2019年BFT英语考试试题
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2019年b级英语考试试题和答案一、听力理解(共20分)1. What is the man going to do?A. See a doctor.B. Buy a new car.C. Fix his car.Answer: C2. When does the woman plan to leave?A. 7:00B. 7:30C. 8:00Answer: B3. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Mother and son.C. Boss and employee.Answer: A4. Where are the speakers?A. In a library.B. In a restaurant.C. At a bus stop.Answer: A5. What does the woman think about the movie?A. It's too long.B. It's very exciting.C. It's boring.Answer: C二、阅读理解(共30分)Passage 16. What is the main topic of the passage?A. The importance of sleep.B. The effects of sleep deprivation.C. The benefits of taking a nap.Answer: B7. According to the passage, which of the following is a sign of sleep deprivation?A. Feeling tired during the day.B. Having a good appetite.C. Being able to concentrate.Answer: A8. What does the author suggest to combat sleep deprivation?A. Taking a short nap.B. Drinking more coffee.C. Exercising regularly.Answer: APassage 29. What is the purpose of the article?A. To advertise a new product.B. To inform about a job opportunity.C. To discuss the impact of technology on jobs.Answer: C10. Which industry is mentioned as being most affected by automation?A. Healthcare.B. Manufacturing.C. Education.Answer: B11. What does the author suggest for workers to do?A. Learn new skills.B. Move to another city.C. Change their career.Answer: A12. What is the author's tone in the article?A. Optimistic.B. Pessimistic.C. Neutral.Answer: C三、词汇与语法(共20分)13. The weather turned out to be very fine yesterday, so we decided to have a picnic ________.A. insteadB. howeverC. thereforeAnswer: C14. She is one of the most ________ students in her class.A. intelligenceB. intelligentC. intelligentlyAnswer: B15. The teacher asked us to ________ the book after we finished reading it.A. hand inB. hand outC. hand overAnswer: A16. I don't think it's a good idea to ________ the project to someone else.A. give upB. give awayC. give offAnswer: A17. She ________ her keys in the office, so she had to wait until her husband came home.A. leftB. forgotC. lostAnswer: A四、完形填空(共15分)18. A. althoughB. becauseC. asAnswer: B19. A. interestedB. interestingC. interestAnswer: A20. A. to doB. doingC. doAnswer: B21. A. forB. withC. at Answer: A22. A. untilB. sinceC. while Answer: A23. A. possibleB. impossibleC. probable Answer: A24. A. soB. butC. and Answer: B25. A. moreB. mostC. lessAnswer: C五、翻译(共15分)26. 他不仅完成了作业,而且还帮助了其他同学。
蔚蓝航校英语笔试试卷Part Ⅰ Writing (20 ‘/25分) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 20 minutes to write a letter to a foreign friend who wants to study. Please recommend a university to him. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Reading Comprehension (20’/50分)Section A(20分)Directions: 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.Questions 1 to10 are based on the following passage.(2分1个,共20分)Finally, some good news about airplane travel. If you are on a plane with a sick passenger, you are unlikely to get sick. That is the 1 of a new study that looked at how respiratory (呼吸道) viruse 2 on airplanes. Researchers found that only people who were seated in individual- had a high risk of catching the illness. All other passengers had only a very 3 chance of getting sick according to the findings. Media reports have not necessarily presented. 4 information about the risk of getting infected on an airplane in the past. Therefore , these new findings should help airplane passengers to feel less 5 to catching respiratory infections while traveling by air.Prior to the new study. litter was known about the risks of getting 6 infected by common respiratory viruses, such as the flu or common cold, on an airplane, the researchers said. So, to 7 the risks of infection, the study team flew on 10 different 8 in the US. 9 side of a person infected with flu, as well as those sitting one roe in font of or behind this individual, had about an 80 person chance of getting sick. But other passengers were 10 safe from infection. They had a less than 3 percent chance of catching the flu.A) accurate B) conclusion C) directly D) eitherE) evaluate F) explorations G) flights H) largelyI) nearby J) respond K) slim L) spreadM)summit N) vividly O) vulnerableSection B(30分)Directions: 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 One.(1分1个,共10分)Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.The fifth largest city in the US passed a significant soda tax proposal that will levy (征税)1.5 cents per liquid ounce on distributors.Philadelphia’s new measure was approved by a 13 to 4 city council vote. It sets a new bar for similar initiatives across the county. It is proof that taxes on sugary drinks can win substantial support outside super-liberal areas. Until now, the only city to successfully pass and implement a soda tax was Berkeley, California, in 2014.The tax will apply to regular and diet sodas, as well as other drinks with added sugar, such as Gatorade and iced teas. It’s expected to raise $410 million over the next five years, most of which will go toward funding a universal pre-kindergarten program for the city.While the city council vote was met with applause inside the council room, opponents to the measure, including soda lobbyists made sharp criticisms and a promise to challenge the tax in court.“The tax passed today unfairly singles out beverages—including low- and no-calorie choices,” said Lauren Kane, spokeswoman for the American Beverage Association. “But most importantly, it is against the law. So we will side with the majority of the people of Philadelphia who oppose this tax and take legal action to stop it.”An industry backed anti-tax campaign has spent at least $4 million on advertiseme nts. The ads criticized the measure. characterizing it as a“grocery tax.”Public health groups applauded the approved tax as a step toward fixing certain lasting health issues that plague Americans. “The move to recapture a small part of the profits from an industry that pushes a product that contributes to diabetes, obesity and heart disease in poorer communities in order to reinvest in those communities will sure be inspirational to many other places,” said Jim Krieger, executive director of Healthy Food America. “Indeed, we are already hearing from some of them. It’s not just Berkeley’ anymore.”Similar measures in California’s Albany, Oakland, San Francisco and Colorado’s Boulder are becoming hot-button issues Health advocacy groups have hinted that even more might be coming.11.What does the passage say about the newly-approved soda tax in Philadelphia?A) It will change the lifestyle of many consumers.B) It may encourage other US cities to follow suit.C)It will cut soda consumption among low-income communities.D)It may influence the marketing strategies of the soda business.12.What will the opponents probably do to respond to the soda tax proposal?A) Bargain with the city council.B) Refuse to pay additional tax.C) Take legal action against it.D) Try to win public support.13.What did the industry-backed anti-tax campaign do about the soda tax proposal?A) It tried to arouse hostile feelings among consumers.B) It tried to win grocers’ support ag ainst the measure.C) It kept sending letters of protest to the media.D) It criticized the measure through advertising.14.What did public health groups think the soda tax would do?A) Alert people to the risk of sugar-induced diseases.B) Help people to fix certain long-time health issues.C) Add to the fund for their research on diseases.D) Benefit low-income people across the country.15.What do we learn about similar measures concerning the soda tax in some other cities?A) They are becoming rather sensitive issues.B) They are spreading panic in the soda industry.C) They are reducing the incidence of sugar-induced diseases.D) They are taking away lot of profit from the soda industry.Passage Two.(1分1个,共10分)Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.Popping food into the microwave for a couple of minutes may seem utterly harmless, but Europe’s stock of these quick-cooking ovens emit as much carbon as nearly 7 million cars, a new study has found. And the problem is growing. With costs falling and kitchen appliances becoming “status” items, owners are throwing away microwaves after an average of eight years. This is pushing sales of new microwaves which are expected to reach 135 million annually in the EU by the end of the decade.A study by the University of Manchester calculated the emissions of CO2 — the main greenhouse gas responsible for climate change—at every stage of microwaves, from manufacture to waste disposal. “It i s electricity consumption by microwaves that has the biggest impact on the environment,” say the authors. The authors also calculate that the emissions from using 19 microwaves over a year are the same as those from using a car. According to the same study, efforts to reduce consumption should focus on improving consumer awareness and behaviour. For example, consumers could use appliances in a more efficient way by adjusting the time of cooking to the type of food.However, David Reay, professor of carbon management, argues that, although microwaves use a great deal of energy, their emissions are minor compared to those from cars. In the UK alone, there are around 30 million cars. These cars emit more than all the microwaves in the EU. Backing this up, recent data show that passenger cars in the UK emitted 69 million tons of CO2 in 2015. This is 10 times the amount this new microwave oven study estimates for annual emissions for all the microwave ovens in the EU. Further, the energy used by microwaves is lower than any other from of cooking. Among common kitchen appliances used for cooking, microwaves are the most energy efficient, followed by a stove and finally a standard oven. Thus, rising microwave sales could be seen as a positive thing.16.What is the finding of the new study?A) Quick-cooking microwave ovens have become more popular.B) The frequent use of microwaves may do harm to our health.C) CO2 emissions constitute a major threat to the environment.D) The use of microwaves emits more CO2 than people think.17.Why are the sales of microwaves expected to rise?A) They are becoming more affordable.B) They have a shorter life cycle than other appliances.C) They are getting much easier to operate.D) They take less time to cook than other appliances.18.What recommendation does the study by the University of Manchester make?A) Cooking food of different varieties.B) Improving microwave users’ habits.C) Eating less to cut energy consumption.D) Using microwave ovens less frequently.19.What does Professor David Reay try to argue?A) There are far more emissions from cars than from microwaves.B) People should be persuaded into using passenger cars less often.C) The UK produces less CO2 than many other countries in the EU.D) More data are needed to show whether microwaves are harmful.20.What does Professor David Reay think of the use of microwaves?A) It will become less popular in the coming decades.B) It makes everyday cooking much more convenient.C) It plays a positive role in environmental protection.D) It consumes more power than conventional cooking.Passage Three.(1分1个,共10分)Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.According to the majority of Americans, women are every bit as capable of being good political leaders as men. The same can be said of their ability to dominate the corporate boardroom. And according to a new Pew Research Center survey on women and leadership, most Americans find women indistinguishable from men on key leadership traits such as intelligence and capacity for innovation, with many saying they're stronger than men in terms of being passionate and organized leaders.So why, then, are women in short supply at the top of government and business in the United States? According to the public, at least, it's not that they lack toughness, management talent or proper skill sets.It’s also not all about work-life balance. Although economic research and previous survey findings have shown that career interruptions related to motherhood may make it harder for women to advance in their careers and compete for top executive jobs, relatively few adults in the recent survey point to this as a key barrier for women seeking leadership roles. Only about one-in-five say women's family responsibilities are a major reason why there aren't more females in top leadership positions in business and politics.Instead, topping the list of reasons, about four-in-ten Americans point to a double standard for women seeking to climb to the highest levels of either politics or business, where they have to do more than their male counterparts to prove themselves. Similar shares say the electorate (选民)and corporate America are just not ready to put more women in top leadership positions.As a result, the public is divided about whether the imbalance in corporate America will change in the foreseeable future, even though women have made major advances in the workplace. While 53% believe men will continue to hold more top executive positions in business in the future, 44% say it's only a matter of time before as many women are in top executive positions as men. Americans are less doubtful when it comes to politics: 73% expect to see a female president in their lifetime.21.What do most Americans think of women leaders according to a new Pew Research Center survey?A) They have to do more to distinguish themselves.B) They have to strive harder to win their positions.C) They are stronger than men in terms of willpower.D) They are just as intelligent and innovative as men.22.What do we learn from previous survey findings about women seeking leadership roles?A) They have unconquerable difficulties on their way to success.B) They are lacking in confidence when competing with men.C) Their failures may have something to do with family duties.D) Relatively few are hindered in their career advancement.23.What is the primary factor keeping women from taking top leadership positions according to the recent survey?A) Personality traits.B) Gender bias.C) Family responsibilities.D) Lack of vacancies.24.What does the passage say about corporate America in the near future?A) More and more women will sit in the boardroom.B) Gender imbalance in leadership is likely to change.C) The public is undecided about whether women will make good leaders.D) People have opposing opinions as to whether it will have more women leaders.25.What do most Americans expect to see soon on America's political stage?A) A woman in the highest position of government.B) More and more women actively engaged in politics.C) A majority of women voting for a female president.D) As many women in top government positions as men.PartIII Translation (20’/25分) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 20 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.中国家庭十分重视孩子的教育。
2019年9月份大学英语B统考题库试卷两套附答案试题一一、交际英语1、- David injured his leg playing football yesterday. - Really? _______A:Who did that?B:What's wrong with him?C:How did that happen?D:Why was he so careless?答案:C2、--___________today.--Yes. It was even hotter yesterday.A:It's so coldB:It's so wetC:It's so hotD:It's so windy答案:C3、Our class won the girls' relay race in our school's sports meeting.- _____________________A:That's right.B:Thanks a lot.C:Congratulations!D:It's a pleasure.答案:C4、- Who's speaking?- This is Tom .A:speaksB:spokenC:speakingD:saying答案:C5、- This box is too heavy for me to carry it upstairs.- _______A:You may ask for help.B:I'll give you a hand.C:Please do me a favor.D:I'd come to help.答案:B二、阅读理解1、 f you travel by air across the center of Africa or South America, you fly over forests for thousands of kilometers. 如果你坐飞机旅行穿越非洲中部或者南美洲,你就飞过了上万公里的森林。
2019年全国英语等级考试三级精选模拟阅读试题2Just when you had figured out how to manage fat in your diet,researchers are now warning against another common mealtime pitfall(陷阱)--salt.A study by researchers at the University of California,San Francisco(UCSF),Stanford University and Columbia University shows that even a 1 decrease in daily saltintake(摄人)can lead to dramatic health benifit.The authors 2 an annual drop of as many as l20,000 cases of heart disease,66,000 3 of stroke and 99,000 heart attacks 4 by high blood pressure after a 3-9—per—day reduction in salt.The advantages,not surprisingly,were greater for African Americans,who ale more likely to high blood pressure than other ethnic groups,and for the elderly,since blood vessels stiffen with age,which Call lead to higher blood pressure"Everyone in the U.S.is consuming salt far in 6 of what is good for them,"says lead author Dr.Kirsten Bibbins Domingo of UCSF.“What we a re suggesting is that a populationwide effort to reduce salt intake,even 7,will have health benefits.’’The team conducted a computer—based analysis to determine the 8of a 3-g--per day reduction in salt intake on rates of heart disease and death.They also calculated the cost savings emerging from the amount of disease that would be 9 because of lower blood pressure.The conclusion:by cutting saltintake nationwide,the U.S.could save$10 billion to$24billion 10 in health care costs.A.accidentsC.avoidedE.considerableG.documentedI.excessK.instancesM.revisedO.undertakeannually caused develop dramatically答案及解析:1.L.参考解析:该处需填人形容词,修饰后面的名词decrease.意思为:即便将日常食盐的摄入量进行适量的减少都可带来极大的健康益处,形容词considerable显然不符合句意,因此填入形容词modest.2.G.参考解析:此处需要填人动词作句子的谓语,且用动词的一般过去式。
2019年初中毕业升学考试(黑龙江哈尔滨卷)英语【含答案及解析】姓名___________ 班级____________ 分数__________一、单项填空1. Boys and girls , keep calm and be confident. I amsure all of you are __________ excellent students.A. anB. aC. /2. Don't stay inside _______such a sunny morning. Let's go out to enjoy the gentle wind and the sweet flowers.A. onB. inC. from3. —The temperature is 30^C today. I prefer staying into going out.—It will be _______ tomorrow. The temperature will reach35^C.A. colder .B. hotterC. hottest4. As middle school students , we should ______ toprotecting our school environment.A. make a contributionB. make a decisionC. make progress5. —Which of the two T-shirt would you like lo choose? —Both. Then I can give one lo my brother and leave_______ lo myself.A. anotherB. the otherC. other6. Xi Jinping , our _______ president , paid a visit to Harbin last month , How encouraging!A. 63 years oldB. 63 years' oldC. 63-year-old7. —Hi .Jack! Could you come to our English party? —Sorry , I _ . I have to look after my little sister at home.A. mustB. couldC. can't8. —I am going to Australia next week.—The radio says there is going to b e ________ in Australia. Don't forget to take your warm clothes.A. snowB. snowyC. knowing9. —I want to travel to the Black Bear Island next weekend.—Good idea! Make a plan first , _____ you will enjoy more beautiful scenery.A. but R. and C. however10. —Shakespeare( 莎士比亚)is a great writer ______ is considered as a genius ( 天才)•—I think so. Many people around the world admire himvery much.A. whenB. who C . wh ich11. —Could you tell me where you found Miss Gao just now?—Certainly. In the principal's office. They ________ happily at that lime.A. are talkingB. have talkedC. were talking12. Your hearing will be badly hurt _ you always listen to music by earphone (耳机)A. whetherB. whereC. if13. — Look at the man in blue! Do you know _____ ?—Oh , he is a policeman.A. what does heB. what he doesC. how he does14. —What are you going to do this Saturday?—I am going to the old people's home to celebrate Mrs. Green's______ birthday.A. ninty-ninthB. ninety-ninthC. ninety-nineth15. Thanksgiving Day is on the fourth Thursday of November. On that day , families and friends often get together to have a big dinner , giving their thanks to God for what they have got. It is a traditional ___ festival.A. American________ B . Chinese C. Japanese16. Nowadays , we don't have enough resources to use. So it's everyone's duly to save them for the future. To save resources , we should____.①throw away a pencil without completely using it②collect waste things for recycling③go to school by kike instead of by car④turn off the tap while brushing our teeth⑤keep the lights on day and nightA . ①②⑤B . ②③④C . ②④⑤17. A survey(调查) about the activity Helping the Homeless Children was made in Lucy and Lily's class. They and their 48 classmates took an active part in this activity.According to the form below , _____ students gave awayschool things.A. 24B. 15C.25二、语音18. Which of the following words has the same sound asthe underlined letters of the word th eirA. thoughB. thirdC. throat三、单项填空19. In the following words , which underlined letter has a different sound from the others?A. drumB. husbandC. pull20. Which word of the following doesn't have the same stress as the others?A. Again.B. Speaker.C. Window.四、完形填空21. 完形填空Be pleased to do anything even though it is very tiny.In fact , there's no single thing that is not worth doing or you are not able to do. So living a happy life with a light heart is the most important. A good mood decides your quality of life . Then can you live a happy life?Make each day meaningful(有意义的) by helping someone or just making someone smile. The feeling which makes you want to help others at the bottom of your heart. Happinessdepends on your feelings in your heart. Helping others is helping yourself. By helping others , you more. Seeing their satisfied smile will make you feel of what you have done.Face difficulties bravely in your life. may meet with difficulties. No one can avoid them. The difficulties can teach you a lot. They are your treasure. They will help you to be closer to .Focus on the good experiences you in the past few years. Be grateful to life. Don't think too much about the negative things. They bad weather. Bad weather willpass sooner or later , so will the negative things. You may find many dead ends in your life. but you will _ find your way out of them. Everything will get better al last.Never worry about the things you can't change , Worryingisn't useful. Worrying ran change the situationsolve any problem. Perhaps , not every dream will be realized; not every effort(努力) will he completed. Nevermind , and take it easy.Come on , everybody! Let's live a happy life with alight heart and enjoy the beautiful sunshine every day.根据短文内容选择最佳答案。
福建省2019年初中毕业和高中阶段学校招生考试英语试题(满分150分,考试时间120分钟)Ⅰ.听力(共三节,20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)第一节听句子听下面五个句子,从每小题所给的A、B、C三幅图中选出与句子内容相符的选项.(每个句子读两遍)1.2.3.4.5.第二节听对话听下面七段对话,从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出正确答案.(每段对话读两遍)听第1段对话,回答第6小题.6.Where will the man go this summer?A.Beijing.B.Shanghai.C.Guilin.听第2段对话,回答第7小题.7.What should the woman bring?A.A jacket.B.A blouse.C.A T-shirt.听第3段对话,回答第8小题.8.How does the woman feel about shopping online?A.Boring.B.Easy.C.Relaxing.听第4段对话,回答第9小题.9.How long does it take to get to the Summer Palace?A.About 5 minutes.B.About 10 minutes.C.About 15 minutes.听第5段对话,回答第10、11小题.10.What is in Peter's lunchbox?A.Noodles.B.Meat.C.Fish.11.What are the speakers talking about?A.Table manners.B.Eating habits.C.Cooking skills.听第6段对话,回答第12、13题.12.Why does Emma look unhappy?A.She failed her math exam.B.She did something wrong.C.She forgot everything.13.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Brother and sister.B.Doctor and patient.C.Teacher and student.听第7段对话,回答第14、15小题.14.Who asked Danny to do the dishes?A.Bobby.B.His mom.C.Ms.Jones.15.What will Bobby probably do after talking with Ms.Jones?A.Stop reading.B.Say sorry to his brother.C.Play computer games.第三节听短文根据你所听到的短文内容,完成下面表格,每空填词.(短文读三遍)Ⅱ.选择填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的正确答案.21.There ______ a large bowl of jiaozi on the table.()A.is B.are C.be22.---Is that your headmaster?---You mean the man ______ blue?()A.on B.with C.in23.---Oh,I forgot to bring my umbrella.---I've got one.You can share ______.()A.yours B.ours C.mine24.---What should we do for the camping trip?---We'd better make a ______ of things like foods,drinks,medicine and so on.()A.list B.card C.report25.Almost ______ in our group has been to the 2nd Digital China Summit.It's fantastic.()A.someone B.everyone C.anyone26.More and more people have realized that clear waters and green mountains are as ______ as mountains of gold and silver.()A.central B.special C.valuable27.---I have trouble ______ English,Mr.Lee.---Why not go to the English Corner and try to talk with others?()A.reading B.writing C.speaking28.---______ is the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge?---55 kilometers.()A.How long B.How high C.How wide29.My deskmate and I are going to ______ a talk show at the party to celebrate the 70th birthday of our motherland.()A.hand in B.put on C.take out30.---You are singing to the plants!---That's true.I believe it helps them grow ______.()A.slower B.better C.harder31.______ it's a public holiday today,some firefighters in our city are still on duty.()A.Although B.Once C.If32.---Look!My mother ______ a new dress for me.---Wow,it looks very nice on you.()A.is making B.has made C.will make33.Du Fuguo is a hero ______ is known to millions of Chinese people.()A.who B.which C.what34.As one of the most exciting sports,volleyball ______ in the Olympic Games in 1964.()A.included B.is included C.was included35.We don't know ______,but it tells us the importance of friendship.()A.what the story is about B.whether the story is true C.when did the story take place Ⅲ.完形填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案.My best friend Ally and I spare a few hours of our time every week asvolunteers for BuddyBall.It's a 36 that helps disabled kids do sportsand make new friends.So what does a buddy(伙伴)do?37 ,I am a buddy for aneleven-year-old boy Tom.He is in a wheelchair and is a good basketball player,but just like any kid,it upsets him 38 he misses a shot or makes a badpass.He starts to cry and doesn't want to play.Sometimes he even wants to39 .So,as his buddy,I encourage him.Now we're working on our basketball skills together.It's great to see how he has 40 and he doesn't get upset so easily.Ally is a buddy for Clara,a kid with very few language skills.She is also a bit 41 She likes running away.Ally has learned how to work with Clara and to get her to join in the 42 .Now she loves baseball and has more friends.Next week she's playing in a team.Her parents are 43 happy about BuddyBall and they say that Clara is more confident(自信的)and 44 after her BuddyBall sessions.BuddyBall is a great chance for everyone!Differences 45 and we realize that were all just kids loving sports.I love doing BuddyBall because I know I'm doing something Meaningful! 36.A.decision B.subject C.program37.A.In the end B.On the way C.At the moment38.A.when B.until C.before39.A.keep on B.get down C.give up40.A.dreamed B.improved C.prepared41.A.wild B.friendly C.easy-going42.A.games B.discussions C.lessons43.A.hardly B.truly C.possibly44.A.careful B.sociable C.creative45.A.increase B.remain C.disappearⅣ.阅读理解(共两节,25小题;满分45分)第一节阅读下列短文,根据短文内容,从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳答案.(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)AOne pleasant evening,I was holding Grandpa's hand and taking a walk i n thepark."Where are the peanuts?Give me now!" He suddenly said.How I wishedI had some with me! "William,the monkeys are taking long to come outtoday.Wait till they smell the peanuts." I knew he was lost in one of his memoriesagain.I remembered the stories he told me of how he fed the monkeys when hewas a kid.Then,he saw the goldfish!He acted as if he was seeing them for the firsttime.Poor grandpa!He fell ill with Alzheimer's disease(阿尔茨海默症)last year.The doctor said it was a progressive brain disorder which could destroy(破坏)a person's memory.The patient might also not be able to make reasonable judgments(判断).The saddening part was that it was a lifelong disease.But when my parents invited him to stay with us,he refused and said he liked living alone.One day,he forgot to turn off the fire after cooking porridge.Luckily,one of the neighbors came to help him before the fire could spread.It was then that my parents brought Grandpa to live with us.Often,he would forget my name and askme who I was and what I was doing in his house.Each time I would answer softly,"It's me,Ray,Grandpa!" Even if he had forgotten who I was,he would always be my beloved grandfather.46.What did Grandpa want to do in the park?A.Eat peanuts.B.Smell flowers.C.Feed monkeys.D.Tell stories.47.What would happen to Grandpa according to the doctor?A.His brain wouldn't need examinations.B.His memory could get better.C.He might not judge things correctly.D.He had to live by himself.48.After getting to Grandpa's,the neighbor .A.turned off the fire B.cooked porridge C.shared the meal D.spread some news 49.Why did the writer's parents bring grandpa to live with them?A.To make sure of his safety.B.To help him remember their names.C.To answer his questions in time.D.To get his help with the housework.50.Which of the following best describes the writer?A.Smart.B.Caring.C.Honest.D.Brave.BIf you have your own Acme Rocket Launcher,you can create and send up rockets that show off your personality and creativity.All you need is your Acme Rocket Launcher and a few simple household materials:★a 500ml plastic cola bottle ★scissors ★colored markers★poster board ★glueWhat to do:Step 1 Clean the cola bottle completely and allow it to dry.Step 2 Use markers to draw three small triangles(三角形)and onelarge triangle on the poster board.Cut out the triangles.Step 3 Roll(卷起)the large triangle so that two of its sides touch andit forms a rocket's nose cone.Glue the sides of the cone so that it holds itsshape.Step 4 Glue the nose cone to the bottom of the bottle to make the topof the rocket.Step 5 Glue the smaller triangles to the other end of the cola bottle,around its opening.The triangles will be the tail fins.Follow the launching instructions included with your Acme Rocket Launcher and have a blast! 51.The main purpose of the text is to .A.give instructions on making a rocket B.introduce the Acme Rocket LauncherC.show different kinds of rockets D.encourage rocket drawing52.Which of the following is TRUE about the bottle?A.It can be of any size.B.It must be made of glass.C.It should be clean and dry.D.It needs to be filled with cola.53.The rocket,s nose cone is rolled from .A.the cola bottle B.the poster board C.a small triangle D.the large triangle 54.What can you get from Step 4?55.In which section of a newspaper would you probably read the text?A.Sports News.B.Job Wanted.C.Do It Yourself.D.Lost and Found.CAll over the world,thousands of animals are used for wildlife tourism.People travel to watch monkey shows,hug baby tigers and swim with dolphins.It might look like fun,but there are reports that animals are hurt now and again.The World Animal Protection(W AP)says that up to 550,000 wild animals are exposed (暴露)to ill treatment around the world;in Cambodia,for example,it's been reported that elephants have died after carrying tourists for long in hot weather.This is getting attention-over 100 travel companies have promised that they will no longer open up such places.However,some people argue that animal tourism isn't always as bad as it seems.So what do you think?Group Yes●Animals weren't put on this planet for enjoyment.They should be free to live as they choose.●The way animals are treated is often cruel and causes much pain.Even if treated well,they cannot act in the same way as they would in the wild.●We don't need wildlife tourism.We can see animals close up in their natural home in TV programs.There's no need to disturb(打扰)them in real life.Group No●It is enjoyable and educational for people to communicate with the wonderful animals.The more people know about them,the more they want to protect them.●Wildlife tourism brings money to poor areas and may be the only way for some people to make a living.●Not all animals are treated badly.Some endangered animals are under the protection of programs that look after rare species(稀有物种).56.How many wild animals are facing bad treatment according to WAP?A.More than 100.B.Hundreds.C.Thousands.D.About 550,000.57.The underlined words "such places" refer to(指)the places for .A.foreign travelers B.sick elephants C.wildlife protection D.animal tourism 58.What opinion do the two groups have in common?A.Animals can live wherever they like.B.Wildlife should be protected.C.Animal tourism supports poor people.D.Wildlife is well looked after.59."Group Yes" suggests that people should not disturb animal .A.in Cambodia B.in travel companies C.in real life D.In poor areas60.What is the text mainly about?A.Ways of protecting rare species.B.Different opinions on wildlife tourism.C.How to bring tourists enjoyment.D.Whether to collect information on wildlife.DHave you ever heard the phrase "You never get a second chance to make a first impression(印象)"?It may sound like an unusual piece of advice,but it is true-the first impression someone has of you when meeting you for the first time will probably influence how that person treats you or reacts to you in the future.What is even more interesting is that the brain takes in all the information to create that first impression in about three seconds.When you meet someone for the first time,by the time you have stated your name or shaken hands,the other person has already formed an opinion about the kind of person you are.So how do you make a good first impression?All things grown up tell you such as being polite,and being well-dressed are very important.However,the most important tool for making a good first impression is your face.Smiling,being responsive,and looking like you are happy will almost always leave a positive(积极的)impression on people,especially those who do not know you.Most people,generally speaking,are ready to smile back when they are smiled at.Furthermore,smiling and being in a positive mood helps you to know and get a better understanding of new things.This means that you can possibly be friendlier to people you do not know and be more creative and able to solve problems more quickly.So if you ever need a reason to be happy,think about the wonderful people you might meet and impress with a cheerful smile.61.What does the underlined word "react" in Paragraph I probably mean in Chinese?A.回应B.道歉C.报告D.建议62.Which paragraph shows how soon others form opinions on you?A.Paragraph 1.B.Paragraph 2.C.Paragraph 3.D.Paragraph 4.63.What is the most important to leave good impressions?A.Shaking hands.B.Stating your name.C.Dressing nicely.D.Wearing a smile.64.What can be learned from the last paragraph?A.Friendliness helps solve problems.B.Being positive helps you find a way out.C.There are many reasons to be happy.D.Thinking of great people cheers you up.65.What would be the best title for the text?A.The First Impression Does Count B.Smiling Makes the First ImpressionC.Manners Leave Deep Impressions D.Impressions Decide Who You Are第二节阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的五个选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项,使短文通顺、连贯,意思完整.(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)ESeeing blood in a horror movie might make you cover your eyes,but real blood isn't scary at all.66 That's why blood donors are considered lifesavers.Blood donors are those giving blood-usually about 200ml at a time-to blood banks or blood donation (捐赠)centers.67 For example,someone may have lost blood in accidents,or have a serious illness that requires his blood to be replaced.Hospitals and blood banks store the blood and try to keep enough on hand.68 Medical workers ask donors several questions to make sure the blood is safe to use.Then the donors relax,often reading a magazine or talking as their blood is drawn.Afterward,the donors may receive some juice or water and maybe fruit to give them energy.The process is simple,not scary.69 .To give blood,a person must be at least 18 years old and must meet certain other requirements.Students of all ages,though,can learn more about the donation process by visiting a local blood donation center.70 It is also an easy way to help a community.Ⅴ.情景交际(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据情景提示,完成下列各题.71.和他人告别时,你可以这样说:.72.你想知道对方的名字,可以这样问:?73.你把东西递给别人时,可以这样说:Here.74.别人主动提出帮助时,你可以这样谢绝:Here .75.看到一只可爱的小狗,你可以这样感叹:it is!Ⅵ.看图写话(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据每小题所提供的图画情景和提示词,写出一个与图画情景相符的句子.76..77..78..79..80..Ⅶ.短文填空(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,根据语境、者标或所给单词的提示,在每个空格内填入一个恰当的词,要求所填的词意义准确、形式正确,使短文意思完整、行文连贯.Before paper was invented,people wrote or drew on materials such as bamboo,81 /sɪlk/,animal hide,and wooden blocks.Writing materials were 82 (real)expensive and few people learned to read.Therefore,few people wrote.This all changed,thanks 83 a man named Cai Lun.Paper had already existed(存在)in China,but the process for 84 (produce)it was difficult and the paper was of low quality.Cai Lun began experimenting(试验)with many different materials and different 85 (method)to turn those materials into paper.In the year 105,he made it from tree bark,bamboo,cloth rags,and fishing nets.His paper was 86 (strong)and cheaper than any paper that had been made before.With Cai Lun's papermaking method,Chinese culture 87 /gru:/ more rapidly over the next several centuries.That's because ideas were much easier to share 88 more people learned to read.The use of paper spread abroad,helping 89 /'ʌðə/ cultures record and spread their ideas.Today,Cai Lun is considered a national hero in China.But 90 whole world should remember the clever Chinese papermaker forever.Ⅷ.书面表达(满分15分)91.假定你是李华,收到英国笔友Harry的邮件,获悉他在机器人制作比赛中获奖.请根据邮件内容给他回复.词数80左右.参考词汇:congratulation 祝贺注意事项:1.回复邮件时可适当发挥,邮件格式已给出,不计入总词数;2.意思清楚,表达通顺,行文连贯,书写规范;3.请勿在文中使用真实的姓名、校名及地名.Dear Harry,__________________________________________________________________ _____ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Yours.________________________________________________________________________________ Li Hua参考答案与解析(满分150分,考试时间120分钟)Ⅰ.听力(共三节,20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)【答案】1—5 ABACB 6—10 CACCA 11—15 BACBB16.3/3:00/three 17.garden 18.pretty 19.father 20.enjoyⅡ.选择填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的正确答案.21.There ______ a large bowl of jiaozi on the table.()A.is B.are C.be【知识考点】there be 句型.【思路分析】桌子上有一个大晚上的饺子.【解题过程】该句型是there be句型,其结构是There be+名词+地点状语,表示某地有某人或者某物,其中be的单复数由离其最近的名词的单复数决定.该句中名词是a bowl of jiaozi,且是单数,则应用is.故选:A.【总结归纳】本题考查there be句型,基础题,掌握该句型结构及其用法是解题的关键,再根据题干即可作出选择.22.---Is that your headmaster?---You mean the man ______ blue?()A.on B.with C.in【知识考点】常用介词的辨析.【思路分析】---那是你的校长吗?---你是说那个穿蓝色衣服的人?【解题过程】on"在…之上、在…时候";in"在…之内";with"用、和…一起",三者都是介词.因in +颜色"穿…颜色的衣服".由题干"---那是你的校长吗?---你是说那个穿蓝色衣服的人?"可知,空格是"穿…衣服",用in,因此答案应是in.故选:C.【总结归纳】本题考查时间介词的用法,在熟知所供词的含义基础上,根据句意,从而判断出正确答案。
2019年大学英语B统考题试题两套附答案试题一一、交际英语1.-Wow! This is a marvelous room! I've never known you're so artistic.- ______A.Great, I am very art-conscious.B.Don't mention it.C.Thanks for your compliments.D.It's fine.答案:C2.- Would you like to have some coffee?- _________A.No, please.B.Yes, I like.C.It is a pleasure.D.No, thank you.答案:D3.- Thanks for your help.- __________A.My pleasure.B.Never mind.C.Quite right.D.Don't thank me.答案:A4.- Is it possible for you to work late tonight?- _______A.I like it.B.I'll do that.C.I'd love to.D.I think so.答案:D5.- Do you mind my smoking here?- _______A.No, thanks.B.Yes, I do.C.Yes. I'd rather not.D.Good idea.答案:B二、阅读理解In learning a foreign language, one should first pay attention to speaking.(在学习一门外语的时候,你应该首先注意说。
)It is the ground-work(基础)of reading and writing. You'd better try your best to speak. Don't be afraid of making mistakes. While you are doing this, a good exercise is to write --- keep a diary, write notes or letters and so on.Many mistakes in your speaking will be easily found when you write.Through correcting the mistakes, you can do better in learning a language.If you are slow in speaking, don't worry. One of the helpful ways is to improve your English by reading, either aloud or low to yourself. The important thing is to choose something interesting to read. It mustn't be too difficult for you. When you are reading in this way, don't stop to look up the words if you can guess their meanings or if they are not important to the sentence. You can do that some other time.6.Speaking is the ground-work while you are learning a foreign language.A.TB.F答案:A7.The best way to learn through mistakes is to try your best to speak.A.TB.F答案:B8.When you write, you will learn how to speak.A.TB.F答案:B9.When you read, you should choose interesting books for you.A.TB.F答案:A10.When you find some new words in reading, you should guess their meanings first.A.TB.F答案:AThere are three kinds of goals: short-term, medium-range and long-term goals.(人生有三种目标:短期目标、中期目标和长期目标。
BFT(写作)模拟题2019年(17)(总分30, 做题时间120分钟)Part 11.You are Barbara Crust, the mother of Roger. You write a letter to invite Alfred, Roger's best friend at school, to come and stay the weekend. Write an invitation letter about 50-60 words.SSS_TEXT_QUSTI分值: 10答案:133 Camperdown RoadExlon-on-SeaSussexBN28 HLP22nd April, 1999Dear Alfred,My son Roger has suggested I ask you to come and spend a weekend with us here.I am happy to do this and invite you to stay with us for this weekend. May 13-16, which happens to be our local boat club's Spring Race Week.If you like boats and boating, you might find it interesting, though much depends on the weather, of course.Do let me know if you **e.Yours sincerelyBarbara CrustPart 21.Look at the following advertisement.China DailyWe would like to hear your opinions about the influence of inflation on our daily life.The selected ones will be published in our newspaper and the writers fairly paid.Please clarify your viewpoints and specify the reasons.Write an essay in 100-120 words in an appropriate style.SSS_TEXT_QUSTI分值: 20答案:Inflation refers to a situation where something costs more today thanit used to. Inflation seems far away form our daily life. However, inflation does affect our daily life.To begin with, inflation usually hurts our buying power. That's because rising prices means we have to pay more for the same goods and services. When inflation is high, the prices at the store are going to go up faster. Inflation can help us if we are the lucky recipient of income inflation. However, if our income increases at a slower rate than general inflation, our buying power declines even if we are making more. Furthermore, inflation means our savings accounts actually lose money. If our savings account has a lower rate than the rate of inflation, our money is actually becoming less valuable over time.So for the average person's wallet, inflation is generally a bad thing.1。
吉林市2019年度初中毕业年级第二次阶段性教学质量检测一、基础知识(15分)I. 句意填词(5分)1. What bad _____________! It is snowing so heavily in spring.2. I'm crazy! The math problem is too_____________ for me to work out.3. Hurry up, _____________ we can't catch the early bus, Victoria.4. Children these days _____________ on their parents too much. They can't look after themselves .5. —Excuse me! Does Mary sit here? --Sorry. This is my seat. _____________ is in the second row.II. 单项选择(10分)6. --What can I do for you? —I want ________ iphone X for my son as useful gift.A. a; anB. the; aC. an; a7. —Jack, why were you late for school? —There was ________ with my bike. So I had to repair it halfway.A. something wrongB. anything wrongC. wrong something8. WeChat makes a big ________ to our life because we can communicate with others easily.A. decisionB. choiceC. difference9. The fire in Jilin on April 25 was caused by electric cars and it spread fast in a short time. ________, no one was hurt.A. LuckilyB. SadlyC. Suddenly10. I am so happy that you invite me________ the opening ceremony.A. attendingB. to attendC. attend11. Nowadays, movie tickets can ________ online. It's very convenient.A. buyB. be boughtC. are bought12. —Mom, where are my shoes? —Under your bed. You should ________your things.A. put downB. put onC. put away13. —Lisa, we're leaving in five minutes. Are you ready?—No, I ________my jeans and raincoat yet.A. don't pockB. didn't packC. haven't pack.14.—Sam, what are you looking for?—I'm looking for the magazine ________came out last Sunday.A. whatB. thatC. who15. ________ wonderful speech President Xi gave at Beijing Normal University, I really admire him.A. HowB. What aC. WhatA: Betty, I'm going to England on my student exchange program.16.__________B: In our country, you mustn't give anyone an empty wallet. It means they'll have no money.A: Oh, my god. I almost make mistakes. Can you tell me more customs in England?B: Okay. It's very unlucky to put new shoes on the table. 17. __________ That will make the host family very afraid because it means someone will die.A: It's really necessary to know local customs in a new country. 18. __________B: You're welcome. When are you going there?A: I will fly to London on Dec 20th. And I'm excited to have a Christmas dinner with my host family in the evening.B: In England, Christmas dinner is usually eaten at noon.A: Oh, I see. 19. __________B: A roast turkey with vegetables. And we usually eat fruity Christmas pudding (布丁) for dessert. By the way, you can find Christmas gifts on the tree.A: That 's great. I like gifts. 20. __________ That's our favorite Spring Festival gift.B: What is it?A: Lucky money is the money that is traditionally given in red bags to young people.B: That's interesting.IV. 补全对话(每空词数不限)(10分)A: Hi, Kevin. Do you know the 2018 FIFA World Cup will start soon?B: No, I haven't read the sports news for to long time. 21._________________ will it be held?A: It will be held between June 14 and July 15 in Russia. A lot of football fans are going to watch the wonderful matches. Many football stars will go to the game, too.B: That sounds great. 22. ________________is it held?A: Every four years. I am going to Russia on June 30 after the exam.B: Really? How are you going there?A: I am going to take the plane to Moscow.B: 23. _____________________ ?A: It is about 8 hours' flight. Can you go with me?B: I'd love to, but I have to take a piano class and it won't end until July 10.A: 24. _________________! But you can watch the games on TV.B: Yes. And I really hope you will 25. _________________ there.A: Thanks. And I will share toy happy experience with you when I come back.三、阅读(共50分)V. 短文填空(方框中有两个选项是多余的)(10分)One day, a king was traveling in his own country. He saw a farmer 26. _______ was working to hard that he didn't notice a snake coiling around(缠绕着) his leg.The king shouted," Farmer, there is a snake on your leg!" The farmer shook the snake off and 27._______his work. The king was 28._______ by this and asked," Don't you know that the snake can hurt you? Is your work more important than your 29. _______ ?" The farmer said," Your Majesty (陛下), if I don't work hard, my family will starve ((挨饿) to death! That's the 30. _______ thing that I am afraid of." The king was 31. _______ and decided to reward the farmer with a lot of money. A year later, the king met the farmer again. The farmer was 32. _______ dressed and looked a little heavier. The king saw that he had a bandage on his right hand. The king asked him," What happened 33. _______ your hand?" "Your Majesty," the farmer replied, " My finger was pricked (刺伤) by a thorn (刺) on a pumpkin." The king was amazed, " When you were 34. _______ ,you were not afraid of a snakebite. But now you say that you need 35. _______ after being pricked by a thorn!"The farmer said, "That was then, this is now!"26. ________ 27. ________ 28. ________ 29. ________ 30. ________31. ________ 32. ________ 33. ________ 34. ________ 35. ________VI. 阅读理解(40分) (A)Another royal(王室的) baby has arrived in the United Kingdom. Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, gave birth on Monday, April 23, 2018 to a healthy baby boy. It is the third child for her and her husband, Prince William. Monday was also St. George's Day, England's national day. But it's impossible to give the baby that name since his older brother already has it.The family's Kensington Palace's office announced the news. The palace said the baby was born at 11:01 a.m. and he weighed 3.8 kilograms. The palace also noted that mother and child were both doing well. The baby is a younger brother to 4-year-old Prince George and Princess Charlotte.The baby was born at St. Mary's Hospital in London. Since early April, reporters and fans of the royal family had been set up outside the hospital waiting for news of the prince's birth. John Loughrey is a longtime royal-watcher. He waited outside the hospital for two weeks. He said the baby would be very good for the country.British Prime Minister Theresa May congratulated the royal family on the birth. She wrote on Twitter, "My warmest congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby boy. I wish them great happiness for the future." The new baby is Queen Elizabeth II's sixth great-grandchild. He is fifth in line to the British throne (王位), after his grandfather Prince Charles, his father Prince William and his sister and brother.根据短文内容,选择正确答案。
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Time allowed:150minutesSection I Listening Test(Answer Sheet1)Section II Reading Comprehension(Answer Sheet1)Section III Cloze(Answer Sheet1)Section IV Translation(Answer Sheet2)Section V Writing(Answer Sheet2)1Section I Listening Test(50marks)Section II Reading Comprehension(40marks)Directions:There are4reading passages in this part.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 write your answerson Answer Sheet1.Passage1Phones are now the dominant technology with which young people,and urban youth in particular,now define themselves.What sort of phone you carry and how you customize it says a great deal about you,just as the choice of car did for a previous generation.In today's congested cities,you can no longer make a statement by pulling up outside a bar in a particular kind of car.Instead,you make a similar statement by displaying your mobile phone,with its carefully chosen ringtone,screen logo and slip cover.Mobile phones,like cars,are fashion items: in both cases,people buy new ones far more often than is actually necessary.Both are social technologies that bring people together;for teenagers,both act as symbols of independence. And cars and phones alike promote freedom and mobility,with unexpected social consequences.The design of both cars and phones started off being defined by something that was no longer there.Cars were originally horseless carriages,and early models looked suitably carriage-like;only later did car designers realize that cars could be almost any shape they wanted to make them.Similarly,mobile phones used to look much like the push-button type of fixed-line phones,only without the wire.But now they come in a bewildering range of strange shapes and sizes.Less visibly,as the structure of the mobile-phone industry changes,it increasingly resembles that of the car industry.Handset-makers,like carmakers,build some models themselves and have the design and manufacturing done by others.Specialist firms supply particular sub-assemblies in both industries.Outwardly different products are built on a handful of common underlying"platforms"in both industries,to reduce costs.In each case,branding and design are becoming more important as the underlying technology becomes increasingly interchangeable.In phones,as previously happened in cars,established western companies are facing stiff competition from nimbler Asian firms.Small wonder then that Nokia,the world's largest handset-maker,recruited its design chief,Frank Nuovo,from BMW.That mobile phones are taking on many of the social functions of cars is to be welcomed. While it is a laudable goal that everyone on earth should someday have a mobile phone,cars2ubiquity produces mixed feelings.They are a horribly inefficient mode of transport-why move a ton of metal around in order to transport a few bags of groceries?-and they cause pollution.A chirping handset is a much greener form of self-expression than an old banger,it may irritate but it is safe.In the hands of a drunk driver,a car becomes a deadly weapon.That is not true of a phone(though terrorists recently rigged mobile phones to trigger bombs in Madrid).Despite concern that radiation from phones and masts causes health problems,there is no clear evidence of harm,and similar worries about power lines and computer screens proved unfounded.Less pollution,less traffic,fewer alcohol-related deaths and injuries:the switch from cars to phones cannot happen soon enough.1.For young people,mobile phones are like cars because[A]they are made with advanced technology.[B]they are used in social activities.[C]they should be changed frequently.[D]they symbolize their independence.2.The design of mobile phones[A]emphasizes the shape and size more than technology.[B]is modeled on that of automobiles.[C]evolves in a similar way to car design.[D]has been influenced by the shape of fixed-line phones.3.In what way does the mobile phone industry resemble the automobile industry?[A]The model building is done by other companies.[B]Specialist firms contribute most of the assemblies.[C]The cost of production needs to be rationalized.[D]Production is concentrated on a few select platforms.4.Nokia recruited its design chief from BMW to[A]increase the competitive edge of its brand and design.[B]enhance cooperation with the automobile industry.[C]make use of automobile technology in handset manufacturing.[D]produce interchangeable parts for cars and mobile phones.5.What can be concluded from the passage?[A]The replacement of cars by mobile phones arouses mixed feelings.3[B]Mobile phones are a device more friendly to environment.[C]Mobile phones can be used for terrorist purposes.[D]Mobile phones generate harm to the human body as computer screens do.Passage2I prefer to think of our moment as a renaissance rather than a revolution.So many people talk about this computer revolution in terms of the individual user who is empowered to express himself,break down obsolete institutions,or topple the corporate-industrial monoliths.I used to do so myself,but it's an unnecessarily polar and combative vision.And once it's reduced to the idea of empowering individuals,all those individuals start looking a lot more like consumers than autonomous human beings.It devolves quickly into“one-to-one marketing".I used to think that this acceleration of human action was a great thing.I thought we'd simply bypass our restricting editorial voices,get our super-egos out of the way,and behave in that purely spontaneous,wonderful fashion that all human beings would behave in if they were uncorrupted by social and institutional biases.Until about three years ago,I thought that we should just let technology develop at its own pace and in its own way.I wrote three loud books about the potential of the new media and honestly believed I was writing them for what I conceived of as the"counterculture"ideology-or at least for people who sought to use these technologies for a thoughtful,positive cultural evolution.I told the story of how our tightly controlled media was giving way to a more organic,natural mediaspace.Media used to be a top-down affair.People like William Randolph Hearst or Rupert Murdoch could make decisions from the upper floors of glass skyscrapers,and their messages would trickle down to the rest of us through the one-way media.But now,thanks to computers and camcorders and the Internet and modems,the media have been forced to incorporate feedback and iteration.I wrote Media Virus!to announce that the time had come when we could launch any idea we wanted,that the power was in our hands again.I wrote books about how young people understood media better than adults and were already using it in new,exciting ways.At the time,I saw everyone who called for us to put on the brakes,or to put new governors on the development of culture,as the enemy of our cultural evolution.Their vigilance would prevent us from reaching the next level of complexity.But something kept nagging at me.I couldn't help thinking that when you eliminate fear and simply follow your desires,you don't always get the best results.In the worst case,it can even be a recipe for fascism.Over the past few years we have just let the Internet go,and we've got an electronic strip mall as a result.We thought authority was unnecessary and kept it out of our network.That's what gave market forces a free rein.So I started to explore whether there is a way to foster growth,new thought,4cultural innovation,and even markets without getting absolutely carried away and losing all sense of purpose.1.According to the author,which of the following statements is true?[A]The change caused by the computer is not as radical as people thought.[B]The corporate industries are becoming obsolete.[C]The Internet has its own market value.[D]We have little control over the development of technology.2.From the second paragraph it can be inferred that the writer[A]had an objective view of the computer revolution at first.[B]has changed his views about the computer revolution.[C]does not know very much about the computer revolution.[D]overestimated the advantages of the computer revolution.3.The sentence"Media used to be a top-down affair"(line9,para.2,)probably means that.[A]they represented the interests of the upperclass.[B]they tended to be conservative.[C]information was received in a passive manner.[D]the people at the top have more access to computers.4.Which of the following is made possible by the new media?[A]Less restriction on messages.[B]More spontaneous expression.[C]Two-way communication.[D]Young people's easier access to media.5.What conclusion does the writer reach about the new media?[A]They are great innovations.[B]They should follow their own course.[C]They need to be balanced between control and freedom.[D]They should expand further.Passage3Morally and culturally,American society,as reflected in our TV programs,our theatrical fare,5our literature and art,appears to have hit bottom.Gen.David Sarnoff felt prompted to issue a statement in defense of the TV industry,He pointed out that there was much good in its programs that was being overlooked while its occasional derelictions were being excessively stressed.It struck me that what he was saying about TV applied to other aspects of American culture as well,particularly to the theatrical productions.Without necessarily resting on his conviction that the good outweighed the bad in American cultural activity.I saw further implications in Gen.Sarnoff's declaration.Audiences needed to be sensitized more and more to the positive qualities of the entertainment and cultural media.In addition,through such increased public sensitivity,producers would be encouraged to provide ever more of the fine,and less of the sordid.Here is where questions arise.If the exemplary aspects of TV are not being recognized,what is the reason for such a lack of appreciation?Similarly,and further,if the theatre,including in this term the legitimate stage,on and off Broadway as well as the moving pictures,has large measures of goodness,truth and beauty which are unappreciated,how are we to change this situation?All in all,what should be done to encourage and condone the good,and to discourage and condemn the unsavory in the American cultural pattern?These are serious and pressing questions-serious for the survival of the American Way of Life,and pressing for immediate and adequate answers.Indeed the simple truth is that the face that America shows the world affects seriously the future of democracy all over the globe.Since the theatre in its broadest sense is a large aspect of American culture–its expression as well as its creation-I saw the urgent importance of bringing the worthwhile elements in the American Theatre to the fore.Especially was this importance impressed on me when l realized how much Hollywood was involved in exporting American life to the world,and how much Broadway with all its theatres meant to the modern drama.Then the thought of the Bible came to me in this connection.Was not the Bible the basis of Western civilization as far as morals are concerned?Why not use the Bible as guide and touchstone,as direction and goal in the matter of the cultural achievements of Western society? Thus was born"The Bible on Broadway".It is well known that the drama had its origin in religion.The Greeks,the Romans,as well as the early Hebrews,all had forms of the drama which among the first two developed into our classical plays.In the Middle Ages,it was the Church in the Western World that produced the morality and mystery plays.With such a long history it is not surprising to find an affinity between the Bible and the Theatre.61.What did David Sarnoff's remarks imply?[A]The audience should not be too picky about TV programs.[B]The audience should be aware of the positive aspects of TV programs.[C]The audience need to be provided with a better variety of TV programs.[D]The audience should be encouraged to be critical of TV programs.2.Which of the following statements regarding the theatre would the author most likely agreewith?[A]Critics of American cultural life are biased.[B]The theatre does not reflect American culture.[C]The entertainment media contain much wholesome content.[D]Hollywood has served as the primary source for entertainment.3.Which of the following statements best reflects the author's own ideas?[A]American art forms have degenerated to a new low.[B]The good outweighs the bad in American cultural activity.[C]Only the biblical content of American theatre has positive meaning.[D]Positive content in American culture is not appreciated by the public.4.The expression"the Bible as guide and touchstone"in Paragraph8probably means[A]an academic approach to theatrical research.[B]a source of inspiration for audience.[C]standards principle in theatrical production.[D]the use of the Bible as a criterion in everyday life.5.What is the author primarily concerned with?[A]The development of American theatre.[B]The declining trend of morality in America.[C]The lowness of morality in American theatre.[D]The role of the Bible in the contemporary theatre.Passage4A nine year old schoolgirl single handedly cooks up a science fair experiment that ends up debunking a widely practiced medical treatment.Emily Rosa’s target was a practice known as therapeutic touch(TT for short),whose advocates manipulate patients’“energy field”to make7them feel better and even,say some,to cure them of various ills.Yet Emily’s test shows that these energy fields can’t be detected,even by trained TT practitioners.Obviously mindful of the publicity value of the situation,Journal editor George Lundberg appeared on TV to declare,“Age doesn’t matter.It’s good science that matters,and this is good science.”Emily’s mother Linda Rosa,a registered nurse,has been campaigning against TT for nearly a decade.Linda first thought about TT in the late‘80s,when she learned it was on the approved list for continuing nursing education in Colorado.Its100,000trained practitioners(48,000in the U.S.) don’t even touch their patients.Instead,they waved their hands a few inches from the patient’s body,pushing energy fields around until they’re in“balance.”TT advocates say these manipulations can help heal wounds,relieve pain and reduce fever.The claims are taken seriously enough that TT therapists are frequently hired by leading hospitals,at up to$70an hour,to smooth patients’energy,sometimes during surgery.Yet Rosa could not find any evidence that it works.To provide such proof,TT therapists would have to sit down for independent testing—something they haven’t been eager to do,even though James Randi has offered more than$1million to anyone who can demonstrate the existence of a human energy field.(He’s had one taker so far.She failed.)A skeptic might conclude that TT practitioners are afraid to lay their beliefs on the line.But who could turn down an innocent fourth grader?Says Emily:“I think they didn’t take me very seriously because I’m a kid.”The experiment was straight forward:21TT therapists stuck their hands,palms up,through a screen.Emily held her own hand over one of theirs left or right and the practitioners had to say which hand it was.When the results were recorded,they’d done no better than they would have by simply guessing.If there was an energy field,they couldn’t feel it.1.Which of the following is evidence that TT is widely practiced?[A]TT has been in existence for decades.[B]Many patients were cured by therapeutic touch.[C]TT therapists are often employed by leading hospitals.[D]More than100,000people are undergoing TT treatment.2.Very few TT practitioners responded to the$1million offer because________.[A]they didn’t take the offer seriously[B]they didn’t want to risk their career[C]they were unwilling to reveal their secret8[D]they thought it was not in line with their practice3.The purpose of Emily Rosa’s experiment was________.[A]to see why TT could work the way it did[B]to find out how TT cured patients’illnesses[C]to test whether she could sense the human energy field[D]to test whether a human energy field really existed4.Why did some TT practitioners agree to be the subjects of Emily’s experiment?[A]It involved nothing more than mere guessing.[B]They thought it was going to be a lot of fun.[C]It was more straightforward than other experiments.[D]They sensed no harm in a little girl’s experiment.5.What can we learn from the passage?[A]Some widely accepted beliefs can be deceiving.[B]Solid evidence weighs more than pure theories.[C]Little children can be as clever as trained TT practitioners.[D]The principle of TT is too profound to understand.Section III Cloze(10marks)Directions:Read the following text.Choose the best word for each numbered blank and mark[A],[B],[C]or[D]on Answer Sheet1.Sleep is divided into periods of so-called REM sleep,characterized by rapid eye movements and dreaming,and longer periods of non-REM sleep.1kind of sleep is at all well-understood, but REM sleep is_2to serve some restorative function of the brain.The purpose of non-REM sleep is even more3_.The new experiments,such as these_4for the first time at a recent meeting of the Society for Sleep Research in Minneapolis,suggest fascinating explanations_5of9non-REM sleep.For example,it has long been known that total sleep_6is100percent fatal to rats,yet,_7examination of the dead bodies,the animals look completely normal.A research has now_8the mystery of why the animals die.The rats_9bacterial infections of the blood,_10their immune systems,the self-protecting mechanism against diseases,had crashed.1.[A]Either[B]Neither[C]Each[D]Any2.[A]intended[B]required[C]assumed[D]inferred3.[A]subtle[B]obvious[C]mysterious[D]doubtful4.[A]maintained[B]described[C]settled[D]afforded5.[A]in the light[B]by virtue[C]with the exception[D]for the purpose6.[A]reduction[B]destruction[C]deprivation[D]restriction7.[A]upon[B]by[C]through[D]with8.[A]paid attention to[B]caught sight of[C]laid emphasis on[D]cast light on9.[A]develop[B]produce[C]stimulate[D]induce10.[A]if[B]as if[C]only if[D]if only Section IV Translation(20marks)1.Directions:Read the following text carefully and then translate it into Chinese.Remember10to write your translation on Answer Sheet2.(10points)Viruses,infectious particles consisting of nucleic acid packaged in a protein coat,are difficult to resist.Unable to reproduce outside a living cell,viruses reproduce only by subverting the genetic mechanisms of a host cell.In one kind of viral life cycle,the virus first blinds to the cell’s surface,then penetrates the cell and sheds its capsid.The exposed viral nucleic acid produces new viruses from the contents of the cell.Finally,the cell releases the viral progeny,and a new cell cycle of infection begins.2.Directions:Read the following text carefully and then translate it into English.Remember to write your translation on Answer Sheet2.(10points)由于有医疗费用由第三方支付的保障,人们常常要求用尽所有的医疗手段,即使它们不会有任何作用。