定你是李华,你的外国朋友Tony刚上高中,对数学学习感到困惑,来信向你求助,请你用英语给他写一封回信,分享数学学习的建议,内容包括:
1. 写信目的;
2. 你的建议;
3. 你的祝福。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Tony,
I am delighted to hear from you and understand how challenging high school mathematics can be. I’d like to share some advice that may help you.
Firstly, practise consistently. Mathematics is a subject best learned by doing problems, so set aside time every day just for this. Secondly, don’t hesitate to ask questions in class or seek help from your teachers or classmates when you don’t understand a concept. Thirdly, try to relate math problems to real-life situations. This can make learning more interesting and applicable. Lastly, utilise online resources, such as educational videos and math problem-solving forums, which can offer different perspectives and methods of understanding.
I believe with determination and hard work, you will improve and come to enjoy math. Best wishes for your studies!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节　读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
Chito Shedden was a simple fisherman and tour guide from Siquirres, Limon Province, Costa Rica. He had a broad range of interesting facts about nature, which helped his business quite a bit.
The year was 1989 and Chito was walking along the banks of the Reventazón River when he happened upon something very strange. There was a dying male crocodile (鳄鱼). When he stepped up to carefully examine the skinny reptile, he realised it had been shot through the head and then left eyes.
He knew, dangerous as it was, he couldn’t leave the poor animal there, alone and helpless. Chito acted quickly, calling for the help of several brave friends to load the heavy reptile into his boat. He knew if he could heal it, he would then send it back into the wild. He named the huge reptile “Pocho”, which means strength and began to care for him in his own backyard.
The kind and helpful fisherman started to heal Pocho with medicine, food, and more importantly, lots of care and attention. Chito fed the crocodile a steady diet of chicken and fish. He bought medicine to prevent infection (感染) and even slept by his side at night.
Affection was one of the most important factors. Chito gave him kisses and hugs. He talked to him and petted him. “The crocodile needed my love to regain the will to live,” he said. In time, Pocho improved enough to return to normal health. It was time for him to return to his own river in the wild. Chito and his friends loaded the crocodile back into his boat and set him free in a nearby river. The two parted ways and Chito returned home alone.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
Chito awoke the next morning, and walked outside.To his surprise, a crocodile was sleeping in his backyard. He recognised it at the first sight: it was Pocho. This crocodile had swum down the river and followed him home quietly. It seemed to Chito that Pocho had made its choice. It wanted to live with the man who had saved its life. Chito felt an unspeakable feeling that resonated in the heart of a father as he looked upon Pocho.
Paragraph 2:
A closer relationship was formed between Pocho and Chito.They are inseparable now. Every day Chito wades into the chest-deep water in his little lake and calls out to his friend, who appears from beneath the muddy depths to roll about and play with its keeper, and then Chito would kiss it. Pocho can understand Chito gradually. The unique friendship has drawn the attention of tourists from around the world; more and more tourists come into town and visit Chito and Pocho. In order to welcome guests, they have performed a weekly act in his own backyard before hundreds of tourists.

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