1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

A．Old-fashioned televisions.

B．The man’s childhood.

C．Difficult times of the past.

2. When did the TV programs start when the man was a child?

A．In the evening.

B．In the afternoon.

C．In the morning.

3. What did the man do on holiday when he was a boy?

A．He stayed at home.

B．He went to the seaside.

C．He took the train to England.

4. What does the woman think of the old days?

A．Hard.

B．Funny.

C．Boring.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the speaker buy a new umbrella?

A．His old one was damaged.

B．He really loved that one.

C．He failed to bring one.

2. What is the main advantage of the hotel’s location?

A．It is beside the Eiffel Tower.

B．It is very close to a bakery.

C．It is within walking distance to Louvre.

3. Why did the speaker go to Paris?

A．To see some artworks.

B．To eat some French food.

C．To meet some good friends.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the conversation take place?

A．At school.

B．At the zoo.

C．At an amusement park.

2. Why is Lisa surprised?

A．John was busy.

B．John arrived late.

C．John changed his mind.

3. Why did John lie to Lisa?

A．He wanted to come alone.

B．He was afraid of roller coasters.

C．He wanted to give her a surprise.

4. What does John say about Lisa?

A．Considerate.

B．Brave.

C．Reliable.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man turn to the woman?

A．He has to work late.

B．He has to get groceries.

C．He has a package to come.

2. What is the man getting?

A．A box of fruit.

B．Some alcohol.

C．Some sports equipment.

3. What do we know about the speakers’ kids?

A．They are under the age of 21.

B．They’ll return home by 3:00 p.m.

C．They’ll practice soccer at 5:00 p.m.

5 . Which place will the man go to this weekend?

A．A concert hall.

B．A stadium.

C．A gallery.

6 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Working on one of the most famous sites in the world, I’m delighted though tired and covered in dust. I have been digging all day as an archaeology student from England since I     1     (select). The Terracotta Warriors (兵马俑) were discovered in 1974. Some peasants were digging a well     2     they dug up the head of a clay warrior. Can you imagine their     3     (astonish)? Soon archaeologists from Beijing,     4     the whole world knows, dug up 6, 000 clay warriors here. The warriors vary in height according to their roles, with the     5     (tall) being the generals. Eventually Emperor Qin Shihuang’s Tomb was also found nearby. In 1976 another spot was discovered, this one     6     (contain) 1, 400 warriors. The firm belief that there existed life after death got around widely     7     the Ancient Chinese. It seemed that Emperor Qin Shihuang had had the soldiers     8     (make), which were buried near     9     (he) to guard his soul in the next life. Although it lay here hidden and forgotten for so long, the site is visited by tourists from every comer of     10     globe. How fortunate I am working here!

7 . I had to read The Secret several times in order to get and understand the core meaning of the book. I said to myself that ______ what the book said was true, I was going to give it my very best. When looking back at my ______ , I noticed that I had always been ______ by negative thoughts with my subconscious mind and not really thinking about the ______ of those.

I had taken an exam three times to get ______ in the field I was going to ______. However, after meeting with ______ many times, I felt hopeless, depressed and ______. I didn’t know what I should do. I had asked my friends for help, but their ______ didn’t help me, either. One day, I ______ The Secret and borrowed it at once when I borrowed other books from the library. After I read The Secret several times and practiced it a lot with small things, ______ I learned its meaning bit by bit. I am not an expert yet now, so I ______ study it every day. I ______ the book and the author, without which I would not have ______ what I had always longed for. I did not get the top score, but I did get ______ in my study! I am now going to get top marks in this study, which is my new ______

There was no ______ for The Secret as far as I, a poor girl, was concerned. It was my luck that eventually ______ this book to me and it is the book that lets my effort ______ . I strongly believe that I can achieve more with it ______ me in the future.

1.

A．although

B．unless

C．whether

D．if

2.

A．progress

B．past

C．childhood

D．difficulty

3.

A．judged

B．abandoned

C．troubled

D．approved

4.

A．results

B．benefits

C．fears

D．differences

5.

A．influence

B．honor

C．admission

D．competence

6.

A．discuss

B．study

C．devote

D．apply

7.

A．sufferings

B．accidents

C．conflicts

D．rejections

8.

A．unfair

B．annoyed

C．lost

D．ambiguous

9.

A．skills

B．advice

C．contacts

D．comfort

10.

A．came across

B．put aside

C．heard about

D．gave away

11.

A．correctly

B．especially

C．roughly

D．gradually

12.

A．still

B．even

C．never

D．seldom

13.

A．assess

B．select

C．value

D．award

14.

A．discovered

B．accomplished

C．missed

D．dropped

15.

A．exploration

B．measures

C．fortune

D．advances

16.

A．ambition

B．reason

C．interest

D．idea

17.

A．mood

B．money

C．shame

D．fun

18.

A．guaranteed

B．took

C．forced

D．brought

19.

A．move on

B．come out

C．pay off

D．turn up

20.

A．training

B．saving

C．matching

D．accompanying

8 . Livestock (牲畜) farmers are being unfairly described as evil and dangerous by vegans (纯素食者) and environmental advocates, experts from the University of Edinburgh and Scotland’s Rural College told their peers at a seminar in London, the Telegraph reports. The shocking view comes despite the urging of many climate scientists who say eating a plant-based diet is one of the best ways to reduce our current environmental crisis.

According to the Scottish scientists, it is not right to blame global warming on meat production—in fact, livestock farmers are producing cattle that are less harmful to the environment. Also, they argue, thanks to high protein, meat has a really important effect on the development of children worldwide, and fewer livestock farms wouldn’t necessarily mean more sustainable land use.

“Often the argument is made that going vegan would minimize land use, and the modeling studies that have been done show that that’s not the case,” said Geoff Simm, director of Global Academy Agriculture and Food Security at Edinburgh. “We feel that while livestock production has a range of economic, socia and environmental costs and benefits, the costs have perhaps been receiving far more attention recently than some of the benefits.”

Mike Coffey of Rural College slammed veganism as “completely unnecessary”. “If everybody were vegan, it would be damaging to the UK environment,” he said. “Animals kept for food help increase biodiversity.” Edinburgh University professor Andrea Wilson added that the environmental impact of veganism has not been examined to the same degree. “We know a lot about the livestock sector (行业) because people have looked at it. We actually know very little about the vegan sector,” she said.

1. The environmental advocates think the livestock farmers _______.

A．are treated unfairly by vegans	B．are to blame for global warming
C．can help improve the environment	D．can offer plant-based diets for vegans

2. What do Scottish scientists think of livestock production?

A．Its use of land should be reduced.

B．It causes greater damage to the environment.

C．The nutrients provided can benefit children's growth.

D．The costs of livestock production are greater than benefits.

3. The underlined word “slammed” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to “_______”.

A．recognised

B．criticized

C．struck

D．described

4. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．Veganism is becoming a major trend.	B．Going vegan won’t save the environment.
C．Where the livestock farming is leading us	D．How we can solve the environmental crisis.

9 . About 14, 000 years ago, human beings and dogs began a partnership that has lasted through the years. Our interactions may have begun when wolves came close to our homes, attracted by the smell of human garbage, or when humans found wolf puppies and trained them to be loving pets.

Today, by means of the careful selection of dog parents, humans have created many different breeds of dogs. Each breed has its own look and talents, and its own role within human society. Here are three examples of “a dog's life” in the human world.

The Animal Carer

Many hospitals let specially trained dogs in to bring love and cheer to patients. Shaynee, the wheaten terrier, is a therapy dog. She visits children who are fighting deadly diseases. Dogs like Shaynee help patients feel calm and at peace, which can be hard in a busy hospital. They help both children and adults stay strong during long hospital stays, and, some suggest, even help them get better.

The Working Dog

Today, some beagles work in airports for the government. They are part of a program called the Beagle Brigade. A beagle is good for this type of work because of its powerful nose, and ability to track smells. The Beagle's job is to smell everything that comes into the country. They caution officers about illegal fruits, vegetables, and other foods in luggage or in mail. The beagles do the job far better than any human can. Some of the dogs are donated by owners; others are rescued from animal shelters.

The Pampered (受宠的) Pet

While some dogs are working hard, others are free to spend their days resting and playing. Across the world, many pet dogs are treated like children. Many have their own rooms and all the things a dog could want. Some, like the Yorkshire terrier pictured aside, even have their own clothes. Some of these pampered pets spend their days playing, learning to obey, or even going to yoga (or doga) classes. Their owners give them the best, and enjoy doing so.

Whether as workers or objects of affection, dogs have become beneficial to humans in many ways. There are plenty of advantages for the dog, too. Many species of wild dogs have nearly disappeared from the Earth. However, the domestic dog's special place as “man's best friend” has allowed it to survive in a human world.

1. What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?

A．To suggest that dogs be better cared for.

B．To compare dogs to other helpful animals.

C．To show examples of how dogs interact with humans.

D．To state how dogs have not changed over many years.

2. What is true about Shaynee and members of the Beagle Brigade?

A．They are rescued from a shelter.	B．They visit children.
C．They keep the country safe.	D．They are working dogs.

3. According to the passage, some pampered pets _________.

A．eat human food	B．go to doga classes
C．work for their owners	D．visit hospitals

4. What can be the best heading for the last paragraph?

A．Dogs of Affection	B．Benefits of Dogs
C．A Special Relationship	D．Needs for a Pet

10 . On August 23, 2004, the Athens Olympic horizontal bar (单框)final was going on fiercely. Russian Nemov, 28, was the third to compete. He won the audience with the very difficult movement of rising high in the air and grabbing the bar, but when landing, he made a flaw—moving a step forward, so the referees only scored him 9. 725 points.

At this moment, in the history of the Olympic Games, a rare instance appeared: the whole audience kept shouting “Nemov”, “Nemov”, and all rose, waving their arms and booing (嘘) to the referees long and loud. The competition was suspended. The fourth player, American Paul Ham, though ready, could only stand on the spot in embarrassment.

Faced with such a circumstance, Nemov who had withdrawn stood up from his seat, greeted and waved to the audience, bowed deeply and thanked them for their love and support. Nemov's big-heartedness further stirred up the audience's dissatisfaction. More boos rang while some of the audience even threw out their fists with thumbs down making rude moves.

Against this enormous pressure, the referees were forced to score Nemov 9. 762 points. However, such a score could not quiet down the audience; boos sounded again.

Upon this, Nemov displayed his generosity and charm. He returned to the game and raised his right arm and deeply bowed to express his respect and gratitude to the audience. After that, he extended his right index finger to make a gesture for silence, and then pressed his hands down to request the audience to remain calm and give Paul Ham a quiet condition.

Nemov's tolerance set the interrupted game going on.

In that game Nemov didn't get a gold medal, but he was still a "champion"in the eyes of the audience; he didn't defeat the fellow competitors, but he won the audience with his own tolerance.

1. In which movement did Nemov make a mistake?

A．Landing.

B．Grabbing the bar.

C．Rising.

D．Lifting his knees.

2. What caused the audience to become dissatisfied?

A．Nemov's imperfect performance.	B．The referees' unfair judgement.
C．Some people's continuous boos.	D．The American player's offence.

3. Nemov's noble character was exhibited when he _______.

A．managed to set the game going on	B．bowed to the audience to apologize
C．appreciated the referees scoring 9. 762 points	D．tolerated the referees' inappropriate decision

4. Which of the following proverbs best goes with the main idea of the passage?

A．No pains, no gains.	B．Success belongs to the determined.
C．A generous heart makes a real hero.	D．The best hearts are always the bravest.