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PART TWO: LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (45 points)
Section A
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. 21. Hearing the pop song YOU, My Desk Mate _____ on the radio, I missed my school life very much.
A. being sung B. sang C. sing D. singing
22. After having a ____ match with the POP STAR team, we realize that our teamwork is ___ to be improved.
A. closely, bad B. close, badly C. closely, badly D. hardly, badly
23. John, let’s spend the New Year’s holiday visiting Window of the World in Changsha?
I couldn’t agree more. My sister is studying in Central South University and she _____ us around the park on the New Year’s Day.
A. is going to show B. will be showing C. would show D. is showing
24. Xiao Jun, try your best to pass the College Entrance Examinations —— ____ the iphone4s, a reward your uncle promise to buy for you!
A. Having won B. To win C. Won D. Win
25. Too glad to congratulate you surviving the serious accident!
But you can never imagine how sad and helpless I was _____ so many innocent people lost their lives in the disaster.
A. witnessing B. having witnessed C. to witness D. to be witnessed
26. House prices _____ in the past half year since the government's decision was declared to extend its house purchasing limit to second and third-tier cities.
A. was falling B. fell C. had fallen D. has been falling
27. The prices have risen a lot, while taking public transportation, for example, buses, just costs ____ it took ten years ago.
A. that B. whatever C. what D. all what
28. The appeal of the cartoon film, Pleasant Goat and Grey Wolf, ______ by over 50 local TV stations since 2005 has opened the merchandising door to many businesses, such as children’s clothing, stationery and so on.
A. broadcasting B. to be broadcast C. broadcast D. having broadcasted
29. Look! How prosperous the supermarket is in business!
The boss ____ his business here earlier! It would otherwise be too inconvenient in such a big community.
A. was to start B. started C. had started D. would start
30. Here is a motor bicycle taxi!
No! No! You know no student ____ take illegal vehicle.
A. can B. will C. may D. shall
31. All the candidates present expressed their own opinion about the schoolyard safety at the meeting, _____, as we all know, has drawn the central government’s attention.
A. which B. that C. to which D. where
32. Studying for six years in the middle school ______ greatly beneficial to you and all the subjects taught in class ______ basic tools for your future life.
A. is, are B. is, is C. are, are D. are, is
33. In winter, old people usually drink a great deal of tea made from some Chinese herbs like Flos Lonicerae (金银花)_______they may prevent being infected with some kind of flu.
A. for fear that B. in case C. in order D. so that
34. Jack, turn off the TV! Isn’t it high time that you ______ John’s birthday party?
I get it, mom!
A .must leave for B. will leave for C. left for D. is leaving for
35. Who broke the window?
Here is a foot ball. It must be the children playing outside ______ broke our window.
A .whom B. that C. they D. which
Section B(18points)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with a word or phrase that best fits the context.
That was at my graduation ceremony held in North-western University Medical School in Chicago in June 1976.
Hearing my name being called, I walked quickly to the stage. But, I was about to 36 for my diploma when the medical-school 37 asked my parents, Anna and Carlo Michelotti, to stand. Surprised, they 38 from their seats in the audience. They looked at each other and seemed puzzled. He told the crowd that my parents, an immigrant Italian couple from a farm outside Chicago, had 39 send their six children to top colleges and graduate schools. (Three of us would 40 doctors, two were already lawyers and one was a physicist.) "It's remarkable," the head of our department said, everyone 41 loudly. Mama's face lighted up with 42 .
My mother was a(n) 43 . When she was three, her parents immigrated in 1926 to Chicago's South Side, where my grandfather worked making ice cream. 44 with her then life, Mama made every effort to push for a better situation. At 16, she graduated first in her high-school class, went on to secretarial school, and 45 worked as an executive secretary for a railroad company.
I knew that I had to 46 everything we had achieved or would achieve to my parents. When we were young children, my mother, especially, was our mentor(启蒙老师). Not until I became an adult did I realize how 47 she was---she always challenged us to succeed-and then showed us the way!
36. A. arrive B. get C. call D. reach
37. A. director B. principal C. manager D. headmaster
38. A. raised B. rose C. lifted D. pulled
39. A. tried to B. sought to C. managed to D. attempted to
40. A. become B. grow C. act D. prove
41. A. screaming B. crying C. shouting D. cheering
42. A. pride B. embarrassment C. shyness D. anger
43. A. German B. Italian C. British D. American
44. A. Unfamiliar B. Unprepared C. Undefined D. Unsatisfied
45. A. eventually B. successfully C. naturally D. extremely
46. A. contribute B. relate C. owe D. devote
47. A. diligent B. special C. acute D. strange
Section C(12 points)
Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.
The relationship between a teacher and a student can be either good or bad, helpful or harmful. Either way, the relationship can affect the student for the rest of 48 life. A good teacher-student relationship will make the teacher’s job worthwhile. A bad relationship can discourage the student 49 learning and make teaching 50 unpleasant task.
In order to have a good teacher-student relationship, respect between teacher and student is very important. 51 the teacher is too strict, he frightens the student. If the teacher is too friendly, the student may become lazy 52 stop learning hard. The teacher’s attitude and approach should be in 53 those two extremes. As for the student, his proper respect to the teacher must be shown all the time. He should be eager to learn and willing to work 54.
In conclusion, a good teacher-student relationship can be beneficial to 55. The student absorbs knowledge eagerly and enjoyable, and the teacher gains satisfaction from his work.
PART THREE: READING COMPREHENSION (30 points)
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B,C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.
A
In America, Virginia Beach has all the elements of a classic seaside resort: brilliant beaches, a lively boardwalk, plenty of restaurants and nightspots, and amusement rides sure to appeal to kids. Many believe Virginia Beach is at its best in the off-season, when the town is less crowded but the weather is still mild.
Meanwhile, some safety tips should be followed, enjoying the happiness and excitement the beach offers.
The number 1 safety tip concerns ocean safety: pay attention to Flag conditions posted on the lifeguard stands. Lifeguards post a red flag to warn when the ocean water is dangerous. Take them seriously! Tourists from land-locked regions are particularly easily attracted by the magic of the waves. However, a calm ocean can become risky without warning. Make sure you swim near a lifeguard. Swimming without lifeguard protection is almost five times as great as drowning at a beach with lifeguards.
Never swim alone. Many drownings involve single swimmers. When you swim with someone else, if one of you has a problem, the other may be able to get help, including signaling for assistance from others.
Don't fight the current. The facts show that some 80% of rescues by lifeguards at ocean beaches are caused by currents. These currents are formed by surf and gravity, because once surf pushes water up the slope of a beach, gravity pulls it back. This can create concentrated rivers of water moving offshore. If you are caught in a rip current, don't fight it by trying to swim directly to shore. Instead, swim parallel to shore until you feel the current relax, then swim to shore. Most rip currents are narrow and a short swim parallel to shore will help bring you to safety.
56.When coming to Viginia Beach, children can enjoy the happiness of________________.
A. walking on the road made of wood B. joining the nightspots
C. riding a horse or a pumper car D. skiing in the sea
57. Many people believe the best time to visit Virginia Beach may be ____.
A. after autumn school term beginning B. in the summer vacation
C. during the Christmas holiday D. in the cold winter
58.Swimming in the sea you’d better not swim _______________.
A. with a friend B. within the sight of the lifeguard
C. with the current D. as far as you like
59.From the passage, we can know_______.
A.one in five persons swimming in the sea is drowned
B.if one with lifeguard were drowning, five persons without lifeguard would be,
C.some 80% people drowning by the currents are rescued by lifeguards
D.some 20% drowning by the currents are rescued by life guards
60.The passage mainly tells us ______________.
A.Virginia Beach has all the elements of a classic seaside resort
B. the happiness and excitement the beach offers
C. some safety tips when swimming in the sea
D. the dangers for tourists from land-locked regions to swim in the sea
B
This month, at the 2010 graduation ceremonies for Mills College, 94-year-old Hazel Soares will become a college graduate, 78 years after her high school graduation from then-Roosevelt High School in East Oakland, who is believed to be the second-oldest student in the world to ever graduate from a college.
Soares has been married twice, raised six kids and seen two economic depressions, 15 US presidents and two world wars. She's been a working single mother, a nurse, a concert event organizer and an art lover. She has more than 40 grandchildren.
Born in Richmond on June 21, 1915, Soares traces her interest in art history back to age 11 and the impression made on her the first time she saw Michelangelo's "David" in the Book of Knowledge. In 1996, at age 80, she traveled to Florence, Italy, to see the sculpture for herself.
But setting records isn't what motivated Soares to renew her lifelong pursuit for education when she enrolled at Chabot Community College in the mid-1980s and settled on an art history major in Mills College in 2005. "I've always had a basic curiosity about how to do things, whether it is a (cooking) recipe or identifying pieces of art in historical context," she said.
Then she plans to start looking for a job where she can use the skills and knowledge she acquired at the prestigious, private women's undergraduate college. "I'd like to be a lecturer in a museum," Soares said. Soares still drives and she is as healthy as a horse.
Soares just might qualify as the second-oldest student in the world to ever earn a college degree. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Nola Ochs, 95, is the oldest person to ever graduate from college.
61.We can infer that Soares is anything but ______.
A. a middle school student 80 years ago B. a grandmother of 40
C.an organizer of concert D.a soldier experiencing two world wars
62.What did Soares become interested in at the age of 11?
A. History. B. Painting and sculpture.
C. The Book of Knowledge. D. Traveling to Florence, Italy.
63.We can know from the third paragraph______.
A. Soares studied art history for about 5 years in college
B. Soares studied in Chabot Community College for about 5 years
C. Soares has a basic knowledge about a (cooking) recipe
D. Setting records motivated Soares to renew her lifelong pursuit for education
64. “The prestigious, private women's undergraduate college” refers to __________.
A. Roosevelt High School B. Richmond College
C. Mills College D. Chabot Community College
65. It can be inferred from the passage that_______.
A.nobody receiving college’s degree is older than 95
B. Soares just might break one of the Guinness World Records
C.nobody is too old to be a college student
D. nobody too old is to be a college student
C
“Children should not be left unsupervised(无人监督的) to play with a dog.”say experts in this week's British Medical Journal. Their advice is part of a review aimed at doctors who deal with dog bites.
“Dog bites and maulings are a worldwide problem, particularly in children.” write Marina Morgan and John Palmer. Every year 250,000 people who have been bitten by dogs attend minor injuries and emergency units in the United Kingdom, and half of all children are reportedly bitten by dogs at some time, boys more than girls.
Accurate death figures are difficult to obtain, but in the past five years, two to three cases a year have made news headlines.
Based on the latest medical evidence, they advise doctors how to examine and treat a patient presenting with a dog bite. They discuss the risk of infection and when to refer to specialist care. For travelers bitten abroad, they suggest assessing the risk of rabies(狂犬病).
In terms of prevention, they suggest that children should be taught to treat dogs with respect, avoid direct eye contact, and not tease them. They should be taught not to approach an unfamiliar dog; play with any dog unless under close supervision; run or scream in the presence of a dog; pet a dog without first letting it sniff you; or disturb a dog that is eating, sleeping, or caring for puppies.
“Dog owners also need to change their behavior”, says Rachel Besser, a children's doctor and lifetime dog owner, in an article.
“It is clear that not all dog owners appreciate that children should not be left unsupervised with a dog”, she says. Just as some parents are obliged to take parenting classes, she would like to see compulsive classes for expectant dog owners to teach them about the responsibilities of dog ownership. Educational programs are also needed to teach children about some precautionary behaviors around dogs.
Finally, she would like to see vets advising dog owners about bite prevention, and doctors promoting bite prevention when treating patients who have been bitten by dogs.
66. Dog biting studied by the experts is a problem ____________.
A. doctors dealing with dog bites should pay attention to
B. happening only to a few children of the world
C. only boys may meet with
D. about which experts get accurate statistics from the news headlines
67.The underlined word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to “____________ ”.
A. doctors B. parents C. experts D dog owners
68.To avoid dog bites, a child should ____________.
A.treat dogs with respect and direct eye contact B. approach an unfamiliar dog
C. run or scream in the presence of a dog D. leave a dog feeding itself
69.What are Rachel Besser’s words mainly about ?
A. All the dog owners would like children not to be left unsupervised with a dog.
B. All the dog owners have a correct behavior toward dogs.
C. Not all dog owners appreciate that children should be left with dogs under supervision.
D. Not all dog owners should attend classes about the responsibilities of dog ownership.
70. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Dogs, Dangerous To Children
B. Children Should Know Behaviors Around Dogs.
C. Doctors, Treat Dog Bites Correctly.
D. Never Leave Children Unsupervised With Dogs
PART FOUR: WRITING (45 points)
Section A (10 points)
Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram / Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information for the passage.
Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer
Learning to improve your focus throughout the day can be a little difficult, only because we are talking about 18 to 24 hours, depending on the number of hours you sleep. However, if we break down your day into manageable time frames, it would make it much easier to learn to improve your focus.
Focus, or concentration, is a skill that can be taught, so there are some exercises you can do to improve your focus.
Start with easy exercises like staring at a picture on the wall for a few minutes without moving or talking to anyone. Once you learn how to block out your surroundings, your focus will improve.
Other mind exercises you can do are internalizing. This is when you picture yourself in a desired situation, and then you work around your picture. Actors do this a lot to block out laughter, noise, or other distractions. An example of this would be to imagine you in a potentially stressful situation, like a singer in a concert. Try to play out the scene in your mind what you would do if different scenarios were to happen. This can actually be a lot of fun, and you learn how to improve your focus by concentrating on one thing only.
If this sounds a little strange to you, you could try another strategy. Why not make lists? Make a list for the things you need to accomplish for the morning, another for the afternoon, and finally, another list for the evening. Study your lists carefully and see where you can move things around.
For instance, if you have a dinner to arrange that evening, don’t bunch up everything in the afternoon, right before the guests arrive. Divide your chores and errands between morning and afternoon, and give yourself an hour or two to relax before the guests arrive. Planning helps you focus. It will also not stress you out.
Another way to improve your focus is to take breaks. If children have rest and lunch as their breaks, adults should also allow themselves the privilege of stopping for a drink or a 30 minute sitcom on TV. Of course, if you are working in an office, you are allowed coffee breaks. Use this time wisely. Don’t spend it with your co-workers beside the coffee machine talking about problems in the office. Doing this would actually stress you and get you to lose focus on the things that need to be done. Your breaks should be as quiet as possible. Read a book, take a walk, or visit a daycare. Go and do anything that will give your brain a rest.
The reason why we lose focus so easily is because we have too much on our minds. Of course, it could also be because you are bored with nothing to do all day. A good balance between a too relaxed brain and an overly active brain is a desirable situation to be in. Find your capacity to work, and try not to veer away too far from it on a daily basis. Improving your focus also mean knowing what you can do and being confident about doing it well.
Focus is important but difficult to improve.
71 to improve your focus:
I. Staring at picture.
◆Staring at a wall picture 72 to learn to block out surroundings
II 73 .
◆.Concentrating on imagining a potentially stressful work place to block out 74
III. 75 .
◆.Dividing a day into 76 for chores and errands to be done, as well as arranging time for relaxation
Ⅳ. Taking breaks.
◆.Wisely using time to have a drink, watch TV quietly instead of 77 ; just resting your brain;
78 for easily losing focus.
◆. Having too much on minds
◆. 79 all day
Conclusion: Keeping 80 between extremely relaxed brain and too active brain.
Section B (10 points)
Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Sorry Mom, Carrots Won't Actually Improve Eyesight.
Like many kids, I didn’t like vegetables — especially carrots and broccoli. Adults frequently told me that carrots would improve my eyesight, so that seemed like a good reason to try liking them.
There was one person who didn’t tell me this; he actually told me the opposite. My grand father overheard somebody tell me that carrots would improve my eyesight. He didn’t say anything immediately, but he let me in on a little secret after that person left the room — it was all a big lie. Carrots do not improve your eyesight.
Sure, carrots contain beta-carotene, which metabolizes into Vitamin A and everyone agrees that is essential for maintaining eye health, but it does not improve it (unless the body is deprived of it to begin with). Also, it really has nothing to do with carrots, the necessary vitamins can come from any source.
So where did this myth come from?
During World War II, the British were particularly good at shooting down Nazi bombers at night, when it’s almost impossible to see other planes. It was as if they had super-human sight, and they did. They had radar.
Once news stories started to circulate about these pilots with seemingly super-human eyes, the government needed a good explanation to prevent the Germans from learning about this technology: Carrots.
Flight Lieutenant John Cunningham, nicknamed “Cats Eyes” for his incredible ability to shoot down enemy planes, had a natural love for carrots. The story wrote itself and they explained that they were feeding other pilots a lot of carrots to improve their eyesight too.
81. What function do people usually think the carrot has?
(no more than 5 words)(2 points)
82. According to the passage, why is the carrot important for eyesight? (no more than 12 words)(2 points)
83. What made people think the British soldiers had super-human sight? (no more than 15 words)(3 points)
84. Why did this myth spread out that carrots can improve eyesight?
(no more than 16 words)(3 points)
Section C(25 points)
Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
PART ONE： LISTENING COMPREHENSION (30 points)
Section A (12.5points)
1—5 AACAA 6—10 CABBB 11—15 CACAB
Section B
16. near the window 17. a newspaper 18. waiters 19. detective 20. lucky
PART TWO: LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (45 points)
Section A
21-25ABBDC 26-30DACAD 31-35CADCB
Section B
36-40DABCA 41-45DABDA 46,47CB
Section C
48. his 49.from 50 an 51 If 52 and 53 between 54 hard 55 both
PART THREE: READING COMPREHENSION (30 points)
56-60 CADBC 61-65 DBACC 66-70 ACDCD
PART FOUR: WRITING (45 points)
Section A (10 points)
71. Exercises/Ways/Strategies, 72. still and silently 73. Internalizing 74 all distractions
75 Making lists 76. three parts/3parts 77. talking with others /co-workers
78. Reasons 79. Doing nothing/Being too relaxed 80. a good balance
Section B
81. It can improve people’s eyesight.
82. Because it contains vitamin A, which is essential to maintain eye health.
83. They were particularly good at shooting down Nazi bombers at night./They used radar to improve their shooting Nazi bombers at night.
84. Because the British government used carrots as an explanation to prevent the technology radar letting out./ Because the British government wanted to prevent the technology radar letting out.
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