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1、英 语 试 题第卷第一局部：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Where will the speakers go A. Jeans place. B. Their hometown. C. The hospital.2. What is the woman asking for A. The mans bill. B. The mans keycard. C.
2、 The mans room number.3. How much was the original price of the camera A. $300. B. $280. C. $230.4. What does the woman want to be A. A bank clerk. B. A nurse. C. A doctor.5. What does the woman want to do A. Not go to the party.B. Slow down. C. Be quick.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后
3、有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，答复第6、7题。6. What are the speakers talking about A. The evening sky. B. The weather.C. The school project.7. What pictures did the boy take last week A. The moon. B. The stars. C. The clouds.听第7段材
4、料，答复第8、9题。8. What did Natasha like doing when she was 9 years old A. Snowboarding. B. Climbing mountains. C. Playing computer games.9. What does Natashas father say about sailing A. Expensive. B. Exciting.C. Dangerous.听第8段材料，答复第10至12题。10. What is the relationship between the speakers A. Housemates.
5、B. Colleagues. C. Classmates.11. When will the party begin A. About 10:00 p.m.B. About 8:00 p.m.C. About 6:00 p.m.12. What does the man advise Amy to bring A. iPod. B. Beer.C. Juice.听第9段材料，答复第13至16题。13. Where does the woman want to travel A. In a mountain. B. On a river. C. In a park.14. When will t
6、he woman be back for sure A. 12:15 p.m.B. 1:45 p.m. C. 2:00 p.m.15. How will the woman come back A. By boat.B. By bus. C. On foot.16. What does the man suggest the woman do A. Book tickets in advance.B. Come early. C. Take some food.听第10段材料，答复第17至20题。17. What is the speaker doing A. Making an invita
7、tion.B. Introducing a theater. C. Advertising for a play.18. What does the speaker want to do A. Watch a film.B. Attend a party. C. See a play.19. Why does the man offer to buy the ticket A. To celebrate Jamies birthday.B. To show their friendship.C. To make an apology. 20. Where would the speaker l
8、ike to meet Jamie A. In a bar.B. In a restaurant. C. In a theater.第二局部：阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分满分30分) 阅读下列短文。从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhile CCTVs educational show Animal World is well known, few big screen wildlife documentaries have been made by Chinas film industry.But Born i
9、n China, which came out on Aug 2, may be important for Chinese filmmakers who want to get into nature -themed films. The movie, directed by Chinese filmmaker Lu Chuan, was shot in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and shows the animals lives during different seasons.Born in China not only brings to audience
10、s the lives of animals that are rarely seen in the wildgiant pandas, snow leopards, and golden monkeys, but also shows Chinese traditional culture. A symbol of China, the giant panda is both black and white. Its body is thought to show yin and yang, which ancient Chinese ideas were based on. The pan
11、das gentle nature shows how yin and yang lead to peace. It can be seen in the film when a panda mother guides her baby to look for independence and explore the world.Unlike the shy pandas, monkeys always have strong personalities. The Monkey King in Chinas most famous novel Journey to the West has m
12、any conflicting traits(特点). It stands for not only impatience but also cleverness and energy. Born in China follows a 2-year-old golden monkey who leaves his family, but then returns and understands the meaning of responsibility.Just as the golden monkey, a mother snow leopard also faces difficulty
13、in raising her babies in the wild. The leopards, known for their rapid attacks and quick footwork(脚步), have inspired a form of pictographic(象形拳) in Shaolin martial arts(武术).“Born in China is a means to show off Chinese traditional culture,” director Lu told the reporter. “Chinese people have learned
14、 a lot from wild animals since ancient times. This is why I shot this nature -themed documentary.”21. How is Born in China special according to the articleA. It shows Chinese traditional culture through the lives of animals.B. Its considered the best nature-themed film to come out of China.C. Its th
15、e first big screen wildlife documentary ever made in China.D. It shows audiences the lives of rare animals.22. We can learn from the article that in Born in China, _.A. the story of the giant pandas shows the importance of exploring the worldB. the story of the golden monkeys was inspired by the Mon
16、key KingC. the stories show how animals grow up to be independentD. the story about snow leopards shows what people can learn from animals23. What may be the best title for the textA. The stories of 3 animal familiesB. Symbols of ChinaC. Wildlife born in ChinaD. Nature shows cultureBOne advantage of
17、 the Internet is shopping conveniently online for clothes; one disadvantage of the Internet is also shopping conveniently online for clothes.“Nothing fits,” said Lam Yuk Wong, a senior in electrical and computer engineering at Rice University. “Everyone says this. They order clothes and they dont fi
18、t. People get very unhappy.”Wong and her design partner, Xuaner “Cecilia” Zhang, are Team White Mirror, creators of what they call a “virtual (虚拟)fitting room”. Their goal is simple and consumer-friendly: to let online clothing shoppers have a perfect fit and a perfect look when shopping every time.
19、 Both women are from China, Wong from Hong Kong and Zhang from Beijing. They both order most of their clothing online. They got the idea from their own experience as consumers and from listening to the complaints of friends and relatives. “They say, The color is wrong or I got the right size but it
20、still does not fit. We want to make it like youre in the store trying on the clothes,” Zhang said.Using a Kinect developed by Microsoft for use with its Xbox 360 video game player, Zhang scans Wong and turns her image into, in effect, a virtual model, keeping Wongs dimensions (尺寸), and even her skin
21、 and hair color. “We put the clothes on the shoppers 3-D body models and show how they look when they are dressed,” Wong said. So far, Wong and Zhang have adapted the software to show dresses and shirts, and they are now working on shorts.Asked if she thought men as well as women might be interested
22、 in using their virtual fitting room, Wong said, “I think their wives will care about this, so it will also be important to men.”24. Why is shopping conveniently online for clothes a disadvantageA. Students may easily get addicted to it.B. Clothes bought online may not fit.C. It attracts more online
23、 clothing shoppers.D. It causes shoppers to waste too much money.25. Wong and Zhang got the idea to design a virtual fitting room from _.A. their shopping experiencesB. a program at their universityC. some shop-owners complaintsD. the Xbox 360 video game player26. Which of the following shows the pr
24、ocess of using the virtual fitting roomA. scanning - trying on clothes - getting imagesB. trying on clothes - getting models - scanningC. scanning - getting models -trying on clothes D. trying on clothes - getting images - scanning27. What did Wong think of her virtual fitting roomA. It is perfectly
25、 developed.B. It will have its market share.C. It is limited to women shoppers.D. It is like a kind of video game player.CReader: For six years, Ive run an office that has two employees: me and my boss. He used to be so appreciative that I didnt mind doing a little extra, but about two months ago, h
26、e started being rude and demanding. Now he even yells when I dont have time to bring his favorite wine to his home after work. This change started when we met a wealthy new customer, who is a huge jerk (怪异的人) - my bosss new behavior is just like his. My boss is a good man; he and his family have tre
27、ated me like a little sister. Is there a good way to discuss this with himKarla: Sounds like your new customer has set a bad example to your boss. You need to remind your boss that youre in his corner- but youre not his slave. My suggestions are as follows.Start with a simple question in a calm mome
28、nt: “Is everything okay”State the truth: “Until recently, Ive felt like a valued teammate. But our relationship has become tense. Your expectations of me seem to have changed. Although I used to do occasional personal businesses for you as a favor, now it seems expected.”Draw your lines: “If you thi
29、nk my job description needs to change or my performance is not good enough, lets discuss that. Otherwise, I need you to stop yelling at me and to respect my personal time.”Ideally, youll get an apology and a promise to do better. After that, its a matter of reinforcement (加强) . If he starts yelling,
30、 look at him with a calm expression. After he cools down, restate his request and add, “Is that correct” For the unreasonable request, such as fetching his favorite wine after work: “Im afraid I cant take care of that for you.” If he keeps acting like a jerk, there are bosses out there who will bett
31、er respect your time and talent.Karla L. Miller is ready to hear your work dramas. Send your questions to wpmagazinewashpost . 28. We can infer that the readers boss used to be _.A. grateful and friendlyB. rich but strangeC. proud and hard-workingD. honest but self-centered29. What does the underlin
32、ed word “demanding” mean in the last but one paragraphA. appreciating too muchB. scolding too muchC. apologizing too muchD. expecting too much30. When the readers boss asks her to do something unreasonable next time, she is advised to _.A. quit her jobB. look at her boss calmlyC. refuse the requestD
33、. discuss the job description31. What sort of problem can be solved by Karla L. MillerA. How do I make a friendB. How do I kill my personal timeC. How can I get along well with my workmatesD. How can I get rid of wineDNearly 19 percent of teachers of color(有色人种教师) left their jobs after the 2014-2015
34、 school year. Some left for personal reasons like taking care of their families. But 50 percent said they left because they were dissatisfied with their employment situation, such as poor working conditions, student discipline problems and large class sizes. Thus, taking immediate measures to improv
35、e it is our top priority.For years, researchers have proved the benefits of increasing the share of minority teachers in schools, especially as our public school system has turned to one that is made up mostly of minority students. Teachers of color, who are more likely than their white counterparts
36、 to choose to work in racially diverse(多种多样的) schools, offer particular benefits to their students. Graduation rates increase among minority students when they are taught by racially similar educators, research shows. They can also serve as positive role models, and their presence reduces the chance
37、 of racial discrimination at school.The Shanker Institute report suggests that the rate of minority teacher hiring is not the whole problem. The problem is what happens after these teachers enter the classroom. These teachers often work in high-poverty rural schools. They are more likely to have les
38、s-desirable working conditions.Diversity is a key component to equality and opportunity. Where theres a diverse teaching workforce, all kids thrive. So solutions must be found at once to turn this trend around. Firstly, schools should develop mentorship programs that support minority teachers once t
39、hey are in the classroom. Secondly, more money should be spent in improving working conditions in these schools. Of course, school headmasters should also be evaluated on their ability to retain teachers of color.32. Among teachers of color leaving their jobs, half of them quit because _. A. they ha
40、d to take care of their childrenB. they had to move to other placesC. they eventually found better-paid jobsD. their employment situation was unsatisfactory33. Which of the following is the main idea of the second paragraph A. The solutions to increasing graduation rates among minority students.B. T
41、he benefits of increasing the share of minority teachers in schools.C. The reasons for teachers of color leaving their jobs in many schools.D. The ways to decrease the possibility of racial discrimination at school.34. Which of the following components is vital to equality and opportunityA. HonestyB
42、. VarietyC. AbilityD. Safety35. How did the author feel when writing the passageA. He felt angry about the government.B. He was satisfied with the present situation.C. He felt it urgent to solve the problem. D. He didnt care about diverse teaching workforce. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）依据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入
43、空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Humor plays an important role in relationships. In new relationships, humor can be an effective tool not just for attracting the other person but also for overcoming any awkwardness or embarrassment. 36 Sharing the pleasure of humor creates a sense of connection between two peop
44、le. When you laugh with one another, you create a positive tie between you. This tie acts as a strong buffer(缓冲) against stress, disagreements, disappointments, and bad patches in a relationship. And laughter really is infectious. 37 But dont worry if youre not naturally a lighthearted, humorous per
45、son-you can learn to access your playful side and develop your sense of fun.Like any tool, humor can be used in negative as well as positive ways. Humor can only help you overcome relationship problems when both partners can understand the joke. 38 If your partner or friend isnt likely to appreciate
46、 the joke, dont say or do it. Humor in relationships should be equally fun and enjoyable for both people.Dont use humor to cover up other emotions. 39 Thats when it is used as a cover for avoiding, rather than coping with, painful emotions. You can be funny about the truth, but covering up the truth
47、 isnt funny. When you use humor and playfulness as a cover for other emotions, you create confusion and mistrust in your relationships. 40 The important thing is to find enjoyable activities that help you embrace your playful nature with other people. As humor and play become an unseparated part of
48、your life, youll begin to find daily opportunities for using your new-found skills to help build and maintain your relationships.A. Humor can help you and your loved one.B. There are times when humor is not healthy.C. Its important to be sensitive to the other person.D. Its never too late to develop your humorous side.E. The more you joke, play, and la