2016年D类初赛试题及详解

Part I  Listening Comprehension (30 marks) 

Section A (5 marks)    

      five short conversations

Section B (10 marks)

     two long conversations 

Section C (5 marks)  

     five short news items 

Section D (10 marks) 

     a short passage

Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)

Section A    Vocabulary & Grammar (10 marks)

Section B    Culture (5 marks)

Part Ⅲ  Cloze (10 marks)

Part Ⅳ  Reading Comprehension (35 marks)

Section A (5 marks)           T/F  questions

Section B (10 marks)         complete the passage 

Section C (10 marks)         answer questions

Section D (10 marks)         complete the summary  

Part V  Translation (15 marks)

Section A (5 marks)

Section B (10 marks)

Part VI  Error Correction (10 marks)

Part VII  IQ Test (5 marks)

Part VIII  Writing (30 marks) 

I (10 marks)

II (20 marks)

Part I  Listening Comprehension (30 marks) 

Section A (5 marks)          five short conversations

Section B (10 marks)       two long conversations 

Section C (5 marks)         five short news items 

Section D (10 marks)      a short passage

Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)

Part Ⅲ  Cloze (10 marks)

Part Ⅳ  Reading Comprehension (35 marks)

Part V  Translation (15 marks)

Part VI  Error Correction (10 marks)

Part VII  IQ Test (5 marks)

Part VIII  Writing (30 marks) 

Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks) 

Section A (5 marks)

In this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a twenty-second pause. During the pause, read the question and the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

1. What makes Steve so happy?

A. The woman bought him a gift.

B. He passed his driving test.

C. He had a pleasant journey.

D. He got an “A” in his English test.

【听力原文】

W: Hello, Steve. You’re looking very pleased with yourself.

M: Yes, I am! I’ve just passed my driving test!

W: Well done!

2. With whom will Laurel go for a holiday?

A. Jim.

B. Her brother.

C. Her mother.

D. Her father.

【听力原文】

W: Guess what, Jim. I’ve won a holiday to Florida.

M: Oh, Laurel. Lucky you! Is it a holiday for two?

W: Yes, I’m taking my mum.

3. What is probably Richard’s profession?

A. Pilot.

B. Teacher.

C. Driver.

D. Weatherman.

【听力原文】

W: Hi, Richard. Could you tell me what weather condition is the most dangerous when you fly a plane?

M: Probably the most dangerous weather condition is when the wind changes direction suddenly. This tends to happen during thunderstorms and typhoons and it’s especially dangerous during take-off and landing.

4. What are the speakers going to do?

A. Go to a movie.

B. Go shopping.

C. Go for a walk.

D. Watch TV.

【听力原文】

M: Well, it’s a beautiful day. Why don’t we go for a walk?

W: No, I don’t feel like it. I’m too tired.

M: You need to get out. Let’s go shopping!

W: Oh, no! I’d rather do anything but that.

W: OK, shall we see what’s on television?

M: That’s a good idea.

5. Why doesn’t the man want to attend the event?

A. He will be busy with his homework.

B. He has to take care of his pet.

C. He isn’t sure how he can help.

D. He doesn’t like animals.

【听力原文】

W: I’m so glad it’s Friday. Are you going to help us at the Pet Day event tomorrow?

M: I’d love to, but I’m not sure how I could help. I don’t know much about animals.

W: You don’t need to. We’re just trying to find good homes for the animals.

Part I  Listening Comprehension (30 marks) 

Section A (5 marks)          five short conversations

Section B (10 marks)       two long conversations 

Section C (5 marks)         five short news items 

Section D (10 marks)      a short passage

Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)

Part Ⅲ  Cloze (10 marks)

Part Ⅳ  Reading Comprehension (35 marks)

Part V  Translation (15 marks)

Part VI  Error Correction (10 marks)

Part VII  IQ Test (5 marks)

Part VIII  Writing (30 marks) 

Section B (10 marks)

In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a one-minute pause. During the pause, read the questions and the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

Conversation One 

6. What is Stuart planning to do with his friends?

A. Go for a drive and have a picnic.

B. Watch a football match.

C. See a movie and have dinner.

D. Go to the library and borrow some books.

7. Why does Amy say she can't go with Stuart?

A. She has to study for an exam.

B. She has to do a part-time job.

C. She has to attend a party.

D. She has a lot of homework to do.

8. What are they going to do at the end of the evening?

A. Watch a video.

B. Have a party.

C. Play some games.

D. Have some coffee.

9. How is Amy going to the activity?

A. She’s going to drive her car.

B. Sara is giving her a ride.

C. She’s going to take the bus.

D. Stuart is giving her a ride.

10. What time does Amy want to be home?

A. At 10:30 p.m.

B. At 11:00 p.m.

C. At 11:30 p.m.

D. At midnight.

【听力原文】

Stuart: Amy, so how’re you doing?

Amy: Oh, hi, Stuart. School is so crazy these days, and when I’m not at school, I’m at work.

Stuart: Hey, listen. I’m getting together with Sara and Paul tonight, and a few of our other friends are going to join us. [Oh] And, well, we’re going out to eat and then catch a movie. [6] Why don’t you come with us?

Amy: Hey, I’d love to, but I have to cram for a test tomorrow.[7]

Stuart: Ah, come on. We’re planning on having dinner around 6:30 and then seeing a movie at 7:30. We should be home by 10:30 ... 11:30 at the latest. Come on!

Amy: ... I don’t think I’d better. I haven’t been feeling well lately.

Stuart: Yeah, because you study too much. And it’s Sara’s birthday, too. And we’re throwing her a small birthday party after the movie. [8] Come on. Best friends always stick together.

Amy: Oh, OK.

Stuart: Great. I’ll pick you up at 6:00. [9]

Amy: OK. See you then, but I have to be back by 10:30. [10]

Stuart: Ah, 10:30 ... Midnight. It’s all the same. See you at 6:00.

 Conversation Two

11. Why doesn’t Mark like London?

A. There are always traffic jams.

B. It is too busy and things are not cheap.

C. The weather there is bad.

D. There are too many tourists all the year round.

12. What is Mark’s favorite place in England?

A. Big Ben.

B. Trafalgar Square.

C. Buckingham Palace.

D. The Lake District.

13. Who is Peter Rabbit?

A. He is a character in a fairy tale.

B. He is Beatrice Potter’s son.

C. He was born in the Lake District.

D. He was from Yorkshire.

14. What is said about the Lake District?

A. It is located in the South of England.

B. The hotels there are not very well organised.

C. There aren’t many pubs and inns.

D. It is not a big area, so one can travel there by car.

15. Which of the places is NOT mentioned by Mark?

A. Yorkshire.                     B. Cambridge.

C. Oxford.                          D. Stratford-upon-Avon.

【听力原文】

TODD: OK, Mark, we’ve been talking about places that you’re travelled, things that you have done. What about people that go to your country, England? Can you recommend three or four good places to go to in England?

MARK: Well, obviously, most people should visit London. Personally, I don’t like London. It’s too busy and too expensive. [11]

TODD: But, wait a minute, you’re saying that people should visit it but you don’t like it. Why?

MARK: They should visit it because you have to go once to see all the famous places, such as Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, just to say you’ve been. My favourite place is in the North of England. It’s called the Lake District. [12]

TODD: The Lake District.

MARK: Yeah, it’s very, very beautiful. Famous for Peter Rabbit. Do you know Peter Rabbit?

TODD: Yeah, the fairy tale.

MARK: That’s right. The children’s character. [13] Yeah. The writer, Beatrice Potter, was born in the Lake District, so that’s how she got her inspiration.

TODD: So if you go to the Lake District, now are you talking about camping or do you stay in a bed-and-breakfast?

MARK: Yeah, you can stay in a bed-and-breakfast. You can camp. You can stay in pubs or inns, or there are many hotels. It’s very organised for the tourists in the Lake District. And it’s not such a big area, so you can travel around there by bus, or by car. Pretty easy. [14]

TODD: OK. Any more?

MARK: The city of York in Yorkshire is very beautiful. [15] That was famous for the Vikings in the old days, so it has a beautiful big cathedral and all the old Viking walls. 

So if you like history then England is a beautiful place to visit. You have Stratford-upon-Avon for Shakespeare, and Oxford which is a famous old university city. [15] 

TODD: OK, well. Sounds good. Thanks, Mark.

Part I  Listening Comprehension (30 marks) 

Section A (5 marks)          five short conversations

Section B (10 marks)       two long conversations 

Section C (5 marks)         five short news items 

Section D (10 marks)      a short passage

Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)

Part Ⅲ  Cloze (10 marks)

Part Ⅳ  Reading Comprehension (35 marks)

Part V  Translation (15 marks)

Part VI  Error Correction (10 marks)

Part VII  IQ Test (5 marks)

Part VIII  Writing (30 marks) 

Section C (5 marks)

In this section, you will hear a monologue. The monologue will be read twice. After the monologue, there will be a one-minute pause. During the pause, read the questions and the four choices marked A, B C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

16. Why is John sad?

A. He has a miserable childhood.

B. He misses friends from his community.

C. He does not want to leave the island.

D. He does not like to hear the sea at night.

17. What do we learn about people on the island?

A. They enjoy the island’s beautiful weather.

B. They have no contact with the outside world.

C. They have to work until very late at night.

D. They have a strong love for their own culture.

18. What kind of life did Carteret islanders use to live?

A. Simple and peaceful.

B. Poor and unhappy.

C. Isolated from the outside world.

D. Difficult to survive.

19. What is the root cause of all the problems now on the island?

A. Fresh water shortage.

B. Global warming.

C. Inadequate food supply.

D. Various diseases.

20. What does the speaker say may happen to the islanders when they relocate?

A. They may not be able to live and work together anymore.

B. They may not be able to keep their cultural traditions.

C. They may have better food and shelter.

D. They may find better ways to survive.

【听力原文】

        (M) “When I was a little boy, I loved to go fishing in the sea,” says John Sailike, sadly. “When I leave the island, I’ll lose the sea and the happiness of this place. I’ll miss the sound of the weaves at night ... I won’t hear it anymore.” [16] 

        John is a fisherman from Carteret Island in the South Pacific. Each day, he goes out in a canoe to catch fish for his family, while his wife looks after the children and grows vegetables in their garden. The family lives in a wood hut with sand floors and they don’t use electricity, so when the sun goes down it is usually time for bed. This peaceful, underdeveloped place has a tiny population and only one contact with the outside world [18] —a ship which brings supplies from Bougainville, 

a large island 6 km away. But all this is about to change, because John, along with other people, is leaving his island home.

        Carteret Island is the victim of global warming. [19] Salty water from the sea is polluting the fresh water supply. High tides often flood across the villages and wash away people’s homes. Islanders are struggling to survive on coconut milk and fish, and children are suffering from malnutrition. The dying trees are home to mosquitoes that spread diseases. People know that life on the island is coming to an end. 

        Experts predict that Carteret Island will be under water in the near future. Before then, the islanders will relocate to places like Bougainville and rebuild their lives. 

This move will provide people with food and shelter, but what will happen to their culture? [20] The islanders have songs for different everyday activities, and traditions and celebrations linked to the sea. They also have their own language. [17]  If they co-exist with other cultures, this may die out. [20] 

Part I  Listening Comprehension (30 marks) 

Section A (5 marks)          five short conversations

Section B (10 marks)       two long conversations 

Section C (5 marks)         five short news items 

Section D (10 marks)      a short passage

Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)

Part Ⅲ  Cloze (10 marks)

Part Ⅳ  Reading Comprehension (35 marks)

Part V  Translation (15 marks)

Part VI  Error Correction (10 marks)

Part VII  IQ Test (5 marks)

Part VIII  Writing (30 marks) 

Section D (10 marks)

In this section, you will hear a short passage. There are 10 missing words or phrases. Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear. The passage will be read twice. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.

In 2003, Matt Harding, a video game designer working in Australia, decided to leave his job and travel around Southeast Asia with his friend Brad. Like most people travelling (21) _____, they took photos and filmed short video clips of the places they visited. One day in Hanoi, Brad suggested that Matt do a silly dance (22) _____ the camera. Matt, thinking the idea was (23) _____, agreed and from there, the idea (24) _____. Matt made a video showing his silly dances all around the world and put it onto his blog. (25)_____, more and more people began to talk about him. Matt’s bad dancing video, watched by (26) ______ people, became an Internet sensation. Matt was (27) _____ by a chewing gum company. They loved his clips and wanted him to make a video for them. 

In 2006, Matt made a round-the-world tour sponsored by the company. But this time, something changed. Matt performed his silly dance in Rwanda. He inspired some Rwandan (28) _____ watching him to dance, too. Suddenly, Matt had a new mission. He didn’t want to dance around the world; he wanted to dance with the world. Matt’s new videos, made in 2008 and 2012, have a sense of (29) _____. They show crowds of people dancing and laughing together. In each place, he tried to learn new dances and persuade people to (30) _____ with him. Matt says. “It helps to remind people that we’re all the same and we don’t need to be so afraid of each other.”

【答案】

21. from place to place

22. in front of

23. great fun

24. grew

25. Gradually

26. millions of

27. contacted

28. orphans

29. joy and community

30. join in

【听力原文】

         (W) In 2003, Matt Harding, a video game designer working in Australia, decided to leave his job and travel around Southeast Asia with his friend Brad. Like most people travelling from place to place, they took photos and filmed short video clips of the places they visited. One day in Hanoi, Brad suggested that Matt do a silly dance in front of the camera. Matt, thinking the idea was great fun, agreed and from there, the idea grew. Matt made a video showing his silly dances all around the world and put it onto his blog. Gradually, more and more people began to talk about him. Matt’s bad dancing video, watched by millions of people, became an Internet sensation. Matt was contacted by a chewing gum company. 

They loved his clips and wanted him to make a video for them. In 2006, Matt made a round-the-world tour sponsored by the company. But this time, something changed. Matt performed his silly dance in Rwanda. He inspired some Rwandan orphans watching him to dance, too. Suddenly, Matt had a new mission. He didn’t want to dance around the world, he wanted to dance with the world. Matt’s new videos, made in 2008 and 2012, have a sense of joy and community. They show crowds of people dancing and laughing together. In each place, he tried to learn new dances and persuade people to join in with him. Matt says, “It helps to remind people that we’re all the same and we don’t need to be so afraid of each other.”

Part I  Listening Comprehension (30 marks) 

Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)

Section A     Vocabulary & Grammar (10 marks)

Section B     Culture (5 marks)

Part Ⅲ  Cloze (10 marks)

Part Ⅳ  Reading Comprehension (35 marks)

Part V  Translation (15 marks)

Part VI  Error Correction (10 marks)

Part VII  IQ Test (5 marks)

Part VIII  Writing (30 marks) 

Part II  Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)

There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

31. I would be_____ if you could send me some information about the summer courses at your school.

A. ambitious

B. generous

C. grateful

D. careful

32. Living with Bill was fun. We soon found out that we had a lot_____ and quickly became close friends.

A. at large

B. in common

C. at will

D. in advance

33. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire sold 372,775 copies in the UK alone on the first day of its release, _____ made it the fastest-selling book in _____ history.

A. that; the

B. which; /

C. it; the

D. what; /

34. It was reported that the house _____ and a lot of things _____.

A. broke into; had stolen

B. had broken into; been stolen

C. has broken into; has been stolen

D. had been broken into; had been stolen

35. Vanessa-Mae’s hard work _____ when she became the youngest person ever to enter the Royal College of Music.

A. paid off

B. took off

C. turned off

D. set off

36. A new report says that the enjoyment of a meal doesn’t _____ what you eat, _____ where you eat it.

A. cope with; and

B. take notice of; and

C. give rise to; but

D. depend on; but

37. If Alice _____ her mother’s advice, she _____ such a mistake.

A. had taken, wouldn’t have made

B. took; shouldn’t make

C. takes; doesn’t make

D. has taken; wouldn’t make

38. _____all the preparations, the Smiths set off on their New Year journey to Paris.

A. Have made

B. Having made

C. Having been made

D. Making

39. —Good morning, Mr Gennaro, please take a seat.

—Thanks.

—_____

—No, l found the address very easily. I checked it out yesterday.

A. Why were you so late?

B. Have you ever been here?

C. Did you have any problem getting here?

D. How did you get here?

40. —Hello, Mr. Dawson’s office.

—_____

— I’m afraid he isn’t here today. Would you like to leave a message?

—No, thank you.

A. Where is he going?

B. Can you put me through to Mr. Dawson?

C. Why are you calling?

D. Who’s that?

Part I  Listening Comprehension (30 marks) 

Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)

Section A     Vocabulary & Grammar (10 marks)

Section B     Culture (5 marks)

Part Ⅲ  Cloze (10 marks)

Part Ⅳ  Reading Comprehension (35 marks)

Part V  Translation (15 marks)

Part VI  Error Correction (10 marks)

Part VII  IQ Test (5 marks)

Part VIII  Writing (30 marks) 

41. The word Renaissance is from the French language, meaning “_____”.

A. repetition

B. rebirth

C. literature

D. great achievement

42. Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare?

A. Twelfth Night.

B. The Merchant of Venice.

C. Hamlet.

D. As You Like It.

43. Higher education in the United States began with the founding of _____ in 1636.

A. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

B. Yale University

C. Harvard College

D. Princeton University

Higher education in the United Stated began with the founding of Harvard College in 1636. When the students have finished high school (twelfth grade), they may go on to a college or a university. College or university study is known as “higher education”. 

44. The first Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. was set on November 26, 1789 by_____.

A. George Washington

B. Abraham Lincoln

C. Thomas Jefferson

D. Andrew Jackson

George Washington: the first President of the United States

Abraham Lincoln: the 16th President of the United States; Homestead Act, Emancipation Proclamation

 Thomas Jefferson: the third U.S. president, Declaration of Independence

Andrew Jackson: the seventh President of the United States of America

45. ______is the first citizen of the People’s Republic of China to receive the Nobel Prize in natural sciences.

A. Mo Yan

B. Lu Xun

C. Qian Xuesen 

D. Tu Youyou

Part I  Listening Comprehension (30 marks) 

Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)

Part Ⅲ  Cloze (10 marks)

Part Ⅳ  Reading Comprehension (35 marks)

Part V  Translation (15 marks)

Part VI  Error Correction (10 marks)

Part VII  IQ Test (5 marks)

Part VIII  Writing (30 marks) 

Part III  Cloze (10 marks)

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with one word. Choose the correct word in one of the following three ways: according to the context, by using the correct form of the given word or by using the given letters of the word. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.

        [1] Against a background of giant columns with images of pyramids hung dozens of Chinese red lanterns. 

        [2] Chinese and Egyptian performers (46)______ (highlight) their ancient but unique cultures at a square before the 3,400-year-old Luxor Temple. They sang (47) _____ praise of （赞扬）their mother rivers, the Yellow and the Nile. They played the traditional musical (48) (instrument)_____ of their countries.

        [3] The event on January 21, 2016, (49)_____ (entitle) Two Great Civilizations: Dialogues, marked the opening of the 2016 Sino-Egyptian Culture Year to commemorate the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. 

Egypt was the (50) _____ (one) Arab and African country to recognize the People’s Republic of China.

         [4] The presence of President Xi Jinping, (51) _____ is visiting the Middle East, and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah AI-Sisi, stressed the great (52) (attention)_____ paid to cultural exchanges. Xi said China and Egypt, as two of the (53) _____ (old) human civilizations, should strengthen their cultural and people-to-people exchanges.

        [5] Culture ministers of the two countries both emphasized the long history of cultural exchanges (54) _____ their countries. They said that the cultural year is a means to intensify the nations’ already strong cultural ties. 

More than 100 cultural events covering entertainment, music, movies, exhibitions, literature and book publication will be held (55) (throughout)_____ the year.

【答案】

46. highlighted

47. in

48. instruments

49. entitled

50. first

51. who

52. attention

53. oldest

54. between

55. throughout

Part I  Listening Comprehension (30 marks) 

Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)

Part Ⅲ  Cloze (10 marks)

Part Ⅳ  Reading Comprehension (35 marks)

Section A (5 marks)        T/F  questions

Section B (10 marks)      complete the passage 

Section C (10 marks)      answer questions

Section D (10 marks)      complete the summary 

Part V  Translation (15 marks)

Part VI  Error Correction (10 marks)

Part VII  IQ Test (5 marks)

Part VIII  Writing (30 marks) 

Part IV  Reading Comprehension(40 marks)

Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. Respond to the questions using information from the passage. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.

Section A (10 marks)

Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.

        [1] Internet entrepreneur Carl Churchill describes himself as “a normal 19-year-old”, [56] except that his Internet technology company is currently making ￡1 million a year. What’s more, his name is on The Rich List 2020.

       [2] The Rich List 2020 is a list of twenty young people who are expected to make a lot of money by 2020. [57] Other names include famous actors and football stars. But at the very top of the list is Carl Churchill. He is expected to make an amazing ￡100 million by 2020.

      [3] Churchill is 19, but he is not famous or particularly “cool”. He runs an IT empire. The main thing it does is to help Big businesses connect to the Internet, check emails for viruses and block spam, all at very high speeds.

         [4] But success does not come easily. It involves long working days, doing business from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and sometimes making difficult decisions. [58] He then spends two or three hours at night dealing with his programmers. And, finally, a few hours’ sleep at the house he owns in Milton Keynes. He says, “On one occasion I worked three days without stopping－no sleep.” He smiles at the memory.

         [5] Is he happy with the progress the company has made? “We’ve made some mistakes but it’s all going pretty well now. [59] I hope the business will be able to grow steadily over the next few years.”

        [6] How does he feel about all the money he’s making? “Well, I don’t go out a lot like some of my friends, but it does mean I can do things that I couldn’t do a few years ago.[60] 

I’ve just bought a new car but that’s about it really. I think it’s important to save for the future. You never know what will happen.”

Questions 56 to 60

Decide the following statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the passage.

56. Carl Churchill thinks that he is quite different from other teenagers.

   【答案】F

   【答题依据】 参见第一段

57. The Rich List 2020 consists of young people who have made a lot of money.

   【答案】F

   【答题依据】 参见第二段

58. To be so successful, Carl Churchill needs to work long hours.

   【答案】T

   【答题依据】 参见第四段

59. Carl Churchill’s company is having a difficult time now.

 【答案】F

 【答题依据】 参见第五段

60. Carl Churchill doesn’t have as much social life as his friends.

【答案】T

【答题依据】参见第六段

Part I  Listening Comprehension (30 marks) 

Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)

Part Ⅲ  Cloze (10 marks)

Part Ⅳ  Reading Comprehension (35 marks)

Section A (5 marks)        T/F  questions

Section B (10 marks)      complete the passage 

Section C (10 marks)      answer questions

Section D (10 marks)      complete the summary 

Part V  Translation (15 marks)

Part VI  Error Correction (10 marks)

Part VII  IQ Test (5 marks)

Part VIII  Writing (30 marks) 

        [1] Today, nearly everyone agrees that it is wrong to treat someone differently because of their race or background. But sadly these aren’t the only forms of unfair treatment in society. Prejudice against teenagers is both widespread and largely ignored.

        [2] (61)_____ They frequently describe young people as being lazy, arrogant and stupid. Many also present teenagers as dangerous! One survey found that over 70% of news articles about young people were critical, and a third of these stories related to crimes.

 [3] (62) _____ Some go further, and actively seek to restrict their behavior. For instance, retailers may put up notices saying “Maximum of two students permitted at any one time.” If they wrote “women” instead, they’d be asked to remove the signs immediately!

        [4] (63) _____ But their argument is factually incorrect. In reality, around three quarters of shoplifters are adults. Should we ban over-eighteen-year-olds from stores instead?

        [5] (64)_____ But this low figure is one which little interests the media. Why? Perhaps it’s because editors have other numbers to think of, such as profit margins. Bad news sells. Headlines like “Over 40% of teenagers support charities” simply are not as exciting!

[6] (65) _____ Its other, more important duty is to report the truth. Journalists need to raise awareness of different aspects of teenagers’ lives－and politicians, businesses, teachers and parents need to listen.

        [7] Are all blue-eyed people the same? Of course not. If 10% of blue-eyed people break the law, then should we stop trusting everyone with blue eyes? So why do we assume that all the young people are “bad”, just because a few misbehave? It’s time to start treating teenagers the way they deserve. Not as a “problem” group, but as individuals.

Question 61-65

Complete the following sentences. There are two extra sentences that you do not need to use.

A. To justify their actions, shop owners claim that teenagers are more likely to shoplift.

B. As a result, it’s not surprising that many older people mistrust teenagers.

C. On the other hand, the media is not just a commercial interest.

D. Why do we assume that all young people are “bad”, just because a few misbehave?

E. Journalists and news editors have given teenagers a very bad image.

F. That question is even more ridiculous than the previous one.

G. In reality, only around 10%--20% of crimes are committed by young offenders.

【答案】

61.E      

62.B       

63.A      

64.G     

65.C

Part I  Listening Comprehension (30 marks) 

Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)

Part Ⅲ  Cloze (10 marks)

Part Ⅳ  Reading Comprehension (35 marks)

Section A (5 marks)        T/F  questions

Section B (10 marks)      complete the passage 

Section C (10 marks)      answer questions

Section D (10 marks)      complete the summary 

Part V  Translation (15 marks)

Part VI  Error Correction (10 marks)

Part VII  IQ Test (5 marks)

Part VIII  Writing (30 marks) 

          [1] According to scientists, young people’s taste buds are not ready for the bitter taste of some vegetables. [66] Our taste buds develop as we get older, but young people prefer sweet food. In fact, most of us do, just like our prehistoric ancestors. They ate a lot of sweet fruit because it was widely available and easy to notice on trees and bushes, and it was a good source of energy. [67] They also realised that they had to be exceptionally careful with plants that had a bitter taste, since they were often poisonous!

        [2] Apart from bitter and sweet, what other tastes can we detect? You might be surprised to learn that our taste buds can only distinguish two more: salty and sour. When we reach early teens, we start to prefer sour things to sweet things. 

However, recent studies have shown that girls and boys experience taste in different ways. Girls have more sensitive taste buds and can differentiate flavours more easily, especially sweet and sour, while boys prefer stronger, more extreme flavours. [68] 

        [3] When we smell food, our mouths produce saliva (唾液） and when we eat it, the saliva transports its taste to our taste buds. [69] Without saliva, some food would have no taste at all. We don’t just taste with our mouths, we also use our noses! When food is cooked, it produces aromas (芳香) that make us hungry. When we put food in our mouths, our taste buds and noses work together to decide what flavour the food has. 

Have you ever noticed that food which has been cooked doesn’t taste as good when it goes cold? When the cooking smells disappear, so does some of the taste. [70] 

        [4] The texture of food on our tongue is also important in our perception of its taste. This is because our brain perceives the look or feel of something and sends a message to our tongue telling it whether or not to like that food. 

        [5] If you really don’t like some vegetables on your plate, you can claim that there is a universally accepted scientific explanation for this.

Questions 66 to 70

Answer the following questions according to the passage.

66. Why don’t young people like some vegetables?

【答案】 Young people’s taste buds are not ready for their bitter taste.

【答题依据】参见第一段

67. Where does our love of sweet things originate from?

【答案】 From our prehistoric ancestors who ate a lot of sweet fruit.

【答题依据】参见第一段

68. What is the difference between boys’ taste and girl’ taste?

【答案】 Girls have more sensitive taste buds and can differentiate flavours more easily, while boys prefer stronger, more extreme flavours.

【答题依据】参见第二段

69. How does saliva help when we eat?

【答案】 It transports the taste of the food to our taste buds.

【答题依据】参见第三段

70. What happens when the cooking smells disappear?

【答案】 Some of the taste disappears too.

【答题依据】参见第三段

Part I  Listening Comprehension (30 marks) 

Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)

Part Ⅲ  Cloze (10 marks)

Part Ⅳ  Reading Comprehension (35 marks)

Section A (5 marks)        T/F  questions

Section B (10 marks)      complete the passage 

Section C (10 marks)      answer questions

Section D (10 marks)      complete the summary 

Part V  Translation (15 marks)

Part VI  Error Correction (10 marks)

Part VII  IQ Test (5 marks)

Part VIII  Writing (30 marks) 

         [1] To be obese means to have too much fat in the body. Obese people are not just over weight. Such people are likely to suffer health problems. The precise cause of obesity is a problem, in most countries. People need to understand what obesity is and how to tell if they are obese, so that they can change their condition.

        [2] An obese person does not have to look extremely fat. Even people who seem only slightly overweight can actually be considered obese. If a person has a certain amount of fat, 40% of the body’s total composition, then their health might be in danger. Finding a person’s exact fat percentage is troublesome. Most people still rely on their weight measurement to tell them if they are overweight or obese. 

There are problems with this method, however. There are recommended weights for different ages. In addition, weight alone says nothing about a person’s percentage of body fat. People have different body types, which can make weight measurements unreliable. For instance, athletes usually have more muscle mass than other people. Muscle weighs more than fat. Therefore, an athlete may weigh more than their recommended weight, but this does not mean they are not healthy.

        [3] Probably the most popular method of determining body fat today is the Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is a person’s weight (in kilograms) divided by the square of his or her height (in metres). For men, a BMI of 24 to 27 is normal. For women, it is 23 to 26. 

A BMI of 30 or more means a person is obese. Many experts feel that BMI is a reliable way to determine if a person’s weight is unhealthy. However, others feel that BMI is too general to be really useful.

         [4]Despite the criticisms, there are strong positive aspects of BMI. The main one is that it is very simple. The measurement can be performed easily. It does not take special knowledge or equipment. Though BMI is a general measurement, it still gives useful information. It can also suggest that there might be a problem.

Question 71-75

Complete the summary with a maximum of three words from the passage.

        If a person weighs a lot, others may (71) _____ that person obese. But using only a person’s weight is not the best method for (72) _____obesity. Now, people use another method (73) _____ if a person has a healthy or unhealthy weight. The new method is measured on the Body Mass Index (BMI). The BMI compares a person’s weight with her/his (74) _____ and the resulting number is indexed with average people. The BMI is not a precise tool for measuring obesity, but it has many strong positive aspects, such as being easy to use, to give (75) _____ about a person’s body.

【答案】

71. consider

72. measuring

73. telling

74. height

75. useful information/ information

Part I  Listening Comprehension (30 marks) 

Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)

Part Ⅲ  Cloze (10 marks)

Part Ⅳ  Reading Comprehension (35 marks)

Part V  Translation (15 marks)

Section A (5 marks)

Section B (10 marks)

Part VI  Error Correction (10 marks)

Part VII  IQ Test (5 marks)

Part VIII  Writing (30 marks) 

Part V  Translation (15 marks)

Section A (5 marks)

Translate the following paragraph into Chinese. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.

       In this age of globalization, English language skills are more important than ever before. With English skills key to professional success, a growing number of parents have their children begin studying English at the earliest of ages. In some countries, pre-schools offering English instruction have become a common sight. For some educators, English teaching to very young children is a worrying trend. They question whether or not such early introduction of a foreign language will have a harmful effect on the native language.

【参考译文】

In this age of globalization, English language skills are more important than ever before.在全球化时代，英语能力比以往任何时候都重要。 With English skills key to professional success, a growing number of parents have their children begin studying English at the earliest of ages.鉴于英语技能对职业成功的重要性，越来越多的父母让孩子尽早开始学习英语。 In some countries, pre-schools offering English instruction have become a common sight.在一些国家，幼儿园英语教学已成为一种常见的景象。 For some educators, English teaching to very young children is a worrying trend.对于一些教育家而言，教低龄儿童学外语是一种令人担忧的趋势。

They question whether or not such early introduction of a foreign language will have a harmful effect on the native language.他们质疑过早引入外语是否会对母语产生有害影响。

Part I  Listening Comprehension (30 marks) 

Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)

Part Ⅲ  Cloze (10 marks)

Part Ⅳ  Reading Comprehension (35 marks)

Part V  Translation (15 marks)

Section A (5 marks)

Section B (10 marks)

Part VI  Error Correction (10 marks)

Part VII  IQ Test (5 marks)

Part VIII  Writing (30 marks) 

Section B (10 marks)

Translate the following sentences into English by using the hints given in brackets. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.

77.鉴于睡眠的重要性，我们怎样才能确保我们休息好并保持健康呢？(given)

【答案】Given the importance of sleep, how can we make sure that we rest well and stay/keep healthy?

78.因为高犯罪率，很多美国人担心自身安全。(because of)

【答案】Many Americans are worried about their safety because of the high crime rate.

79.遇到问题时，她会立即试图找出解决方案。(work out)

【答案】 When she’s faced with a problem, she will immediately try to work out a solution.

80.研究发现，具有良好阅读习惯的青少年更有可能成功。（be likely to)

【答案】Studies find that teenagers who have good reading habits were more likely to be successful.

81.我希望我没有那么自私，只考虑自己。（含有wish的虚拟语气）

【答案】 I wish that I hadn’t been so selfish, just thinking about myself.

Part I  Listening Comprehension (30 marks) 

Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)

Part Ⅲ  Cloze (10 marks)

Part Ⅳ  Reading Comprehension (35 marks)

Part V  Translation (15 marks)

Part VI  Error Correction (10 marks)

Part VII  IQ Test (5 marks)

Part VIII  Writing (30 marks) 

Part Ⅵ  Error Correction (10 marks)

Proofread the passage as required. Each indicated line contains a maximum of one error. Correct the passage in the following ways: for a right line, put the sign “ √” in the corresponding blank; for a wrong word, underline the wrong word and write the correct one in the blank; for a missing word, mark the position of the missing word with the sign “ ∧” and write the word you believe to be missing in the blank; for an unnecessary word, cross the unnecessary word with the sign “\” and put the word with the sign in the blank. Write the answers on the answer sheet.

【答案】

82. take→taken

83. on→with

84. a→an

85. much→more

86. √

87. √

88. for→against

89. If→Unless

90 Fortunately→Unfortunately

91. ∧careful→be

Part I  Listening Comprehension (30 marks) 

Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)

Part Ⅲ  Cloze (10 marks)

Part Ⅳ  Reading Comprehension (35 marks)

Part V  Translation (15 marks)

Part VI  Error Correction (10 marks)

Part VII  IQ Test (5 marks)

Part VIII  Writing (30 marks) 

Part VII  IQ Test (5 marks)

There are five IQ Test Questions in this part. Write the 

answers on the answer sheet.

92. Find the letter which will end the first word and start the second word.

       Example: peac(h)ome

                        man(  )ard

【答案】y

93. Find a word with four letters hidden at the end of one word and the beginning of the next word. The order of the letters may not be changed.

        Example: The rough lad was very strong,         hero

                         They are stored in the shed.           ______

【答案】 rest

94. Fill in the crosswords so that all the given words are included. You have been given one letter as a clue in the crossword.

timer, torch, reach, treat, motor

【答案】

       Which is the odd one out?

【答案】 C

96. On Thursdays, Classes 7, 4, 6 and 8 have music. Classes 3, 4, 6 and 7 have French. Classes 1, 6 and 3 have geography. All the classes except 6 have maths. Classes 2, 5, 6 and 8 have PE. Which Class has all the same lessons as Class 4?

【答案】Class 7

Part I  Listening Comprehension (30 marks) 

Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)

Part Ⅲ  Cloze (10 marks)

Part Ⅳ  Reading Comprehension (35 marks)

Part V  Translation (15 marks)

Part VI  Error Correction (10 marks)

Part VII  IQ Test (5 marks)

Part VIII  Writing (30 marks)

I ( 10 marks)

II (20 marks) 

       Your school wants to give $500 to one of the two charities below.

Please write an essay of 80-100 words on the answer sheet to tell which of the two charities above your school wants to give the money to and explain why your school chooses to support this charity.

【范文】

        My school chooses to give the money to Friends of the Earth. No one, regardless of race, religion or nationality, can deny that the world we live in is becoming increasingly intolerable because of the environmental pollution. There are different kinds of pollution. Such as, water pollution, air pollution and noise pollution and so on. It seems that we live on a planet which is full of pollution. Friends of the Earth aims to solve our environmental problems. The money donated to them can be used to protect our environment and benefit us all. Therefore, we decide to give the money to them.

Part I  Listening Comprehension (30 marks) 

Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)

Part Ⅲ  Cloze (10 marks)

Part Ⅳ  Reading Comprehension (35 marks)

Part V  Translation (15 marks)

Part VI  Error Correction (10 marks)

Part VII  IQ Test (5 marks)

Part VIII  Writing (30 marks)

I ( 10 marks)

II (20 marks) 

       Nowadays, more and more young people are choosing to leave their jobs and follow their dream of setting up their own business.

What is your view on this phenomenon? Which is better, working for someone else or being your own boss? Write an essay in at least 120 words on the answer sheet.

【范文】

        I think being my own boss is a better choice. First, all the most successful business people in the world are their own bosses. With a successful business, our potential to gain more money is much higher than working for someone else. Second, to be my own boss, I can make my own schedule. I can go on vacations whenever I want while the other person working for someone else have to be at work whether he or she likes it or not. If my business is very successful and well organised, I don’t have to stay in the office all day long so that I can have more time with my family. Third, as a boss, I can make my own decision. I can decide how to market my product. 

To be my own boss gives me the freedom to be myself. I will have the opportunity to pursue my dream and ultimately to be the master of my own destiny. Therefore, I choose to be my own boss.

Thank  you！