第二节:课文背诵(20×0.5=10分)
Unit 3
By the way, did you know that this is because you become addicted in three different ways?
First, you can become (101)______ ______ ______ nicotine, which is one of the hundreds of chemicals in cigarettes. …… Secondly, you become addicted (102)______ ______. As you know, if you do the same thing over and over again, you begin to (103)______ ______ ________. Lastly, you can become mentally addicted.
Unit 4
However, the attitudes of scientists towards this rise are completely different. On the one hand, Dr Foster thinks that the trend which increases the temperature by 5 degrees would be (104) ______ ______. …….. (105)_____ _____ _____ _____, there are those, like George Hambley, who (106)_______ _______ _______ this view and believe that we should not worry. They predict that any warming will be mild with few bad (107)________ ________.
Unit 5
I have the greatest job in the world. I travel to unusual places and (108)________ ________ ________from all over the world. Sometimes ……, sometimes using (109)________ ________ and sometimes meeting local people and tourists, I am never bored.
Today, I am just as enthusiastic about my job as the day I first started. Having studied volcanoes now for many years, I am still amazed at their beauty as well as their (110)_______ _______ _______ great damage.
Ⅳ 写作(共四节,满分45分)
第一节:单词拼写(15×1=15分)
86 He was expected to give the police a s_______ (确切的) and detailed account of the accident.
87. He likes this job for its f___________ (弹性的)working hours.
88. To deal with this, our government should take a__________ (合适的)measures.
89. The new government has b_____ (禁止) strikes (罢工行动) during the festivals.
90. There is a lot of a_______ (焦虑) among the staff about possible job losses.
91. Our new factory is turning out large q_________ of goods.
92. Under no c_______________ (情况) can their marriage be approved by their parents.
93. We had a____________(绝对地) no intention of stopping our business
94. You should be a_________(羞愧) of yourself for telling such lies.
95. You’ve done well; is there any efficient way a________(采用) to improve the work?
96. To defend against diseases, we should lead a healthy life, s_________(加强) our immune
system.
97. In autumn, the temperature in this city v_______(变化) from 10℃to 30℃ in a day.
98. No employer was willing to g__________(保证)the workers regular employment at that time.
99. The rise in carbon dioxide is causing a s________(持续) increase in global warming.
100.The sound legal system effectively prevents those officials from a_______(滥用) their power.
Academy Awards The Academy Awards are the most prominent film award in the United States.The Awards are granted by the Academy of Motin Picture Arts and Sciences.Academy Awards are nicknamed “Oscars”, which is also the nickname of the statuette(小雕像).The name is said to have been born when Margaret Herrick saw the statuette on a table and said: It looks just like my uncle Oscar!”
Berlin Film Festival One of the “A” festivals in Europe.The Berlin International Film Festival, also called the “Berlinale”, is held annually in February and started 1951 after an initiative of the American, who occupied part of the city after World WarⅡ.The jury(专家评奖团)always placed special emphasis on representing films from all over the world, from the former Eastern Bloc(集团)Countries as well as from western countries.The awards are called Golden and Silver Bears(as the Bear is the symbol of Berlin).
Venice Film Festival The Venice Film Festival takes place every year in late August / early September on the Lido in the historic Palazzo del Cinema, in Venice, Italy, its main award is the “ Leone d’Oro” (Golden Lion).Recently, a new award has been added, the San Marco Award for the best film.
Cannes Film Festival The Cannes Film Festival is a famous international film festival.It has been held annually in Cannes, in the south of France, since 1946 with a few exceptions.Given massive media exposure, the Festival is attended by many movie stars and is a popular venue for movie producers to launch their new films and attempt to sell their works to the distributors who come from all over the globe.
The most famous award given out at Cannes is the “Palme d’Or” (Golden Palm) for the best film; this is sometimes shared by multiple films in one year.
81. Which Award doesn’t take place in Europe?
A.Golden Lion B.Golden Palm C.Academy Awards D.San Marco Award Z#xx#k.Com]
82. Which of the following statements about “Oscars” is Not true?
A.It’s the nickname of Academy Awards
B.It’s also the nickname of the statuette.
C.It got its name because Margaret said the statuette looked like his uncle.
D.It’s an award in South America.
83. Which Award has the shortest history?
A.Golden Lion B.Golden Palm C.Academy Awards D.San Marco Award
84. Why is the Award for Berlin Film Festival called “Golden and Silver Bear”?
A.It looks like a bear B.It is made up of bear fur
C.The bear is the symbol of Berlin D.Bear is rare in Berlin
85. Which of the following best states the main idea of the passage?
A.An introduction of famous film festivals and film awards
B.An advertisement for films and TV programmes.
C.Funny stories about the nicknames of famous film awards.
D.A guide of how to spend famous film festivals
Specialists say it is not easy to get used to life in a new culture. “Culture shock” is the term these specialists use when talking about the feelings that people have in a new environment. There are three stages of culture shock, say the specialists. In the first stage, the newcomers like their new environment. Then, when the fresh experience dies, they begin to hate the city, the country, the people, and everything else. In the last stage, the newcomers begin to adjust to their surroundings and, as a result, enjoy their life more.
There are some obvious factors(因素)in culture shock. The weather may be unpleasant. The customs may be different. The public service systems—the telephones, post office, or transportation—may be difficult to work out. The simplest things seem to be big problems. The language may be difficult.
Who feels culture shock? Everyone does in this way or that. But culture shock surprises most people. Very often the people having the worst culture shock are those who never had any difficulties in their own community. Coming to a new country, these people find they do not have the same established positions. They find themselves without any identity. They have to build a new self-image.
Culture shock gives rise to a feeling of disorientation(迷失方向). This feeling may be homesickness. When homesick, people feel like staying inside all the time. They want to protect themselves from the strange environment, and create an escape inside their room for a sense of security. This escape does solve the problem of culture shock for the short term, but it does nothing to make the person familiar with the culture. Getting to know the new environment and gaining experience — these are the long-term solutions to the problem of culture shock.
76. When people move to a new country, they _______.
A. will get used to their new surroundings with difficulty
B. have well prepared for the new surroundings
C. will get used to the culture of the country quickly
D. will never be familiar with the culture of the country
77. According to the passage, factors that give rise to culture shock include all of the following except __________.
A. language communication B. weather conditions and customs
C. public service systems D. homesickness
78. According to the passage, the more successful you are at home, _______.
A. the fewer difficulties you may have abroad
B. the more difficulties you may have abroad
C. the more money you will earn abroad
D. the less homesick you may feel abroad
79. When people are homesick, they tend to ______.
A. find some people to talk to B. go outside to have a walk
C. visit their friends far away D. stay indoors all the time
80. The writer tells us that the best way to overcome culture shock is to ______.
A. protect ourselves from unfamiliar environment
B. develop a strange sense of self-protection
C. get familiar with new culture
D. return to our own country
Seeing a volcano erupt is a wonderful experience, and you can really feel the beat by climbing to the summit(山顶) of Pacaya for a close-up view. There are guided tours every day up this highly active volcano from Antigua, giving travelers a chance to see Mother Nature at her most powerful.
Pacaya is an easy drive from Antigua, a beautiful city with many colorful houses along its old streets that are turned into art-works during its Holy Week festival. No matter when you come to Antigua, you won’t miss the Pacaya-tour companies.
But climbing Pacaya is no easy job: it is 2560 metres high, and reaching the summit takes two to three hours of seemingly one-step-forward and two-step-back movements. As you climb, you hear the dull sounds of eruptions high above steaming. Hot remains from recent eruptions begin to line the path as you are near the active summit; the McKenney Cone(火山锥).
Many tours are timed so when you arrive at the cone of the volcano there is plenty of time for sunset and the full contrast between the erupting red lava and the darkening sky. On a good day the view from the summit is extremely exciting. The active mouth boils, sending red lava over its sides, and once in a while shoots hot streams up to 100 metres into the air. There is a strong bad smell in the air even if you take care to be upwind of the cone. As evening turns deeper into the night, the burning lava quietly falls down the side of the volcano. For you, too, it is time to get down .
71. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To attract tourists to Pacaya. B. To describe the beauty of Pacaya.
C. To introduce guided tours to Pacaya. D. To explain the power of nature at Pacaya.
72. Antigua is a city .
A. where people can enjoy cultural festivals B. where the daring Pacaya tour starts
C. that gives a close-up view of Paraya D. that is famous for its tour companies
73. Climbing to the McKenney Cone, people will .
A. walk directly to the active summit
B. hear the continuous loud screams from above
C. make greater efforts than to other summits
D. see a path lined with remains of earlier eruptions
74. Many tours are timed for people to .
A. get down the mountain in time when night falls
B. avoid the smell from the upwind direction of the cone
C. enjoy the fantastic eruption against the darkening sky
D. appreciate the scenery of the 2560-metre-high mountain
75. The short passage probably comes from___________.
A.a travel journal B.a popular science magazine C. A novel D. an advertisement
Ⅲ 阅读理解 (共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt's house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning.
I do not remember myself crying for that reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see—the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving never to come back was hardly in my head then.
The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost—having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to “the hard times. ”
My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives.
From my experiences I have learned one important rule: Almost all common troubles eventually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy.
66. How did the author get to know America?
A. From her relatives B. From her mother
C. From books and pictures D. From radio programs
67. Upon leaving for America the author felt .
A. confused B. excited C. worried D. disappointed
68. For the first two years in New York, the author .
A. often lost her way B. did not think about her future
C. studied in three different schools D. got on well with her stepfather
69. What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4?
A. She worked as a translator
B. She attended a lot of job interviews
C. She paid telephone bills for her family
D. She helped her family with her English
70. The author believes that .
A. her future will be free from troubles
B. it is difficult to learn to become patient
C. there are more good things than bad things
D. good things will happen if one keeps trying