1.选出下面读音不同的选项()。

2.III. Cloze ( 30 points)根据以下内容，回答下列下题。The number of speakers of English in Shakespeare's time is estimated to have been about five million. Today it is estimated that some 260 million people speak it as a(an) 21 language, mainly in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to the standard varieties of English found in these areas, 22 are a great many regional and social varieties of the language as well as 23 levels of usage that are employed both in its spoken and written forms.In fact, it is 24 to estimate the number of people in the world who have acquired an adequate working knowledge of English in addition to their own languages. The 25 for English learning and the situations in which such learning takes place are so varied that it is 26 to explain and still more difficult to judge 27 forms an adequate working knowledge for each situation.The main reason for the widespread 28 for English is its present day importance as a world language. Besides 29 the indefinite needs of its native speakers, English is a language in which some of important works in science, technology, and other 30 are being produced, and not always by native speakers. It is widely used for 31 purposes as meteorological(气象的) and airport communications, international conferences, and the 32 of information over the radio and television networks of many 33 It is a language of wider communication for a number of developing countries, specially former British colonies. Many of these countries have multi-lingual 34 and need a language for internal communication in such matters as government, commerce, industry, law and 35 as well as for international communication and for entrance to the scientific and technological developments in the West.29（）A.providing B.serving C.supposing D.leaving

3.材料题“If there is one thing I’m sure about, it is that in a hundred years from now we will still be reading newspapers．It is not that newspapers are a necessity．Even now some people get most of their news from television or radio．Many buy a paper only on Saturday or Sunday．But for most people reading a newspaper has become a habit passed down from generation to generation． The nature of what is news may change．What basically makes news is what affects our lives — the big political stories, the coverage of the wars, earthquakes and other disasters, will continue much the same．I think there will be more coverage of scientific research, though．It’s already happening in areas that may directly affect our lives, like genetic(基因) engineering．In the future, I think there will be more coverage of scientific explanations of why we feel as we do — as we develop a better understanding of how the brain operates and what our feelings really are． It’s quite possible that in the next century newspapers will be transmitted(传送) electronically from Fleet Street and printed out in our own home．In fact, I’m pretty sure that how it will happen in the future．You will probably be able to choose from a menu, making up your own newspaper by picking out the things you want to read — sports and international news, et C． I think people have got it wrong when they talk about competition between the different media(媒体)．They actually feed off each other．Some people once foresaw that television would kill off newspapers, but that hasn’t happene D．What is read on the printed page lasts longer than pictures on a screen or sound lost in the air．And as for the Internet, it’s never really pleasant to read something just on a screen．41 The phrase “feed off” in the last paragraph means _______．

4.There is some water in that bottle,isn't___?

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Different countries and different races have different manners.Before entering a housein some Asian countries,it is good manners to take off your shoes.In European countries,even though shoes sometimes become very muddy,this is not done,A guest in a Chinesehouse sometimes does not finish a drink.He leaves a little,to show that he has hadenough.In a Malay house,too,a guest always leaves a little food.In England,a guest always finishes a drink to show that he enjoys it.

We should like to find out the customs of other races,so that they will not think us ill-mannered.But people all over the world agree that being well-mannered really means beingkind and helping others,especially those older or weaker than ourselves.If you rememberthis,you will not go very far wrong.

Here are some examples of the things that a well-mannered person does or does notdoHe never laughs at people when they are in trouble.He is always kind either to peopleor to animals.When people are waiting for a bus,or in a post office.he lines up to wait histurn.In the bus,he gives his seat to an older person or a lady who is standing.If he accidentally bumps into(碰撞）someone,or gets in their way,he saysExcuse meorI'msorry”。

He saysPlease”when making a request,andThank youwhen he receives something.He stands up when speaking to a lady or an older person,and he does not sit downuntil the other person is seated.He does not talk too much about himself.When eating,hedoes not speak with his mouth full of food.3.Which of the following is NOT true?

6.Today, many resorts even set ____special areas where snowboarders can practice their creative tricks.填入____处的最佳答案是()。

7.请根据下面选项回答题：A.Thank youB.It’s my pleasureC.By the wayD.No, of course notE.Here you areF.Never mind.G.I’m sorryH.No mayFric:Thank you for looking after the cat for me.Jack:.I love cats.

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In china, it is relatively usual to ask people their age, but in the west, this question is generally regarded as impolite. This is particularly true 61 women, and even more 62 if the inquirer is a man. However, it is 63 to ask children their age, and some adults may not mind 64 either. In fact, some elderly people are quite happy to 65 their age, especially if they feel they look young 66 their age. Nevertheless, it is not very wise to ask a(n) 67 question like ―How old are you?‖if elderly people want to talk about their age, and perhaps receive a compliment on how young they look, they may easily 68 the topic themselves, and ask the other person to 69

how old they are. 70 such a situation, it is quite acceptable to discuss age 71.They normally expect to be complimented on their youthfulness, though rather than 72 that they look very old! 73 westerners do not usually ask people directly how old they are, this does not 74 that they are not interested to know how old other people

are. They may ask 75 for the information, 76 they may try to 77 the topic indirectly. Sometimes discussions about educational 78 and the number of years of working experience may provide some 79 , but this is not always the 80 .67.

9.Nothing has so changed our economy in recent years ________ the development of the automobile industry.

10.It was__________ that a hundred people looked lost in it.

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Passage ThreeOn a dry and cold Friday afenoon last October, Sharon Seline exchanged text messages with her daugher who was in college. They“chatted”back and forh, with the mom asking how things were going and the daugher answering psitively flowed by enotions (表情符) showing smils, b-i-g smiles and hearts.Later that night, her daughter attempted suicide.In the days that followed, it came to light that she' d hidden herself in her dorm, crying andshowing signs of depression- a completely different reality from the one that she conveyed in text and Facebook posts.As human beings,our only real method of connection is through real communication.Studies show that only7% of communication is based on writing and spraking.The majority of 93% is based on body language.Indeed,it’s only when we can heard a tone of voice or look into someone’s eyes that we’re able to know when“I'm fine" doesn't mean they' re fine all.This is where social media gets risky.With modem technology，anyone can hide beind the text,the e-mail,or the Facebook post,projecting any image they want and creating a false image of their choosing.They can be whoever they want to be .And without the ability to receive body language,their audiences are none the wiser. This presents a paradox which doesn’t exist before.With all the power social technologiesat our fingertips, we are more connected- and potentially more disconnected- than ever betore.Every relevant metric (衡量标准) shows that we are interacting at a great speed and frequency through social media. But are we really communicating? With 93% of our communication context (语境)lost, we are now attempting to establish relationships and make decisions based on phrases or emoticons,which may or may not accurately represent the truth.What is true about today' s communication through social media?

12.One of the requirements for producing vapor is that the water ______ to its boiling point.

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The Red Cross is 61 organization which cares for people who are in 62 of help. A man in a Paris hospital who needs blood, a woman in Mexico who was injured 63 an earthquake, and a family in India 64 lost their home in a storm may all 65 by the Red Cross.

The Red Cross exists in almost every country 66 the world . The World Red Cross Organizations are sometimes are sometimes called the Red Crescent( 新月 ) the Red Mogen David, the Sun , and the Red Lion . All of these agencies 67 a common goal of trying 68 people in neeD、

The idea of forming an organization to help the sick and 69 during a war started 70 Jean Henry Dunant. In 1859, he observed 71 suffering 72 a battlefield in Italy. He wanted to help all the wounded people 73 of which side they were 74 .The most important result of his work was an international treaty 75 the Geneva Convention( 日内瓦公约 ). It 76 prisoners of war, the sick and wounded, and 77 citizens during a war.

The American Red Cross 78 by Clara Barton in 1881. Today the Red Cross in the United States provides a number of 79

for the publiC、Such as helping people in need, teaching first aid, 80 water safety and artificial respiration, and providing blood.73.

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Passage Three

As a medium of exchange, money permits the separation of exchange into the two distinct acts of buying and selling. Hence producers who know they will be paid in money, can concentrate on finding the most suitable outlet for their goods, while buyers who will pay in money, can concentrate on finding the cheapest market for the wings they wish to purchase. (83) Specialization is encouraged, because people whose output is not a complete product but only a part of one can be paid an amount equivalent to their share of the product.

Another advantage of money is that it is a measure of value. In a barter economy it would be necessary to determine how many plates were worth one hundred weight of cotton, or how many pens should be exchanged for a ton of coal. (84) The process of establishing relative values would have to be undertaken for every act of exchange, according to what products were being offered against one another, and according to the two parties ’ desires and preferences.

Thirdly, money acts as store of wealth. It is difficult to imagine saving under a barter system. No one engaged on only one stage in the manufacture of a product could save part of his output, since he would be producing nothing complete. Most products deteriorate fairly rapidly, either physically or in value, as a result of long storage; even if storage were possible, the practice of storing products for years on end would involve 20 obvious disadvantages. If wealth could not be saved, or only with great difficulty, future needs could not be provided.If one had to save products instead of money, __________.

15.Where did you have your supper?___

16.根据以下资料，回答16-30题。Every woman dreams of receiving a huge priceless diamond．Now space scientists __1__ that they have discovered the largest diamond in the universe．But it’s well 2_ the reach of the most loves truck men because it's 50 light years away, to be __3__．Measuring 2,500 miles across and weighing five million trillion pounds，the rock Was found on Valentine’ s Day __4__ in the core of a white dwarf star, and it has excited the _5__ world. “It’s the mother of all diamonds，”said Travis Metcalfe， __6__ led the team of researchers at the Harvard-Smithsonian Centre，“and you would need a jeweler’S loupe(专用放大镜)，the size of the Sun，to __7__ this diamond．” The largest diamond __8__ on earth was the 3，106-carat(克拉)Cullinan．It Was cut __9__ nine major stones，including the 530-carat Star of Africa，now a part of the Crown Jewels．Diamonds were __10__ discovered in India more than 2,800 years ago．The Ancient Romans __11__ that the stones were broken pieces of stars that had __12__ to earth．In Ancient Egypt，diamonds were used in funerals. In the Middle Ages，men __13__ them to symbolize their courage and strength．The __14__ of giving them as presents dates from 1477，__15__ Maximilian，the prince of Austria, gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy．9A.from，B.into，C.by，D.with

17.选出下面读音不同的选项()。

18.VI. Writing ( 25 points)你(LiYuan)和几个朋友约定明天在人民公园野餐。你们的朋友Peter也应邀参加。你给他写封信，内容包括：(1)说明野餐目的。(2)说明路线。(3)说明日期、时间。

19.We didn't see him at the lecture yesterday.－He___it.”

20.We all love a hero, and rescue dogs are some of the biggest heroes of all. You will often find themgoing above and beyond duty to save someone, risking--and at times losing--their lives in theprocess.Rescue dogs are generally found in the Sporting and Hunting Groups, or from the traditionalHerding Group. These types include the Bloodhound, Labrador Retriever, Newfoundland, GermanShepherd, Golden Retriever, and Belgian Malinois--all of which are chosen for search-and-rescueduty because of their amazing physical strength, loyalty, and their tendency for mental stability.These types also have a keen sense of hearing and smell--to better locate lost individuals—and areoften able to access hard-to-reach areas. As highly trained animals, they serve in many differentfields, including specialist search, snow slide rescue, dead body location, and tracking.To overcome obstacles and succeed when performing the demanding duties of a search-and-rescue worker, a dog must display certain qualities. In addition to intelligence and strength, thedog must be swift, confident, easily trainable, adaptable, and have a high level of stamina (耐力)and endurance.A strong sense of group cooperation and an ability to engage in friendly play during "down" timeis also required of search-and-rescue dogs.A rescue dog goes through many, many hours of intensive training to be fit for duty. Training is notfor the faint-hearted. Certification training can take from two to three years, working three to fourhours a day, three to six days a week, often in group,team-oriented sessions.Each search-and-rescue field requires different types of training. Rescue training, for instance,includes "air scenting"--where dogs are trained to smell the air for the victim' s scent (气味) andthen follow the scent to the person. This ability is crucial to finding victims trapped under collapsedbuildings and snow slide.What does "faint-hearted" in Paragraph 5 mean??