2017年江苏省专转本英语模拟试题第八套(含答案)

2017高三英语高考模拟试卷第I 卷（选择题共85分）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £ 9.18.C. £ 9.15.答案是C。

1. What is the possible relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Colleagues.C. Teacher and student.2. What is the problem with Joan?A. She suffers from a headache.B. She has an upset stomach.C. She catches a bad cold.3. What did the speakers plan to do?A. Go for a walk.B. Have a picnic.C. Play a game.4. Why does Jack have to work on Sunday?A. To prepare for his lecture.B. To finish his paper.C. To support his family.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. A crazy driver.B. New traffic rules.C. A traffic accident.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。

2017年江苏省高职院校单独招生文化联考英语仿真试卷（附答案）第I卷（选择题共90分）第一部分英语知识运用（共两节，共40分）第一节单项填空从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）1. ---She’d lived in London and Manchester, but she liked ______ and moved to Cambridge.A. bothB. neitherC. noneD. either2. Grandma pointed to the hospital and said, “That’s ______ I was born.”A. whenB. howC. whyD. where3. Was it because Jack came late for school _______ Mr. Smith got angry?A. whyB. whoC. whereD. that4. Until now, we have raised 50,000 pounds for the poor children, _______ is quite unexpected.A. thatB. whichC. whoD. it5. The manager was satisfied to see many new products _______ after great effort.A. having developedB. to developC. developedD. develop6. I still remember my happy childhood when my mother _______ take me to Disneyland at weekends.A. mightB. mustC. wouldD. should7.—I hope to take the computer course.—Good idea. ________ more about it, visit this website.A. To find outB. Finding outC. To be finding outD. Having found out8. I’ll be out for some time. _______ anything important happens, call me up immediately.A. In caseB. As ifC. Even thoughD. Now that9. She _______ someone, so I nodded to her and went away.A. phonedB. had phonedC. was phoningD. has phoned10. --How about dinner tonight? It’s on me.--_________.A. You are welcomeB. Oh, I’d like toC. Well, I’m afraid soD. That’s all right阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

江苏省专升本英语真题2017年第Ⅰ卷Part Ⅰ Reading ComprehensionDirections:In this part there are four passages. Each passage is followed by four comprehension questions. Read the passage and answer the questions. Then mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneWe use both words and gestures to express our feelings, but the problem is that these words and gestures can be understood in different ways.It is true that a smile means the same thing in any language. So does laughter or crying. There are also a number of striking similarities in the way different animals show the same feelings. Dogs, tigers and humans, for example, often show their teeth when they are angry. This is probably because they are born with those behavior patterns.Fear is another emotion that is shown in much the same way all over the world. In Chinese and English literature, a phrase like "he went pale and began to tremble" suggests that the man is either very afraid or deeply shocked. However, "he opened his eyes wide" is used to suggest anger in Chinese whereas in English it means surprise. In Chinese surprise can be described in a phrase like "they stretched out their tongues". Sticking out your tongue in English is an insulting gesture or expresses strong dislike.Even in the same culture, people differ in the ability to understand and express feelings. Experiments in America have shown that women are usually better than men at recognizing fear, anger, love and happiness on people's faces. Other studies show that older people usually find it easier to recognize or understand body language than younger people do.1、 According to the passage, ______.A. we can hardly understand what people's gestures meanB. words and gestures may have different meanings in different culturesC. words can be better understand by older peopleD. gestures can be better understand by most of the people while words can not2、 People's facial expressions may be misunderstood because ______.A. people of different ages may have different understandingsB. people have different culturesC. people of different sexes may understand a gesture differentlyD. people of different countries speak different languages3、 Even in the same culture, people ______.A. have different abilities to understand and express feelingsB. have the same understanding of somethingC. never fail to understand each otherD. are equally intelligent4、 From this passage, we can conclude ______.A. words are used as frequently as gesturesB. words are often found difficult to understandC. words and gestures are both used in expressing feelingsD. gestures are more efficiently used than words5、 The best title for this passage can be ______.A. Words and FeelingsB. Words, Gestures and FeelingsC. Gestures and FeelingsD. Culture and UnderstandingPassage TwoThe English policeman has several nicknames (绰号) but the most frequently used are "copper" and "bobby". The first name comes form the verb "to cop" (which is also slang), meaning "to take" or "to capture", and the second comes form the first name of Sir Robert Peel, a 19th century politician, who was the founder of the police force as we know it today. An early nickname for the policeman was "peeler", but this one has died out.Whatever we may call them, the general opinion of the police seems to be a favorable one, except, of course, among the criminal part of the community where the police are given more derogatory nicknames which originated in America, such as "fuzz" or "pig". Visitors to England seem to be very impressed by the English police. It has, in fact, because standing joke that the visitor to Britain, when asked for his views of the country, will always say, at some point or other, "I think your policemen are wonderful".Well, the British bobby not always be wonderful but he is usually a very friendly and helpful sort of character. A music-hall song of some years ago was called "If You Want To Know The Time, Ask A Policeman". Nowadays, most people own watches but they still seem to find plenty of other questions to ask the policeman. In London, the policeman spend so much of their time directing visitors about the city that one wonders how they ever find time to do anything else.Two things are immediately noticeable to the stranger when he sees an English policeman for the first time. The first is that does not carry a pistol and the second is that he wears a very distinctive type of headgear, the policeman's helmet. His helmet, together with his height, enable an English policeman to be seen from a considerable distance, a fact that is not without its usefulness. From time to time it is suggested that the policeman should be given a pistol and that his helmet should be taken from him, but both these suggestions are resisted by the majority of the public and the police themselves.6、 Nowadays British people call the policeman ______.A. pigB. peelerC. bobbyD. fuzz7、 Which of following statements is TRUE?A. There are fewer criminals in America than in Britain.B. The English police usually leave a deep impression on visitors.C. The English bobby is friendly but not helpful.D. The English police enjoy having pistols.8、 If you see an English policeman for the first time, you will probably notice at once that ______.A. he often tells people timeB. he is usually very helpfulC. he has a helmet on the headD. he wears special clothes9、 That an English policeman can be seen from some distance is ______.A. a standing jokeB. of no helpC. strange and funnyD. of some help10、 Visitors praise the English police because ______.A. they are friendly and helpfulB. they obey ordersC. they often give thanksD. they are armed with modern equipmentPassage ThreeIt is difficult to imagine what life would be like without memory. The meanings of thousands of everyday perceptions, the bases for the decisions we make, and the roots of our habits and skills are to be found in our past experiences, which are brought into the present by memory.Memory can be defined as the capacity to keep information available for later use. It not only includes "remembering" things like arithmetic or historical facts but also involves any change in the way an animal typically behaves. Memory is involved when a rat gives up eating grain because he has sniffed something suspicious in the grain pile. Memory is also involved when a six-year-old child learns to swing a baseball bat.Memory exists not only in humans and animals but also in some physical objects and machines. Computers, for example, contain devices for storing data for later use. It is interesting to compare the memory-storage capacity of a computer with that of a human being. The instant-access memory of a large computer may hold up to 100, 000 " words"—ready for instant use. An average American teenager probably recognizes the meaning of about 100,000 words of English. However, this is but a fraction of the total amount of information which the teenager has stored. Consider, for example, the number of faces and places that the teenager can recognize on sight.The use of words is the basis of the advanced problem solving intelligence of human beings. A large part of a person's memory is in terms of words and combinations of words.11、 According to the passage, memory is considered to be ______.A. the basis for decision making and problem solvingB. the ability to store information for future useC. an intelligence typically possessed by human beingsD. the data mainly consisting of words and combinations of words12、 The comparison between the memory capacity of a large computer and that of a human being shows that ______.A. computer's memory has a little bigger capacity than a teenager'sB. computer's memory capacity is much smaller than an adult human being'sC. computer's memory capacity is much smaller even than a teenager'sD. computer's memory capacity is the same as a teenager's13、 It is implied in the passage that ______.A. only human beings have problem-solving intelligenceB. a person's memory is different from a computer's in every respectC. animals can solve very simple problemsD. animals solve problems by instinct rather than intelligence14、 The phrase "in terms of" in the last sentence can be best replaced by "______".A. in connection withB. expressed byC. consisting ofD. by means of15、 The main idea of the passage is ______.A. what life would be like without memoryB. memory is of vital importance to lifeC. how a person's memory is different form an animal's or a computer'sD. what memory carriesPassage FourClearly if we are to participate in the society in which we live, we must communicate with other people. A great deal of communication is performed on a person-to-person basis by the simple means of speech. If we travel in buses, buy things in shops, or eat in restaurants, we are likely to have conversations where we give information or opinions, receive news or comment, and very likely have our views challenged by other members of society.Face-to-face contact is by no means the only form of communication and during the last two hundred years the art of mass communication has become one of the dominating factors of contemporary society. Two things, above others, have caused the enormous growth of the communication industry. Firstly, inventiveness has led to advances in printing, telecommunications, photography, radio and television. Secondly, speed has revolutionized the transmission and reception of communications so that local news often takes a back seat to national news, which itself is often almost eclipsed(黯然失色) by international news.No longer is the possession of information confined to a privileged minority. In the last century the wealthy man with his own library was indeed fortunate, but today there are public libraries. Forty years ago people used to flock to the cinema, but now far more people sit at home and turn on the TV to watch a programme that is being channeled into millions of homes. Communication is no longer merely concerned with the transmission of information. The modern communication industry influences the way people live in society and broadens their horizonsby allowing access to information, education and entertainment. The printing, broadcasting and advertising industries are all involved with informing, educating and entertaining.Although a great deal of the material communicated by the mass media is very valuable to the individual and to the society of which he is a part, the vast modern network of communications is open to abuse. However, the mass media are with us for better or for worse, and there is no turning bac k.16、 The first paragraph emphasizes the ______ of face-to-face contact in social settings.A. usefulnessB. limitationC. natureD. creativity17、 The development of the communication industry in contemporary society results form ______.A. the advances and revolutionsB. the inventiveness and speedC. the art of mass communicationD. the advances and speed18、 It is implied in the passage that ______.A. local news still takes a significant placeB. national news is becoming more popularC. local news used to be the main source of informationD. international news is the fastest transmitted news19、 Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Public libraries have replaced private libraries.B. To possess information used to be a privilege.C. Communication means more than transmission.D. Communication influences the way of life and thinking.20、 It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the writer is ______.A. concerned about the wrong use of the mass mediaB. happy about the drastic changes in the mass mediaC. pessimistic about the future of the mass mediaD. indifferent to the harmful influence of the mass media Part Ⅱ Vocabulary and StructureDirections:In this part there are forty incomplete sentences. Each sentence is followed by four choices. Choose the one that best completes the sentence and then mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.21、 I had supper with my friends yesterday afternoon, ______ we went to attenda party.A. after whenB. after whichC. after thatD. after it22、 ______ difficulties he comes across, he can manage to get them over.A. WhateverB. WhicheverC. HoweverD. Wherever23、 A large number of students ______ at the English Corner to practice oral English at the moment.A. is gatheringB. are gatheringC. gathersD. gather24、 The workers working day and night, the construction of the building ______ by the end of this month.A. will be completingB. will completeC. will have completedD. will have been completed25、 The book about American President Lincoln is very interesting and worth ______ twice.A. to readB. being readC. readingD. having read26、 Scientists have reached the conclusion ______ the temperature on the earth is getting higher and higher.A. whenB. thatC. butD. where27、 I'm not ______ to think I can excel in math without efforts.A. naive enoughB. enough naiveC. naively enoughD. enough naively28、 Nowadays the Internet has become an important way of communication, ______ us to keep in contact with our friends and relatives in the distance.A. to permitB. permittingC. permittedD. being permitting29、 He has been practicing English for eight years, and now he can speak English as fluently as his English teacher ______.A. isB. wasC. doesD. do30、 Because of the thick smog, many people move to Sanya in Hainan, believing it would be a wonderful place to ______ in.A. liveB. livingC. be livingD. be lived31、 To my relief, my son ______ beer since his best friend was fined for driving after drinking.A. hasn't touchedB. never touchedC. never touchD. doesn't touch32、 ______ preparing dinner, she stood at the front door waiting for her children to return.A. To finishB. Having finishedC. Having been finishedD. Finished33、 In the silence of my room, I could hear my grandparent's voices ______ they told stories about our hard-working and brave family.A. thatB. whichC. asD. since34、 It is estimated that self-drive tour costs ______ package tour, so we'd prefer our holiday organized by a local travel agent.A. twice as much asB. as much twice asC. more than twiceD. as much as twice35、 The boy had no choice but ______ his father into the room.A. to followB. followingC. followedD. follows36、 Cakes and bread sold in shops are ______ packaged now than they used to.A. much more betterB. more betterC. bestD. better37、 If she hadn't gone back for her credit card, she ______ the early train yesterday.A. won't have missedB. wouldn't missC. wouldn't have missedD. won't miss38、 It is inspiring to hear the news that more high-speed railways ______ in our country.A. builtB. buildC. will be builtD. are building39、 Under no circumstances ______ do anything that will benefit yourself but do harm to your country.A. you willB. you shouldC. you canD. can you40、 The team overcame all the difficulties and completed the task three weeks ahead of time, ______ is something we had not expected.A. itB. whichC. thatD. what41、 The boy is not allowed to get access ______ the computer freely at home.A. inB. toC. atD. for42、 ______, all the people in the company should be responsible for the present crisis.A. In a certain extentB. To a certain extentC. For a certain extentD. At a certain extent43、 A ______ amount of time and money was wasted in the project, for which he was fired.A. considerableB. changeableC. comparableD. comfortable44、 While ______ a job, the graduate student got an offer to study abroad.A. applied forB. applying toC. applied toD. applying for45、 ______ that he loves children, I am sure teaching is the right career for him.A. GivingB. GivenC. To giveD. Give46、 He finds it hard to go to sleep ______ you tell him the truth of the incident.A. ifB. sinceC. unlessD. whether47、 To our surprise, Professor Wang was ______ appointed president of the university.A. formerB. firmlyC. formallyD. fairly48、 My father didn't travel much when he was young, so he decided to ______ lost time after retirement.A. make up withB. make up forC. make up toD. make up of49、 The young man asked the general manager to ______ him some time so that he could detail his sales plan.A. spendB. saveC. spareD. share50、 The hotel is not very modern, but it does have the ______ of being close to nature.A. explanationB. evidenceC. advanceD. advantage51、 The boss asked each employee to ______ some new ideas to improve the sales of cosmetics.A. take control ofB. take charge ofC. come up againstD. come up with52、 In order to ______ future confusion and problems, we should make a good plan.A. satisfyB. secureC. abuseD. avoid53、 When doing business, business people often ______ business cards to provide personal information as well as information about their companies.A. downloadB. transformC. exchangeD. predict54、 I haven't seen him for years, and I can hardly ______ him at first sight.A. realizeB. recognizeC. hearD. discover55、 It's time to wake up and get started, ______ you will never your dream into reality.A. exceptB. unlessC. ifD. or56、 Whether a young man works hard or not ______ to his further development.A. makes a differenceB. makes a promiseC. meets the needD. meets a deadline57、 Perhaps the most popular tourist attraction on the island is the beautiful beach ______ warm water, abundant sea life, and clean sand.A. makingB. showingC. lendingD. offering58、 Although the twins were adopted by different families, they showed surprising ______ in their lives.A. tempersB. responsibilitiesC. similaritiesD. experiences59、 Nowadays the English majors are ______ girls, though there some boys.A. mostB. muchC. mostlyD. many60、 If someone comes to see me, please tell him to leave a ______.A. messageB. letterC. sentenceD. noticePart Ⅲ ClozeDirections:There are twenty blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices. Choose the one that best fits into the passage and then mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Most parent, I suppose, have had the experience of reading a bedtime story to their children. And they must have 61 how difficult it is to write a good children's book. Either the author has 62 too high so that the children can't 63 what is in his (or more often, her) story, or the story seems to be 64 to the readers.The best children's books are 65 very difficult nor very simple, and satisfy 66 the child who hears the story and the adult who reads it. 67 , there are in fact 68 books like this. The problem of finding the 69 bed time story is not 70 to solve.This may be why many of books 71 as works of children's literature were in fact written 72 grownups. "Alice's Adventure in Wonderland" is perhaps the most obvious of this.Children, left for themselves, often 73 the worst possible interest in literature. Just 74 a child in book shop or library, and hewill 75 willingly choose the books written in an imaginative way, or have a look at most children's comics, full of the stories and jokes, 76 are the objections of teachers and parents.Perhaps we parents should 77 trying to force children into 78 our taste in literature. After all, children and adults are 79 different that we parents should not expect that they will enjoy the 80 books. So I suppose we'll just have to compromise over that bedtime story.61、 A. hoped B. realized C. told D. said62、 A. wanted B. said C. aimed D. felt63、 A. listen B. join C. leave D. follow64、 A. talker B. being talked C. talking D. talk65、 A. both B. neither C. either D. or66、 A. both B. all C. some D. either67、 A. Luckily B. Happily C. Unexcitedly D. Unfortunately68、 A. few B. many C. much D. little69、 A. difficult B. wrong C. right D. left70、 A. hard B. easy C. enough D. comfortable71、 A. reconsidered B. expressed C. concerned D. regarded72、 A. for B. to C. against D. over73、 A. know B. show C. find D. add74、 A. seize B. bring C. take D. leave75、 A. more B. less C. fewer D. greater76、 A. whichever B. whatever C. which D. what77、 A. start B. forbid C. stop D. encourage78、 A. receiving B. accepting C. arriving D. refusing79、 A. such B. less C. so D. much80、 A. common B. average C. different D. same第Ⅱ卷Part Ⅳ TranslationSection ADirections:Translate the following sentences into Chinese. You may refer to the corresponding passages in Part Ⅰ.81、 Other studies show that older people usually find it easier to recognize or understand body language than younger people do. (Passage One)82、 Nowadays, most people own watches but they still seem to find plenty of other questions to ask the policeman. (Passage Two)83、 Memory exists not only in humans and animal but also in some physical objects and machines. (Passage Three)84、 If we travel in buses, buy things in shops, or eat in restaurants, we are likely to have conversations where we give information or opinions, receive news or comment, and very likely have our views challenged by other members of society. (Passage Four)85、 The modem communication industry influences the way people live in society and broadens their horizons by allowing access to information, education and entertainment. (Passage Four)Section BDirections:Translate following sentences into English.86、你明天出去时最好带上雨伞，以防下雨。

考单招上高职单招网 ----根据历年单招考试大纲出题2021年XX单招英语考前仿真模拟试题(含答案 )第一局部：英语知识运用〔共四节，总分值55 分〕第一节语音知识〔共5 小题；每题1 分，总分值 5 分〕从每题的 A、 B、C、 D 四个选项中，找出其划线局部与所给单词的划线局部读音一样的选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

1. openA. becomeB. acrossC. lonelyD.balcony2. teacherA. greatB. heavyC. ideaD.disease3. physicsA. pleasureB. musicC.sureD.increase4. weatherA. warmthB. methodC.theoryD.breathe5. brownA. howeverB. sorrowC. knowledgeD.owner第二节情景对话〔共 5 小题；每题1 分，总分值 5 分〕根据对话情境和内容，从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

选项中有两个为多余选项。

Linda: Hello, George.6George: Hi, Linda. I’m reading a tourist guide to Europe.Linda:7考单招上高职单招网 ----根据历年单招考试大纲出题George: Yes, i ’m looking to such a trip. Hey, have you ever been there?Linda: Yes. I ’ve actually visited my countries in Europe; France, Germany, Italyand Austria, for example.George:8And how long did you stay?Linda: Two years ago. For over one month.George: Did you like it?Linda:9There are many ancient churches and castles. Itever taken.George: Sounds great.10’s the best trip I’veLinda: Good idea. You won’tregret it.A:Of course.B:Not exactly.C:What are you doing?D:When did you go there?E:Do you plan to move to Europe?F:Are you thinking of visiting Europe some day?G:I decide to make a trip next October on my annual leave.第三节语法和词汇知识〔共15 小题；每题 1 分，总分值15 分〕从每题的 A、 B、 C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

江苏省2017年普通高校专转本选拔考试英语试题卷注意事项：1.本试卷分为试题卷和答题卡两部分，试题卷共10 页，全卷满分150 分，考试时间120分钟。

2.必须在答疑卡上作答，作答在试题卷上无效。

作答前务必将自己的姓名和准考正好准确清晰的填写在试题卷和答题卡上的指定位置。

考试结束时，须将试题卷和答题卡一并交回。

Prat I Reading Comprehension （共20 小题，每小题2 分，共40 分）Directions: There are 4 passage in this part . Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements . For each of them there are 4 choices marked A,B,C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet .Passage OneQuestions 1 to 5 based on the following passage .We use both words and gestures to express our feelings ,but the problem is that these words and gestures can be understood in different ways .It is true that a smile means the same thing in any language . So does laughter or crying . There are also a number of striking similarities in the way different animals show the same feelings . Dogs , tigers and humans , for example , often show their teeth when they are angry . This is probably because they are born with those behavior patterns .Fear is another emotion that is shown in much the same way all over the world . In Chinese and English literature , a phrase like “he went pale and began to trem ble”suggests that the man is either very afraid or deeply shocked . However , “he opened his eyes wide ” is used to suggest anger in Chinese whereas in English it means surprise . In Chinese surprise can be described in a phrase like “they stretched out their tongues ”. Sticking out your tongue in English is an insulting gesture or expresses strong dislike .Even in the same culture , people differ in the ability to understand and express feelings Experiments in America have shown that women are usually better than men at recognizing fear ,anger love and happiness on people’s faces . Other studies show that older people usually find it easier to recognize or understand body language than younger people do .1.According to the passage , .A.we can hardly understand what people’s gestures meanB.words and gestures may have different meanings in different culturesC.words can be better understand by older peopleD.gestures can be better understand by most of the people while words can not2.People’s facial expressions may be misunderstand because。

2017年某某单招英语考前仿真模拟试题(含答案)第一部分：英语知识运用（共四节，满分55分）第一节语音知识（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

1. openA. beeB. acrossC. lonelyD. balcony2. teacherA. greatB. heavyC. ideaD. disease3. physicsA. pleasureB. musicC.sureD. increase4. weatherA. warmthB. methodC.theoryD. breathe5. brownA. howeverB. sorrowC. knowledgeD.owner第二节情景对话（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）根据对话情境和内容，从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

选项中有两个为多余选项。

Linda: Hello, George. 6George: Hi, Linda. I’m reading a tourist guide to Europe.Linda: 7George: Yes, i’m looking to such a trip. Hey, have you ever been there?Linda: Yes. I’ve actually visited my countries in Europe; France, Germany, Italy and Austria, for example.George: 8 And how long did you stay?Linda: Two years ago. For over one month.George: Did you like it?Linda: 9 There are many ancient churches and castles. It’s the best trip I’ve ever taken.George: Sounds great. 10Linda: Good idea. You won’t regret it.A: Of course.B: Not exactly.C: What are you doing?D: When did you go there?E: Do you plan to move to Europe?F: Are you thinking of visiting Europe some day?G: I decide to make a trip next October on my annual leave.第三节语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

绝密★启用前2017年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(江苏卷)英语本试卷共81题，共140分。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

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第一部分听力（共两节，满分20 分）第一节（共5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分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 does the woman think of the movie?A．It’s amusing．B．It’s exciting．C．It’s disappointing．2．How will Susan spend most of her time in France?A．Traveling around．B．Studying at a school．C．Looking after her aunt．3．What are the speakers talking about?A．Going out．B．Ordering drinks．C．Preparing for a party．4．Where are the speakers?A．In a classroom．B．In a library．C．In a bookstore．5．What is the man going to do?A．Go on the Internet．B．Make a phone call．C．Take a train trip．第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。

2017年专业英语八级考试真题及答案PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the mini-lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening to the mini-lecture, please complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.Now listen to the mini-lecture. When it is over, you will be given THREE minutes to check your work.SECTION B INTERVIEWIn this section you will hear TWO interviews. At the end of each interview, five questions will be asked about what was said. Both the interviews and the questions will be spoken ONCE ONLY. After each question there will be a ten-second pause. During the pause, you should read the four choices of A, B, C and D, and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the choices.Now, listen to the first interview. Questions 1 to 5 are based on the first interview.1. A. Comprehensive. B. Disheartening. C. Encouraging. D. Optimistic.2. A. 200. B. 70. C. 10. D. 500.3. A. Lack of international funding.B. Inadequate training of medical personnel.C. Ineffectiveness of treatment efforts.D. Insufficient operational efforts on the ground.4. A. They can start education programs for local people.B. They can open up more treatment units.C. They can provide proper treatment to patients.D. They can become professional.5. A. Provision of medical facilities.B. Assessment from international agencies.C. Ebola outpacing operational efforts.D. Effective treatment of Ebola.Now, listen to the second interview. Questions 6 to 10 are based on the second interview.6. A. Interpreting the changes from different sources.B. Analyzing changes from the Internet for customers.C. Using media information to inspire new ideas.D. Creating things from changes in behavior, media, etc.7. A. Knowing previous success stories.B. Being brave and willing to take a risk.C. Being sensitive to business data.D. Being aware of what is interesting.8. A. Having people take a risk.B. Aiming at a consumer leek.C. Using messages to do things.D. Focusing on data-based ideas.9. A. Looking for opportunities.B. Considering a starting point.C. Establishing the focal point.D. Examining the future carefully.10.A. A media agency.B. An Internet company.C. A venture capital firm.D. A behavioral study center.PART II READING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONSIn this section there are three passages followed by fourteen multiple choice questions. For each multiple choice question, there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer and mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONE(1) It’s 7 pm on a balmy Saturday night in June, and I have just ordered my first beer in I Cervejaria, a restaurant in Zambujeira do Mar, one of the prettiest villages on Portugal’s south-west coast. The place is empty, but this doesn’t surprise me at all. I have spent two weeks in this area, driving along empty roads, playing with my son on empty beaches, and staying in B&Bs where we are the only guests.(2) No doubt the restaurant, run by two brothers for the past 28 years, is buzzingin July and August, when Portuguese holidaymakers descend on the Alentejo coast. But for the other 10 months of the year, the trickle of diners who come to feast on fantastically fresh seafood reflects the general pace of life in the Alentejo: sleepy, bordering on comatose.(3) One of the poorest, least-developed, least-populated regions in western Europe, the Alentejo has been dubbed both the Provence and the Tuscany of Portugal. Neither is accurate. Its scenery is not as pretty and, apart from in the capital Evora, its food isn’t as sophisticated. The charms of this land of wheat fields, cork oak forests, wildflower meadows and tiny white-washed villages, are more subtle than in France or Italy’s poster regions.(4) To travel here is to step back in time 40 or 50 years. Life rolls along ata treacly pace; there’s an unnerving stillness to the landscape. But that stillness ends abruptly at the Atlantic Ocean, where there is drama in spades. Protected by the South West Alentejo and Costa Vicentina national park, the 100 km of coastline from Porto Covo in the Alentejo to Burgau in the Algarve is the most stunning in Europe. And yet few people seem to know about it. Walkers come to admire the views from the Fisherman’s Way, surfers to ride the best waves in Europe, but day after day we had spectacular beaches to ourselves.(5) The lack of awareness is partly a matter of accessibility (these beaches are a good two hours’ drive from either Faro or Lisbon airports) and partly to do with a lack of beachside accommodation. There are some gorgeous, independent guesthouses in this area, but they are hidden in valleys or at the end of dirt tracks.(6) Our base was a beautiful 600-acre estate of uncultivated land covered in rock-rose, eucalyptus and wild flowers 13km inland from Zambujeira. Our one-bedroom home, Azenha, was once home to the miller who tended the now-restored watermill next to it. A kilometre away from the main house, pool and restaurant, it is gloriously isolated.(7) Stepping out of the house in the morning to greet our neighbours – wild horses on one side, donkeys on the other – with nothing but birdsong filling the air, I felt a sense of adventure you normally only get with wild camping.(8) “When people first arrive, they feel a little anxious wondering what they are going to do the whole time,” Sarah Gredley, the English owner of estate, told me. “But it doesn’t usually take them long to realise that the whole point of being here is to slow down, to enjoy nature.”(9) We followed her advice, walking down to the stream in search of terrapins and otters, or through clusters of cork oak trees. On some days, we tramped uphill to the windmill, now a romantic house for two, for panoramic views across the estate and beyond.(10) When we ventured out, we were always drawn back to the coast – the gentle sands and shallow bay of Farol beach. At the end of the day, we would head,sandy-footed, to the nearest restaurant, knowing that at every one there would be a cabinet full of fresh seafood to choose from – bass, salmon, lobster, prawns, crabs, goose barnacles, clams … We never ate the same thing twice.(11) A kilometre or so from I Cervejaria, on Zambujeira’s idyllic natural harbour is O Sacas, originally built to feed the fishermen but now popular with everyone. After scarfing platefuls of seafood on the terrace, we wandered down to the harbour where two fishermen, in wetsuits, were setting out by boat across the clear turquoise water to collect goose barnacles. Other than them, the place was deserted – just another empty beauty spot where I wondered for the hundredth time that week how this pristine stretch of coast has remained so undiscovered.11.The first part of Para. 4 refers to the fact that ______.A.life there is quiet and slowB.the place is little knownC.the place is least populatedD.there are stunning views12.“The lack of awareness” in Para. 5 refers to ______.A.different holidaying preferencesB.difficulty of finding accommodationC.little knowledge of the beauty of the beachD.long distance from the airports13.The author uses “gloriously” in Para. 6 to ______.A.describe the scenery outside the houseB.show appreciation of the surroundingsC.contrast greenery with isolationD.praise the region’s unique feature14.The sentence “We never ate the same thing twice” in Para. 10 reflects the ______of the seafood there.A.freshnessB.delicacyC.tasteD.variety15.Which of the following themes is repeated in both Paras. 1 and 11?A.Publicity.ndscape.C.Seafood.D.Accommodation.PASSAGE TWO(1) I can still remember the faces when I suggested a method of dealing with what most teachers of English considered one of their pet horrors, extended reading. The room was full of tired teachers, and many were quite cynical about the offer to work together to create a new and dynamic approach to the place of stories in the classroom.(2) They had seen promises come and go and mere words weren't going to convince them, which was a shame as it was mere words that we were principally dealing with. Most teachers were unimpressed by the extended reading challenge from the Ministry, and their lack of enthusiasm for the rather dry list of suggested tales was passed on to their students and everyone was pleased when that part of the syllabus was over. It was simply a box ticking exercise. We needed to do something more. We neededa very different approach.(3) That was ten years ago. Now we have a different approach, and it works. Here’s how it happened (or, like most good stories, here are the main parts. You have to fill in some of yourself employing that underused classroom device, the imagination.) We started with three main precepts:(4) First, it is important to realize that all of us are storytellers, tellers of tales. We all have our own narratives – the real stories such as what happened to us this morning or last night, and the ones we have been told by others and we haven’t experienced personally. We could say that our entire lives are constructed as narratives. As a result we all understand and instinctively feel narrative structure. Binary opposites – for example, the tension created between good and bad together with the resolution of that tension through the intervention of time, resourcefulness and virtue – is a concept understood by even the youngest children. Professor Kieran Egan, in his seminal book ‘Teaching as Storytelling’ warns us not to ignore this innate skill, for it is a remarkable tool for learning.(5) We need to understand that writing and reading are two sides of the same coin: an author has not completed the task if the book is not read: the creative circle is not complete without the reader, who will supply their own creative input to the process. Samuel Johnson said: A writer only begins a book. A reader finishes it. In teaching terms, we often forget that reading itself can be a creative process, just as writing is, and we too often relegate it to a means of data collection. We frequently forget to make that distinction when presenting narratives or poetry, and often ask comprehension questions which relate to factual information – who said what and when, rather than speculating on ‘why’, for example, or examining the context of the action.(6) The third part of the reasoning that we adopted relates to the need to engage the students as readers in their own right, not as simply as language learners; learning the language is part of the process, not the reason for reading. What they read must become theirs and have its own special and secret life in their heads, a place where teachers can only go if invited.(7) We quickly found that one of the most important ways of making all the foregoing happen was to engage the creative talents of the class before they read a word of the text. The pre-reading activities become the most important part of the teaching process; the actual reading part can almost be seen as the cream on the cake, and the principle aim of pre-reading activities is to get students to want to read the text. We developed a series of activities which uses clues or fragments from the text yet to be read, and which rely on the student’s innate knowledge of narrative, so that they can to build their own stories before they read the key text. They have enough information to generate ideas but not so much that it becomes simply an exercise in guided writing; releasing a free imagination is the objective.(8) Moving from pre-reading to reading, we may introduce textual intervention activities. ‘Textual Intervention’ is a term used by Rob Pope to describe the process of questioning a text not simply as a guide to comprehension but as a way of exploring the context of the story at any one time, and examining points at which the narrative presents choices, points of divergence, or narrative crossroads. We don’t do this for all texts, however, as the shorter ones do not seem to gain much from this process and it simply breaks up the reading pleasure.(9) Follow-up activities are needed, at the least, to round off the activity, to bring some sense of closure but they also offer an opportunity to link the reading experience more directly to the requirements of the syllabus. Indeed, the story may have been chosen in the first place because the context supports one of the themes that teachers are required to examine as part of the syllabus – for example, ‘families’, ‘science and technology’, ‘communications’, ‘the environment’and all the other familiar themes. There are very few stories that can’t be explored without some part of the syllabus being supported. For many teachers this is an essential requirement if they are to engage in such extensive reading at all.(10) The whole process – pre-, while and post reading – could be just an hour’s activity, or it could last for more than one lesson. When we are designing the materials for exploring stories clearly it is isn’t possible for us to know how much time any teacher will have available, which is why we construct the activities into a series of independent units which we call kits. They are called kits because we expect teachers to build their own lessons out of the materials we provide, which implies that large amounts may be discarded. What we do ask, though, is that the pre-reading activities be included, if nothing else. That is essential for the process to engage the student as a creative reader..(11) One of the purposes of encouraging a creative reading approach in the language classroom is to do with the dynamics we perceive in the classroom. Strategictheorists tell us of the social trinity, whereby three elements are required to achieve a dynamic in any social situation. In the language classroom these might be seen as consisting of the student, the teacher and the language. Certainly from the perspective of the student – and usually from the perspective of the teacher – the relationship is an unequal one, with the language being perceived as placed closer to the teacher than the student. This will result in less dynamic between language and student than between language and teacher. However, if we replace ‘language’ with narrative and especially if that is approached as a creative process that draws the student in so that they feel they ‘own’ the relationship with the text, then this will shift the dynamic in the classroom so that the student, who has now become a reader, is much closer to the language – or narrative – than previously. This creates a much more effective dynamic of learning. However, some teachers feel threatened by this apparent loss of overall control and mastery. Indeed, the whole business of open ended creativity and a lack of boxes to tick for the correct answer is quite unsettling territory for some to find themselves in.16.It can be inferred from Paras. 1 and 2 that teachers used to ______.A.oppose strongly the teaching of extended readingB.be confused over how to teach extended readingC.be against adopting new methods of teachingD.teach extended reading in a perfunctory way17.The sentence “we all understand and instinctively feel narrative structure”in Para. 4 indicates that ______.A.we are good at telling storiesB.we all like telling storiesC.we are born story-tellersD.we all like listening to stories18.Samuel Johnson regards the relationship between a writer and a reader as ______(Para. 5).A.independentB.collaborativeC.contradictoryD.reciprocal19.In Para. 7, the author sees “pre-reading” as the most important part of readingbecause _____.A.it encourages students’ imaginationB.it lays a good foundation for readingC.it can attract students’ attentionD.it provides clues to the text to be read20.“Textual Intervention” suggested by Rob Pope (in Para. 8) is expected tofulfill all the following functions EXCEPT ______.A.exploring the contextB.interpreting ambiguitiesC.stretching the imaginationD.examining the structurePASSAGE THREE(1) Once again, seething, residual anger has burst forth in an American city. And the riots that overtook Los Angeles were a reminder of what knowledgeable observers have been saying for a quarter century: America will continue paying a high price in civil and ethnic unrest unless the nation commits itself to programs that help the urban poor lead productive and respectable lives.(2) Once again, a proven program is worth pondering: national service.(3) Somewhat akin to the military training that generations of American males received in the armed forces, a 1990s version would prepare thousands of unemployable and undereducated young adults for quality lives in our increasingly global and technology-driven economy. National service opportunities would be available to any who needed it and, make no mistake, the problems are now so structural, to intractable, that any solution will require massive federal intervention.(4) In his much quoted book, “The Truly Disadvantaged,” sociologist William Julius Wilson wrote that “only a major program of economic reform” will prevent the riot-prone urban underclass from being permanently locked out of American economic life. Today, we simply have no choice. The enemy within and among our separate ethnic selves is as daunting as any foreign foe.(5) Families who are rent apart by welfare dependency, job discrimination and intense feelings of alienation have produces minority teenagers with very little self-discipline and little faith that good grades and the American work ethic will pay off. A military-like environment for them with practical domestic objectives could produce startling results.(6) Military service has been the most successful career training program we’ve ever known, and American children born in the years since the all-volunteer Army was instituted make up a large proportion of this targeted group. But this opportunity may disappear forever if too many of our military bases are summarily closed and converted or sold to the private sector. The facilities, manpower, traditions, and capacity are already in place.(7) Don’t dismantle it: rechannel it.(8) Discipline is a cornerstone of any responsible citizen’s life. I was taught it by my father, who was a policeman. May of the rioters have never had any at all. As an athlete and former Army officer, I know that discipline can be learned. More importantly, it must be learned or it doesn’t take hold.(9) A precedent for this approach was the Civilian Conservation Corps that worked so well during the Great Depression. My father enlisted in the CCC as a young man with an elementary school education and he learned invaluable skills that served him well throughout his life. The key was that a job was waiting for him when he finished. The certainty of that first entry-level position is essential if severely alienated young minority men and women are to keep the faith.(10) We all know these are difficult times for the public sector, but here’s the chance to add energetic and able manpower to America’s workforce. They could be prepared for the world of work or college – an offer similar to that made to returning GI after Word War II. It would be a chance for 16- to 21-year-olds to live among other cultures, religions, races and in different geographical areas. And these young people could be taught to rally around common goals and friendships that evolve out of pride in one’s squad, platoon, company, battalion – or commander.(11) We saw such images during the Persian Gulf War and during the NACC Final Four basketball games. In military life and competitive sports, this camaraderie doesn’t just happen; it is taught and learned in an atmosphere of discipline and earned mutual respect for each other’s capabilities.(12) A national service program would also help overcome two damaging perceptions held by America’s disaffected youth: the society just doesn’t care about minority youngsters and that one’s personal best efforts will not be rewarded in our discriminatory job market. Harvard professor Robert Reich’s research has shown that urban social ills are so pervasive that the upper 20 percent of Americans – the “fortunate fifth” as he calls them – have decided quietly to “secede”from the bottom four-fifths and the lowest fifth in particular. We cannot accept such estrangement on a permanent basis. And what better way to answer skeptics from any group than by certifying the technical skills of graduates from a national service training program?(13) Now, we must act decisively to forestall future urban unrest. Republicans must put aside their aversion to funding programs aimed at certain cultural groups. Democrats must forget labels and recognize that a geographically isolated subgroup of Americans – their children in particular – need systematic and substantive assistance for at least another 20 years.(14) The ethnic taproots of minority Americans are deeply buried in a soil of faith and loyalty to traditional values. With its emphasis on discipline, teamwork, conflict resolution, personal responsibility and marketable skills development, national service can provide both the training and that vital first job that will reconnect these Americans to the rest of us. Let’s do it before the fire next time.21.According to the author, “national service” is comparable to “militarytraining” because they both cultivate youngsters’ ______.A.good gradesB.self disciplineC.mutual trustD.work ethic22.The author cites the example of his father in order to show ______.A.the importance of disciplineB.the importance of educationC.the necessity of having strong faithD.the effectiveness of the program23.According to the author, a national service program can bring the followingbenefits to America’s youngsters EXCEPT ______.A.increase in incomeB. a sense of responsibilityC.confidence and hopeD.practical work skills24.According to the context, what does “the fire” refer to (Para. 14)?A.Discrimination.B.Anger.C.Riots.D.Aversion.SECTION B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONSIn this section there are eight short answer questions based on the passages in SECTION A. Answer each question in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS in the space provided on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONE25.What does Para. 2 tell us about the restaurant business on the Alentejo coastthroughout the year?26.According to Para. 5, what are the two main reasons of the Alentejo’sinaccessibility?PASSAGE TWO27.What does “It was simply a box ticking exercise” mean in Para. 2?28.Paras. 4-6 propose three main precepts for the now approach. Please use ONEphrase to summarize each of the three precepts.29.What does the author suggest to shift the dynamic in the classroom (Para. 11)?PASSAGE THREE30.What is the purpose of the program proposed by the author (Paras. 1-3)?31.What does the word “it” in “Don’t dismantle it: rechannel it.” refer to(Para. 7)?32.What do Robert Reich’s findings imply (Para. 12)?PART III LANGUAGE USAGEThe passage contains TEN errors. Each indicated line contains a maximum of ONE error. In each case, only ONE word is involved. You should proof-read the passage and correct it in the following way:For a wrong word, underline the wrong word and write the correct one inthe blank provided at the end of the line.For a missing word, mark the position of the missing word with a “∧” signand write the word you believe to be missing in theblank provided at the end of the line.For an unnecessary word, cross the unnecessary word with a slash “/” and put the word in the blank provided at the end of the line.ExampleWhen∧art museum wants a new exhibit, (1) an__________it never buys things in finished form and hangs (2) never__________them on the wall. When a natural history museumwants an exhibition, it must often build it. (3) exhibit__________Proofread the given passage on ANSWER SHEET THREE as instructed.PART IV TRANSLATIONTranslate the underlined part of the following text from Chinese into English. Write your translation on ANSWER SHEET THREE.我小的时候特别盼望过年，往往是一过了腊月，就开始掰着指头数日子。

2017年专业英语八级考试真题及答案PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the mini-lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening to the mini-lecture, please complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.Now listen to the mini-lecture. When it is over, you will be given THREE minutes to check your work.SECTION B INTERVIEWIn this section you will hear TWO interviews. At the end of each interview, five questions will be asked about what was said. Both the interviews and the questions will be spoken ONCE ONLY. After each question there will be a ten-second pause. During the pause, you should read the four choices of A, B, C and D, and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the choices.Now, listen to the first interview. Questions 1 to 5 are based on the first interview.1. A. Comprehensive. B. Disheartening. C. Encouraging. D. Optimistic.2. A. 200. B. 70. C. 10. D. 500.3. A. Lack of international funding.B. Inadequate training of medical personnel.C. Ineffectiveness of treatment efforts.D. Insufficient operational efforts on the ground.4. A. They can start education programs for local people.B. They can open up more treatment units.C. They can provide proper treatment to patients.D. They can become professional.5. A. Provision of medical facilities.B. Assessment from international agencies.C. Ebola outpacing operational efforts.D. Effective treatment of Ebola.Now, listen to the second interview. Questions 6 to 10 are based on the second interview.6. A. Interpreting the changes from different sources.B. Analyzing changes from the Internet for customers.C. Using media information to inspire new ideas.D. Creating things from changes in behavior, media, etc.7. A. Knowing previous success stories.B. Being brave and willing to take a risk.C. Being sensitive to business data.D. Being aware of what is interesting.8. A. Having people take a risk.B. Aiming at a consumer leek.C. Using messages to do things.D. Focusing on data-based ideas.9. A. Looking for opportunities.B. Considering a starting point.C. Establishing the focal point.D. Examining the future carefully.10.A. A media agency.B. An Internet company.C. A venture capital firm.D. A behavioral study center.PART II READING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONSIn this section there are three passages followed by fourteen multiple choice questions. For each multiple choice question, there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer and mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONE(1) It’s 7 pm on a balmy Saturday night in June, and I have just ordered my first beer in I Cervejaria, a restaurant in Zambujeira do Mar, one of the prettiest villages on Portugal’s south-west coast. The place is empty, but this doesn’t surprise me at all. I have spent two weeks in this area, driving along empty roads, playing with my son on empty beaches, and staying in B&Bs where we are the only guests.(2) No doubt the restaurant, run by two brothers for the past 28 years, is buzzingin July and August, when Portuguese holidaymakers descend on the Alentejo coast. But for the other 10 months of the year, the trickle of diners who come to feast on fantastically fresh seafood reflects the general pace of life in the Alentejo: sleepy, bordering on comatose.(3) One of the poorest, least-developed, least-populated regions in western Europe, the Alentejo has been dubbed both the Provence and the Tuscany of Portugal. Neither is accurate. Its scenery is not as pretty and, apart from in the capital Evora, its food isn’t as sophisticated. The charms of this land of wheat fields, cork oak forests, wildflower meadows and tiny white-washed villages, are more subtle than in France or Italy’s poster regions.(4) To travel here is to step back in time 40 or 50 years. Life rolls along ata treacly pace; there’s an unnerving stillness to the landscape. But that stillness ends abruptly at the Atlantic Ocean, where there is drama in spades. Protected by the South West Alentejo and Costa Vicentina national park, the 100 km of coastline from Porto Covo in the Alentejo to Burgau in the Algarve is the most stunning in Europe. And yet few people seem to know about it. Walkers come to admire the views from the Fisherman’s Way, surfers to ride the best waves in Europe, but day after day we had spectacular beaches to ourselves.(5) The lack of awareness is partly a matter of accessibility (these beaches are a good two hours’ drive from either Faro or Lisbon airports) and partly to do with a lack of beachside accommodation. There are some gorgeous, independent guesthouses in this area, but they are hidden in valleys or at the end of dirt tracks.(6) Our base was a beautiful 600-acre estate of uncultivated land covered in rock-rose, eucalyptus and wild flowers 13km inland from Zambujeira. Our one-bedroom home, Azenha, was once home to the miller who tended the now-restored watermill next to it. A kilometre away from the main house, pool and restaurant, it is gloriously isolated.(7) Stepping out of the house in the morning to greet our neighbours – wild horses on one side, donkeys on the other – with nothing but birdsong filling the air, I felt a sense of adventure you normally only get with wild camping.(8) “When people first arrive, they feel a little anxious wondering what they are going to do the whole time,” Sarah Gredley, the English owner of estate, told me. “But it doesn’t usually take them long to realise that the whole point of being here is to slow down, to enjoy nature.”(9) We followed her advice, walking down to the stream in search of terrapins and otters, or through clusters of cork oak trees. On some days, we tramped uphill to the windmill, now a romantic house for two, for panoramic views across the estate and beyond.(10) When we ventured out, we were always drawn back to the coast – the gentle sands and shallow bay of Farol beach. At the end of the day, we would head,sandy-footed, to the nearest restaurant, knowing that at every one there would be a cabinet full of fresh seafood to choose from – bass, salmon, lobster, prawns, crabs, goose barnacles, clams … We never ate the same thing twice.(11) A kilometre or so from I Cervejaria, on Zambujeira’s idyllic natural harbour is O Sacas, originally built to feed the fishermen but now popular with everyone. After scarfing platefuls of seafood on the terrace, we wandered down to the harbour where two fishermen, in wetsuits, were setting out by boat across the clear turquoise water to collect goose barnacles. Other than them, the place was deserted – just another empty beauty spot where I wondered for the hundredth time that week how this pristine stretch of coast has remained so undiscovered.11.The first part of Para. 4 refers to the fact that ______.A.life there is quiet and slowB.the place is little knownC.the place is least populatedD.there are stunning views12.“The lack of awareness” in Para. 5 refers to ______.A.different holidaying preferencesB.difficulty of finding accommodationC.little knowledge of the beauty of the beachD.long distance from the airports13.The author uses “gloriously” in Para. 6 to ______.A.describe the scenery outside the houseB.show appreciation of the surroundingsC.contrast greenery with isolationD.praise the region’s unique feature14.The sentence “We never ate the same thing twice” in Para. 10 reflects the ______of the seafood there.A.freshnessB.delicacyC.tasteD.variety15.Which of the following themes is repeated in both Paras. 1 and 11?A.Publicity.ndscape.C.Seafood.D.Accommodation.PASSAGE TWO(1) I can still remember the faces when I suggested a method of dealing with what most teachers of English considered one of their pet horrors, extended reading. The room was full of tired teachers, and many were quite cynical about the offer to work together to create a new and dynamic approach to the place of stories in the classroom.(2) They had seen promises come and go and mere words weren't going to convince them, which was a shame as it was mere words that we were principally dealing with. Most teachers were unimpressed by the extended reading challenge from the Ministry, and their lack of enthusiasm for the rather dry list of suggested tales was passed on to their students and everyone was pleased when that part of the syllabus was over. It was simply a box ticking exercise. We needed to do something more. We neededa very different approach.(3) That was ten years ago. Now we have a different approach, and it works. Here’s how it happened (or, like most good stories, here are the main parts. You have to fill in some of yourself employing that underused classroom device, the imagination.) We started with three main precepts:(4) First, it is important to realize that all of us are storytellers, tellers of tales. We all have our own narratives – the real stories such as what happened to us this morning or last night, and the ones we have been told by others and we haven’t experienced personally. We could say that our entire lives are constructed as narratives. As a result we all understand and instinctively feel narrative structure. Binary opposites – for example, the tension created between good and bad together with the resolution of that tension through the intervention of time, resourcefulness and virtue – is a concept understood by even the youngest children. Professor Kieran Egan, in his seminal book ‘Teaching as Storytelling’ warns us not to ignore this innate skill, for it is a remarkable tool for learning.(5) We need to understand that writing and reading are two sides of the same coin: an author has not completed the task if the book is not read: the creative circle is not complete without the reader, who will supply their own creative input to the process. Samuel Johnson said: A writer only begins a book. A reader finishes it. In teaching terms, we often forget that reading itself can be a creative process, just as writing is, and we too often relegate it to a means of data collection. We frequently forget to make that distinction when presenting narratives or poetry, and often ask comprehension questions which relate to factual information – who said what and when, rather than speculating on ‘why’, for example, or examining the context of the action.(6) The third part of the reasoning that we adopted relates to the need to engage the students as readers in their own right, not as simply as language learners; learning the language is part of the process, not the reason for reading. What they read must become theirs and have its own special and secret life in their heads, a place where teachers can only go if invited.(7) We quickly found that one of the most important ways of making all the foregoing happen was to engage the creative talents of the class before they read a word of the text. The pre-reading activities become the most important part of the teaching process; the actual reading part can almost be seen as the cream on the cake, and the principle aim of pre-reading activities is to get students to want to read the text. We developed a series of activities which uses clues or fragments from the text yet to be read, and which rely on the student’s innate knowledge of narrative, so that they can to build their own stories before they read the key text. They have enough information to generate ideas but not so much that it becomes simply an exercise in guided writing; releasing a free imagination is the objective.(8) Moving from pre-reading to reading, we may introduce textual intervention activities. ‘Textual Intervention’ is a term used by Rob Pope to describe the process of questioning a text not simply as a guide to comprehension but as a way of exploring the context of the story at any one time, and examining points at which the narrative presents choices, points of divergence, or narrative crossroads. We don’t do this for all texts, however, as the shorter ones do not seem to gain much from this process and it simply breaks up the reading pleasure.(9) Follow-up activities are needed, at the least, to round off the activity, to bring some sense of closure but they also offer an opportunity to link the reading experience more directly to the requirements of the syllabus. Indeed, the story may have been chosen in the first place because the context supports one of the themes that teachers are required to examine as part of the syllabus – for example, ‘families’, ‘science and technology’, ‘communications’, ‘the environment’and all the other familiar themes. There are very few stories that can’t be explored without some part of the syllabus being supported. For many teachers this is an essential requirement if they are to engage in such extensive reading at all.(10) The whole process – pre-, while and post reading – could be just an hour’s activity, or it could last for more than one lesson. When we are designing the materials for exploring stories clearly it is isn’t possible for us to know how much time any teacher will have available, which is why we construct the activities into a series of independent units which we call kits. They are called kits because we expect teachers to build their own lessons out of the materials we provide, which implies that large amounts may be discarded. What we do ask, though, is that the pre-reading activities be included, if nothing else. That is essential for the process to engage the student as a creative reader..(11) One of the purposes of encouraging a creative reading approach in the language classroom is to do with the dynamics we perceive in the classroom. Strategictheorists tell us of the social trinity, whereby three elements are required to achieve a dynamic in any social situation. In the language classroom these might be seen as consisting of the student, the teacher and the language. Certainly from the perspective of the student – and usually from the perspective of the teacher – the relationship is an unequal one, with the language being perceived as placed closer to the teacher than the student. This will result in less dynamic between language and student than between language and teacher. However, if we replace ‘language’ with narrative and especially if that is approached as a creative process that draws the student in so that they feel they ‘own’ the relationship with the text, then this will shift the dynamic in the classroom so that the student, who has now become a reader, is much closer to the language – or narrative – than previously. This creates a much more effective dynamic of learning. However, some teachers feel threatened by this apparent loss of overall control and mastery. Indeed, the whole business of open ended creativity and a lack of boxes to tick for the correct answer is quite unsettling territory for some to find themselves in.16.It can be inferred from Paras. 1 and 2 that teachers used to ______.A.oppose strongly the teaching of extended readingB.be confused over how to teach extended readingC.be against adopting new methods of teachingD.teach extended reading in a perfunctory way17.The sentence “we all understand and instinctively feel narrative structure”in Para. 4 indicates that ______.A.we are good at telling storiesB.we all like telling storiesC.we are born story-tellersD.we all like listening to stories18.Samuel Johnson regards the relationship between a writer and a reader as ______(Para. 5).A.independentB.collaborativeC.contradictoryD.reciprocal19.In Para. 7, the author sees “pre-reading” as the most important part of readingbecause _____.A.it encourages students’ imaginationB.it lays a good foundation for readingC.it can attract students’ attentionD.it provides clues to the text to be read20.“Textual Intervention” suggested by Rob Pope (in Para. 8) is expected tofulfill all the following functions EXCEPT ______.A.exploring the contextB.interpreting ambiguitiesC.stretching the imaginationD.examining the structurePASSAGE THREE(1) Once again, seething, residual anger has burst forth in an American city. And the riots that overtook Los Angeles were a reminder of what knowledgeable observers have been saying for a quarter century: America will continue paying a high price in civil and ethnic unrest unless the nation commits itself to programs that help the urban poor lead productive and respectable lives.(2) Once again, a proven program is worth pondering: national service.(3) Somewhat akin to the military training that generations of American males received in the armed forces, a 1990s version would prepare thousands of unemployable and undereducated young adults for quality lives in our increasingly global and technology-driven economy. National service opportunities would be available to any who needed it and, make no mistake, the problems are now so structural, to intractable, that any solution will require massive federal intervention.(4) In his much quoted book, “The Truly Disadvantaged,” sociologist William Julius Wilson wrote that “only a major program of economic reform” will prevent the riot-prone urban underclass from being permanently locked out of American economic life. Today, we simply have no choice. The enemy within and among our separate ethnic selves is as daunting as any foreign foe.(5) Families who are rent apart by welfare dependency, job discrimination and intense feelings of alienation have produces minority teenagers with very little self-discipline and little faith that good grades and the American work ethic will pay off. A military-like environment for them with practical domestic objectives could produce startling results.(6) Military service has been the most successful career training program we’ve ever known, and American children born in the years since the all-volunteer Army was instituted make up a large proportion of this targeted group. But this opportunity may disappear forever if too many of our military bases are summarily closed and converted or sold to the private sector. The facilities, manpower, traditions, and capacity are already in place.(7) Don’t dismantle it: rechannel it.(8) Discipline is a cornerstone of any responsible citizen’s life. I was taught it by my father, who was a policeman. May of the rioters have never had any at all. As an athlete and former Army officer, I know that discipline can be learned. More importantly, it must be learned or it doesn’t take hold.(9) A precedent for this approach was the Civilian Conservation Corps that worked so well during the Great Depression. My father enlisted in the CCC as a young man with an elementary school education and he learned invaluable skills that served him well throughout his life. The key was that a job was waiting for him when he finished. The certainty of that first entry-level position is essential if severely alienated young minority men and women are to keep the faith.(10) We all know these are difficult times for the public sector, but here’s the chance to add energetic and able manpower to America’s workforce. They could be prepared for the world of work or college – an offer similar to that made to returning GI after Word War II. It would be a chance for 16- to 21-year-olds to live among other cultures, religions, races and in different geographical areas. And these young people could be taught to rally around common goals and friendships that evolve out of pride in one’s squad, platoon, company, battalion – or commander.(11) We saw such images during the Persian Gulf War and during the NACC Final Four basketball games. In military life and competitive sports, this camaraderie doesn’t just happen; it is taught and learned in an atmosphere of discipline and earned mutual respect for each other’s capabilities.(12) A national service program would also help overcome two damaging perceptions held by America’s disaffected youth: the society just doesn’t care about minority youngsters and that one’s personal best efforts will not be rewarded in our discriminatory job market. Harvard professor Robert Reich’s research has shown that urban social ills are so pervasive that the upper 20 percent of Americans – the “fortunate fifth” as he calls them – have decided quietly to “secede”from the bottom four-fifths and the lowest fifth in particular. We cannot accept such estrangement on a permanent basis. And what better way to answer skeptics from any group than by certifying the technical skills of graduates from a national service training program?(13) Now, we must act decisively to forestall future urban unrest. Republicans must put aside their aversion to funding programs aimed at certain cultural groups. Democrats must forget labels and recognize that a geographically isolated subgroup of Americans – their children in particular – need systematic and substantive assistance for at least another 20 years.(14) The ethnic taproots of minority Americans are deeply buried in a soil of faith and loyalty to traditional values. With its emphasis on discipline, teamwork, conflict resolution, personal responsibility and marketable skills development, national service can provide both the training and that vital first job that will reconnect these Americans to the rest of us. Let’s do it before the fire next time.21.According to the author, “national service” is comparable to “militarytraining” because they both cultivate youngsters’ ______.A.good gradesB.self disciplineC.mutual trustD.work ethic22.The author cites the example of his father in order to show ______.A.the importance of disciplineB.the importance of educationC.the necessity of having strong faithD.the effectiveness of the program23.According to the author, a national service program can bring the followingbenefits to America’s youngsters EXCEPT ______.A.increase in incomeB. a sense of responsibilityC.confidence and hopeD.practical work skills24.According to the context, what does “the fire” refer to (Para. 14)?A.Discrimination.B.Anger.C.Riots.D.Aversion.SECTION B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONSIn this section there are eight short answer questions based on the passages in SECTION A. Answer each question in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS in the space provided on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONE25.What does Para. 2 tell us about the restaurant business on the Alentejo coastthroughout the year?26.According to Para. 5, what are the two main reasons of the Alentejo’sinaccessibility?PASSAGE TWO27.What does “It was simply a box ticking exercise” mean in Para. 2?28.Paras. 4-6 propose three main precepts for the now approach. Please use ONEphrase to summarize each of the three precepts.29.What does the author suggest to shift the dynamic in the classroom (Para. 11)?PASSAGE THREE30.What is the purpose of the program proposed by the author (Paras. 1-3)?31.What does the word “it” in “Don’t dismantle it: rechannel it.” refer to(Para. 7)?32.What do Robert Reich’s findings imply (Para. 12)?PART III LANGUAGE USAGEThe passage contains TEN errors. Each indicated line contains a maximum of ONE error. In each case, only ONE word is involved. You should proof-read the passage and correct it in the following way:For a wrong word, underline the wrong word and write the correct one inthe blank provided at the end of the line.For a missing word, mark the position of the missing word with a “∧” signand write the word you believe to be missing in theblank provided at the end of the line.For an unnecessary word, cross the unnecessary word with a slash “/” and put the word in the blank provided at the end of the line.ExampleWhen∧art museum wants a new exhibit, (1) an__________it never buys things in finished form and hangs (2) never__________them on the wall. When a natural history museumwants an exhibition, it must often build it. (3) exhibit__________Proofread the given passage on ANSWER SHEET THREE as instructed.PART IV TRANSLATIONTranslate the underlined part of the following text from Chinese into English. Write your translation on ANSWER SHEET THREE.我小的时候特别盼望过年，往往是一过了腊月，就开始掰着指头数日子。

2017年江苏省五年制专转本英语真题Part I Reading Comprehension (每题2分，共40分)Directions: There are three reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer to each question.Passage OneEvery year there is a Spring Festival in China. Usually it is in January or February. It is the most important festival in China. So before it comes, everyone has to prepare things. They buy pork, beef, chicken, fruits and many other things. And they often make a special kind of food—“dumplings”. It means “come together”. On the day before the festival, parents buy new clothes for their children. Children also buy presents for their parents. On the Spring Festival Eve (除夕), all the family members come back to their hometown. This is a happy moment. Some sing and dance; some play cards and others get the dinner ready. When they enjoy the meal, they give each other the best wishes for the coming year. They all have a good time.1. Which is the most important festival in China?A. Mid-Autumn Festival.B. Spring Festival.C. Children’s Day.D. Teachers’ Day.2. When is the Chinese Spring Festival usually celebrated (庆祝)?A. In March or April.B. In May or June.C. In January.D. In January or February.3. _________ is the special kind of food for the Spring Festival in China.A. ChickenB. DumplingsC. FishD. Beef4. What’s the meaning of the food “dumplings” for Chinese people in the Spring Festival?A. Look up.B. Help yourself.C. Come together.D. Take care.5. The family ___________ when they are having dinner together on the Spring Festival Eve.A. give each other the best wishesB. buy each other presentsC. sing, dance and play cardsD. play cardsPassage TwoMore and more people like bicycling and it is no surprise. It is fun, healthy, and good for the environment. Maybe that’s why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads worldwide today. Bikes can take you almost anywhere, and there is no oil cost!Get on a bike and ride around your neighborhood. Y ou may discover something new all around you. Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out of your car. Y ou can bike to work and benefit from the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment. Y ou don’t even have to ride all the way.Folding (折叠) bikes work well for people who ride the train. Just fold the bike and take it with you. Y ou can do the same on an airplane. A folding bike can be packed in a suitcase. Y ou can also take a common bike with you when you fly. But be sure to look for information by getting on airline websites. Not all airlines are bicycle-friendly to travelers.Health Benefits of Bicycling:It helps to prevent heart diseases.Bicycling helps to control your weight. A 15-minuite bike ride to and from work three times a week burns off five kilos of fat in a year.Bicycling can improve your mood. Exercise like bicycling has been shown to make people feel better, more relaxed and self-confident.Bicycling is healthier than driving.6. From the passage, we know that bicycling is becoming very _________.A. surprisingB. excitingC. expensiveD. popular7. When you are riding your bicycle around your neighborhood, you may _________.A. pollute the environment aroundB. find something you didn’t noticeC. go everywhere and use a little oilD. get off your bike and begin to work8. If you travel with a folding bike, you can fold it and __________.A. get out of the carB. take it onto a trainC. put it in your purseD. go on airline websites9. One of the benefits from bicycling is that _________.A. you can fold the bicycleB. you will be friendly to othersC. you will be more relaxedD. you may get fatter and fatter10. Which is TRUE according to the passage?A. Bicycling is enjoyable exercise for people.B. Driving cars is healthier than riding bikes.C. Riding a bike pollutes your neighborhood.D. Common bikes are welcomed by all airlines. Passage ThreeAre you interested in country music? I like it very much. It will take me away for a while after I am tired. The guitars and songs will take me to mountains and fields. Country music usually talks of everyday life and feelings. It’s the spirit of America, easy to understand, slow and simple.Country music developed in the Southern United States. It was the folk music of American countryside. Many of the songs tell about the lives of farmers. They talk about love, crops or death.The life of the countryside can be hard, so the words in country music are often sad. At first, people played the music only at family parties. But it became more popular later. In the 1920s, people played country songs on the radio, and they made them into records.When people in the countryside moved to towns and cities to look for work, they took their music with them. Country music continued to change and became popular across America.John Denver was one of America’s most famous country singers in the 1970s. His song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” is well known and people still play it today.11. Country music is usually about __________.A. everyday life and feelingsB. farmers’ feelingsC. the lives of workersD. workers’ feelings12. Country music developed __________.A. in John Denver’s cityB. in the Southern United StatesC. in the Northern United StatesD. in the Western United States13. People begin to make country song records __________.A. in the 1920sB. in 1920C. in the 1970sD. in 197014. Why did country music become popular in America?A. Because city people liked the music.B. Because farmers moved to cities with their music and it continued to change.C. Because country music talked about city people’s lives.D. Because city people liked the country.15. Who is famous for the song “Take Me Home, Country Roads”?A. A farmer in the countryside.B. A person who moved to towns.C. John Denver.D. Denver John.Passage FourIt’s not easy to be an astronaut’s son. Everybody expects you to be special or perfect. I often wonder how my father ever had a son like me. I mean he is so special and so good at everything he does. Even in middle school he was class president and captain of the football team.Well, to be honest, I often dream about being some kind of hero or doing something special—like saving a child from a burning building or discovering a new star. I was daydreaming at school one morning when my teacher said there would be a Father’s Day writing competition for the whole school. “I hope we have a winner right here in my class.”When I got home, I started to think about what to write. My father is an astronaut. NO. I wouldn’t start like that. That was the way others saw him. How did I see my father? Hmm.I saw him sitting with me in the dark when I had a terrible dream. I remembered how he hugged me for hours when my dog Spotty was killed by a car. Y es, these were the things I was going to write. To me, he wasn’t just a world-famous astronaut. He was my dad.My parents and I went to school Thursday night. There were so many people in the big hall! My dad looked at me, and I shrugged (耸肩).The third prize was announced (宣布) and it was not me. I was relieved (释然) and disappointed at the same time. The second prize was announced. It was me.I went up to the stage and read what I had written. “My father’s son.” When I finished, the people stood up and cheered. I saw my father blowing his nose. Tears were running down my mother’s face. Dad cleared his throat and put his hand on my shoulder. “Son, this is the proudest moment of my life.”It was the proudest moment of my life, too. Maybe I’ll never be a great hero or win a Nobel Prize, but it was enough just to be my father’s son.16. The writer felt it ___________ to be the son of a famous person.A. luckyB. naturalC. hardD. pleasant17. In order to __________ the writer would like to save a child from a burning building.A. become astronautB. become a great heroC. be made school team captainD. be made class president18. What did the boy probably write in his composition?A. A lot of special things he had done.B. The story of his father as an astronaut.C. The unforgettable time he spent with his father.D. The experiences his father had in middle school.19. The writer felt proud when he __________.A. got a prize in a writing competitionB. won a Nobel PrizeC. save a child from a burning buildingD. discovered a new star20. What is the best title for the passage?A. My daydream.B. My father’s son.C. My famous father.D. My happy family. Part II Vocabulary and Structure (20小题，每题1分，共20分)Directions: For each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.21. The ticket is on the floor. Would you please _________ for me?A. pick it upB. pick up itC. pick up themD. pick them up22. ---- Shall we go out for a trip to relax ourselves after the exam?---- ___________A. That’s all right.B. It doesn’t matter.C. That’s a good idea.D. I have a great idea.23. ---- __________ all your things, Tom! I hate them everywhere.---- OK, mother.A. Put onB. Put upC. Put downD. Put away24. ---- __________ is the World Park from here?---- It’s two hours bus ride.A. How farB. How longC. How soonD. How often25. Do you have _________ e-mail address? I want to send you some new pictures of Jay Chou.A. aB. theC. anD. /26. Look! There are __________ people in the supermarket.A. two thousands ofB. thousand ofC. two thousand ofD. thousands of27. This computer is as good as a new one, but __________ expensive.A. much lessB. more lessC. more muchD. much more28. ---- Thanking you for giving us a wonderful Chinese dinner, Ms. Wang.---- __________A. Oh, I’m afraid I didn’t cook very well.B. I’m glad you enjoy it.C. Come again when you are free.D. It’s not polite of you to say so.29. ---- Will your younger brother go for a picnic this Sunday?---- If I don’t go, __________.A. so does heB. so he willC. neither will heD. neither does he30. Do you know _________?A. when will he come backB. when he will come backC. when does he come backD. he will come back when31. I have a chair to sit _________, but nobody to talk __________.A. on … toB. / … withC. on … /D. / … to32. ---- Aren’t you tired, Kate?---- __________. I like going shopping.A. Not at allB. I’m sorryC. Y ou’re welcomeD. Y es, of course33. The Changjiang river is one of __________ in the world.A. the longest riverB. the longest riversC. the longer riverD. longest river34. Don’t worry, sir. I’m sure I can run _________ to catch up with them.A. slowly enoughB. enough slowlyC. fast enoughD. enough fast35. __________ good weather! Why not go out for a walk?A. WhatB. HowC. What aD. How a36. I saw him _________ the building and go upstairs.A. to enterB. enterC. enteringD. entered37. ---- Why didn’t David _________ his friend’s invitation to picnic?---- Because he had to prepare for the exam.A. acceptB. receiveC. refuseD. get38. Wendy, don’t waste the food! _________ all the vegetables on the plate.A. Eat upB. Wash upC. Clean upD. Put up39. Since _________ comes, let’s begin our discussion.A. anyoneB. everyoneC. no oneD. someone40. Both of my sisters are teachers. One is Chinese teacher, and _________ teaches English.A. anotherB. the otherC. otherD. the othersPart III Cloze (共10小题，每题1分，共10分)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the answer that best fits into the passage.Long ago, in a small village of Wake field lived two farmers, Harry and Peter. Harry was very hard working while Peter was 41 . Every day Harry got up early and came home late, but Peter walked around for fun.One summer there was no 42 and the crops were dying. Harry thought, “I must do something to save these crops, or they shall die.” With this 43 in mind, he went out to find a river so that he could dig a canal (沟) to his field. He walked on and on, feeling tired and thirsty. After a 44 search, he found a river full of blue water. He was very happy. He started digging a canal to his field. 45 it was noon, his wife sent their daughter to bring Harry home 46 lunch. But Harry did not go. He did not want to leave his work unfinished. He completed his work 47 at night. He was very satisfied.He went home and had a good meal and 48 into a sound sleep.Peter did the same. But he was not at all determined (有决心的). He also 49 digging a canal to his field but he didn’t have his work completed. His field did not get 50 water and all his crops died. Harry’s field would be watered when needed. He had a good harvest because of his hard work.41. A. cruel B. lazy C. careless D. silly42. A. rain B. wind C. cloud D. river43. A. feeling B. dream C. problem D. thought44. A. quick B. long C. slow D. special45. A. Weather B. Although C. When D. Unless46. A. for B. to C. with D. at47. A. early B. far C. late D. deep48. A. fell B. looked C. turned D. walked49. A. stopped B. loved C. forgot D. started50. A. clean B. enough C. little D. freshPart IV Sentence Completion (共5小题，每题3分，共15分)51. The teacher says he ____________________ (擅长听和说).52. Li Ming is a funny boy because he __________________ (喜欢讲笑话).53. The sports shows __________________ (将因为下雨而推迟).54. Now you __________________ (已经长大), you should act like a man.55. I didn’t know _____________________________ (你是否取得进步) last year.Part V Writing (共15分)Directions: For this part, you are asked to write a composition on the following topic. You should write at least 120 words and base your writing on the information below.请你写一篇以“Lower Carbon (低碳), Happier Life”为主题的英语作文。