As a professor at a large American university, there is a phrase that I often hear from students: “I’m only a 1,050.” The unlucky students are speaking of the score on the Schoolastic Aptitude Test (SAT), which is used to determine whether they will be admitted to the college or university of their choice, or even if they have a chance to get a higher education at all. The SAT score, whether it is 800, 1,100 or 1,550, has become the focus at his time of their life.
It is obvious that if students value highly their test scores, then a great amount of their self-respect is put in the number. Students who perform poorly in the exam are left feeling that it is all over.The low test score, they think, will make it impossible for them to get into a good college. And without a degree from a prestigious university, they fear that many of life’s doors will remain forever closed.
According to a study done in the 1990s, the SAT is only a reliable indicator of a student’s future performance in most cases. Interestingly, it becomes much more accurate when it is set together with other indicators--like a student’s academic proficiency(学业水平).They will never be able to test things like confidence, efforts and willpower, and are unable to give us the full picture of a student’s potentialities. This is not to suggest that we should stop using SAT scores in our college admission process. The SAT is an excellent test in many ways, and the score is still a useful means of testing students. However, it should be only one of the many methods used.
1. The purpose of the SAT is to test students’ _________.
A. strong will
B. academic ability
C. full potentialities
D. confidence in school work
2. Students’ self-respect is influenced by their_______.
A. scores in the SAT
B. achievements in mathematics
C. job opportunities
D. money spent on education
3. “ A prestigious university” in para.2 is most probably _______.
A. a famous school
B. a technical school
C. a traditional school
D. an expensive school
4. The passage is mainly about_______________.
A. how to prepare for the SAT
B. stress caused by the SAT
C. American higher education
D. the SAT and its effects
5. What is the writer’s attitude towards the SAT?
A. Subjective
B. Objective
C. Critical
D. Approving
语法填空（共10小题； 每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
Animal testing
“It is always my ambition to be a research analyst studying amphibian anatomy（两栖动物解剖学 ）for the benefit of mankind.” said Dr. Cull to the high school students touring the laboratory. “My ancestors were all scientists and my father taught 1 that it is simply amazing to appreciate the details in each creature. I also hope that my research can help us to understand 2 humans influences these creatures so that we can know how to improve 3 (environment) problems and correct our wrongs.”
“You are very ambitious, Dr. Cull.” a bright, amber-haired girl said. “So you are looking for similarities between animals and humans?”
“Yes, and there are already enough findings. We know much about how anesthetics(麻醉药) work, for example, 4 (base) on clinical trials with rats.” “But I disagree with using animals for tests!” another student suddenly said. “ 5 is often discussed whether using animals for testing is moral. But the knowledge we have collected about health, vaccines, antibiotics 6 (be) incredible. We have benefited a lot 7 animal research.”replied the Doctor.
“ 8 I've seen videos of animals for research put in bad conditions.”Another student broke in. “Oh, it seems that we've hit on 9 interesting topic.What about stepping into this conference room and discussing it 10 (far)？”
完形填空 （共15小题； 每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从下列各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该题涂黑。
I climbed the stairs slowly，carrying a big suitcase，my father following with two more. By the time I got to the third floor，I was 1 and at the same time feeling lonely. Worse still，Dad 2 a step and fell，sending my new suitcases 3 down the stairs. “Damn!”he screamed，his face turning red. I knew trouble was ahead. Whenever Dad's face turns red， 4 ！
How could I ever 5 him to finish unloading the car without screaming at me and making a scene in front of the other girls，girls I would have to spend the rest of the 6 with？Doors were opening and faces peering out(探出)，as Dad walked with difficulty close behind. I felt it in my bones that my college life was getting off to a(n) 7 start.
“Enter the room quickly，”I thought. “Get him into a chair and calmed down.” But then again，would there be a chair in Room 316？Or would it be a(n) 8 room？
Finally I turned the key in the lock and 9 the door open，with Dad still 10 about a hurting knee or something. I put my head in， 11 the worst. But to my 12 ，the room wasn't empty at all！It had furniture，curtains，a TV，and even paintings on the walls.
And there on a wellmade bed sat Amy，my new roommate，dressed neatly. Greeting me with a nod，she said in a soft voice，“Hi，you must be Cori.” Then，she 13 the music and looked over at Dad. “And of course，you're Mr.Faber，”she said， 14 .“Would you like a glass of iced tea？”Dad's face turned 15 less red before he could bring out a “yes.”
I knew then that Amy and I would be friends and my first year of college would be a success.
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1．A．helpless |
B．lazy |
C．anxious |
D．tired |
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2．A．took |
B．minded |
C．missed |
D．picked |
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3．A．falling |
B．rolling |
C．dropping |
D．coming |
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4．A．go ahead |
B．look out |
C．hold on |
D．give away |
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5．A．lead |
B．help |
C．encourage |
D．get |
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6．A．year |
B．season |
C．month |
D．day |
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7．A．fresh |
B．late |
C．bad |
D．unfair |
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8．A．small |
B．empty |
C．new |
D．neat |
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9．A．knocked |
B．forced |
C．pushed |
D．tried |
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10．A．thinking |
B．complaining |
C．talking |
D．arguing |
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11．A．expecting |
B．catching |
C．finding |
D．forgetting |
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12．A．regret |
B．disappointment |
C．astonishment |
D．knowledge |
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13．A．turned on |
B．turned down |
C．turned up |
D．turned away |
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14．A．questioning |
B．wondering |
C．smiling |
D．guessing |
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15．A．helplessly |
B．hurriedly |
C．happily |
D．obviously |
基础写作 （共1题，满分15分）
佛山一中英语协会上周举行了“My Dream House”的设计大赛，你们小组的作品获得了一等奖。现邀请你们在颁奖典礼上用英语介绍你们的作品。
[写作要求]
1、请你将下面的中文按照给出的提示翻译成英语；
2、每个要点限定用一个句子表达；可适当添加连接词或内容使文章更加连贯。
3、词数在100字左右。
[写作内容]
a). 我的梦中房子是坐落在森林里的漂亮木屋(cabin)，周围有五颜六色的花和各种各样的植物。（locate, with）
b). 小屋的中间有一个大厅，大厅的周围有厨房、卧室和洗手间。(there be)
c). 二楼有我最喜欢的书房。我可以在里边安静地看书，上网或放松自己。(定语从句)
d). 我的小屋很特别，因为遇到紧急情况（in emergency），它可以飞走，这样我们都会安全。(because, so that)
e). 我爱我的小屋。我会考虑更多的细节去使它完美。(in order to)
He suddenly saw Sue ___the room. He pushed his way ___ the crowd of people to get to her.
A across, across B. over, through C. over, into D across, through
基础写作(共1小题,满分15分)
前几天,你在大街上恰巧看到一个十几岁的女学生坐在街边乞讨10元钱去上网.
根据以上故事和以下的提示写一篇英语作文.
1.乞讨上网可能是为了联系家人,朋友等,也可能是沉迷(be addicted to)网络不能自拔.
2.网络为我们提供了大量的信息.
3.青少年应该要有自控能力;
4.要合理利用网络,多做有益的事情.
写作要求: 只能使用5个句子表达全部内容,篇章结构连贯.
