北京城市学院2015届学位英语考试题库
2012级本科大学英语6卷
Part I Listening Comprehension（共35分）
Section A: Short Conversations（每小题0.5分，共5分）
Directions: In this section, you are going to hear five short conversations. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken only ONCE. After each conversation a question will be asked about what you’ve heard. Choose the correct answers to the questions you hear. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
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1. A. Few doctors do operations while listening to music.
B. Music will make both doctors and patients feel relaxed during operations.
C. Many people believe that music will interfere with doctors’ operations.
D. Most doctors choose classical music when they are doing operations.
2. A. The woman is complaining about her heavy workload.
B. The woman can become an artist by drawing a portrait for her boss.
C. Outsider artists are those who can make brilliant works without receiving any
formal training.
D. Pure and real creative forces are the keys for artists to become successful.
3. A. He can’t live without a cell phone.
B. He agrees with his mother and will surely use a hand-free device next time.
C. He doesn’t believe that cell phone signals could cause serious health problems.
D. He is terribly scared by his mother’s words that cell phone signals can cause brain cancer.
4. A. It’s usual to have a heart attack after the heart operation.
B. The woman’s father is a heavy smoker and addicted to salty and spicy food.
C. The doctor is giving the woman some advice on how to recover after the heart operation.
D. Smoking and unhealthy eating habits are closely related to heart attacks.
5. A. It will be installed in all classrooms of the woman’s school.
B. It is a board carried by smart workers.
C. It is computer-operated and is very convenient to use.
D. It can automatically download documents from the Internet.
6. A. Universities in the U.S. offer good education since they are expensive.
B. Prices of graduate study in the U.S. are almost the same.
C. Money is the top priority if you want to study abroad.
D. The tuition of private universities in the U.S. is rather high.
7. A. He means that it’s none of the woman’s business.
B. He encourages the woman to bring him to court.
C. He means that the woman can do nothing about his cutting in line.
D. He means that cutting in line is a trivial matter and the woman doesn’t need to
make a big fuss about it.
8. A. They are talking about how many properties they have before marriage.
B. They are talking about how much the woman loves the man.
C. They are talking about whether the woman is marrying the man because of the properties he has.
D. They are talking about whether to make an agreement on their respective
properties before getting married.
9. A. They refer to the social problems caused by a rapidly growing population.
B. They refer to the rapid growth of population.
C. They refer to pollution, traffic congestion, and poverty.
D. They refer to the sickness and illness suffered by urban people.
10. A. Atlanta and Brussels have been sister cities for 18 years.
B. Sister cities learn from each other and solve problems together.
C. African sister cities mainly help each other with economic development and trade.
D. Sister cities around the world are dealing with AIDS and HIV together.
Section B: Long Conversations（每小题1分，共10分）
Conversation 1
Directions: In this section you’ll hear a long conversation. At the end of the conversation, five questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only ONCE. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read 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 center.
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the conversation you just heard.
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11. A. Working on her assignments.
B. Reading the articles published in America.
C. Planning for the coming semester.
D. Preparing for studying abroad.
12. A. Choosing a college which best fits one’s needs.
B. Deciding on the type of the college that one prefers.
C. Considering the program offered by a school.
D. Making sure the school has various extracurricular activities.
13. A. A school which has stronger programs in the sciences.
B. A school which has stronger programs in liberal arts.
C. A school which can help her get more job chances.
D. A school which is accredited.
14. A. Because they might add to Lily’s educational experience.
B. Because they might make Lily’s resume look good.
C. Because they might bring Lily more job chances when she is still in school.
D. Because they might provide Lily with more information.
15. A. Lily will study abroad after graduation.
B. Lily is now a sophomore in the university.
C. Lily doesn’t need the Professor’s help any more.
D. Lily will do exactly what the Professor told her.
Conversation 2
Directions: In this section you’ll hear a long conversation. At the end of the conversation, five statements will be read. Both the conversation and the statements will be spoken only ONCE. After each statement there will be a pause. During the pause, you must decide whether the statement is true or false. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Statements 16 to 20 are based on the conversation you just heard.
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16. ( ) 17. ( ) 18. ( ) 19. ( ) 20. ( )
Section C: Passages（每小题1分，共10分）
This section consists of two parts.
Part 1
Directions: In this part, you’ll hear a passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only ONCE. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Questions 21 to 25 are based on the passage you just heard.
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21. A. A historic city.
B. A world-famous seaport.
C. A highly modernized city.
D. A most attractive city for tourists.
22. A. Its population was doubled.
B. It was twice destroyed by natural disasters and was twice rebuilt.
C. Serious social problems arose.
D. It was ruined by an earthquake and a war, but was twice rebuilt.
23. A. Housing shortage.
B. Waste disposal.
C. Heavy traffic.
D. Pollution.
24. A. A severe earthquake and the Second World War.
B. The foreign occupation after the war.
C. The population explosion between 1945 and 1960.
D. The rapid development of the city after the war.
25. A. A modern city is better than an old city.
B. Tokyo has developed rapidly but it is faced with new problems.
C. The 1964 Olympic Games helped develop Tokyo.
D. The government is worried about the new problems.
Part 2
Directions: In this part, you’ll hear a passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear five statements. Both the passage and the statements will be spoken TWICE. After you hear a statement, you must decide whether the statement is true or false. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Statements 26 to 30 are based on the passage you just heard.
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26. ( ) 27. ( ) 28. ( ) 29. ( ) 30. ( )
Section D: Spot Dictation（单词每空1.5分，句子2.5分，共10分）
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage THREE times. While listening, supply each blank with what you hear. Now the passage begins.
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A new school year has begun in America. But some children do not go to school. Instead, they learn at home, usually with their parents as teachers. companies, libraries, school systems and the Internet families with teaching material.
Homeschooling is increasingly . More and more people have joined the movement—rich and poor, and people from many races, and political beliefs. Homeschooling groups estimate that two-million children, around two percent of all school-aged children, learn at home.
Some parents choose homeschooling because of their religious beliefs. Others say it provides more time for the family to be together. Many parents also believe homeschooling avoids problems of a lot of schools. One problem is classes with too many students.
Critics, though, say
get a very good education.
Part II Vocabulary（共15分）
Section A: Multiple Choice（每小题0.5分，共10分）
Directions: Each of the following sentences is incomplete and followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on the Answer Sheet.
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37. We should ________ more firsthand information.
A. resemble B. offend C. dedicate D. acquire
38. I ________ anyone who has to feed a family on such a low income.
A. desire B. pity C. wander D. entitle
39. He muttered a ________ at the hit-and-run truck driver.
A. cure B. expression C. curse D. desire
40. His ________ to teaching gained the respect of his colleagues.
A. dedication B. expression C. presentation D. unemployment
41. The path _________ downhill and northwards.
A. predicted B. crashed C. channeled D. angled
42. The area is under consideration for being listed as a water _________ area.
A. conversation B. reservation C. conservation D. persuasion
43. It's quite clear that the ________ car is technically feasible.
A. mass B. electric C. interior D. occasional
44. The foundations were not strong enough to ________ the weight of the house.
A. sustain B. insulate C. monitor D. press
45. He has ________ all his efforts in learning English in the last month.
A. invested B. investing C. investment D. to invest
46. They were reluctant _________ ask for help.
A. about B. on C. with D. to
47. The labor secretary said the reforms would ________ new jobs.
A. general B. generalize C. generate D. generation
48. To completely have ownership of the apartment, the young couple has to pay ________the mortgage in 20 years.
A. off B. for C. with D. to
49. Rumors of an ________ earthquake started a panic.
A. imminent B. happening C. occurring D. imminence
50. I tried to make Tom’s ________ with his wife, but in vain.
A. pain B. pace C. piece D. peace
51 One small error could make the difference between success and ________.
A. triumph B. defeat C. victory D. defense
52. The test helps identify problems that might ________ go unnoticed.
A. else B. or C. otherwise D. through
53. The company could be sued ________ damages.
A. against B. with C. for D. about
54. His ________ of duty and subsequent dismissal from his job brought on a crisis in his life.
A. negligence B. negligent C. negligently D. negative
55. Affairs not covered in these Rules shall be dealt with in accordance ________ related laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China.
A. by B. to C. for D. with
56. Everyone is under the ________ to take care of his or her parents when they are getting on in years.
A. obligate B. obligation C. obligated D. obligating
Section B: Banked Cloze（每小题0.5分，共5分）
Directions: In this section, there is a passage with 10 blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in the box. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please choose the best answer and mark the corresponding letter for each item on the Answer Sheet. Note that there are more words in the bank than the blanks and each word should be used only once.
Part III Reading Comprehension（共30分）
Section A: Timed Reading（每小题1分，共10分）
Directions: In this section, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on the answer sheet.
Questions 67 to 76 are based on the following passage.
A lot of Western parents wonder how Chinese parents raise such stereotypically successful kids. They wonder what these parents do to produce so many math brains and musical talents. Well, I can tell them, because I've done it. Here are some things my daughters were never allowed to do:
• have a playdate
• watch TV or play computer games
• choose their own extracurricular activities
• get any grade less than an A
• not be the No. 1 student in every subject except gym and drama
• play any instrument other than the piano or violin
• not play the piano or violin.
I'm using the terms
There are studies showing marked differences between Chinese and Westerners when it comes to parenting. In one study of 50 Western American mothers and 48 Chinese immigrant mothers, almost 70% of the Western mothers said that
What Chinese parents understand is that nothing is fun until you're good at it. To get good at anything you have to work, and children on their own never want to work; therefore, it is crucial to override their preferences. Things are always the hardest at the beginning, which is where Western parents tend to give up. But if done properly, the Chinese strategy of determined practice is crucial for excellence. Once a child starts to excel at something, they get praise, admiration and satisfaction. This builds confidence, and makes the once not-fun activity fun.
I've thought long and hard about this and I think there are three big differences between the Chinese and Western parental mind-sets.
First, Western parents are extremely anxious about their children's self-esteem. They worry about how their children will feel if they fail. Chinese parents don’t feel the same way. They assume strength, not fragility, and as a result they behave very differently.
For example, if a child comes home with an A-minus on a test, a Western parent will most likely praise the child. The Chinese mother will ask what went wrong. If the child comes home with a B on the test, some Western parents may worry that their child does not have aptitude in the subject or that there is something wrong with the curriculum. If a Chinese child gets a B, the Chinese mother would then get dozens, maybe hundreds of practice tests and work through them with her child for as long as it takes to get the grade up to an A.
Second, Chinese parents believe that their kids owe them everything. The reason for this is unclear, but it's probably a combination of Confucian beliefs and the fact that the parents have sacrificed so much for their children. The understanding is that Chinese children must spend their lives repaying their parents by obeying them and making them proud.
Most Westerners don’t have the same view. My husband, Jed, actually has the opposite view. “Children don't choose their parents,” he once said to me. “It’s
parents who give life to their kids, so it's the parents' responsibility to provide for them. Kids don't owe their parents anything.”
Third, Chinese parents believe that they know what is best for their children and therefore override all of their children's own desires and preferences. It's not that Chinese parents don't care about their children. Just the opposite. They would give up anything for them. It's just an entirely different parenting model.
My seven-years-old daughter Lulu was playing piano, and working on a piece called
Back at the piano, Lulu resisted. Then I threatened her with no dinner, no Christmas presents, and no birthday parties for years. When she still kept playing it wrong, I told her to stop being lazy. We worked right through dinner, and I wouldn't let Lulu get up. Still there seemed to be only negative progress, I began to have doubts.
Then, out of the blue, Lulu did it.
Lulu realized it the same time I did. She tried it again, hesitating. Then she played it more confidently and faster. A moment later, she was beaming.
Western parents worry a lot about their children's self-esteem. But as a parent, one of the worst things you can do for your child's self-esteem is to let them give up. On the flip side, there's nothing better for building confidence than learning you can do something you thought you couldn't.
There are all these books portraying Asian mothers as overdriven people indifferent to their kids' true interests. But it's a misunderstanding. The Chinese just have a totally different idea of how to do that. They believe that the best way to protect their children is by preparing them for the future, letting them see what they’re capable of, and arming them with skills, work habits and inner confidence that no one can take away.
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67. Which is not one of the things that the author’s daughters were never allowed to do?
A. Choose their own extracurricular activities.
B. Play computer games.
C. Play any instrument other than the piano or violin
D. Be the No. 1 student in every subject except gym and drama.
68. What is true about parenting mentioned in Paragraph 3?
A. Marked differences existed between Chinese and Westerners
B. All of the Western mothers said that
C. The minority of the Chinese mothers believe that their children can be
D. All of the Chinese mothers believe that
69. What is Not the Chinese parents’ understanding?
A. To get good at anything you have to work.
B. Things are always the hardest at the end, which is where Western parents tend to give up.
C. Children on their own never want to work
D. Once a child starts to excel at something, they get praise, admiration and satisfaction.
70. How many big differences are there between the Chinese and Western parental mind-sets according to the author?
A. Five.
B. Four.
C. Three.
D. Two.
71. According to Paragraph 6, what are Western parents anxious about?
A. Their children's self-esteem.
B. Their children's strength.
C. Their children's grades.
D. Their children's interests.
72. Why do Chinese parents believe that their kids owe them everything?
A. Because Chinese children must repay their parents.
B. Definitely because the parents have sacrificed so much for their children.
C. The reason for this is clear.
D. The reason for this is unclear.
73. What is the most westerners’ view?
A. The parents can choose their children.
B. It's the parents' responsibility to provide for their children.
C. Kids don't owe their parents anything.
D. They know what is best for their children.
74. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Lulu couldn’t play well because the piece was new to her.
B. Lulu was threatened by her mother.
C. Lulu made only negative progress at the end.
D. Lulu is very diligent according to the author.
75. What does “out of blue” in paragraph 15 mean?
A. Sadly.
B. Fortunately.
C. In a way that was not expected.
D. In a way that was expected.
76. What can be the worst thing that the parents do for their children’s self-esteem?
A. To let them quit.
B. To let them give in.
C. To let them disappointed.
D. To let them lose confidence and learning.
Section B: Reading in Depth（每小题2分，共20分）
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet.
Passage One
Questions 77 to 81 are based on the following passage.
Scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches all spell misery, but being able to tell if the cause is a cold or flu (流感) may make a difference in how long the misery lasts.
The American Lung Association (ALA) has issued new guidelines on combating colds and the flu, and one of the keys is being able to quickly tell the two apart. That’s because the prescription drugs available for the flu need to be taken soon after the illness sets in. As for colds, the sooner a person starts taking over-the-counter remedy, the sooner relief will come.
The common cold and the flu are both caused by viruses. More than 200 viruses can cause cold symptoms, while the flu is caused by three viruses—flu A, B and C. There is no cure for either illness, but the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine (疫苗), which is, for most people, the best way to fight the flu, according to the ALA.
But if the flu does strike, quick action can help. Although the flu and common cold have many similarities, there are some obvious signs to look for.
Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a fever. On the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features of the flu for all ages. And in general, flu symptoms including fever and chills, sore throat and body aches come on suddenly and are more severe than cold symptoms.
The ALA notes that it may be particularly difficult to tell when infants and preschool age children have the flu. It advises parents to call the doctor if their small children have flu-like symptoms.
Both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with over-the-counter medications as well. However, children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain relief because of the risk of Reye syndrome (综合症)，a rare but serious condition of the liver and central nervous system.
There is, of course, no vaccine for the common cold. But frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of catching one.
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77. According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will help ________.
A. shorten the duration of the illness
B. the patient buy medicine over the counter
C. the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugs
D. prevent people from catching colds and the flu
78. We learn from the passage that ________.
A. one doesn’t need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the flu
B. aspirin should not be included in over-the-counter medicines for the flu
C. delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous system
D. over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu
79. According to the passage, to combat the flu effectively, ________.
A. one should identify the virus which causes it
B. one should consult a doctor as soon as possible
C. one should take medicine upon catching the disease
D. one should remain alert when the disease is spreading
80. Which of the following symptoms will distinguish the flu from a cold?
A. A stuffy nose.
B. A high temperature.
C. A sore throat.
D. A dry cough.
81. If children have flu-like symptoms, their parents ________.
A. are advised not to give them aspirin
B. should watch out for signs of Reye syndrome
C. are encouraged to take them to hospital for vaccination
D. should prevent them from mixing with people running a fever
Passage Two
Questions 82 to 86 are based on the following passage.
Will Smith shines in The Pursuit of Happyness, a rags-to-riches tale about love, family, and pursuing the American Dream.
Smith portrays Christopher Gardner, a salesman struggling to make ends meet
for his wife (Thandie Newton) and son (Jaden Christopher Syre Smith). As the family’s financial problems grow, his wife collapses under the pressure and abandons him and their son.
Gardner’s luck goes from bad to worse as he and his son are forced to leave their home and must survive on the streets of San Francisco. The father and son are forced to move from place to place seeking shelter wherever they can find it, even spending one night in a subway bathroom.
Things start looking up for Gardner when he applies for an internship with a stock brokerage firm. Though the internship is unpaid, one of the 20 interns will be chosen to stay with the company full-time. The ambitious salesman battles unbeatable odds to make himself stand out from his competitors in the hopes of landing the position.
Smith and his real-life son Jaden bring an emotional depth to the characters they play. The serious role of Gardner is quite a change for Smith, who is known for his less serious roles battling aliens in the Men in Black movies and portraying a matchmaking “date doctor” in the romantic comedy Hitch.
He handles the role with a determined precision and turns out a spectacular performance, which generated talk of an Oscar. Though most scenes in the film have a very solemn feel, Smith’s cautious optimism and ambitious nature make us want to watch him succeed. In a role that could have easily been played syrupy-sweet, Smith instead chooses to let his raw emotions shine through adding a layer of realism.
His son, Jaden, proves to be a natural as well. Portraying a child whose life and economic background is so completely opposite from his own doesn’t seem to be a challenge for the young actor. He seems to have a true understanding of the character’s emotional state and expresses it with ease.
Newton also provides a noteworthy performance as Gardner’s wife who becomes so emotionally distressed she makes the difficult choice to abandon her child. While promoting the movie, Newton said she wanted audiences to identify with her character’s profound pain rather than writing her off as an uncaring witch. Her portrayal of the troubled woman walks a fine line between the two.
While the story is a moving tale about a father’s love for his son and working hard to achieve dreams, it is more than that. The Pursuit of Happyness is also a painful portrayal of the problem of homelessness in society. Perhaps what makes the film so powerful is that it is based on a true story. The problems that Gardner faces are problems faced by many in society every day.
Anyone who is familiar with Gardner’s story will not be surprised at the way the film ends. However, the audiences found themselves wanting to see more from the latter part of Gardner’s life. They guess that is why the film was titled The Pursuit of Happyness.
For this reason, the movie is not a feel-good picture that will leave you with the warm fuzzies. Instead, it is a touching fictional portrayal of a problem that is all too real. Chances are that this is not a film that you will quickly forget.
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82. The Pursuit of Happyness is a _________ movie.
A. romantic
B. fictional
C. biographical
D. comedic
83. Which of the following is true about Christopher Gardner in the movie?
A. He earns enough money to support his wife and son before getting divorced.
B. He has to keep moving after leaving his wife and son.
C. His conditions became even worse after he got a job as an intern.
D. He worked hard for his son and achieved his dream.
84. Which of the following is NOT true about Will Smith’s performance in the movie?
A. He adopted an acting style different from that in the Men in Black movies.
B. He is serious but optimistic and ambitious in this movie.
C. He performed the role of Gardner by reproducing his real life.
D. He gave a wonderful performance by adding his raw emotion and a sense of realism.
85. Will Smith’ son, Jaden _________.
A. has similar life experience with the character he acted in the movie
B. acted very naturally in the movie though he is young
C. found the role very challenging
D. had a hard time trying to understand the character’s emotional state
86. How does the author look at Newton’s performance as Gardner’s wife in the movie?
A. Her performance emotionally distressed the audience.
B. She vividly portrayed Gardner’s spouse being an evil wife and mother.
C. Her performance brought her pain and frustration.
D. She perfectly portrayed the character as a troubled woman who suffered great pains after leaving her husband and son.
Part IV Translation（每小题2分，共10分）
Directions: Translate the following Chinese sentences into English.
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87. 我所追求的不是写在简历上的一句话，而是让生活有目标。
____________________________________________________________________.
88. 当他还是一个大学生时,就已经开始创业了。
____________________________________________________________________.
89. 直到生了重病，他才意识到钱不是万能的。
____________________________________________________________________.
90.他虽然仍有微弱心跳，但从身体各方面看实际上他已经死亡。
____________________________________________________________________.
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: Low-carbon Life. You should write at least 150 words according to the outline given below.
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Outline:
1. 越来越多的人推崇低碳生活方式。
2. 低碳生活的意义。
3. 从我做起……
北京城市学院2015届学位英语考试题库
2012级本科大学英语6卷
Part I Listening Comprehension（共35分）
Section A: Short Conversations（每小题0.5分，共5分）
Directions: In this section, you are going to hear five short conversations. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken only ONCE. After each conversation a question will be asked about what you’ve heard. Choose the correct answers to the questions you hear. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
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1. A. Few doctors do operations while listening to music.
B. Music will make both doctors and patients feel relaxed during operations.
C. Many people believe that music will interfere with doctors’ operations.
D. Most doctors choose classical music when they are doing operations.
2. A. The woman is complaining about her heavy workload.
B. The woman can become an artist by drawing a portrait for her boss.
C. Outsider artists are those who can make brilliant works without receiving any
formal training.
D. Pure and real creative forces are the keys for artists to become successful.
3. A. He can’t live without a cell phone.
B. He agrees with his mother and will surely use a hand-free device next time.
C. He doesn’t believe that cell phone signals could cause serious health problems.
D. He is terribly scared by his mother’s words that cell phone signals can cause brain cancer.
4. A. It’s usual to have a heart attack after the heart operation.
B. The woman’s father is a heavy smoker and addicted to salty and spicy food.
C. The doctor is giving the woman some advice on how to recover after the heart operation.
D. Smoking and unhealthy eating habits are closely related to heart attacks.
5. A. It will be installed in all classrooms of the woman’s school.
B. It is a board carried by smart workers.
C. It is computer-operated and is very convenient to use.
D. It can automatically download documents from the Internet.
6. A. Universities in the U.S. offer good education since they are expensive.
B. Prices of graduate study in the U.S. are almost the same.
C. Money is the top priority if you want to study abroad.
D. The tuition of private universities in the U.S. is rather high.
7. A. He means that it’s none of the woman’s business.
B. He encourages the woman to bring him to court.
C. He means that the woman can do nothing about his cutting in line.
D. He means that cutting in line is a trivial matter and the woman doesn’t need to
make a big fuss about it.
8. A. They are talking about how many properties they have before marriage.
B. They are talking about how much the woman loves the man.
C. They are talking about whether the woman is marrying the man because of the properties he has.
D. They are talking about whether to make an agreement on their respective
properties before getting married.
9. A. They refer to the social problems caused by a rapidly growing population.
B. They refer to the rapid growth of population.
C. They refer to pollution, traffic congestion, and poverty.
D. They refer to the sickness and illness suffered by urban people.
10. A. Atlanta and Brussels have been sister cities for 18 years.
B. Sister cities learn from each other and solve problems together.
C. African sister cities mainly help each other with economic development and trade.
D. Sister cities around the world are dealing with AIDS and HIV together.
Section B: Long Conversations（每小题1分，共10分）
Conversation 1
Directions: In this section you’ll hear a long conversation. At the end of the conversation, five questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only ONCE. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read 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 center.
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the conversation you just heard.
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11. A. Working on her assignments.
B. Reading the articles published in America.
C. Planning for the coming semester.
D. Preparing for studying abroad.
12. A. Choosing a college which best fits one’s needs.
B. Deciding on the type of the college that one prefers.
C. Considering the program offered by a school.
D. Making sure the school has various extracurricular activities.
13. A. A school which has stronger programs in the sciences.
B. A school which has stronger programs in liberal arts.
C. A school which can help her get more job chances.
D. A school which is accredited.
14. A. Because they might add to Lily’s educational experience.
B. Because they might make Lily’s resume look good.
C. Because they might bring Lily more job chances when she is still in school.
D. Because they might provide Lily with more information.
15. A. Lily will study abroad after graduation.
B. Lily is now a sophomore in the university.
C. Lily doesn’t need the Professor’s help any more.
D. Lily will do exactly what the Professor told her.
Conversation 2
Directions: In this section you’ll hear a long conversation. At the end of the conversation, five statements will be read. Both the conversation and the statements will be spoken only ONCE. After each statement there will be a pause. During the pause, you must decide whether the statement is true or false. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Statements 16 to 20 are based on the conversation you just heard.
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16. ( ) 17. ( ) 18. ( ) 19. ( ) 20. ( )
Section C: Passages（每小题1分，共10分）
This section consists of two parts.
Part 1
Directions: In this part, you’ll hear a passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only ONCE. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Questions 21 to 25 are based on the passage you just heard.
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21. A. A historic city.
B. A world-famous seaport.
C. A highly modernized city.
D. A most attractive city for tourists.
22. A. Its population was doubled.
B. It was twice destroyed by natural disasters and was twice rebuilt.
C. Serious social problems arose.
D. It was ruined by an earthquake and a war, but was twice rebuilt.
23. A. Housing shortage.
B. Waste disposal.
C. Heavy traffic.
D. Pollution.
24. A. A severe earthquake and the Second World War.
B. The foreign occupation after the war.
C. The population explosion between 1945 and 1960.
D. The rapid development of the city after the war.
25. A. A modern city is better than an old city.
B. Tokyo has developed rapidly but it is faced with new problems.
C. The 1964 Olympic Games helped develop Tokyo.
D. The government is worried about the new problems.
Part 2
Directions: In this part, you’ll hear a passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear five statements. Both the passage and the statements will be spoken TWICE. After you hear a statement, you must decide whether the statement is true or false. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Statements 26 to 30 are based on the passage you just heard.
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26. ( ) 27. ( ) 28. ( ) 29. ( ) 30. ( )
Section D: Spot Dictation（单词每空1.5分，句子2.5分，共10分）
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage THREE times. While listening, supply each blank with what you hear. Now the passage begins.
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A new school year has begun in America. But some children do not go to school. Instead, they learn at home, usually with their parents as teachers. companies, libraries, school systems and the Internet families with teaching material.
Homeschooling is increasingly . More and more people have joined the movement—rich and poor, and people from many races, and political beliefs. Homeschooling groups estimate that two-million children, around two percent of all school-aged children, learn at home.
Some parents choose homeschooling because of their religious beliefs. Others say it provides more time for the family to be together. Many parents also believe homeschooling avoids problems of a lot of schools. One problem is classes with too many students.
Critics, though, say
get a very good education.
Part II Vocabulary（共15分）
Section A: Multiple Choice（每小题0.5分，共10分）
Directions: Each of the following sentences is incomplete and followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on the Answer Sheet.
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37. We should ________ more firsthand information.
A. resemble B. offend C. dedicate D. acquire
38. I ________ anyone who has to feed a family on such a low income.
A. desire B. pity C. wander D. entitle
39. He muttered a ________ at the hit-and-run truck driver.
A. cure B. expression C. curse D. desire
40. His ________ to teaching gained the respect of his colleagues.
A. dedication B. expression C. presentation D. unemployment
41. The path _________ downhill and northwards.
A. predicted B. crashed C. channeled D. angled
42. The area is under consideration for being listed as a water _________ area.
A. conversation B. reservation C. conservation D. persuasion
43. It's quite clear that the ________ car is technically feasible.
A. mass B. electric C. interior D. occasional
44. The foundations were not strong enough to ________ the weight of the house.
A. sustain B. insulate C. monitor D. press
45. He has ________ all his efforts in learning English in the last month.
A. invested B. investing C. investment D. to invest
46. They were reluctant _________ ask for help.
A. about B. on C. with D. to
47. The labor secretary said the reforms would ________ new jobs.
A. general B. generalize C. generate D. generation
48. To completely have ownership of the apartment, the young couple has to pay ________the mortgage in 20 years.
A. off B. for C. with D. to
49. Rumors of an ________ earthquake started a panic.
A. imminent B. happening C. occurring D. imminence
50. I tried to make Tom’s ________ with his wife, but in vain.
A. pain B. pace C. piece D. peace
51 One small error could make the difference between success and ________.
A. triumph B. defeat C. victory D. defense
52. The test helps identify problems that might ________ go unnoticed.
A. else B. or C. otherwise D. through
53. The company could be sued ________ damages.
A. against B. with C. for D. about
54. His ________ of duty and subsequent dismissal from his job brought on a crisis in his life.
A. negligence B. negligent C. negligently D. negative
55. Affairs not covered in these Rules shall be dealt with in accordance ________ related laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China.
A. by B. to C. for D. with
56. Everyone is under the ________ to take care of his or her parents when they are getting on in years.
A. obligate B. obligation C. obligated D. obligating
Section B: Banked Cloze（每小题0.5分，共5分）
Directions: In this section, there is a passage with 10 blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in the box. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please choose the best answer and mark the corresponding letter for each item on the Answer Sheet. Note that there are more words in the bank than the blanks and each word should be used only once.
Part III Reading Comprehension（共30分）
Section A: Timed Reading（每小题1分，共10分）
Directions: In this section, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on the answer sheet.
Questions 67 to 76 are based on the following passage.
A lot of Western parents wonder how Chinese parents raise such stereotypically successful kids. They wonder what these parents do to produce so many math brains and musical talents. Well, I can tell them, because I've done it. Here are some things my daughters were never allowed to do:
• have a playdate
• watch TV or play computer games
• choose their own extracurricular activities
• get any grade less than an A
• not be the No. 1 student in every subject except gym and drama
• play any instrument other than the piano or violin
• not play the piano or violin.
I'm using the terms
There are studies showing marked differences between Chinese and Westerners when it comes to parenting. In one study of 50 Western American mothers and 48 Chinese immigrant mothers, almost 70% of the Western mothers said that
What Chinese parents understand is that nothing is fun until you're good at it. To get good at anything you have to work, and children on their own never want to work; therefore, it is crucial to override their preferences. Things are always the hardest at the beginning, which is where Western parents tend to give up. But if done properly, the Chinese strategy of determined practice is crucial for excellence. Once a child starts to excel at something, they get praise, admiration and satisfaction. This builds confidence, and makes the once not-fun activity fun.
I've thought long and hard about this and I think there are three big differences between the Chinese and Western parental mind-sets.
First, Western parents are extremely anxious about their children's self-esteem. They worry about how their children will feel if they fail. Chinese parents don’t feel the same way. They assume strength, not fragility, and as a result they behave very differently.
For example, if a child comes home with an A-minus on a test, a Western parent will most likely praise the child. The Chinese mother will ask what went wrong. If the child comes home with a B on the test, some Western parents may worry that their child does not have aptitude in the subject or that there is something wrong with the curriculum. If a Chinese child gets a B, the Chinese mother would then get dozens, maybe hundreds of practice tests and work through them with her child for as long as it takes to get the grade up to an A.
Second, Chinese parents believe that their kids owe them everything. The reason for this is unclear, but it's probably a combination of Confucian beliefs and the fact that the parents have sacrificed so much for their children. The understanding is that Chinese children must spend their lives repaying their parents by obeying them and making them proud.
Most Westerners don’t have the same view. My husband, Jed, actually has the opposite view. “Children don't choose their parents,” he once said to me. “It’s
parents who give life to their kids, so it's the parents' responsibility to provide for them. Kids don't owe their parents anything.”
Third, Chinese parents believe that they know what is best for their children and therefore override all of their children's own desires and preferences. It's not that Chinese parents don't care about their children. Just the opposite. They would give up anything for them. It's just an entirely different parenting model.
My seven-years-old daughter Lulu was playing piano, and working on a piece called
Back at the piano, Lulu resisted. Then I threatened her with no dinner, no Christmas presents, and no birthday parties for years. When she still kept playing it wrong, I told her to stop being lazy. We worked right through dinner, and I wouldn't let Lulu get up. Still there seemed to be only negative progress, I began to have doubts.
Then, out of the blue, Lulu did it.
Lulu realized it the same time I did. She tried it again, hesitating. Then she played it more confidently and faster. A moment later, she was beaming.
Western parents worry a lot about their children's self-esteem. But as a parent, one of the worst things you can do for your child's self-esteem is to let them give up. On the flip side, there's nothing better for building confidence than learning you can do something you thought you couldn't.
There are all these books portraying Asian mothers as overdriven people indifferent to their kids' true interests. But it's a misunderstanding. The Chinese just have a totally different idea of how to do that. They believe that the best way to protect their children is by preparing them for the future, letting them see what they’re capable of, and arming them with skills, work habits and inner confidence that no one can take away.
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67. Which is not one of the things that the author’s daughters were never allowed to do?
A. Choose their own extracurricular activities.
B. Play computer games.
C. Play any instrument other than the piano or violin
D. Be the No. 1 student in every subject except gym and drama.
68. What is true about parenting mentioned in Paragraph 3?
A. Marked differences existed between Chinese and Westerners
B. All of the Western mothers said that
C. The minority of the Chinese mothers believe that their children can be
D. All of the Chinese mothers believe that
69. What is Not the Chinese parents’ understanding?
A. To get good at anything you have to work.
B. Things are always the hardest at the end, which is where Western parents tend to give up.
C. Children on their own never want to work
D. Once a child starts to excel at something, they get praise, admiration and satisfaction.
70. How many big differences are there between the Chinese and Western parental mind-sets according to the author?
A. Five.
B. Four.
C. Three.
D. Two.
71. According to Paragraph 6, what are Western parents anxious about?
A. Their children's self-esteem.
B. Their children's strength.
C. Their children's grades.
D. Their children's interests.
72. Why do Chinese parents believe that their kids owe them everything?
A. Because Chinese children must repay their parents.
B. Definitely because the parents have sacrificed so much for their children.
C. The reason for this is clear.
D. The reason for this is unclear.
73. What is the most westerners’ view?
A. The parents can choose their children.
B. It's the parents' responsibility to provide for their children.
C. Kids don't owe their parents anything.
D. They know what is best for their children.
74. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Lulu couldn’t play well because the piece was new to her.
B. Lulu was threatened by her mother.
C. Lulu made only negative progress at the end.
D. Lulu is very diligent according to the author.
75. What does “out of blue” in paragraph 15 mean?
A. Sadly.
B. Fortunately.
C. In a way that was not expected.
D. In a way that was expected.
76. What can be the worst thing that the parents do for their children’s self-esteem?
A. To let them quit.
B. To let them give in.
C. To let them disappointed.
D. To let them lose confidence and learning.
Section B: Reading in Depth（每小题2分，共20分）
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet.
Passage One
Questions 77 to 81 are based on the following passage.
Scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches all spell misery, but being able to tell if the cause is a cold or flu (流感) may make a difference in how long the misery lasts.
The American Lung Association (ALA) has issued new guidelines on combating colds and the flu, and one of the keys is being able to quickly tell the two apart. That’s because the prescription drugs available for the flu need to be taken soon after the illness sets in. As for colds, the sooner a person starts taking over-the-counter remedy, the sooner relief will come.
The common cold and the flu are both caused by viruses. More than 200 viruses can cause cold symptoms, while the flu is caused by three viruses—flu A, B and C. There is no cure for either illness, but the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine (疫苗), which is, for most people, the best way to fight the flu, according to the ALA.
But if the flu does strike, quick action can help. Although the flu and common cold have many similarities, there are some obvious signs to look for.
Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a fever. On the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features of the flu for all ages. And in general, flu symptoms including fever and chills, sore throat and body aches come on suddenly and are more severe than cold symptoms.
The ALA notes that it may be particularly difficult to tell when infants and preschool age children have the flu. It advises parents to call the doctor if their small children have flu-like symptoms.
Both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with over-the-counter medications as well. However, children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain relief because of the risk of Reye syndrome (综合症)，a rare but serious condition of the liver and central nervous system.
There is, of course, no vaccine for the common cold. But frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of catching one.
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77. According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will help ________.
A. shorten the duration of the illness
B. the patient buy medicine over the counter
C. the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugs
D. prevent people from catching colds and the flu
78. We learn from the passage that ________.
A. one doesn’t need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the flu
B. aspirin should not be included in over-the-counter medicines for the flu
C. delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous system
D. over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu
79. According to the passage, to combat the flu effectively, ________.
A. one should identify the virus which causes it
B. one should consult a doctor as soon as possible
C. one should take medicine upon catching the disease
D. one should remain alert when the disease is spreading
80. Which of the following symptoms will distinguish the flu from a cold?
A. A stuffy nose.
B. A high temperature.
C. A sore throat.
D. A dry cough.
81. If children have flu-like symptoms, their parents ________.
A. are advised not to give them aspirin
B. should watch out for signs of Reye syndrome
C. are encouraged to take them to hospital for vaccination
D. should prevent them from mixing with people running a fever
Passage Two
Questions 82 to 86 are based on the following passage.
Will Smith shines in The Pursuit of Happyness, a rags-to-riches tale about love, family, and pursuing the American Dream.
Smith portrays Christopher Gardner, a salesman struggling to make ends meet
for his wife (Thandie Newton) and son (Jaden Christopher Syre Smith). As the family’s financial problems grow, his wife collapses under the pressure and abandons him and their son.
Gardner’s luck goes from bad to worse as he and his son are forced to leave their home and must survive on the streets of San Francisco. The father and son are forced to move from place to place seeking shelter wherever they can find it, even spending one night in a subway bathroom.
Things start looking up for Gardner when he applies for an internship with a stock brokerage firm. Though the internship is unpaid, one of the 20 interns will be chosen to stay with the company full-time. The ambitious salesman battles unbeatable odds to make himself stand out from his competitors in the hopes of landing the position.
Smith and his real-life son Jaden bring an emotional depth to the characters they play. The serious role of Gardner is quite a change for Smith, who is known for his less serious roles battling aliens in the Men in Black movies and portraying a matchmaking “date doctor” in the romantic comedy Hitch.
He handles the role with a determined precision and turns out a spectacular performance, which generated talk of an Oscar. Though most scenes in the film have a very solemn feel, Smith’s cautious optimism and ambitious nature make us want to watch him succeed. In a role that could have easily been played syrupy-sweet, Smith instead chooses to let his raw emotions shine through adding a layer of realism.
His son, Jaden, proves to be a natural as well. Portraying a child whose life and economic background is so completely opposite from his own doesn’t seem to be a challenge for the young actor. He seems to have a true understanding of the character’s emotional state and expresses it with ease.
Newton also provides a noteworthy performance as Gardner’s wife who becomes so emotionally distressed she makes the difficult choice to abandon her child. While promoting the movie, Newton said she wanted audiences to identify with her character’s profound pain rather than writing her off as an uncaring witch. Her portrayal of the troubled woman walks a fine line between the two.
While the story is a moving tale about a father’s love for his son and working hard to achieve dreams, it is more than that. The Pursuit of Happyness is also a painful portrayal of the problem of homelessness in society. Perhaps what makes the film so powerful is that it is based on a true story. The problems that Gardner faces are problems faced by many in society every day.
Anyone who is familiar with Gardner’s story will not be surprised at the way the film ends. However, the audiences found themselves wanting to see more from the latter part of Gardner’s life. They guess that is why the film was titled The Pursuit of Happyness.
For this reason, the movie is not a feel-good picture that will leave you with the warm fuzzies. Instead, it is a touching fictional portrayal of a problem that is all too real. Chances are that this is not a film that you will quickly forget.
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82. The Pursuit of Happyness is a _________ movie.
A. romantic
B. fictional
C. biographical
D. comedic
83. Which of the following is true about Christopher Gardner in the movie?
A. He earns enough money to support his wife and son before getting divorced.
B. He has to keep moving after leaving his wife and son.
C. His conditions became even worse after he got a job as an intern.
D. He worked hard for his son and achieved his dream.
84. Which of the following is NOT true about Will Smith’s performance in the movie?
A. He adopted an acting style different from that in the Men in Black movies.
B. He is serious but optimistic and ambitious in this movie.
C. He performed the role of Gardner by reproducing his real life.
D. He gave a wonderful performance by adding his raw emotion and a sense of realism.
85. Will Smith’ son, Jaden _________.
A. has similar life experience with the character he acted in the movie
B. acted very naturally in the movie though he is young
C. found the role very challenging
D. had a hard time trying to understand the character’s emotional state
86. How does the author look at Newton’s performance as Gardner’s wife in the movie?
A. Her performance emotionally distressed the audience.
B. She vividly portrayed Gardner’s spouse being an evil wife and mother.
C. Her performance brought her pain and frustration.
D. She perfectly portrayed the character as a troubled woman who suffered great pains after leaving her husband and son.
Part IV Translation（每小题2分，共10分）
Directions: Translate the following Chinese sentences into English.
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87. 我所追求的不是写在简历上的一句话，而是让生活有目标。
____________________________________________________________________.
88. 当他还是一个大学生时,就已经开始创业了。
____________________________________________________________________.
89. 直到生了重病，他才意识到钱不是万能的。
____________________________________________________________________.
90.他虽然仍有微弱心跳，但从身体各方面看实际上他已经死亡。
____________________________________________________________________.
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: Low-carbon Life. You should write at least 150 words according to the outline given below.
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Outline:
1. 越来越多的人推崇低碳生活方式。
2. 低碳生活的意义。
3. 从我做起……