Ⅰ.Grammar and Vocabulary 20%
Directions:Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the ONE ANSWER that best completes the sentence.
()1.—?
—Yes,a bit cold,though.
A.Its cold, isnt it B.Bad weather, dont you think
C.Freezing, isnt it D.Nice day, isnt it
()2.Only when you have obtained sufficient datacome to a sound conclusion.
A.can you B.you can
C.would you D.you would
()3.Not only Tom but also Alice and Marybusy.
A.is B.was
C.are D.has
()4.I dont think it advisable.
A.your studying maths B.you to study maths
C.for you to study maths D.of you to study maths
()5.No sooner had we reached the top of the mountainwe all sat down to rest.
A.when B.then
C.than D.until
()6.Neither Mary nor her brothergood at singing.
A.is B.are
C.is not D.are not
()7.It is foolishsuch a mistake.
A.for me to make B.for me making
C.of me to make D.of me making
()8.It is chairman of the departmentthe teaching staff elected him.
A.what B.whom
C.which D.that
()9.I preferthere doing nothing.
A.working than sitting B.to work than to sit
C.working to sit D.to work rather than sit
()10.Allhas already been done.
A.can be done B.should be done
C.that can be done D.what should be done
()11.Neither he nor Ifrom Canada.We are from Australia.
A.is B.are
C.am D.be
()12.He tried many times to sneak across the border to a neighboring country,caught each time.
A.having been B.only to be
C.always being D.unfortunately
()13.Only twenty percent of the workdone yesterday.
A.has B.was
C.have D.were
()14.He is indifferenthardships and dangers.
A.of B.at
C.in D.to
()15.I wrote down his name and addressI should forget it.
A.in order that B.for fear that
C.so that D.since
()16.that this region was so rich in natural resources.
A.Little he knew B.Little did he know
C.Little he did know D.Little he had known
()17.—Let me introduce myself.Im Albert.
—.
A.What a pleasure B.Its my pleasure
C.Im very pleased D.Pleased to meet you
()18.I was just aboutthe office when the phone rang.
A.leaving B.leave
C.to leave D.to leaving
()19.The man managed to make himselfwith hisFrench.
A.understood; breaking B.understand; broken
C.understand; breaking D.understood; broken
()20.Hardlycome into the roomthe meeting began.
A.had they; when B.they had; when
C.did they; than D.they did; then
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Ⅱ.Cloze 20%
Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following text.For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.Choose the ONE that best fills the blank.
Everyone gets angry sometimes,but being angry doesnt really solve much.Your goal is to calm yourself down.This is21for some people.Instead of calming down,they might get more and more upset22they explode like a volcano (火山).Some people might say they have trouble23their temper.Sometimes angry feelings can be hard to24.So what do you do if your temper is like a volcano?
Well,the good news is25people dont keep making the same mistakes over and over again.You can train your temper.Here are steps you can26at any time.
Get a lot of27activity.Exercise can be good because it is a way of28energy and stress.You can dance around your room29your favorite music,too.
Talk to your mom or dad.If youre having trouble with your temper,tell your parents youre trying to do a30job of controlling yourself.Let them know you are going to ask for their help.
Put31into words.Get into the habit of saying what you are feeling and why.32using words might help you manage your strong feelings and behaviors.
Take a break from the33.If you are in an argument with someone,go to another part of your house.You can just say,“I want to be34for a while so I can calm down.”
Go into a35.If you feel angry and think you need a timeout to calm down,dont36your parents to tell you to take a timeout for yourself.Let your family know that when youre taking a timeout,they need to 37your space and leave you alone.While you are sitting in your chair,try to take deep38.
Learn to shift.The idea is to shift from a really angry mood to a better mood.After you39the angry feelings out,you have to start thinking about other things,You can say,“I40my temper,but Im going to get myself under control now.”
()21.A.usualB.commonC.hardD.easy
()22.A.when B.untilC.while D.since
()23.A.controllingB.developingC.controlD.develop
()24.A.affectB.manageC.findD.effect
()25.A.whatB.whichC./D.that
()26.A.directB.bringC.takeD.change
()27.A.physicalB.mentalC.scientificD.spiritual
()28.A.sending offB.giving offC.getting offD.burning off
()29.A.withB.to C.on D.about
()30.A.more B.better C.less D.smaller
()31.A.feelings B.hearings C.actions D.sayings
()32.A.Although B.Since C.So D.But
()33.A.backyard B.condition C.situation D.house
()34.A.lonely B.alone C.friendless D.distant
()35.A.condition B.room C.place D.timeout
()36.A.look for B.ask for C.call for D.wait for
()37.A.respect B.give C.offer D.make
()38.A.feelings B.coughs C.sighs D.breaths
()39.A.remove B.set C.give D.get
()40.A.lost B.mastered C.held D.developed
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Ⅲ.Reading Comprehension 24%
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Its 7:45 in the morning,and 26yearold Steve Clarkson is going to work.He puts on his jacket,and picks up his mobile phone and laptop.As he leaves the house,he turns on his MP3 player and puts on his headphone.He is ready to go.
Today,for millions of people,gadgets like Clarksons are a normal part of life.“Im a reporter for a magazine,and Im usually not in the office.My mobile phone and laptop help me to do my work both on the road and at home,”says Clarkson.Today many people can check emails,send messages,or surf the Web,using their mobile phones.
Tina Fang is studying photography in New York City.“Some of these gadgets are expensive,but they can save your money in the long run.I have a digital camera.I can use it to take eighty pictures and shoot video (record an image onto video) at the same time.I listen to music on my MP3 player,and I can download and read books on it,too.I use the camera and MP3 for both learning and fun.”
Its now 9: 45.Steve Clarkson gets an email from his 17yearold sister.She has a gadget that lets her send emails,play games and take notes.She is in class right now.“I emailed her back.I told her to stop playing,and pay attention,” laughs Clarkson,“These gadgets are fun,but sometimes they can distract(分散注意力) people,too.”
()41.What is Steve Clarkson?
A.A student.B.A reporter.
C.A businessman.D.A computer programmer.
()42.Which of the following things is not a gadget?
A.A picture.B.A laptop.
C.A MP3 player. D.A mobile phone.
()43.When his sister had lessons,Steve told her .
A.to pay no attention
B.to email him back right away
C.to stop playing games
D.to listen to music on the MP3 player
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Ⅰ.Grammar and Vocabulary
1.D 【解析】根据下文回答,得出问句应为Nice day, isnt it?
2.A 【解析】略。
3.C 【解析】此题为对谓语单复数的考查。正确选项为C。
4.C 【解析】略。
5.C 【解析】no sooner…than…“一……就……”引导时间状语从句,主句用过去完成时,“than”后面的从句用一般过去时,No sooner…than…常放在句首,表示强调。这时主句要倒装。类似的还有hardly…when…
6.A 【解析】略。
7.C 【解析】略。
8.D 【解析】It be…that…强调句型。
9.D 【解析】略。
10.C 【解析】略。
11.C 【解析】略。
12.B 【解析】only to be 表示结果的连接性状语
13.B 【解析】分数或百分数+ of +词组作主语时,谓语动词的数取决于of后的名词或者代词的数。若名词或代词是复数,谓语动词用复数;若名词或代词是单数,则谓语动词用单数。这里work是单数。
14.D 【解析】固定词组be indifferent to 对……不在乎,翻译过来就是不惧艰难险阻,勇往直前。
15.B 【解析】考查知识点为从句,应为for fear that。
16.B 【解析】略。
17.D 【解析】考查常用口语回答,最佳选项为Pleased to meet you。
18.C 【解析】考查句子的时态。
19.D 【解析】略。
20.A 【解析】根据语境及从句特点正确应为A选项。
Ⅱ.Cloze
21—25 CBABD26—30 CADBB31—35 ACCBD36—40 DADDA
Ⅲ.Reading Comprehension
41—43 BAC