英语月考题

2019年9月涉县二中高一职高部英语月考考试题英语第一部分英语知识运用（共分三节，满分40分）第一节语音知识：从A、B、C、D四个选项中找出其划线部分与所给单词划线部分读音相同的选项。

（共5分, 每小题1分）1. open A. together B. cost C. doctor D. shop2. thin A. thank B. this C. these D. those3. how A. slow B. cow C. tomorrow D. know4. family A. glad B. hard C. company D. warm5. nose A. groups B. gas C. house D. these第二节词汇与语法知识：从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处地最佳选项。

（共25分, 每小题1分）6. Jack _______ a nurse, and he works in a hospital.A. amB. isC. areD. be7. —I’d like to invite you to dinner this Saturday, Mr. Smith.—________.A.Oh, no. Let’s notB. I’d rather stay at homeC. I am very sorry. Let’s make it another timeD. Oh, no. That will be too much trouble8. There _______a glass of water and some rice on the desk yesterday.A. amB. isC. areD. was9. Are there_______ family members work in a foreign company?A.aB. theC. anyD. some10. Thank you for _______me to this party.A. inviteB. invitingC. invitedD.invitation11. Our shirts are blue,and _______ are red.A. herB. theirC. theirsD.they12. The man over there is _____father.A. Jim and Kate’sB. Jim’s and Kate’sC. Jim and KateD. Jim’s and Kate13.Four _______students are standing at the school gate.A. hundredB. hundredsC. hundred ofD. hundreds of14. Please remember _____ the letter.A .to sendB .send C. sending D. being sent15. With_______help of government,our city is becoming more and more beautiful. .A. aB. anC. theD. /16. The Spring Festival is on _______first day of ______ year on the lunar calendar.A. /; aB. /; theC. the; /D. the; a17. —How is the weather today?—It’s fine _______rather cold.A. withB. butC. orD. for18. The woman sitting there is a friend of _______ .A. Mary sisterB. Mary’s sisterC. Mary sister’sD. Mary’s sister’s19. A _______girl can speak English very well.A. ten-years-oldB. ten-year-oldC. ten years oldD. tenth years old20. Will you please get to the airport _______ ten thirty in the morning to meet your grandma_______ time?A. at;onB. in;inC. at;inD. on;in21. —What’s the date today?—It’s _______.A. the June eighthB. June the eightC. the eighth of JuneD. on the eighth of June22. All the students want _______the dialog within ten minutes.A. completeB. to completeC. completingD. completed23. They will never forget _______the piece of music last year.A. hearingB. to hearC. hearD. heard24. The parents were glad to see their children well _______ care of.A. takeB. to takeC. tookD. taken25. It took me _______to get here.A. two hours and a halfB.two hours and halfC. two hour and a halfD. two hour and half26. _______ do the boys leave the windows open in such cold weather?A. WhatB. WhyC. WhichD. How27. Many a student is _______ with their homework.A. busyB. popularC. livingD. together28. _______interesting these books are!A. WhatB. HowC. SuchD. Very29. Study hard, _______ you’ll pass the final exam.A. orB. andC. yetD. but30. _______will attend the ceremony hasn’t be decided yet.A. TheyB. WhetherC. WhoD. We第三节完形填空：阅读下面的短文，从所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出正确的答案。

林口四中（2015）—（2016）年度高一上学期9月月考试题英语试题时间：110分钟总分：120分出题人：李怀玉审题人：高一英语组第一卷（选择题，满分55分）第一部分:阅读理解（共两小节，共20分）第一节:（共5小题，每题2分，共10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, 并在答题卡将该项涂黑。

AThe high school years are a key period. The things we learn during this time really shape (形式) our lives. Liu Changming, headmaster of Beijing No. 4 High School, made 18 suggestions for students just starting high school on how to get the best out of high school. Here are ten of them.1) Read 50 books. But choose them from ten different fields.2) Help a person. Look for a classmate, an elderly person, in fact anyone who could benefit (得益) from your help. You'll find you benefit too!3) Research. Research a particular (特别的) area, such as science, history or art.4) Make a foreign friend. Try to befriend someone from a foreign country. It's an ideal (理想的) way to learn about a foreign country.5) Publish (出版) an article. Whether it appears in a newspaper, your school magazine or in your own blog, an article will be something to look back on in pride in later years.6) Take up a new sport. Choose one you've never played before. If you find you like it, you'll have a hobby for life.7) Join a club. Working hard in a club or other activities will give you a life outside of your studies.8) Find a part-time job. Try and do the job for at least a month.9) Find a person to learn from. Choose someone with unusual experience or special talent (才能). Try to learn all you can from him or her.10) Learn to cook four Chinese dishes. Learning how to cook is not only a practical (实用的) skill but a way of building a bridge to other people.1．Besides learning a practical skill, another purpose of learning to cook is ________.A. to help your parents with houseworkB. to kill timeC. to communicate with othersD. to make friends2．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. You should do a part-time job for less than a month.B. You should try to publish an article to make you famous.C. You should read fifty books of the same field.D. You can benefit a lot by helping others.3．The headmaster made the suggestions for the students to ________.A. make contributions to societyB. make great progress in high schoolC. love high school lifeD. finish high schoolBSure，it's good to get along well with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant.And yes，it's good to get along well with your teacher because，in general，it's smart to learn how to get along well with the different types of people you'll meet throughout your life.In fact，kids who get along well with their teachers not only learn more，but they're more comfortable about asking questions and getting extra help.This makes it easier for them to understand new materials and do their best on tests.When you have this kind of relationship with a teacher，he or she can be someone to turn to with problems，such as problems with learning or school issues.Here is a question：what if you don't get along well with your teachers? In fact，teachers want to get along well with you and enjoy seeing you learn.But teachers and students sometimes have personality clashes(个性冲突)，which can happen between any two people.If you show your teacher that you want to make the situation better，he or she will probably do everything possible to make that happen.By dealing with a problem like this，you learn something about how to get along with people who are different from you.However，if a certain teacher isn't your favorite，you can still have a successful relationship with him or her，especially________.Here are some of those responsibilities：Attend class ready to learn.Be prepared for class with the right pencils，books，and completed assignments.Listen when your teacher is talking.Do your best，whether it's a classroom assignment，homework，or a test.4．The underlined word “that” in the fourth paragraph refers to________.A．getting along very well with classmatesB．the disappearance of personality differencesC．a better relationship between you and your teacherD．the happy time you have in the classroom5．“________” can be filled in the blank.A．if you fulfill your basic responsibilities as a studentB．if you are easy-going and helpfulC．if you know some basic social skillsD．if you are thought of as a good student第二节七选五（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。

一、单项选择(15个小题，每小题1分，共15分)1.早晨在校门口遇到老师时，你应向老师说：“”“”A.Hi!B. Hello!C. Good morning!2.下午见面问候时，你应说：“”A.How are youB. Hi!C. Good afternoon3.Look! This is orange. That is apple.A.a; aB. an; anC. an; aD. an; /4.There is “s” in the word “student”.A.AB. anC. theD. /5.看到哪个字母表示可以停车？A.VB. BC. DD. P6.下列字母中，规范书写时能一笔写完的是A.B; CB. D; GC. S; GD. H; E7.下列字母中，书写时占上俩格的是A.b; dB. a; dC. b; gD. a; b8.下列字母中，都是元音字母的是A.A; CB. A; GC. E; FD. I; O9.下列哪个可以作为女孩的名字A.JackB. AliceC. ChrisD. David10.it, please.-”M--A--P”A. LookB. SpellC.TalkD. Read11.-What’s this?A.It’s OK.B. This is pen.C. It’s a pen.D. It’s red.12.is this pencil?-It is brown.A.What’s color; aB. What’s color ; anB.What color; / D.What color; a13.The apple is red 的同义句是A.This is red apple.B. That is red apple.C.The is a yellow key.D. This is a red apple.14.-Your book is great!-A.OKB. ThanksC. You’re welcome.D. I’m fine.15.Now, please ______ “pen”loudly.A.SeeB. sayC. talkD. spell二、完形填空(10个小题，每小题1分，共10分)Bob和Cindy在校园里相遇。

第I 卷听力部分第II 卷笔试部分V 语音词汇知识 A选出划线部分读音不同于其他两个的单词，将其序号填入题前括号内。

（每小题1分，共计5分） ( ) 16. A.five B. pig C. fish ( ) 17. A. nose B. orange C. body ( ) 18. A. foot B. school C. zoo ( ) 19. A. student B. pupil C. study ( ) 20. A. ear B. pear C. bearB ．请根据图片及句子提示，将每句后打乱顺序的字母拼出正确单词，将单词写在横线上，使句子正确。

（每小题1分，共计5分） 21.- Is this your ______(ikstr)?- Yes, it is.22.-What time is it?- It’s eight ____(tewytn).2015-2016年度上学期虹桥中学初一学年九月月考测试题（英语）2015-923. We have to eat _____(evablegest) every day.24. –What’s the weather like in Beijing?--It’s ____(yrnia).25.—Which season do you like best?-- I like _____( itrenw) best.C用所给单词的正确形式完成句子，使句子正确。

（每小题2分，共计10分）26. His baseball is under the chair. (对划线部分提问)____ ____ his baseball？27. Where is your key? (改为复数)Where ____ your ____ ?28. Are these her pens? ( 作否定回答)No，____ _____.29. They play basketball after school. (对划线部分提问)_____ _____ they play basketball?30. He has a basketball. (改为一般疑问句)_____ he ____ a basketball?VI请从A、B、C中选择一个最佳答案填入题前括号内，使句子完整、正确。

七年级英语下册Units 1-3月考测试题(满分120) ____________ 听力部分（30分）（一）听句子，选图画。

(5分)你将听到5个句子。

请根据所听到的内容，选出与句子内容相符的图画选项。

每个句子读一遍。

1.___________2. ___________3. ___________4. ___________5. ___________(二) 听录音，排序号。

(5分)你将听到5段对话。

请根据所听到的内容，将所听到的对话排好序号（1-5），并将其序号写在对话前面的括号内。

每段对话读一遍。

( )6.W：How do you usually go to work, Brad?M：I usually ride my bike. Sometimes I take the bus.( )7. W：What time does your sister go home from school every day?M：She goes home at 5：00 p.m.( )8. M：Is it far from your home to your grandparents’ home, Mary?W：No, it’s about one kilometer.( )9. W： Does Nancy’s brother walk to school in the morning?M： No, he doesn't. He goes to school by bike.( )10. W：When do you get to school in the morning?M：At 7：40 a.m.（三）对话理解。

(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。

每段对话仅读一遍。

( )11. Mike’s bike is__________.A. blackB. greenC. purple( )12. Where’s Amy’s mother?A. On the bus.B. At the bus stop.C. At the train station.( )13.What does the girl want to do?A.To go home by bus.B. To go home by subway.C. To go to school by subway. ( )14.How does Jane’s mother go to work?A. She takes the bus .B. She rides her bike.C. She walks( )15. How old is Li Jie A. Ten B. Eleven C. Twelve（四）短文理解。

2024年6月英语b级考试真题试卷2024 June B-Level English Test PaperPart I: Listening Comprehension (20 points)Directions: You will hear four short conversations and one long conversation. After each conversation, you will be asked several questions. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. Answer the questions based on what you have heard.Conversation 11. What does the man need help with?A. Finding a jobB. Fixing his computerC. Finding his keysD. Making dinner2. Where is the woman?A. In a restaurantB. At a libraryC. In a parkD. At homeConversation 23. What are the speakers talking about?A. Going to a concertB. Buying a new carC. Taking a tripD. Doing homework4. When does the concert start?A. At 6:00B. At 6:30C. At 7:00D. At 7:30Conversation 35. Why is the woman in a rush?A. She is late for work.B. She needs to catch a bus.C. She forgot her lunch.D. She has an appointment.6. What time is it now?A. 11:30B. 12:00C. 12:30D. 1:00Conversation 47. What does the man want to do?A. Go out to eatB. Watch a movieC. Read a bookD. Study for exams8. Where does the woman suggest they eat?A. Chinese restaurantB. Italian restaurantC. Fast foodD. Home-cooked mealConversation 59. What is the man's job?A. A teacherB. A doctorC. A lawyerD. A journalist10. How does the woman feel about moving to a new city?A. ExcitedB. NervousC. SadD. IndifferentPart II: Reading Comprehension (30 points)Directions: Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow each passage.Passage 1Climate Change and Its ImpactClimate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet today. The increase in global temperatures has led todrastic changes in weather patterns, causing natural disasters such as hurricanes, droughts, and floods. These extreme weather events are not only causing destruction and loss of life, but they are also threatening the livelihoods of millions of people around the world.11. What is described as one of the most pressing issues facing the planet today?A. Global warmingB. Climate changeC. PollutionD. Deforestation12. What are some of the natural disasters caused by climate change?A. EarthquakesB. TornadoesC. Hurricanes, droughts, and floodsD. Tsunamis13. How are extreme weather events affecting people?A. Threatening their livelihoodsB. Providing more opportunities for growthC. Improving their quality of lifeD. Decreasing the cost of livingPassage 2The Benefits of ExerciseRegular exercise has numerous benefits for both physical and mental health. It can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Exercise also releases endorphins, which are chemicals in the brain that act as natural painkillers and mood elevators. Additionally, exercise can improve sleep quality, boost energy levels, and enhance overall well-being.14. What are some benefits of exercise mentioned in the passage?A. Increased risk of chronic diseasesB. Lower energy levelsC. Enhanced overall well-beingD. Reduced sleep quality15. What do endorphins do in the brain?A. Increase painB. Lower moodC. Act as natural painkillers and mood elevatorsD. Improve overall health16. What is one chronic disease that exercise can help reduce the risk of?A. CancerB. Heart diseaseC. The common coldD. OsteoporosisPart III: Vocabulary and Grammar (40 points)Directions: Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence.17. My brother is _________ only person that I trust with my secrets.A. theB. anC. aD. some18. I'm sorry, but I ________ understand what you're saying.A. can'tB. canC. couldD. will19. We need to _________ the house before the guests arrive.A. cleanB. cleansC. cleanedD. cleaning20. Have you ever _______ to Paris?A. goB. wentC. goesD. gone21. Sarah told me that she __________ the test last week.A. will takeB. tookC. takesD. take22. It's important to ________ a healthy lifestyle by eating well and exercising regularly.A. keepB. keepsC. keptD. keeping23. She ________ her keys on the kitchen counter this morning.A. leaveB. leavingC. leftD. leaves24. When _______ you _______ to the party last night?A. did, wentB. have, wentC. do, goD. will, go25. Please ________ me a favor and fetch my bag from the car.A. doB. doesC. didD. donePart IV: Writing (10 points)Directions: Write a short essay (150 words) expressing your opinion on the following topic:How can individuals contribute to environmental conservation efforts?Sample answer: Individuals can contribute to environmental conservation efforts in numerous ways. One simple way is to reduce, reuse, and recycle. By minimizing waste and using products more than once, we can reduce the amount of trash that ends up in landfills. Another way is to conserve energy by turning off lights and electronics when not in use. Additionally,individuals can choose to walk, bike, or use public transportation instead of driving cars to reduce carbon emissions. Planting trees, using eco-friendly products, and supporting organizations that focus on environmental conservation are also effective ways to contribute. It's important for each person to be mindful of their actions and make sustainable choices to protect our planet for future generations.。

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以下是小编给你推荐的九年级英语上册月考试题及答案，希望对你有帮助!九年级英语上册月考考试试题一、听力(共25分)(一)录音中有五个句子，每个句子听一遍，然后从每小题A、B、C中选出能对每个句子做出适当反应的答语。

1. A. Yes, I can. B. Of course. C. It’s beautiful.2. A. A bird. B. Fish. C. A dog.3. A. Yes, I have. B. Yes, I do. C. No, it hasn’t.4. A. Good luck. B. Congratulations. C. Have fun.5. A. He has left. B. He broke his leg. C. He likes swimming.(三)录音中六组对话，听对话两遍后，从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。

9. What subject did the woman fail?A. Math.B. English.C. Chinese.10. Who is Mr. Black?A. The man wearing sunglasses.B. The man wearing a hat.C. The man wearing a blue coat.11. Where does the grandpa probably live?A. In a city.B. In a factory.C. On a farm.12. How much are the boy ’s jeans?A. 40 yuan.B. 160 yuan.C. 80 yuan.13. What’s the weather like now?A. Warm.B. Hot.C. Cold.14. Why did the woman come to the man?A. To ask for help.B. To say hello.C. To shake hands with him.(四)录音中有两段长对话，听对话两遍后，从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。

2023年十二月英语a级考试真题2023 December English A Level ExamPart 1: Listening ComprehensionSection A: Listen to the following audio clip and answer the questions below.1. What is the speaker's main topic?2. What method does the speaker recommend for studying vocabulary?3. How long does the speaker suggest studying each day?Section B: Listen to a dialogue between two students discussing their upcoming exam schedule. Answer the questions below.1. What subjects do the students have exams in?2. When is their history exam?3. How are the students planning to prepare for their exams?Part 2: Reading ComprehensionSection A: Read the following passage and answer the questions below.(Here will be a passage about a famous author or a historical event)Section B: Read the dialogue between two friends discussing a recent news article. Answer the questions below.1. What was the main topic of the news article?2. How do the friends feel about the information presented in the article?3. Do the friends agree with the conclusions drawn in the article?Part 3: WritingPart A: Write a short essay discussing the benefits and drawbacks of social media. Include examples to support your ideas.Part B: Write a letter to a friend inviting them to join you on a trip to a new location you recently discovered. Include details about the location and why you think your friend would enjoy visiting it with you.Overall, the 2023 December English A Level Exam covers listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and writing skills. Students will be tested on their ability to understandspoken and written English, as well as their ability to communicate effectively in writing. Good luck to all the test takers!。

七年级（下）英语第二次月考试题(100分)班级______ 姓名______ 得分______一单项选择（每题1分，共20分）1.Don’t be late ___ class. We must be on time.A toB forC in2.He wants ____ music to relax.A to listen toB listen toC to listen3.——______________________?——I have to play the guitar.A What do you haveB What do you have to doC What you have to do4.He often ____ English with the foreign teachers.A practice speakB practice speakingC practices speaking5.____ along this street, and you can find the hotel on your right, next to the market.A WalkB To walkC Walks6._____ on the grass. It’s a rule of the park.A StepB Don’t stepC To step7.---Must I finish the homework before dinner , Mom?---No, you ___ .But you must finish it before 9:00 p.m.A don’t have toB mustn’tC must have to8.I’m unhappy. I have ___homework.A too muchB too manyC much too9.Grandpa ____ glasses when he reads.A wearsB wearC puts on10.W e don’t like lions because they are ____ scary.A kind ofB kinds ofC a kind of11.T here is _____ elephant in the zoo.____ elephant is from Africa.A a ; TheB an; TheC the; The12.——______ do you put a lot of snakes into the forest?——To protect the eco-system.A WhyB WhichC How13.T he tree is the ho me to the birds. You can’t _____A cut down itB cut it downC cut it up14.L ook! Jim is talking ___ the phone_____ her friend.A in;forB for;withC on;with15.l isten! She ____ in the classroom.A singsB singingC is singing16.---where is Joan?---Oh, she ___ in her study.A readsB readingC is reading17.---Jack, can you answer the phone? I ___the room.---I’m coming.A cleanB cleaningC am cleaning18.B e quiet! The students _____ an English exam.A takeB will takeC are taking19.T hanks for _____ me about it.A sayingB talkingC telling20.--Peter’s pet dog is cute. Do you know?---Sure. It can walk ____ two legs.A byB inC on二完形填空（每题1分，共10分）There are 21 rules at Grace’s school.She thinks some of them are OK. For examp le, they can’t arrive 22 for school, they can’t run in the hallways,and they can’t eat in class.But there are some rules make her 23 .For example, they have to wear the school uniform. They can’t listen to music in art class. They24 exercise every morning.Grace 25 has to follow some rules at home.For example, 26 she watches TV, she has to finish her homework first. And she can’t go out with her friends 27 school nights. She has to clean her room and do the 28 every day.Grace knows her parents are strict 29 her. But they make rules 30 her.( )21.A much B many C lot of( )22.A early B late C busy( )23.A terrible B happy C noisy( )24.A have B have to C has to( )25.A too B either C also( )26.A before B when C after( )27.A in B at C on( )28.A bed B dishes C beds( )29. A with B in C on( )30.A help B to help C helps三阅读理解（每题2分，共30分）ATom has a happy family. There are some rules in his family.Keep healthyBeing healthy is important. Tom’s family play sports for one hour every day. Tom is in the school swimming club. And his parents run every morning.Evening time is family time.They can’t watch TV or play computer games after dinner. The fam ily usually sit on the sofa and talk. Tom always talks about his school and friends. Sometimes they take a walk together.Always say “I love you” and “thank you”Tom says “I love you” to his parents in the morning before he goes to school, and in the eveni ng before he goes to bed. His parents say it to him, too. When Tom helps his mother, she says “thank you”.They show their love and thanks all the time.(一直).31.W hat club does Tom join?A the swimming clubB the running clubC the tennis club32.T om usually ____ after dinner.A plays computer games.B talks with his parentsC takes a walk with his family.33.W hen does Tom say “I love you” to his parents?A Before he gets upB At breakfastC Before he goes to bed.34.W hat can we know from the passage?A Tom’s father doesn’t exercise every day.B Tom can’t watch TV at home in the afternoon.C Tom always says“I love you” at home.35.T he passage mainly talks about_____A exercise and being healthy.B how to talk with your parents.C some rules in a happy family.B36.B ruce is good at ______A sportsB musicC art37.P eter is ______A scaryB friendlyC shy38.W here is Buzz from?A AustraliaB South AfricaC Thailand39.W hat can Toby do?A play soccerB DanceC Do kung fu40.T he four animals don’t tell us____A where they are fromB how old they areC what they are likeCHello,boys and girls. My name is Wu Dong. It is Saturday today, but we are in the classroom. Look, our English teacher is talking with some students.what are we doing? We are having a party in the classroom. Now, Linda is singing an English song. Who is playing the piano? Oh, it’s Laura. She has two piano lessons every week, and she can play the piano very well. June and Emma are dancing. They like dancing very much. Who is sitting on the chair? That’s Guo Kai, our English teacher’s son. He is only six years old. He is eating an apple. Why are we having a party? Because today is Steve’s birthday. His parents work in another city, so we have a party for him. Steve looks very happy.41.T oday is ____A fineB busyC Saturday42.W ho can play the piano very much?A LindaB LauraC Emma43.W hat is the English teacher doing?A She is dancingB She is sitting on the chairC She is talking with her students44.W ho is the English teacher?A Wu Dong’s motherB Linda’s auntC Guo Kai’s mother45.W hich of the following is NOT true?A It’s S teve’s birthday today.B Steve has the party in the parkC Steve isn’t with his parents四任务型阅读（每题2分，共10分）My favorite TV program(节目) is Animal World. It is really interesting. From it I can learn a lot (1) animals. Elephants are big animals. Some of them are from Africa. They like to eat grass. Koalas are beautiful and cute. They are (2) Australia. They like to eat food at night. Tigers are the king of animals. They like meat. Dolphins(海豚) are clever animals. They can sing and dance.46.How many animal are mentioned (被提及) in the passage?____________________________________________________________________________ 47.在（1）和（2）处分别填写适当的单词。

2024年06月大学英语四级考试真题（第1套）Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: Suppose your university is seeking students’ opinions on whether university libraries should be open to the public. You are now to write an essay to express your view. You will have 30 minutes for the task. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.PartⅡListening Comprehension (25 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A）, B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) Due to a fire alarm in their apartments.B) Because of the smoke and heat damage.C) Due to the water used to extinguish the flames.D) Because of the collapse of the three-story building.2. A) Investigating the cause of the incident.B) Helping search for the suspect of the crime.C) Rescuing the businessmen trapped in the building.D) Checking town records for the property developer.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) It plays a less important role in one’s health than nutrient intake.B) It impacts people’s health to a lesser degree than sun exposure.C) It is associated with people’s mental health conditions.D) It is linked with older adults’ sympt oms of depression.4. A) It was indefinite. C) It was straightforward.B) It was systematic. D) It was insignificant.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) It has helped solve several murder cases.B) It has become a star police dog in Beijing.C) It has surpassed its mother in performance.D) It has done better than naturally born dogs.6. A) To speed up investigation into criminal cases. C) To cut down training expenses.B) To test the feasibility of cloning technology. D) To reduce their training time.7. A) Cloning is too complicated a process. C) Cloning is ethically controversial.B) The technology is yet to be accepted. D) The technology is too expensive.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A），B），C)and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) He read it somewhere online. C) He read an article reviewing it.B) He heard about it from a coworker. D) He watched a TV series based on it.9. A) His publications. C) His address.B) His first book. D) His name.10. A) Collect a lot more data. C) Clarify many new concepts.B) Relax a bit less often. D) Read more reference books.11. A) Find out the show’s most interesting episodes. C) Get an e-copy of the book to read.B) Watch the series together with the woman. D) Check to see when the show starts.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) To check the prices of his farm produce.B) To ask the way to the Newcastle City Hall.C) To inquire about the vegetarian food festival.D) To seek the man’s help with her work on the farm.13. A) Bakers. C) Vegetarians.B) Vendors. D) Organisers.14. A) The issuing of certificates to vendors. C) The festival they are organising.B) The completion of the baking task. D) The deadline for application.15. A) The closing date of submission. C) The details of the ceremony.B) The website of his company. D) The organiser’s address.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) Most scenic sites have been closed. C) Health experts advise going outdoors.B) Access to official campsites is limited. D) People have more time during the summer.17. A) It is strongly opposed by nearby residents. C) It has caused environmental concerns.B) It leads to much waste of public money. D) It has created conflicts among campers.18. A) Look for open land in Scotland. C) Avoid getting close to wilderness.B) Leave no trace of their camping. D) Ask for permission from authorities. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) They outcompete mythical creatures. C) They truly exist in the Amazon region.B) They usually mind their own business. D) They resemble alarmingly large snakes.20. A) Scar tissue from dolphins’ fighting. C) Unhealed wounds from snake bites.B) Skin infection from water pollution. D) Swimming along in seasonal floods.21. A) It has been shrinking at an astonishing pace.B) It has been placed under international protection.C) It has been appealing to both freshwater and sea dolphins.D) It has been abandoned as a battleground for male dolphins.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) About 58% of young adults call parental support the new normal.B) Most adult children enjoy increasing sources of financial support.C) A full 70% of the young adults cannot afford to buy a car by themselves.D) Most early adults cannot sustain their lifestyles without parental support.23. A) It renders them dependent. C) It makes them mentally immature.B) It causes them to lose dignity. D) It hinders them from getting ahead.24. A) It challenges one’s willpower. C) It calls for due assistance.B) It results from education. D) It defines adulthood.25. A) Current lifestyles. C) College loans.B) Poor budgeting. D) Emergency expenses.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once．It’s well known that physical exercise is beneficial not just to physical health but also to mental health. Yet whereas most countries have 26 , evidence-backed guidelines on the type and intensity of exercise 27 for various physical health benefits, such guidelines do not yet exist for exercise and mood.This is 28 due to a lack of necessary evidence. However, a new systematic review brings us usefully up-to-date on the current findings in this area.Before 29 into some of the key take-aways, an important 30 made in the review is between aerobic exercise and anaerobic. The former 31 such things as walking, jogging and cycling and means exercising in such a way that your body is able to use oxygen to burn fat for energy. In contrast, anaerobic exercise—such as lifting heavy weights—is of such 32 intensity that your body does not have time to use oxygen to create energy and so instead it breaks down glucose (葡萄糖) in your blood or muscles.Beginning first with the influence of exercise intensity on the mood benefits of aerobic exercise, the researchers, led by John Chan at Shenzhen University, found 33 results from19 relevant studies. Some favoured higher intensity, others low, while seven studies found that intensity made no 34 to mood benefits.In relation to the intensity of anaerobic exercise, however, the results were far clearer—the optimum (最佳选择) for improving mood is 35 intensity, perhaps because low intensity is too dull while high intensity is too unpleasant.Section BDirections:In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Why Do Americans Work So Much?A)How will we all keep busy when we only have to work 15 hours a week? That was thequestion that worried the British economist John Maynard Keynes when he wrote his short essay “Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren” in 1930. Over the next century, h e predicted, the economy would become so productive that people would barely need to work at all. For a while, it looked like Keynes was right. In 1930 the average working week was47 hours in the United States. But by 1970, the number of hours Americans worked onaverage had fallen to slightly less than 39.B)But then something changed. Instead of continuing to decline, the duration of the workingweek remained stable. It has stayed at just below 40 hours for nearly five decades. So what happened? Why are people working just as much today as in 1970?C)There would be no mystery in this if Keynes had been wrong about the power of technologyto increase the economy’s productivity, which he thought would lead to a standard of living “between four and eight times as high as it is today.” But Keynes got that right: Technology has made the economy massively more productive. According to Benjamin M. Friedman, an economist at Harvard, the U.S. economy is right on track to reach Keynes’s eight-fold (八倍) multiple by 2029. That is a century after the last data Keynes would have had access to.D)In a new paper, Friedman tries to figure out why that increased productivity has nottranslated into increased leisure time. Perhaps people just never feel materially satisfied, always wanting more money to buy the next new thing. This is a theory that appeals tomany economists. “This argument is, at best, far from sufficient,” he writes. If that were the case, why did the duration of the working week decline in the first place?E)Another theory Friedman considers is that, in an era of ever fewer settings that provideeffective opportunities for personal connections and relationships, people may place more value on the socializing that happens at work. There is support for this theory. Many people today consider colleagues as friends. But Friedman argues that the evidence for this theory is far from conclusive. Many workers report that they would like to spend more time with family, rather than at work. Furthermore, this theory cannot explain the change in trend in the U.S. working week in the 1970s.F) A third possibility proves more convincing for Friedman. That is: American inequalitymeans that the gains of increasing productivity are not widely shared by everyone. In other words, most Americans are too poor to work less. Unlike the other two explanations Friedman considers, this one fits chronologically (按年代). Inequality declined in America during the period following World War II, along with the duration of the working week.But since the early 1970s it has risen dramatically.G)Keynes’s prediction of a shorter working week rests on the idea that the standard of livingwould continue rising for everyone. But Friedman says that this is not what has happened.Although Keynes’s eight-fold figure holds up for the economy as a whole, it is not at all the case for the median (中位数的) American worker. For them, output by 2029 is likely to be around 3.5 times what it was when Keynes was writing. This is a bit below his four- to eight-fold predicted range.H)This can be seen in the median worker’s income over this time period, complete with a shiftin 1973 that fits in precisely with when the working week stopped shrinking. According to Friedman, between 1947 and 1973 the average hourly wage for normal workers (those who were not in management roles) in private industries other than agriculture nearly doubled in terms of what their money could buy. But by 2013 the average hourly wage for ordinary workers had fallen 5 percent from the 1973 level in terms of actual purchasing power. Thus, though American incomes may have gone up since 1973, the amount that American workers can actually buy with their money has gone down. For most Americans, then, the magic of increasing productivity stopped working around 1973. Thus, they had to keep working just as much in order to maintain their standard of living.I)What Keynes predicted was a very optimistic version of what economists call technologicalunemployment. This is the idea that less labor will be necessary because machines can do so much. In Keynes’s vision, the resulting unemployment would be distributed more or less evenly across society in the form of increased leisure. But Friedman says that, for Americans, reality is much darker. Americans now have a labor market in which millions of people—those with fewer skills and less education—are seeking whatever poorly paid work they can get. This is confirmed by a recent poll that found that, for half of hourly workers, their top concern is not that they work too much but that they work too little. This is most likely not because they like their jobs so much. Rather, we can assume it is because they need the money.J)This explanation leaves an important question. If the very rich—the workers who have reaped above-average gains from the increased productivity since Keynes’s time—can afford to work less, why do they continue to work so much? (Indeed, research has shownthat the highest earners in America tend to work the most.) Friedman believes that for many top earners, work is a labor of love. They are doing work they care about and are interested in, and doing more of it is not necessarily a burden. For them, it may even be a pleasure.These top earners derive meaning from their jobs and work is an important part of how they think of themselves. And, of course, they are compensated for it at a level that makes it worth their while.K)Friedman concludes that the prosperity(繁荣) Keynes predicted is here. After all, the economy as a whole has grown even more brilliantly than he expected. But for most Americans, that prosperity is nowhere to be seen. And, as a result, neither are those shorter working weeks.36. Some people view socializing at the workplace as a chance to develop personal relationships.37. As ordinary American workers’ average hourly pay had decreased despite increasing productivity, they had to work just as many hours as before to keep their living standards.38. American workers’ average weekly working time has not changed for nearly half a century.39. Friedman believes inequality in the U.S. largely explains why increasing productivity has not resulted in reduced working hours.40. Man y economists assume people’s thirst for material things has prevented them from enjoying more leisure time.41. An economist’s prediction about a shorter average working week seemed to be correct fora time in the 20th century.42. In the U.S. labor market, the primary concern of people with less schooling and fewer skills is to secure any employment even if it is low-paid.43. Keynes was right in predicting that technology would make the economy much more productive.44. Many of the highest earners have a keen interest in and love for what they are doing.45. According to Keynes, there would be a shorter working week with everyone’s standard of living continuing to rise.Section CDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Lao Zi once said, “Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.”People-pleasing, or seeking self-worth through oth ers’ approval, is unproductive and an exhausting way to go through life. Why do we allow what others think of us to have so much power over how we feel about ourselves? If it’s true that you can’t please all people all of the time, wouldn’t it make sense t o stop trying?Unfortunately, sense often isn’t driving our behavior. For social beings who desire love and belonging, wanting to be liked, and caring about the effect we have on others, is healthy and allows us to make connections. However, where we get into trouble is when our self-worth is dependent upon whether we win someone’s approval or not.This need to be liked can be traced back to when we were children and were completely dependent on others to take care of us: Small children are not just learning how to walk and communicate, they are also trying to learn how the world works. We learn about who we are and what is expected of us based on interactions with others, so, to a four-year-old, if Mommy or Daddy doesn’t like him or her, there is the danger that they will abandon them. We need to understand that when we desperately want someone to approve of us, it’s being driven by that little kid part of us that is still terrified of abandonment.As you become more capable of providing yourself with the approval you seek, your need for external validation will start to vanish, leaving you stronger, more confident, and yes, happier in your life. Imagine how much time we lose each moment we restrain our authentic selves in an effort to be liked.If we base our worth on the opinions of others, we cheat ourselves of the power to shape our experiences and embrace life not only for others but also for ourselves, because ultimately, there is no difference. So embrace the cliché (老话) and lo ve yourself as it’s highly doubtful that you’ll regret it.46. What can we conclude from Lao Zi’s quotation?A) We should see through other people’s attempt to make a prisoner of us.B) We can never really please other people even if we try as hard as we can.C) We can never be truly free if taking to heart others’ opinion of us.D) We should care about other people’s view as much as they care about our own.47. What will happen if we base our self-worth on other people’s approval?A) Our desire to be loved will be fulfilled.B) Our life will be unfruitful and exhausting.C) Our identity as social beings will be affected.D) Our sense of self will be sharpened and enhanced.48. What may account for our need to be liked or approved of?A) Our desperate longing for interactions with others.B) Our understanding of the workings of the world.C) Our knowledge about the pain of abandonment.D) Our early childhood fear of being deserted.49. What can we do when we become better able to provide ourselves with the desired approval?A) Enjoy a happier life. C) Receive more external validation.B) Exercise self-restraint. D) Strengthen our power of imagination.50. What does the author advise us to do in the last paragraph?A) Embrace life for ourselves and for others. C) See our experiences as assets.B) Base our worth on others’ opinions. D) Love ourselves as we are.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Some people have said aging is more a slide into forgetfulness than a journey towards wisdom. However, a growing body of research suggests that late-in-life learning is possible. In reality, education does an aging brain good.Throughout life, people’s bra ins constantly renovate themselves. In the late 1960s, British brain scientist Geoffrey Raisman spied growth in damaged brain regions of rats through an electron microscope; their brains were forging new connections. This meant brains may change every time a person learns something new.Of course, that doesn’t mean the brain isn’t affected by the effects of time. Just as height usually declines over the years, so does brain volume: Humans lose about 4 percent every decade starting in their 40s. But that re duction doesn’t necessarily make people think slower; as long as we are alive and functioning, we can alter our brains with new information and experiences.In fact, scientists now suspect accumulating novel experiences, facts, and skills can keep people’s minds more flexible. New pathways can strengthen our ever-changing mental structure, even as the brain shrinks.Conventional fixes like word puzzles and brain-training apps can contribute to mental durability. Even something as simple as taking a different route to the grocery store or going somewhere new on vacation can keep the brain healthy.A desire for new life challenges can further boost brainpower. Research about aging adults who take on new enterprises shows improved function and memory as well as a reduced risk of mental disease. Openness—a characteristic defined by curiosity and a desire for knowledge—may also help folks pass brain tests. Some folks are born with this take-in-the-world attitude, but those who aren’t as genetically gifted aren’t necessarily out of luck. While genes can encourage an interest in doing new things, a 2012 study in the journal Psychology and Aging found completing reasoning tasks like puzzles and number games can enhance that desire for novel experiences, which can, in turn, refresh the brain. That’s why brain scientist Richard Kennedy says “It’s not that old dogs can’t learn new tricks. It’s that maybe old dogs don’t realize why they should. ”51. What do some people think of aging adults?A) Their wisdom grows as time goes by. C) They can benefit from late-in-life learning.B) Their memory gradually deteriorates. D) They are likely to have mental health issues.52. What can we conclude from Geoffrey Raisman’s finding?A) Brain damage seriously hinders one’s learning.B) Brain power weakens slower than we imagine.C) Brains can refresh and improve with learning.D) Brains forge connections under new conditions.53. What is one thing that helps maintain the health of our brain even as it shrinks?A) Doing daily routines by conventional means.B) Avoiding worrying about our mental durability.C) Imitating old dogs’ way of learning new tricks.D) Approaching everyday tasks in novel ways.54. What does the author say can contribute to the improvement of brain function?A) Being curious and desiring knowledge.B) Being eager to pass brain tests at an old age.C) Rising to life’s challenges and avoiding risks.D) Boosting immunity to serious mental diseases.55. What is the finding of the 2012 study in the journal Psychology and Aging?A) Wishing to solve puzzles enhances one’s reasoning power.B) Playing number games unexpectedly stimulates one’s memory.C) Desiring new experiences can help to renovate the brain.D) Learning new tricks should not be confined to old dogs only.Part ⅣTranslation (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.四合院（siheyuan）是中国一种传统的住宅建筑，其特点是房屋建造在一个院子的四周，将院子合围在中间。