1 . My grandfather’s old Ford was greeted not by flashing red, yellow or green—but by guardsmen armed with guns and appearing much out of place in such peaceful surroundings. As our vehicle slowed to a stop, I was scared by a huge machine gun, pointed in our direction. A young guardsman explained apologetically, “Sorry Sir, but we’ll have to search your car. Just routine procedure.”

It was the election day in Benton, a small Tennessee town. Looking forward to a visit to the ice cream shop, I accompanied my grandfather as he drove the ten-mile journey to town. That day an air of uneasiness replaced the usual contentment one felt while passing aged buildings. Having spent the first ten years of my life here, I could detect any change in the town’s mood.

Worried expressions on the faces of the few people were present on the streets. Evenyone was in a hurry. No usual groups gathered to exchange local gossip. Most noticeable was the absence of children.

As the car was being searched, we learned the reason for such severe protective measures.

Explosives would be brought into town to bomb the courthouse. As this unbelievable information was being given, I sat in panic. This was the same town where, only yesterday, old men in dirty overalls hung around the courthouse discussing the forthcoming election, and children ran freely on the sidewalks. Strangely, all this had changed overnight, and our peaceful country and the glorious right to vote were beginning to sound as a sour note. Marching through the streets, guards with guns gave the appearance of towns I had seen in the movies.

We moved on. Surely who could be so stupid as to go into that courthouse now? Thinking how wonderful it would be to get back to the safety of our farmhouse, I was somewhat scared when Grandpa parked near the entrance to the threatened building. The lines in his face carved with determination, he quickly mounted the steps to the building. That right was now even more precious. Grandpa would vote.

1. Why were they stopped on the way?

A．They had to wait for the green light.	B．They were shocked by the sudden change.
C．They were identified as the suspects.	D．They had to go through the routine check.

2. Why did the author’s grandfather drive to Benton?

A．To buy some ice cream.	B．To pass his leisure time.
C．To practice his own right.	D．To detect the change of the town.

3. Which of the following best describes the author’s grandfather?

A．Brave and respectful.	B．Calm and determined.
C．Committed and thoughtful.	D．Honest and hardworking.

4. What is the text?

A．A diary entry.	B．A book review.
C．A news report.	D．A travel brochure.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1. What is the speaker doing?

A．Introducing a business idea.

B．Explaining a business trend.

C．Sharing his business experience.

2. What is people’s least favorite housework according to the speaker?

A．Making meals.

B．Washing the clothes.

C．Doing the cleaning.

3. What is the most important thing to do in starting the laundry business?

A．Do market research.

B．Buy necessary equipment.

C．Estimate the costs.

4. What does the speaker mainly discuss at the end of the talk?

A．When to start the business.

B．How to measure the costs.

C．Where to get the desirable machines.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. Why does the woman talk to the man?

A．To seek a solution.

B．To ask for permission.

C．To take a leave of absence.

2. What problem is bothering the staff in the office?

A．Computers don’t work.

B．The heat is unbearable.

C．The workload is heavy.

3. What will the man do in the afternoon?

A．Meet the woman again.

B．Go to the doctor.

C．Have some rest.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. How long does Lucy probably spend playing the piano each day?

A．One hour.

B．Two hours.

C．Three hours.

2. What does the boy mean in the end?

A．He is very interested in sports.

B．He wants to spend more time reading.

C．He doesn’t have time to play the guitar.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When did the speaker’s family start their traveling?

A．On May 1st.

B．On May 5th.

C．On May 6th.

2. How did the speaker’s family go to Shillong from Guwahati?

A．By car.

B．By taxi.

C．By train.

3. What do we know about Shillong?

A．The climate wasn’t good.

B．The transport wasn’t convenient.

C．There weren’t many tourist attractions.

4. What did the speaker’s family do at the end of their vacation?

A．They admired the sunrise.

B．They visited tea gardens.

C．They explored thick forests.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman?

A．A salesperson.

B．A student.

C．A shopkeeper.

2. What does the man think of Lana’s dog?

A．Frightening.

B．Lovely.

C．Tiny.

3. Who is Rover?

A．The woman’s friend.

B．The man’s boss.

C．Lana’s pet.

4. Why will the man go to the shopping center?

A．To meet Lana.

B．To have a wander.

C．To buy a pair of shoes.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How much did the man weigh two months ago?

A．About 150 pounds.

B．About 160 pounds.

C．About 170 pounds.

2. How did the woman know how to lose weight?

A．From a book.

B．From a friend.

C．From a cook.

3. What does the man plan to do?

A．Change his diet.

B．Learn about an author.

C．Start to exercise regularly.

8 . It was meant to connect us, make us smarter and our lives easier. And it has. But there’s at least one comer of life where the Internet has made things so much more difficult: gift giving.

Once upon a time, if you were struggling to find a present for a loved one, there were easy options to fall back on-DVDs, CDs, video games and other physical media. This wasn’t even that long ago, but now it’s been snatched from our grasp by the Internet offering us the chance, at a relatively low cost, to watch, listen to or read whatever we want, whenever we want. With everything already watched, listened to, or read, buying a present has become near impossible.

Therefore, we all have to work at becoming perfect gift givers, taking all factors into consideration and searching high and low to seek out the ideal present. If we go the extra mile, there’s less chance that the person we have in mind has already bought what we’re considering online.

But as I now consider this exact plan of action, I’m thinking perhaps it’s not all that bad. Maybe the Internet is delivering us a lesson, firm but fair: the era of half-baked present purchasing is over and it’s time to go hard or go home.

In this era of immediate satisfaction, if you want to give someone a useful present, you do have to actually go to the effort of sourcing something nice for them. Perhaps that’s making for a more rewarding gift experience for all involved. And perhaps it also means fewer gifts that are given as an excuse and end up being unused.

1. How is the topic of gift giving introduced in Paragraph 1?

A．By demonstrating the prospect of the Internet.

B．By showing the difficulty in using the Internet.

C．By pointing out the shortcoming of the Internet.

D．By arguing about the possible benefits of the Internet.

2. What might be a reason for gift giving being difficult according to Paragraph 2?

A．Numerous gift options.	B．Relative high cost for presents.
C．Limited offer from digital giants.	D．Easy access to the Internet versions.

3. What does the author suggest readers do?

A．Purchase satisfactory gifts.	B．Try to select a present.
C．Buy fewer gifts as an excuse.	D．Make more valuable presents.

4. What might be the author’s attitude towards nowadays gift giving?

A．Confused.

B．Critical.

C．Neutral.

D．Acceptable.

9 . I finally climbed into bed at 1: 20 in the morning. My friends had helped me celebrate my 31st birthday in the basement apartment, where I lived.

Earlier in the day I had prepared for the unlikely event of a flood. We are about a third of a mile from the banks of the Ahr River. It had been raining buckets that week and the government had sent out a flood warning, though not for where I was. Still, I’d placed sandbags on the floor outside my garden door and put electronics on tables. “Silly bro!” My friends laughed at me for doing that, but I thought, why take a chance?

As I drifted off to sleep, I was awakened by the sound of rushing water, as if I were lying beside a waterfall. When I got off the bed, I was shocked that cold water was rising fast. In darkness, I grabbed my cellphone and turned on the flashlight. When I stepped out of the bedroom, I saw water shooting through the gaps of the door.

I began to panic. I knew I had to get out—fast! In bare feet, I started to make my way to the only escape: the door that led upstairs to the main floor. Finally I made it to the door and tried several times to-pull it open even just a little bit, but the rushing water shut it again. I looked around for anything I could use to keep it open. There in the corner was a coat rack (架子). I took it and, once again, opened the door, throwing the coat rack between the door and the frame (门框) to keep the door from shutting. Finally, I managed to make a gap just wide enough to squeeze (挤) through and make it into the hallway.

I leaped on to the stairs and ran outside. I stood there in the darkness, wet through. What was once a lovely street was now a waterscape, with floating ruins instead of people and cars. The river had drowned (淹没) the neighborhood!

1. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2imply?

A．Better safe than sorry.

B．It never rains but it pours.

C．A lost chance never returns.

D．A friend in need is a friend indeed.

2. What was the author doing when water flooded in?

A．Celebrating his birthday.

B．Sleeping in the basement.

C．Placing sandbags by the door.

D．Playing with electronic devices.

3. Which of the following might be the most difficult for the author during the escape?

A．Making his way to the door.

B．Finding a coat rack.

C．Keeping the door from shutting.

D．Squeezing through the gap.

4. How did the author feel when standing on the street?

A．Sad and shocked.

B．Annoyed and anxious.

C．Surprised and disappointed.

D．Puzzled and awkward.

10 . Undergraduate Study — Computer Science

Cambridge was a pioneer of computer science and continues to lead its development. Our course covers all aspects of modern computer science along with practical skills.

●Subject requirements

A Level Mathematics.

No former knowledge of programming is required.

Further guidance: A Level Further Mathematics is strongly encouraged. If unavailable (不可获得的) , we’d advise you to do as much additional pure maths and decision maths as possible. Good performance in maths competitions can be an advantage of an application.

Please note, all applicants are required to take the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA) , for which you must be registered in advance.

●Course costs
Tuition fees

Home students: £9, 250/year

International students: £39, 162/year

Additional course costs

Each year of study: Payment at the beginning of each year is required.

Year	Copies of textbooks	Cost
1	Part IA courses	£150
2	Part IB courses	£150-£250
3	Part II courses	£150-£250
4	Part III courses	£150-£250

For further Computer Science undergraduate admissions information, please click here: www.cl.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate.

1. What is a must for applicants for Computer Science?

A．Knowledge of programming.	B．A Level Further Mathematics.
C．Top prizes in maths competitions.	D．Registration for TMUA in advance.

2. How much should a freshman from China pay?

A．£9,250.

B．£9,400.

C．£39,162.

D．£39,312.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A website.

B．A magazine.

C．A textbook.

D．A newspaper.