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1、本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟第一部分：听力（共三节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题分，共分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。1. How is the woman going to the airport?A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. By underground.2. What does Jim plan to do next summer?A. To study for his degree. B. To go on
2、a tour. C. To do a part-time job.3. What is the mans job?A. Doctor. B. Teacher. C. Policeman.4. When will they probably discuss the agenda this evening?A. Before the dinner. B. During the dinner. C. After the dinner.5. What can we learn about Mr. Wood in this conversation?A. He left his wallet in th
3、e garage.B. He will pick up his wallet in the bank.C. His wallet was stolen in the post office.第二节（共10小题；每小题分，共15分）听下面4段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. Why does the man come here?A. To look for a dictionary. B. To
4、borrow a dictionary.C. To return a dictionary.7. What is the man doing?A. Making an apology. B. Asking for permission. C. Offering help.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. Who are the listeners?A. Tourists. B. Players. C. Volunteers.9. Where will the signs be set up?A. Around the lake. B. In the picnic areas. C. Alon
5、g the jogging paths.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the conversation mainly about?A. Rights of animals. B. Tests on animals. C. Animal medicines.11. How does the woman feel about the mans view?A. Delighted. B. Annoyed. C. Puzzled.12. Why is the man unwilling to sign?A. He doesnt like animals at all.B.
6、He doesnt think her view reasonable.C. He cant bear the woman talking like that.听第9段材料，回答第13至15题。13. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student. B. Mother and son. C. Schoolmates.14. Why does the woman blame the man?A. He didnt hand in his project on schedule.B. His pro
7、ject was not what he was supposed to write.C. He was not supposed to finish his project by copying.15. What will the man probably do next?A. He will hand in his project right now.B. He will probably write his own project.C. He will report the woman to Mr. Harper.第三节（共5小题；每小题分，共分）听下面一段对话，完成第16题至20题，每
8、小题仅填写一个词。听对话前，你将有20秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有60秒钟的作答时间。这段对话你将听两遍。 Application for Savings AccountName Frank 16Social Security Number 072-60-9753Address and Post Code 8880 East Broadway, Hampton, 17Home and Work Phone Numbers 6224-5621; 6255-8033, extension 360Kind of Savings Account A 18accountThe Amount of M
9、oney to Deposit Twenty-five thousand 19dollarsYou are offered various 20of savings deposit as follows.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的正确答案，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。21. This book tells _ life story of John Smith, who left _ school and worked for anewspaper at the age of 16.
10、A. the；/ B. a；the C. the；the D. a；/22. Will $ 1,000 _ the cost of the trip? Im afraid not. Perhaps I need _ $ 400.A. pay; another B. charge; moreC. cover; another D. afford; more23. How can I prepare for class, Mr. Johnson? _you _ my web page? You can download the notes and read them ahead of time.A
11、. Did; check out B. Have; checked outC. Are; checking outD. Will; check out24. How was your weekend, Bella? Awful! That was the first time I _ alone at home, bored to death.A. has left B. had leftC. has been leftD. had been left25. Shall I pick up your shopping for you? Oh, I couldnt possibly troubl
12、e you. Its all right. I _ past the shop anyway.A. will go B. will be goingC. was going D. goes26. Do you know where the headmaster is? I have something urgent.Oh, he _ have gone far, for the computer is still on in the office.A. wont B. mustnt C. cant D. wouldnt27. But for your support then, I dont
13、think we _ the task.A. can manage B. could have managedC. could manage D. can have managed28. _ lots of times, the song doesnt sound as nice as before.A. Hearing B. To hear C. Having heard D. Heard29. Finding her car stolen, _.A. a policeman was asked to help B. the area was searched thoroughlyC. it
14、 was looked for everywhereD. Mrs. Green reported it to the police30. It really seemed ages _ the police came on the scene and cleared away the damaged cars.A. before B. after C. when D. as31. Can you describe _ it happened?Yes, I was riding on my bike _ a car knocked me down from behind.A. when; as
15、B. how; as C. how; when D. how; while32. We really enjoyed ourselves at the party. Thanks again, Mr. and Mrs. White._. Just drop in whenever you feel like it.A. With pleasure B. Our great honourC. Nice having you hereD. Nice you are here33. Every year, millions of people visit the Palace Museum, and
16、 many of _ are foreigners.A. them B. that C. whom D. what34. He _ on the bench, with his head down and his eyes _ on the ground.A. was seated; fixing B. was seated; fixedC. seated; fixing D. seating; fixed35. Lectures were _ so students could be more focused on their study for the finals.A. called o
17、ff B. broken off C. blown off D. set off第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。While I studied at school, I felt great difficulty in learning my Latin translations. I was always very 36in using a dictionary, and 37it most difficult, while to other boys i
18、t seemed no 38.I formed an alliance(盟友) with a boy in the Sixth Grade. He was very clever and 39read Latin as easily as English. My friend for his part was almost as 40troubled by the English essays he had to write for the headmaster as I was 41these Latin words. We agreed together that he should 42
19、me my Latin translations and that I should do his essays. The arrangement 43wonderfully. The headmaster seemed quite 44with my work, and I had more time to myself in the morning. On the other hand, once a week 45I had to compose the essays of my friend. For several months no difficulty 46, but once
20、we were nearly caught out.One afternoon, the headmaster 47my friend to discuss one essay with him in a lively spirit. “I was interested in this 48you make here. I think you might have gone further. Tell me 49you had in your mind.” The headmaster continued in this 50for some time to fear of my friend
21、. However, the headmaster, not wishing to 51an occasion of praise into 52of fault-finding, finally 53him go. He came back to me like a man who had had a very narrow 54and I made up my mind to make every effort to study my 55.36. A. quickB. slowC. hardD. good37. A. made B. got C. found D. left38. A.
22、troubleB. differenceC. labor D. worry39. A. mightB. would C. shouldD. could40. A. very B. littleC. muchD. few41. A. forB. byC. inD. to42. A. change B. takeC. forgive D. tell43. A. worked B. tried C. happenedD. developed44. A. angryB. satisfied C. frightenedD. sad45. A. or soB. or else C. as usualD.
23、as far46. A. became B. seemedC. lay D. appeared47. A. called B. taughtC. arrangedD. sent48. A. aimB. goalC. point D. opinion49. A. whyB. how C. which D. what50. A. excitement B. way C. meaning D. disappointment51. A. turn B. leave C. growD. become52. A. none B. one C. eitherD. some53. A. orderedB. a
24、sked C. tookD. let54. A. surprise B. escapeC. hopeD. chance55. A. readingB. writing C. translationsD. essays第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）第一节：（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。AMotherhood is a career to respectA WOMAN renewing her drivers license at the CountyClerks office
25、 was asked to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.“What I mean is,” explained the recorder, “do you have a job, or are you just a.”“Of course I have a job,” said Emily. “Im a mother.”“We dont list mother as an occupation. housewife covers it,” said the recorder.One
26、 day I found myself in the same situation. The Clerk was obviously a career woman, confident and possessed of a high sounding title. “What is your occupation?” she asked.The words simply popped out. “Im a Research Associate (研究员) in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.”The clerk pause
27、d, ballpoint pen frozen in midair.I repeated the title slowly, then I stared with wonder as my pronouncement (声明) was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire.“Might I ask,” said the clerk with interest, “just what you do in your field?”Coolly, without any trace of panic in my voice,
28、 I heard myself reply, “I have a continuing program of research (what mother doesnt), in the laboratory and in the field (normally I would have said indoors and out). Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities (any mother care to disagree?), and I often work 14 hours a day (24
29、 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most careers and the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.”There was an increasing note of respect in the clerks voice as she completed the form, stood up, and showed me out.As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up (激励) by m
30、y glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants ages 13, 7, and 3. Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model (a 6-month-old baby), in the child-development program, testing out a new vocal pattern. I felt proud! I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and i
31、ndispensable (不可缺少的) to mankind than “just another mother.”Motherhood. What a glorious career! Especially when theres a title on the door.56. How did the female clerk feel at first when the writer told her occupation?A. Cold-hearted.B. Open-minded.C. Puzzled. D. Interested.57. How many children does
32、 the writer have?A. 3 B. 4 C. 7 D. 1358. Why did the woman clerk show more respect to the writer?A. Because she thought the writer did admirable work.B. Because the writer cared little about rewards.C. Because the writer did something that she had little knowledge of.D. Because she admired the write
33、rs research work.59. What is the point of the article?A. To show that how you describe your job affects your feelings toward it.B. To show that the writer had a grander job than Emily.C. To argue that motherhood is a worthy career.D. To show that being a mother is hard and boring work.BSydney Airpor
34、t International TerminalArrival AreaSPECIALTY RETAILNewslink: Two separate Newslink stores cater to all your reading needs including newspapers, magazines and the latest bestsellers. Downtown Duty Free: Make sure you shop at Downtown Duty Free for great savings on a range of items including perfume,
35、 alcohol, skincare and cigarettes. Its your last chance before customs.Beach Culture: A must for those into the latest in beach clothing. Top surfer street and fashion labels including Mambo, Stussy and Quicksilver, including childrens sizes.DININGBlue Sky Cafe: Speedy service leaves you time to kee
36、p an eye on the arrivals gate. Fresh milk, coffee, lemon juice, beer, whisky, ice-cream, soda water, cakes and dumplings are on sale.Macdonalds: hamburgers, fries, pancakes, toasted potatoes, muffins, Pepsi, Coca-Cola and chocolatesall your family favorites. Breakfast served until 10:30.SERVICESATM:
37、 ATMs are conveniently located throughout Arrival and Departures. Dollars, pounds and francs and RMB are all available.Vodafone Rentals: This communications center offers the very latest technology for mobile phone rentals, sales and serving.60. Where is the passage likely to appear?A. A morning new
38、spaper.B. A monthly magazine.C. A geography book. D. An official guide.61. The underlined phrase “cater to” probably means _.A. satisfy B. afford C. support D. help62. You may have better choices to deal with _. A. your hunger problem in Blue Sky Cafe and your thirsty problem in Macdonalds B. your t
39、hirsty problem in Blue Sky Cafe and your hunger problem in MacdonaldsC. your hunger and thirsty problems in the Blue Sky CafeD. your hunger and thirsty problems in the MacdonaldsCWhy doesnt the unemployment rate ever reach zero? Economists, who generally believe that supply tends to meet demand, hav
40、e long thought about this question. Even in good times, i.e. not now, there are people who cant find work. And even in bad times, i.e. now, there are job openings. With over 14 million people out of work and looking for a job, you would think every available job would be filled. But thats not the ca
41、se. Not now and not ever.On Monday, the Nobel Prize committee awarded the prize for economics to the three scholars who have done the most to explain this phenomenon. Two of the winners are Americans, Peter Diamond of MIT and Dale Mortensen of Northwestern. The third winner is Christopher Pissarides
42、, who teaches at the London School of Economics and was born on Cyprus.Like most of economics, what they have found about why the jobless and ready-employers dont find each other seems obvious. You have to find out there is job opening you are interested in. Employers need to get resumes （简历）. It ta
43、kes a while for both employers and employees to make the decision that this is what they want. And these guys came up with a frame-work to study the problem of why people stay unemployed longer than they should and what can be done about it.So what would todays Nobel Prize winners do to solve the cu
44、rrent problem of the unemployed? And does the awarding of the prize contribute to the politicians lowering joblessness?Speaking from his north London home, Pissarides told The Associated Press the announcement came as “a complete surprise” though his work had already helped shape thinking on both sides of the Atlantic.F