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1、PartI Writing (30minutes)Directions: Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on innovation. Your essay should include the importance of innovation and measures to be taken to encourage innovation.You are required to write at least 150 words but no more than 200 w
2、ords.【参照范文】It is universally acknowledged that innovation refers to being creative, unique and different. In fact, today it is impossibly difficult for us to image a 21st century without innovation.We should place a high value on innovation firstly because innovative spirit can enable an individual
3、to ameliorate himself, so he can be equipped with capacity to see what others cannot see, be qualified for future career promotion, and be ready for meeting the forthcoming challenges. Whats more, we ought to attach importance to the role played by innovation in economic advancement. Put it another
4、way, in this ever-changing world, innovation to economic growth is what water is to fish. To sum up, if innovation misses our attention in any possible way, we will suffer a great loss beyond imagination.In order to encourage innovation, it is wise for us to take some feasible measures. For example,
5、 mass media should greatly publicize the significance of creative spirit and encourage the public to cultivate awareness of innovation. Besides, those who manage to innovate should be awarded generous prize. Though there is a long way ahead to go, I am firmly certain that the shared efforts will be
6、paid off.【参照译文】众所周知创新意味着有发明力，独一无二和不一样样。实际上，今天我们已经很难想想一种没有创新二十一世纪。我们应当重视创新首先是由于创新精神可以让一种人完善自身，这样她才能具有见她人所未见能力，未来才有资格得到职业生涯进步，才能做好准备迎接后来挑战。此外，我们也应当重视创新在经济发展方面作用。在这个多变时代，创新对于经济增长就像水对于鱼同样关键。换言之，假如我们以任何也许形式忽视创新关键性，我们将遭受很巨大损失。为了鼓励创新，应当采用部分且行之有效措施。例如，大众传媒应当大力宣传创新精神关键性，并且鼓励公众养成创新意识。此外，对于那些想法设法进行创新人要给丰厚奖励。虽然
7、尚有很长路要走，不过我坚信大家共同付出努力会得到回报。Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section A ConversationConversation 1气候变化和全球经济发展W: Professor Henderson could you give us a brief overview of what you do, where you work and your main area of research?M: Well the Center for Climate Research where I work links the
8、 science of climate change to issues around economics and policy.Some of our research is to do with the likely impacts of climate change and all of the associated risks.W: And how strong is the evidence that climate change is happening that its really something we need to be worried about.M: Well mo
9、st of the science of climate change particularly that to do with global warming is simply fact.But other aspects of the science are less certain or at least more disputed.And so were really talking about risk what the economics tells us is that its probably cheaper to avoid climate change to avoid t
10、he risk than it has to deal with the likely consequences.W: So what are we doing? What can we do about it?M: Well I would argue that we need to develop the science specifically to understand the likely impacts of climate change in different contexts.As I said we need to understand the best ways of a
11、voiding climate change and this will involve a huge transition to low carbon energy systems and the transition is a tremendous priority.And for this to happen, we may need action on a global scale from a political perspective.We need to understand the terms on which major countries like China and th
12、e USA might sign up to a global agreement because at the moment we dont have that consensus.W: Right.M: And we also need to plan ahead so that were in a position to deal with the likely levels of climate change which are already inevitable and even more so to for the levels that are likely if we don
13、t get those global agreements.Q1. What does Professor H say about his main area of research?A It tries to predict the possible trends of global climate change.B It studies the impact of global climate change on peoples lives.C It links the science of climate change to economic and policy issues.D It
14、 focuses on the efforts countries can make to deal with global warning.答案CQ2. What does Professor H say about climate change?A It will take a long time before a consensus is reached on its impact.B It would be more costly to deal with its consequences than to avoid it.C It is the most pressing issue
15、 confronting all countries.D It is bound to cause endless disputes among nations.答案BQ3. What does Professor H say is a top priority in combating climate change?A The transition to low-carbon energy systems.B The cooperation among world major powers.C The signing of a global agreement.D The raising o
16、f peoples awareness.答案AQ4. What does Professor H advise us to do to better deal with climate change?A Carry out more research on it.B Cut down energy consumption.C Plan well in advance.D Adopt new technology.答案CConversation 2（成功要素）W: I have many business English students. When I teach the classroom,
17、 we often end up talking about things like success and what leads to success. And its interesting that many of them mention the element of luck.M: Right.W: Luck is important to success. But since youve seen that fantastic video on the TED Talks website by Richard St. John, he doesnt mention luck at
18、all.M: Well, Im a firm believer that people can make their own luck. I mean what people regard as luck, you can actually create, to a degree.W: Sure. I think a lot of what people consider luck is attributed to how you respond to the opportunities that come your way.M: Yes. Very good point.W: Seizing
19、 the opportunities. But was there any point in the video that you thought was particularly interesting?M: Yes. Actually there was. Something very impressive to me as many people think that luck is important and that natural talent is something you must have in order to be successful. And in the vide
20、o we saw, the point about getting good at something is not about having some natural talent. Its all about practice, practice, practice.W: Definitely yeah. Natural talent helps in some way but at the end of the day you really do need to work hard and get really really good at what you do.M: Sure.W:
21、I thought one interesting thing in the video was the idea of passion being so important and that people who really love what they do. Of course youre going to want to work harder and put the time and effort into it. And the funny thing is that if you love what you do and are really passionate about
22、it and work really hard, the money kind of comes automatically.Q5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A) When luck plays a role.B) What determines success.C) Whether practice makes perfect.D) How important natural talent is.答案】BQ6. What is the womans view of luck?A) It knocks at your door on
23、ly once in a while.B) It is something that no one can possibly create.C) It comes naturally out of ones self-confidence.D) It means being good at seizing opportunities.答案】DQ7. What is the chief point the TED Talks video makes?Luck rarely contributes to a persons success.B) One must have natural tale
24、nt to be successful.C) One should always be ready to seize opportunities.D) Practice is essential to becoming good at something.答案】DQ8. What does the woman think is the funny thing in the TED Talks video?A) Putting time and effort into fun things is profitable.B) People who love what they do care li
25、ttle about money.C) Being passionate about work can make one wealthy.D) People in need of money work hard automatically.答案】CSection B PassagePassage 1（美国恶魔塔形成原因和有关它印第安传说）Devils Tower, the first national monument in America, could almost be mistaken for the stump of an enormous tree. Its sheer rock s
26、ides sweep up from a broad base until they cut off abruptly at the flat summit. Rising more than 1,000 feet in the middle of the gently rolling plains of Wyoming, the massive column of rock, looks as though it was dropped down into this location from a different time and place.In a sense, it was, De
27、vils Tower is a relic of the past. When the melt rock of the earths core forced its way to the surface to form the throat of a volcano, as the centuries passed, the rock cooled and hardened, shrinking and cracking into long columns, born in fire and fury. Devils Tower was then shaped by the slow, ge
28、ntle work of wind and water. The outer layers of the volcano were worn away until the hard core stood completely exposed.It is small wonder that an Indian legend described Devils Tower as being formed by supernatural powers. The legend says that when seven girls were attacked by bears, they took ref
29、uge on top of a small rock, and they appealed to the Rock God for help. The God caused the rock to grow and to lift the girls far above the ground, while it sides were scored by the claws of the angry bears. Even today, says the legend, the girls can be seen above the towering rock. As seven shining
30、 stars in the night sky.What does the Devils Tower look like?A) The stump of a giant tree.B) A huge piece of rock.C) The peak of a mountain.D) A tall chimney.答案】AWhat cause the volcanos outer layers to wear away?A) Human activity.B) Wind and water.C) Chemical processes.D) Fire and fury.答案】BWhat does
31、 the Indian legend say about the Devils Tower?.A) It is a historical monument.B) It was built in ancient times.C) It is Indians sacred place for worship.D) It was created by supernatural powers.答案】D12. How did the Rock God help the seven girl in the Indian legend?A) By sheltering them in a cave.B) B
32、y killing the attacking bears.C) By lifting them well above the ground.D) By taking them to the top of a mountain.答案】CPassage 2（怎样科学理财）Its no accident that most gas stations have convenience stores attached. Few of us can fill up the tank without buying a few snacks, cigarettes，soft drinks or other
33、items we can live without. I deserve it. Thats what hard working men and women say to justify their lavish vacations, big stereo systems or regular restaurant meals. They do deserve such indulgences. However, they also deserve a home of their own-a secure retirement and freedom from worrying about u
34、npaid bills. No one should have to live with what a Texas mother described as constant stress，tension, even fear about money. Sadly the pleasure that comes from extravagances often disappears long before the bills do. The video camera that one single mother bought for a special occasion, for example
35、, is not much fun now. Shes figured out that it will take her another three years to pay it off at $30 a month. And the New Yorkers who spent a bundle on an outdoor hot tub now admit they rarely use it, because we cant afford to heat it in winter. The solution set priorities add up the annual cost o
36、f each item. Then consider what else you can buy with the same money. That will help you decide which items are really worth it. One Chicago woman, for example, discovered that daily lunches with coworkers cost her $ a year; she decided to take lunch to work instead. “I now put $20 a week into my va
37、cation fund and another 20 into retirement savings, she says, those mean more to me than lunch”.Q13. What does the speaker say about drivers who stop at gas stations?A)They will buy something from the convenience stores.B) They will take advantage of the time to rest a while.C) They will have their
38、vehicles washed or serviced.D) They will pick up some souvenirs or gift items.答案】AQ14. What does the speaker say about extravagances?A) They can bring only temporary pleasures.B) They are meant for the extremely wealthy.C) They should be done away with altogether.D) They may eventually drive one to
39、bankruptcy.答案】AQ15. What does a speaker want to show by the example of the Chicago woman?A) A good way to socialize is to have daily lunch with ones colleagues.B) Retirement savings should come first in ones family budgeting.C) A vacation will be affordable if one saves 20 dollars a week.D) Small da
40、ily savings can make a big difference in ones life.答案】DSection C - Recording OneLets say you start to brain storm a list of all the emotions you ever experienced. Just for fun, try it now.Whats on your list? Chances are, you included things like: happy, sad, excited, angry, afraid, grateful, proud,
41、scared, confused, stressed, relaxed and amazed. Now sort your list into two categories: positive emotions and negative emotions.Feeling both positive and negative emotions is a natural part of being human. We might use the word “negative” to describe more difficult emotions but it does not mean thos
42、e emotions are bad or we shouldnt have them. Still, most people were probably rather feel a positive emotion than a negative one. Its likely you prefer to feel happy instead of sad or confident instead of insecure.What matters is how our emotions are balanced. How much of each type of the emotion po
43、sitive or negative we experience.Negative emotions warn us of threats or challenges that we may need to deal with. For example, fear can alert us to possible danger, its a signal that we might need to protect ourselves. Angry feelings warn us that someone is stepping on our toes, crossing a boundary
44、 or violating our trust. Anger can be a signal that we might have to act on our own behalf.Negative emotions focus our awareness. They help us to zero in on a problem so we can deal with it. But too many negative emotions can make us feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted or stressed out. When negativ
45、e emotions are out of balance, problems might seem too big to handle.The more we dwell on our negative emotions, they more negative we begin to feel. Focusing on negativity just keeps it going.Positive emotions balance out negative ones, but they have other powerful benefits, too. Instead of narrowi
46、ng our focus, like negative emotions do, positive emotions affect our brains in ways that increase our awareness, attention and memory. They help us take in more information, hold several ideas in mind at once and understand how different ideas relate to each other.When positive emotions open us up
47、to new possibilities, we are more able to learn and build on our skills. That leads to doing better on tasks and tests.People who have plenty of positive emotions in their everyday lives tend to be happier, healthier, learn better and get along well with others.Q16. What does the speaker say about negative emotions?A) They should be done away with.B) They are necessary in our lives.C) They enrich our experience.D) They are harmful to health.答案】BQ17.What happens