2013年英语专业四级真题及答案解析

Directions: Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minute Play00:0011:45 Volume

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(1~3/共10题)Part II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONIn Sections A、B and C you will hear everything once only.Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your ANSWER SHEET.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

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According to the conversation, an example of \"Christmas trimmings\" could be______. A.presents B.fruits C.sauce D.meat 第2题

A Christmas lunch would include all the following EXCEPT______. A.carrots B.meat

C.sweet potatoes D.roast turkey 第3题

Why did Helen come to Rob´s house? A.She wanted to talk to Rob. B.She had come to help Rob. C.She had been invited to lunch. D.She was interested in cooking.

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(4~6/共10题)Part II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONIn Sections A、B and C you will hear everything once only.Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your ANSWER SHEET.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

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According to the woman, what actually makes her job difficult? A.Difficult questions from interviewees. B.Embarrassing requests from interviewees. C.Lack of professional background. D.Lack of interviewing skills.

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The woman uses all the following adjectives when talking about attending job fairs EXCEPT______. A.prospective B.useful C.important D.tiring

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We learn from the conversation that the woman______. A.works better at job fairs B.prefers honest people C.often works on her own D.is experienced in her work 上一题 下一题

(7~10/共10题)Part II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONIn Sections A、B and C you will hear everything once only.Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your ANSWER SHEET.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Play00:00… Volume 第7题

Why did the woman phone the club? A.She wanted to know more about it. B.She was a new comer and felt lonely. C.She wanted to learn a new language. D.She was interested in social activities.

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We learn from the conversation that the club______. A.mainly organizes language activities B.accepts members from local students C.has been set up for a long time D.is increasing its membership 第9题

According to the conversation, the woman might come to practice German on______. A.Wednesday B.Tuesday C.Monday D.Friday

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What is the man going to do after the conversation? A.Call up the woman for her address. B.Mail the woman some information. C.Wait for the woman to call him again. D.Wait for the woman to pick up a form. 上一题 下一题

(11~13/共10题)SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Play00:00… Volume 第11题

According to today´s weather forecast, which part of Europe has dry weather? A.Northern Europe. B.Southern Europe. C.Northwestern Europe. D.Scandinavian mountains.

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In which part of Europe does the weather stay both fine and cool? A.Southern Europe. B.Northern Europe. C.Northwestern Europe. D.Eastern Europe. 第13题

In which region will the weather change tomorrow? A.Central parts of the Mediterranean. B.Eastern parts of the Mediterranean. C.Southern parts of the Mediterranean. D.Northern parts of the Mediterranean. 上一题 下一题

(14~16/共10题)SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Play00:0001:26 Volume 第14题

People in Latin America wear something______to express their hopes for wealth in the New Year. A.yellow B.white C.red D.new 第15题

Which of the following New Year´s traditions signals friendship? A.Eating round fruits. B.Wearing something red.

C.Wearing something white. D.Throwing old dishes. 第16题

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one´s own New Year´s tradition? A.Watching TV at home. B.Visiting friends. C.Going to bed early.

D.Running and shouting outside.

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(17~20/共10题)SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Play00:00… Volume

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According to the passage, what benefit can technology bring to people? A.More useful information to better their life. B.Greater changes in social organization. C.Better understanding of mass media. D.Closer contact with modern devices. 第18题

The speaker questions about everybody´s access to technological advances. The main reason is______. A.illiteracy

B.food shortage C.poverty D.ignorance 第19题

According to the UN plan, all the following will be achieved within ten years EXCEPT______. A.giving everyone a radio or TV B.providing more job opportunities

C.offering internet service to more people D.starting to carry out the scheme in ten years

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What could be the topic of the passage? A.Growth in telecommunications.

B.Technology and the developing world. C.Building an information society. D.Education and medical care. 上一题 下一题

(21~22/共10题)SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section,you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Play00:00… Volume 第21题

What is happening to the schools in Fairfax County this school year? A.15 schools have started social studies. B.15 schools have used digital textbooks. C.Digital textbooks are used for social studies. D.Students are ready to use electronic resources.

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With digital textbooks, schools have saved about______million dollars. A.1 B.2 C.3 D.4

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(23~24/共10题)SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section,you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Play00:00… Volume

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Who found the suspicious item at the airport? A.FBI agents. B.TSA agents. C.The police. D.Passengers.

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Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? A.The terminal was closed temporarily afterwards. B.There was a thorough search inside the airport. C.The security authorities identified the explosives. D.Passengers at the airport were safe and sound. 上一题 下一题

(25~26/共10题)SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section,you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Play00:00… Volume 第25题

According to the news item, doctors use art therapy to treat the following problems EXCEPT______. A.smoking

B.alcohol abuse C.depression D.schizophrenia 第26题

Why did doctors introduce art therapy in the first place? A.To prevent patients from smoking. B.To better understand patients.

C.To teach patients some skills. D.To get patients occupied. 上一题 下一题

(27~28/共10题)SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section,you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Play00:00… Volume 第27题

What is the main purpose of the new rules? A.To reduce the number of pilots on duty. B.To prevent pilots from working overtime. C.To ensure an adequate amount of sleep. D.To fix the amount of work for each pilot.

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The Independent Pilots Association was unhappy about the new rules because they______. A.had failed to cover all the pilots B.had only covered cargo plane pilots C.would be put into effect in two years D.would be too costly if implemented 上一题 下一题

(29~30/共10题)SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section,you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Play00:00… Volume

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Why is increase in livestock production necessary? A.Because livestock production is highly efficient. B.Because more people will become wealthier. C.Because it has fewer ecological risks.

D.Because it may help double food production.

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What does the word \"challenge\" mean in the news item? A.Conflict between less land and more production. B.Balance between human survival and ecology. C.Difference between present and future needs.

D.Calls by environmental critics to consume less meat. 上一题 下一题

(31~50/共20题)PART Ⅲ CLOZEDecide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your ANSWER SHEET.

Everyone knows that taxation is necessary in a modern state: without it, it__31__not be possible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us;__32__the workers in government offices who__33__our health, our food, our water, and all the other things that we cannot do for ourselves.__34__taxation, we pay for things that we need just__35__we need somewhere to

live and something to eat.

But__36__everyone knows that taxation is necessary, different people have different ideas about__37__taxation should be arranged.

In most countries, a direct tax on__38__, which is called income tax,__39__. It is arranged in such a__40__that the poorest people pay nothing, and the percentage of tax grows__41__as the taxpayer´s income grows. In some countries, for example, the tax on the richest people__42__as high as ninety-five per cent!

__43__countries with direct taxation nearly__44__have indirect taxation too. Many things imported into the country have to pay taxes or \" duties. \" Of course, it is the men and women who buy these imported things in the shops__45__ really have to pay the duties, in the__46__of higher prices. In some countries,__47__, there is a tax on things sold in the shops. If the most necessary things are taxed, a lot of money is__48__but the poor people suffer most. If unnecessary things__49__jewels and fur coats are taxed, less money is obtained but the tax is__50__, as the rich pay it. 第31题 A.can B.may C.would D.could 第32题 A.neither B.nor C.never D.not

第33题 A.look after B.look over C.look into D.look through 第34题

A.In accordance with B.With reference to C.By means of D.On account of 第35题 A.as well as B.as much as C.as such as D.as good as 第36题 A.if B.when C.as

D.though

第37题 A.how B.when C.why D.which 第38题

A.communities B.sectors C.persons D.classes 第39题 A.remains B.exists C.stays D.happens 第40题 A.measure B.method C.form D.way 第41题 A.more B.larger C.quicker D.speedier 第42题 A.grows up B.increases up C.goes up D.lifts up 第43题 A.And

B.Consequently C.Similarly D.But 第44题 A.almost B.always C.often

D.periodically 第45题 A.which B.who C.what

D.whom 第46题 A.manner B.way C.means D.form 第47题 A.either B.also C.too D.often 第48题 A.collected B.borrowed C.saved D.lent

第49题 A.as B.for C.alike D.like 第50题 A.heavier B.fairer C.finer D.better

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(1/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.

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Facing the board of directors, he didn´t deny______breaking the agreement. A.him B.his C.it D.its

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(2/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第52题

Xinchun returned from abroad a different man. The italicized part functions as a(n)______ in the sentence.

A.appositive (同位语)

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(3/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第53题

Which of the following is a compound word(复合词) ? A.Nonsmoker. B.Meanness. C.Deadline. D.Misfit.

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(4/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.

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Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood? A.Lucy insisted that her son get home before 5 o´clock.

B.She used to drive to work, but now she takes the city metro. C.Walk straight ahead, and don´t turn till the second traffic lights. D.Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday. 上一题 下一题

(5/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.

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The following determiners (限定词) can be used with both plural and uncountable nouns EXCEPT_____. A.many B.enough C.more D.such

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(6/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第56题

Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST? A.She opened the door and quietly went in. B.Think it over again and you´ll get an answer. C.Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports. D.He is somewhat arrogant, and I don´t like this.

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(7/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第57题

Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute(名词替代词) ? A.Much. B.Neither. C.One. D.Quarter.

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(8/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第58题

All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPT______. A.Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four B.The school pupils will be home by now

C.The President is coming to the UN next week

D.He is going to e-mail me the necessary information

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(9/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第59题

Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT? A.Politics are the art or science of government. B.Ten miles seems like a long walk to me. C.Mumps is a kind of infectious disease. D.All the furniture has arrived undamaged.

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(10/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第60题

Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship? A.The occupation of the island. B.The law of Newton.

C.The arrival of the tourists. D.The plays of Oscar Wilde. 上一题 下一题

(11/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.

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Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive? A.He is not the man to draw back. B.Larry has a large family to support. C.Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie. D.There is really nothing to fear. 上一题 下一题

(12/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第62题

Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence? A.I wish you could stay behind. B.You will mind your own business! C.Come and have dinner with us. D.Let me drive you home, shall I?

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(13/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第63题

If it______tomorrow, the match would be put off. A.was to rain B.were to rain C.was raining D.had rained 上一题 下一题

(14/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第题

Which of the following sentences expresses a fact? A.Mary and her son must be home by now. B.Careless reading must give poor results. C.He must be working late at the office. D.It´s getting late, and I must leave now. 上一题 下一题

(15/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第65题

The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词) EXCEPT______. A.remain B.turn

C.write D.knock

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(16/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第66题

______ to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected. A.Adhering B.Adjusting C.Adopting D.Acquainting

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(17/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第67题

He is fed up with the same old dreary routine, and wants to quit his job. The underlined part means______. A.hard B.tiring C.long D.dull

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(18/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第68题 At last night´s party Larry said something that I thought was beyond me. The underlined part means______. A.I couldn´t understand B.I was unable to do C.I couldn´t tolerate D.I was unable to stop 上一题 下一题

(19/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第69题

The couple______their old house and sold it for a vast profit. A.did for B.did in C.did up D.did with

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(20/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第70题

Sally contributed a lot to the project, but she never once accepted all the ______for herself. A.credit B.attention C.focus D.award

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(21/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第71题

The child nodded, apparently content with his mother´s promise. The underlined part means______.

A.as far as one has learnt B.as far as one is concerned C.as far as one can see D.as far as one is told 上一题 下一题

(22/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第72题

The______that sport builds character is well accepted by people nowadays. A.argument B.issue C.point D.sentence 上一题 下一题

(23/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第73题

Everyone in the office knows that Melinda takes infinite care over her work. The underlined part means______. A.limited

B.unnecessary C.overdue D.much

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(24/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section.

Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第74题

The new measure will reduce the chance of serious injury in the event of an accident. The underlined part means______. A.if an accident can be prevented B.if an accident happens C.before an accident D.during an accident

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(25/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第75题

Traditionally, local midwives would______all the babies in the area. A.deliver B.produce C.handle D.help

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(26/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第76题

No food or drink is allowed on the premises. The underlined part means______. A.proposition B.advertisement C.building D.street

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(27/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第77题

The court would not accept his appeal unless______evidence is provided A.definite B.conclusive C.eventual D.concluding 上一题 下一题

(28/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第78题

As soon as he opened the door, a______of cold air swept through the house. A.flow

B.movement C.rush D.blast

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(29/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第79题

She really wanted to say something at the meeting, but eventually ______from it. A.refrained B.prevented C.limited D.restricted 上一题 下一题

(30/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第80题

The couple told the decorator that they wanted their bedroom gaily painted. The underlined part means______. A.cheerfully B.light-heartedly C.brightly D.lightly

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(81~85/共20题)PART V READING COMPREHENSIONIn this section there are several reading passages followed by twenty questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked [A]、[B]、[C] and [D]. Choose the one that you think is the correct answer. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.

The art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, , instant messenging, e-mail, blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to communication—but none can replace the role of a great speech.

The spoken word can handle various vital functions; persuading or inspiring, informing, paying tribute, entertaining, or simply introducing someone or something or accepting something.

Over the past year, the human voice has helped guide us over the ups and downs of what was certainly a stormy time.

Persuasion is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view. When the leaders met in Copenhagen in December 2009, persuasive words from activists encouraged them to commit themselves to firmer action.

Inspirational speeches confront the emotions. They focus on topics and matters that are close to people´s hearts. During wars, generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for battle.

A speech that conveys knowledge and enhances understanding can inform us. The information must be clear, accurate, and expressed in a meaningful and interesting way. When the H1N1 pandemic(流行病) was announced, the idea of \"swine flu\" (猪流感) scared many people. Informative speeches from World Health Organization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensible precautions.

Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved one and gives praise for their contribution can be comforting. Madonna´s speech about Michael Jackson, after his death, highlighted the fact that he vail continue to live on through his music. It´s not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role. It can also be surprisingly helpful in the course of our own lives. If you´re taking part in a debate you need to persuade the listeners of the soundness of your argument. In sports, athletes know the importance of a pep talk(鼓舞士气的讲话) before a match to inspire teammates. You yourself may be asked to do a presentation at college or work to inform the others about an area of vital importance.

On a more personal level, a friend may be upset and need comforting. Or you might be asked to introduce a speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding, where your language will be needed to move people or make them laugh. Great speaking ability is not something we´re born with. Even Barack Obama works hard to perfect every speech. For a brilliant speech, there are rules that you can put to good use. To learn those rules you have to practice and learn from some outstanding speeches in the past. 第81题

The author thinks the spoken word is still irreplaceable because______. A.it has always been used to inspire or persuade people B.it has a big role to play in the entertainment business C.it is of great use in everyday-life context

D.it plays important roles in human communication 第82题

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the role of public speaking? A.Speeches at world forums can lead to effective solutions to world problems. B.Speeches from medical authorities can calm people down in times of pandemics. C.The morale of soldiers before a battle can be boosted by senior officers´ speeches. D.Speeches paying tribute to the dead can comfort the mourners.

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Public speaking can play all the following roles EXCEPT______. A.to convince people in a debate B.to inform people at a presentation C.to advise people at work

D.to entertain people at a wedding 第84题

According to the passage, which of the following best explains the author´s view on \"great speaking ability\" ?

A.It comes from observing rules.

B.It comes from learning and practice. C.It can be perfected with easy effort.

D.It can be acquired from birth.

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What is the main idea of the passage? A.Public speaking in international forums. B.Public speaking in daily life context. C.The many uses of public speaking. D.The rules of public speaking. 上一题 下一题

(86~90/共20题)PART V READING COMPREHENSIONIn this section there are several reading passages followed by twenty questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked [A]、[B]、[C] and [D]. Choose the one that you think is the correct answer. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.

Every business needs two things, says Skullcandy CEO Rick Alden: inspiration and desperation. In 2001, Alden had both. He´d sold two snowboarding businesses, and he was desperately bored. But he had an idea; He wanted to make a new kind of headphone.

\" I kept seeing people missing their cell phone calls because they were listening to music,\" he explains. \"Then I´m in a chairlift(索道) , I´ve got my headphones on, and I realize my phone is ringing. As I take my gloves off and reach for my phone, I think, \" It can´t be that tough to make headphones with two plugs, one for music and one for your cell phone. \" Alden described what he wanted to a designer, perfected a prototype, and outsourced(外包) manufacturing overseas. Alden then started designing headphones into helmets, backpacks—anywhere that would make it easy to listen to music while snowboarding. \" Selling into board and skate shops wasn´t a big research effort,\" he explains. \"Those were the only guys I knew!\" Alden didn´t want to be a manufacturer. And by outsourcing, he´d hoped he could get the business off the ground without debt. But he was wrong. So he asked his wife, \"Can I put a mortgage(抵押贷款) on the house? She said, ´ What is the worst thing that can happen? We lose the house, we sell our cars, and we start all over again. ´ I definitely married the right woman!\" For the next two years, Alden juggled mortgage payments and payments to his manufacturers. \"Factories won´t ship your product till they get paid,\" he says. \" But it takes four or five months to get a mortgage company so upset that they knock on your door. So we paid the factory first. \" Gradually, non-snowboarders began to notice the colourful headphones. In 2006, the company started selling them in 1,400 FYE (For Your Entertainment) stores. \"We knew that nine out of ten people walking into that store would be learning about Skullcandy for the first time. Why would they look at brands they knew and take home a new brand instead? We had agreed to buy back anything we didn´t sell, but we were dealing with huge numbers. It´d kill us to take back all the products. \" Alden´s fears faded as Skullcandy became the No. 1 headphone seller in those stores and tripled its revenue to $120 million in one year. His key insight was that headphones weren´t gadgets; they were a fashion accessory. \" In the beginning,\" he says, \" that little white wire that said you had an iPod—that was cool. But now wearing the white bud means you´re just like everyone else. Headphones occupy this critical piece of cranial real estate and are highly visible. \" Today, Skullcandy is America´s second-largest headphone supplier, after Sony. With 79 employees, the company is bigger than Alden ever imagined. 第86题

Alden came up with the idea of a new kind of headphone because he ______. A.was no longer in snowboarding business B.had no other business opportunities

C.saw an inconvenience among mobile users D.was very fond of modern music

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The new headphone was originally designed for ______. A.snowboarders B.motor cyclists C.mountain hikers D.marathon runners 第88题

How did Alden solve the money problem? A.He sold his house and his cars.

B.Factories could ship products before being paid. C.He borrowed money from a mortgage company. D.He borrowed money from his wife´s family.

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What did Alden do to promote sales in FYE stores? A.He spent more money on product advertising. B.He agreed to sell products at a discount.

C.He improved the colour design of the product. D.He promised to buy back products not sold. 第90题

Alden sees headphones as______. A.a kind of device B.part of fashion C.a symbol of status

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(91~95/共20题)PART V READING COMPREHENSIONIn this section there are several reading passages followed by twenty questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked [A]、[B]、[C] and [D]. Choose the one that you think is the correct answer. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.

I was standing in my kitchen wondering what to have for lunch when my friend Taj called. \"Sit down,\" she said.

I thought she was going to tell me she had just gotten the haircut from hell. I laughed and said, \" It can´t be that bad. \"

But it was. Before the phone call, I had 30 years of retirement saving in a \"safe\" fund with a brilliant financial guru(金融大亨). When I put down the phone, my savings were gone. I felt as if I had died and, for some unknown reason, was still breathing.

Since Bernie Madoffs arrest on charges of running a $65 million Ponzi scheme, I´ve read many articles about how we investors should have known what was going on. I wish I could say I had reservations about Madoff before \"the Call\" , but I did not.

On New Year´s Eve, three weeks after we lost our savings, six of us Madoff people gathered at Taj´s house for dinner. As we were sitting around the table, someone asked, \" If you could have your money back right now, but it would mean giving up what you have learned by losing it, would you take the money or would you take what losing the money has given you?\" My husband was still in financial shock. He said, \"I just want the money back. \" I wasn´t certain where I stood. I knew that losing our money had cracked me wide open. I´d been walking around like what the Buddhists call a hungry ghost; always focused on the bite that was yet to come, not the one in my mouth. No matter how much I ate or had or experienced, it didn´t satisfy me, because I wasn´t really taking it in, wasn´t absorbing it. Now I was forced to pay attention. Still, I couldn´t honestly say that if someone had offered me the money back, I would turn it down.

But the other four all said that what they were seeing about themselves was incalculable, and they didn´t think it would have become apparent without the ground of financial stability being ripped out from underneath them. My friend Michael said, \"I´d started to get complacent. It´s as if the muscles of my heart started to atrophy (萎缩). Now they´re awake, alive—and I don´t want to go back. \" These weren´t just empty words. Michael and his wife needed to take in boarders to meet their expenses. Taj was so broke that she was moving into someone´s garage apartment in three weeks. Three friends had declared bankruptcy and weren´t sure where or how they were going to live. 第91题

What did the author learn from Taj´s call? A.Taj had got an awful haircut. B.Taj had just retired from work. C.They were going to meet for lunch. D.They had lost their retirement savings.

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How did the author feel in the following weeks? A.Desperate. B.Indifferent. C.Disappointed. D.Angry. 第93题

According to the passage, to which was she \"forced to pay attention\" ? A.Her friends. B.Her husband. C.Her lost savings. D.Her experience. 第94题

Which of the following statements is CORRECT about her friends? A.Her friends felt the same as she did.

B.Her friends valued their experience more. C.Her friends were in a better financial situation. D.Her friends were more optimistic than she. 第95题

What is the message of the passage?

A.Understanding gained is more important than money lost. B.It is natural to see varied responses to financial crises. C.Desire for money is human nature. D.One has to be decisive during crises.

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(96~100/共20题)PART V READING COMPREHENSIONIn this section there are several reading passages followed by twenty questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked [A]、[B]、[C] and [D]. Choose the one that you think is the correct answer. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.

In the 19th century, there used to be a model of how to be a good person. There are all these torrents of passion flowing through you. Your job, as captain of your soul, is to erect dams to keep these passions in check. Your job is to just say no to laziness, lust, greed, drug use and the other sins.

These days that model is out of fashion. You usually can´t change your behaviour by simply resolving to do something. Knowing what to do is not the same as being able to do it. Your willpower is not like a dam that can block the torrent of self-indulgence. It´s more like a muscle, which tires easily. Moreover, you´re a social being. If everybody around you is overeating, you´ll probably do so, too.

The 19th-century character model was based on an understanding of free will. Today, we know that free will is bounded. People can change their lives, but ordering change is not simple because many things, even within ourselves, are beyond our direct control.

Much of our behaviour, for example, is guided by unconscious habits. Researchers at Duke University calculated that more than 40 percent of the actions we take are governed by habit, not actual decisions. Researchers have also come to understand the structure of habits—cue, routine, reward.

You can change your own personal habits. If you leave running shorts on the floor at night, that´ll be a cue to go running in the morning. Don´t try to ignore your afternoon snack craving. Every time you feel the cue for a snack, insert another routine. Take a walk.

Their research thus implies a different character model, which is supposed to manipulate the neural(神经系统) networks inside.

To be an effective person, under this model, you are supposed to coolly examine your own unconscious habits, and the habits of those under your care. You are supposed to devise strategies to alter the cues and routines. Every relationship becomes slightly manipulative, including your relationship with yourself. You´re trying to arouse certain responses by implanting certain cues.

This is a bit disturbing, because the important habitual neural networks are not formed by mere routine, nor can they be reversed by clever cues. They are burned in by emotion and strengthened by strong yearnings, like the yearnings for admiration and righteousness.

If you think you can change your life in a clever way, the way an advertiser can get you to buy an air freshener, you´re probably wrong. As the Victorians understood, if you want to change your life, don´t just look for a clever cue. Commit to some larger global belief. 第96题

Which of the following is a key element in the 19th-century character model?

A.Passion.

B.Determination. C.Capability. D.Action.

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The 19th-century model supposedly does not work because______. A.it has worked unsatisfactorily most of the time B.the comparison of free will to a dam is groundless C.what one wishes to do should be considered carefully D.there were many other factors beyond one´s control 第98题

What is the main implication of the research at Duke University? A.Habit is key to one´s behaviour. B.One´s behaviour is difficult to change. C.Both habit and will power are important. D.Habit has an unidentified structure.

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According to the new character model, personal behaviour could be altered through______. A.cues to manipulate the habitual neural responses B.cues to stop all the former unconscious habits C.techniques to devise different physical cues D.techniques to supplement old routines

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We learn from the passage that the new character model______. A.has been used to change behaviour successfully B.deals better with emotional aspects of behaviour

C.stresses the neural and psychological aspects of habit change D.can bring about changes in one´s life like what advertisers do 上一题 下一题

(1/1)PART VI WRITINGSECTION A COMPOSITIONWrite on your ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of about 200 words on the following topic. 第101题

Most of us, as students, are careful with our money in daily life: we collect all kinds of coupons (优 惠券) ; we look for group-buy deals if we eat out or travel; we don´t buy clothes unless in a sale. However, some people think that all this may not make us smart consumers. What is your opinion?

Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words. You are to write in three parts.

In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.

In the second part, provide one or two reasons or your experience (s) to support your opinion. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary. You should supply an appropriate title for your composition.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks. ___________

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(1/1)SHCTION B NOTE-WRITINGWrite on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation. 第102题

Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: Your former high-school classmate (Mathew or Grace) is coming to visit you in the dorm. But, you have got something urgent to do and thus cannot wait for him/her there. Leave a note on the door, expressing your apology and telling him/her how to find you. You must make clear where you are in the note.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. _______________ 上一题 交卷 交卷 答题卡 答案及解析

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Directions: Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minute Play00:0011:45 Volume

______________________________范文示例： What Are Dreams for

One theory is that we dream to release the deep, secret desires. / We do not express these desires in real life because of the rules of polite society. / Another theory is that dreams allow us to solve problems / that we can´t solve in real life. / We go to sleep with a problem and wake up with the solution. / This may be a way to use our dreams rather than a purpose of dreaming. / If you believe that your dreams are important / then analyzing them may help you to focus on the problem / and help you to find the solution. / The modern image is that dreams are the brain´s way / of cleaning up the computer´s hard disk. / Dreams organize the events of the day into folders / and delete what is not needed. / But we all know that very little of what we dream / is concerned with what happened to us that day. 下一题

(1~3/共10题)Part II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONIn Sections A、B and C you will hear everything once only.Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your ANSWER SHEET.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

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M: Hello, Helen! Merry Christmas!

W: Merry Christmas, Rob. You always get so excited on Christmas day.

M: Come in! Come in! W: Thank you. Wow!

M: So, what do you think? W: That´s amazing! So many decorations, and what a beautiful Christmas tree! You must have spent ages doing this. It´s beautiful!

M: I like to do Christmas with all the trimmings! W: All the trimmings? I don´t understand.

M: All the trimmings—it means all the extra things that traditionally come with something to make it more special.

W: I see. Like all these decorations?

M: Yes. (1) In my family, we have always had Christmas with all the trimmings, so we have a Christmas tree, decorations, gifts, Christmas songs, silly Christmas games, and most importantly, Christmas lunch. Come this way. W: A turkey for lunch?

M: Now that is a roast turkey with all the trimmings! Not only is it a turkey, but (2) we´re eating it with all the things you traditionally eat with Christmas roast turkey: cranberry sauce, roast potatoes, gravy, stuffing, carrots.

W: I think I understand what \"all the trimmings\" means now. M: It´s an expression usually used with food, especially at Christmas and for the big roast dinners that we like to eat. I adore Sunday lunch with all the trimmings: roast meat, along with lots of vegetables and sauces and other traditional accompaniments. W: Mm...

M: Anyway, enough talk! Let´s eat!

W: Delicious! (3)Thank you for inviting me.

M: Well, cheers to that and Merry Christmas—with all the trimmings! W: Merry Christmas! 第1题

According to the conversation, an example of \"Christmas trimmings\" could be______. A.presents B.fruits C.sauce D.meat

参： A 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 第2题

A Christmas lunch would include all the following EXCEPT______. A.carrots B.meat

C.sweet potatoes D.roast turkey

参： C 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 第3题

Why did Helen come to Rob´s house?

A.She wanted to talk to Rob. B.She had come to help Rob. C.She had been invited to lunch. D.She was interested in cooking.

参： C 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 上一题 下一题

(4~6/共10题)Part II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONIn Sections A、B and C you will hear everything once only.Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your ANSWER SHEET.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

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M: So, (10)you have been in graduate recruitment for 5 years. W: Yes.

M: OK. Can I ask you a few questions about your work in graduate recruitment? W: Sure!

M: What do you find difficult about the job? W: (8) One problem is I don´t have a background in IT. And sometimes I get asked difficult technical questions during interviews which I just can´t answer. That can be a bit embarrassing. M: So how do you deal with it?

W: I find honesty is the best policy. I just tell them it´s not my area, and promise to contact one of our people from that field and e-mail them back. M: Are they happy with that? W: Yes, it usually works.

M: OK. (10)I see you have a lot of job fairs experience. How useful do you think they are?

W: Yes. (9) Attending job fairs at universities is an important part of my job. I think they are really useful for making contact with careers development staff and prospective candidates. It can be pretty tiring though, and it means you are out of the office a lot in the autumn and spring. So, we try to share the work between the three of us. M: That´s fine. Now I´d like to know whether you´ve ever worked independently. 第4题

According to the woman, what actually makes her job difficult? A.Difficult questions from interviewees. B.Embarrassing requests from interviewees. C.Lack of professional background. D.Lack of interviewing skills.

参： C 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 第5题

The woman uses all the following adjectives when talking about attending job fairs EXCEPT______.

A.prospective B.useful C.important D.tiring

参： A 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 第6题

We learn from the conversation that the woman______. A.works better at job fairs B.prefers honest people C.often works on her own D.is experienced in her work

参： D 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 上一题 下一题

(7~10/共10题)Part II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONIn Sections A、B and C you will hear everything once only.Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your ANSWER SHEET.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Play00:0001:23 Volume

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M: Hello, International Students Club. Can I help you?

W: Oh, hello. (4)I saw your advertisement in the Students Union today, and I thought I´d phone to find out a bit more.

M: Yes, certainly. Well, (5) we are a sort of social and cultural activity club for people from different countries. It´s quite a new club—we have about 80 members at the moment but we´re growing all the time.

W: Right, that sounds interesting! I´m Australian actually, and I came here about a month ago. So I´m looking for ways to meet some new people. Er, what kind of activities do you organize? M: Well, (5)we have a range—cultural, sports, social and language activities. W: Could you tell me something about the language activities?

M: Yes, every day except Thursday we have a language evening, where people can come and practice their languages. You know, over a drink or a bite to eat. We have different languages on different evenings. Monday- —Spanish; Tuesday—Italian; (6) Wednesday—German; and Friday—French. On Thursday we usually arrange a meal in a restaurant for anyone who wants to come.

W: Well. That sounds great. I really need to practice my French and German. M: OK. Well, (7) if you can just give me your name and address, I´ll send you the form and some more details.

W: Thank you! That´s great! My name is... 第7题

Why did the woman phone the club?

A.She wanted to know more about it. B.She was a new comer and felt lonely. C.She wanted to learn a new language. D.She was interested in social activities.

参： A 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 第8题

We learn from the conversation that the club______. A.mainly organizes language activities B.accepts members from local students C.has been set up for a long time D.is increasing its membership

参： D 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 第9题

According to the conversation, the woman might come to practice German on______. A.Wednesday B.Tuesday C.Monday D.Friday

参： A 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 第10题

What is the man going to do after the conversation? A.Call up the woman for her address. B.Mail the woman some information. C.Wait for the woman to call him again. D.Wait for the woman to pick up a form. 参： B 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 上一题 下一题

(11~13/共10题)SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Play00:0001:19 Volume

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Now the weather forecast. It´s a mixed picture of the next few days. Today very wet and windy in Northern Europe. (11) You can see from the satellite picture that the highest temperatures, as they so often are, are in the southern parts of Europe, where it´s also quite dry, particularly over the eastern parts of the Mediterranean. The forecast suggests that it´s going to be quite cold over Northwestern parts of Europe for the rest of the day, even some snow on the Scandinavian mountains. So let´s see the day´s weather, with showery conditions in many parts of northern Europe (12)but the best of the sunshine in the south and throughout the Mediterranean and pretty good but cool in the eastern parts of Europe too. Now let´s look at tomorrow´s weather

chart. (13) Very much the same in the south except that the rain is starting to push down into the northern parts of the Mediterranean there. Elsewhere, staying fine in eastern Europe and fine in central and eastern parts of the Mediterranean as well. But still wet and windy in many northwestern parts of Europe, including southern parts of Scandinavian and a bit cool too. 第11题

According to today´s weather forecast, which part of Europe has dry weather? A.Northern Europe. B.Southern Europe. C.Northwestern Europe. D.Scandinavian mountains.

参： B 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 第12题

In which part of Europe does the weather stay both fine and cool? A.Southern Europe. B.Northern Europe. C.Northwestern Europe. D.Eastern Europe.

参： D 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 第13题

In which region will the weather change tomorrow? A.Central parts of the Mediterranean. B.Eastern parts of the Mediterranean. C.Southern parts of the Mediterranean. D.Northern parts of the Mediterranean. 参： D 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 上一题 下一题

(14~16/共10题)SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Play00:0001:26 Volume [听力原文]

People worldwide celebrate New Year in different ways. In Latin America, people express their hopes through the color of their underwear. (18) If you wore yellow, that supposedly enhances your chances for abundance and earning more money. If it was red, then you´re more likely find love in the new year. And if you were wearing white underpants, preferably new and clean, then peace would be your top priority for the coming year. In the Philippines, people eat round fruits to bring good fortune, while they are noisily banging together pots and pans. However, some New Year´s traditions have nothing to do with luck. (19)In Denmark, people throw their old dishes at the doors of their friends´ homes each New Year´s Eve. Thus, a front door step covered with broken plates suggests that the person inside has a lot of friends. Still, for all those who take part in grand New Year´s events, there are many more who make their own traditions. (20) It may

be a small gathering of family and friends, watching New York´s Times Square ball drop on TV, or loudly running through the neighborhood. Some may simply go to sleep early, so they can be energized for an early New Year´s Day hike —perhaps while wearing underwear that suits their mood, and wishes, for the new year.

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People in Latin America wear something______to express their hopes for wealth in the New Year. A.yellow B.white C.red D.new

参： A 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 第15题

Which of the following New Year´s traditions signals friendship? A.Eating round fruits. B.Wearing something red. C.Wearing something white. D.Throwing old dishes.

参： D 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 第16题

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one´s own New Year´s tradition? A.Watching TV at home. B.Visiting friends. C.Going to bed early.

D.Running and shouting outside.

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(17~20/共10题)SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Play00:0001:40 Volume [听力原文]

Once upon a time, societies were organized around religion, farming, trade or industry. In many parts of the world today this is still true, but something else is becoming more important—the exchange of information, and the technology that we use to do this. Twenty-four-hour news, e-commerce, mobile phones, Global Positioning Systems... all these are making the world smaller and faster. (14) The growth in telecommunications is giving more and more people access to the science that will help their country to develop or to acquire the medical knowledge that can fight disease. But how can everybody in the world share the recent technological advances? (15) Millions of people cannot read these words because they don´t have access to a computer. They don´t understand English either. They don´t even have a telephone. They are more worried about how far they will have to walk today to get clean water

or if they can feed themselves and their families. For most people on this planet, information is not a priority. (17)The United Nations is now trying to make the information society a reality for more of the developing world. (16) Ten years from now, the plan is that everybody in the world will have a radio or television and that 50% of the world´s population will have access to the Internet from schools and universities, health centers and hospitals, libraries and museums. This will improve medical care and education, science and agriculture, business opportunities and employment. 第17题

According to the passage, what benefit can technology bring to people? A.More useful information to better their life. B.Greater changes in social organization. C.Better understanding of mass media. D.Closer contact with modern devices.

参： A 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 第18题

The speaker questions about everybody´s access to technological advances. The main reason is______. A.illiteracy

B.food shortage C.poverty D.ignorance

参： C 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 第19题

According to the UN plan, all the following will be achieved within ten years EXCEPT______. A.giving everyone a radio or TV B.providing more job opportunities

C.offering internet service to more people D.starting to carry out the scheme in ten years

参： B 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 第20题

What could be the topic of the passage? A.Growth in telecommunications.

B.Technology and the developing world. C.Building an information society. D.Education and medical care.

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(21~22/共10题)SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section,you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Play00:0001:11

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Digital textbooks are transforming the way many students learn. All the Fairfax County Public Schools have begun using online course material for their middle and high school students. (21)This school year,the schools shifted from hard cover to electronic textbooks for social studies in its middle and high schools. The switch came after digital books were used in 15 schools last year. \"Our students come to us technologically ready to use resources from a variety of different places,\"says Assistant Superintendent Peter Noonan. \"The world is changing consistently. The online textbooks can change right along with the events that are happening. \" There´s a significant financial benefit as well. \"Usually it is between $50 and $70 to buy a textbook for each student,\" Noonan says, (22) \" which adds up to roughly $8 million for all of our students. We actually have purchased all of the online textbooks for our students for just under $6 million. \"

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What is happening to the schools in Fairfax County this school year? A.15 schools have started social studies. B.15 schools have used digital textbooks. C.Digital textbooks are used for social studies. D.Students are ready to use electronic resources. 参： C 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 第22题

With digital textbooks, schools have saved about______million dollars. A.1 B.2 C.3 D.4

参： B 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 上一题 下一题

(23~24/共10题)SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section,you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Play00:0000:60 Volume [听力原文]

A man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to carry explosives through a security checkpoint at an airport, authority said. (23) Trey Scott Atwater was taken into custody Saturday morning after Transportation Security Administration agents spotted what they described as a suspicious item. The item was in his carry-on during X-ray screening at a security checkpoint at the Airport, an FBI spokesman said in a statement. (24) Neither the FBI nor the TSA identified the explosives, though an airport spokeswoman said the items were wrapped in military grade wrapping and are in the possession of the Police. At no time was there any danger to the people at the airport. \" The airport terminal was temporarily evacuated while authorities conducted a sweep, and deemed all clear,\" said the city spokeswoman. Atwater has been arrested on a federal count of

attempting to get on an aircraft with an explosive.

第23题

Who found the suspicious item at the airport? A.FBI agents. B.TSA agents. C.The police. D.Passengers.

参： B 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 第24题

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? A.The terminal was closed temporarily afterwards. B.There was a thorough search inside the airport. C.The security authorities identified the explosives. D.Passengers at the airport were safe and sound. 参： C 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 上一题 下一题

(25~26/共10题)SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section,you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Play00:0001:07 Volume

[听力原文]

In Dakar, psychiatric patients attend regular art therapy classes to help treat mental disorders. The therapy can be a useful technique to complement traditional forms of psychotherapy. Psychiatrists in the Senegalese capital´s main hospital see it as an essential part of the healing process. Art as psychotherapy is still relatively new in Senegal. Dr. Tabara Sylla, (25) the hospital´s chief psychiatrist uses art therapy, medication and classical forms of psychotherapy in her practice, treating everything from chronic depression to alcohol abuse and schizophrenia. (26) At first the project started as a way to keep patients busy in the afternoon, rather than have them sitting around smoking. It soon became clear that art was creating a communication bridge between patient and doctor. More and more now, she says, art workshops have become essential therapy—so much that she cannot imagine this psychiatric unit without them. 第25题

According to the news item, doctors use art therapy to treat the following problems EXCEPT______. A.smoking

B.alcohol abuse C.depression D.schizophrenia

参： A 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 第26题

Why did doctors introduce art therapy in the first place?

A.To prevent patients from smoking. B.To better understand patients. C.To teach patients some skills. D.To get patients occupied.

参： D 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 上一题 下一题

(27~28/共10题)SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section,you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Play00:0000:58 Volume [听力原文]

The Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, the government agency that regulates civil aviation in the United States, announced new rules this month to combat pilot fatigue. (27) The new guidelines, which will go into effect in two years, call for reducing the number of pilots´ on-duty hours and giving them a 10-hour rest period between shifts, so they can get at least 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. (28) The new rules apply to only pilots of passenger airlines. FAA determined that including pilots who fly cargo planes—a large segment of the aviation industry—would add too much to the cost of implementing the changes . But the Independent Pilots Association has filed a lawsuit asking the government to set one level of safety for all pilots. 第27题

What is the main purpose of the new rules? A.To reduce the number of pilots on duty. B.To prevent pilots from working overtime. C.To ensure an adequate amount of sleep. D.To fix the amount of work for each pilot. 参： C 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 第28题

The Independent Pilots Association was unhappy about the new rules because they______. A.had failed to cover all the pilots B.had only covered cargo plane pilots C.would be put into effect in two years D.would be too costly if implemented 参： A 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 上一题 下一题

(29~30/共10题)SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section,you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Play00:0001:22 Volume [听力原文]

The world will need to double food production within the next three decades in order to feed a rapidly growing and an increasingly affluent population, which has projected to grow from 7

billion today to 9 billion. A United Nations report says reaching that goal will require major increases in intensive, high-efficiency livestock operations for both meat and dairy production. The report also says that intensive livestock operations can pose serious ecological risks. And that´s why environmental critics are calling instead for reductions in global livestock production, and urging people to consume less, not more, meat in their diets. (30) Feeding today´s population is a challenge for an already-stressed environment. The challenge is how to ensure food without increasing animal numbers and having an impact on fragile lands and our resource bases. More than half of the agricultural land in the world is used to raise and feed livestock. Those farm animals are also responsible for 18 percent of the greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere every year. Experts agree that the next few decades will present a puzzle, how to feed nine billion people without wrecking the planet in the process. 第29题

Why is increase in livestock production necessary? A.Because livestock production is highly efficient. B.Because more people will become wealthier. C.Because it has fewer ecological risks.

D.Because it may help double food production. 参： D 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 第30题

What does the word \"challenge\" mean in the news item? A.Conflict between less land and more production. B.Balance between human survival and ecology. C.Difference between present and future needs.

D.Calls by environmental critics to consume less meat.

参： B 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 上一题 下一题

(31~50/共20题)PART Ⅲ CLOZEDecide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your ANSWER SHEET.

Everyone knows that taxation is necessary in a modern state: without it, it__31__not be possible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us;__32__the workers in government offices who__33__our health, our food, our water, and all the other things that we cannot do for ourselves.__34__taxation, we pay for things that we need just__35__we need somewhere to live and something to eat.

But__36__everyone knows that taxation is necessary, different people have different ideas about__37__taxation should be arranged.

In most countries, a direct tax on__38__, which is called income tax,__39__. It is arranged in such a__40__that the poorest people pay nothing, and the percentage of tax grows__41__as the taxpayer´s income grows. In some countries, for example, the tax on the richest people__42__as high as ninety-five per cent!

__43__countries with direct taxation nearly__44__have indirect taxation too. Many things imported into the country have to pay taxes or \" duties. \" Of course, it is the men and women

who buy these imported things in the shops__45__ really have to pay the duties, in the__46__of higher prices. In some countries,__47__, there is a tax on things sold in the shops. If the most necessary things are taxed, a lot of money is__48__but the poor people suffer most. If unnecessary things__49__jewels and fur coats are taxed, less money is obtained but the tax is__50__, as the rich pay it. 第31题 A.can B.may C.would D.could

参： C 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 虚拟语气题。本句句意为：众所周知，税收是现代国家所必需的：没有税收，就无法给保护我们的士兵和支付 工资，也无法给负责民众健康、食品、饮水及解决民众其他困难的工作人员支付工资。without it是隐含的含蓄条件句， 是虚拟语气，条件句是对当前现实的一种假设，主句是未来的可能结果应使用will的过去式would。因此[C]为答案。 第32题 A.neither B.nor C.never D.not

参： B 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 短语辨析题。句意同上。前一句中有not，此句同样表达否定意义，not…nor…与neither…nor…可互换。因此[B]nor为 答案。 第33题 A.look after B.look over C.look into D.look through

参： A 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 固定搭配题。句意同上。[A]look after意为“照顾，照管，负责”；[B]look over意为“仔细检查”；[C]look into意 为“调查”；[D]look through“看穿，彻底审查”，结合句意，可知[A]为答案。 第34题

A.In accordance with B.With reference to C.By means of D.On account of

参： C 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 固定搭配题。句意为：正如我们需要为吃、住付费，我们通过缴税来为生活必需品付费。[A]In accordance with意为“ 依照，与……一致”；[B]With reference to“关于”；[D]On account of“由于”，都不符合题意。by means of意为“通过 某种方式”，因此，选项[C]为答案。 第35题

A.as well as B.as much as C.as such as D.as good as

参： B 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 固定搭配题。句意同上。[A]as well as意为“也，以及；既……又……”，后面通常接名词或名词性短语，一般不接句 子，排除；[C]as such as不是固定搭配，排除；[D]as good as意为“和……几乎一样，实际上等于……”，与原文不符。 [B]as much as意为“跟……到同一程度；差不多”，例如：We want to succeed and do well just as much as you want us to.因此，选项[B]为答案。 第36题 A.if B.when C.as

D.though

参： D 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 连词辨析题。句意为：尽管人人都知道赋税是必要的，但每个人对于如何收税却看法不一。though表示让步关系，根据 句意可知，选项[D]为答案。 第37题 A.how B.when C.why D.which

参： A 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 词语理解题。句意同上。人们对于如何征税，也就是征收方式有不同的看法，[B]、[C]、[D]均不符合句意，所以选项 [A]how为答案。 第38题

A.communities B.sectors C.persons D.classes

参： C 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 名词辨析题。句意为：大多数国家存在一种对个人征收的税，称为所得税。[A]communities意思是“社团，团体”； [B]sectors意为“部门，区域”；[C]persons意为“个人”;[D]classes意为“阶级”。persons符合句意，因此[C]为答案。 第39题 A.remains B.exists C.stays D.happens

参： B 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 动词辨析题。句意同上。[A]remains意为“保持，依然”；[C]stays意为“停留，停止”；[D]happens意为“发生”。 [B]exists意为“存在”，即存在这样一种税种，符合句意，故[B]为答案。

第40题 A.measure B.method C.form D.way

参： D 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 名词辨析题。句意为：税费是以这样(的方式)来收取的：最穷的人不交税……。[A]measure“措施，方法”；[B]method 意为“具体的方法、程序”；[C]from意为“形式”；选项[D]way指“方式”，符合题意，故[D]为答案。 第41题 A.more B.larger C.quicker D.speedier

参： B 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 比较级题。句意为：个人收入越高，应缴付的所得税的比例也越大。percentage同选项中larger的原形large构成正确的 搭配：large percentage“比例大”，因此，选项[B]larger为答案。 第42题 A.grows up B.increases up C.goes up D.lifts up

参： C 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 短语辨析题。句意为：有些国家向最富有的人征收的税高达95％![A]growss up意为“长大，生长”；[B]increases up 意为“增长”；[C]goes up意为“高达”；[D]lifts up意为“提升”。根据句意，选项[C]为答案。 第43题 A.And

B.Consequently C.Similarly D.But

参： D 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 逻辑关系题。句意为：但是征收直接税的国家基本上总是征收间接税。[A]And表示承接关系，[B]Consequently表示因果 关系，[C]Similarly表示与前文所述相似。本句与上文不存在这些关系，上文提到的直接税已经涉及从穷人到富人的全部民众 ，已经很完整、很全面，第三段却义提出间接税，内容上是对第二段的转折，所以用But更合适。因此，选项[D]为答案。 第44题 A.almost B.always C.often

D.periodically

参： B 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 副词辨析题。句意同上。[A]almost表示“几乎”，与nearly意义重复；[B]always意为“总是，经常”；[C]often“时 常”；[D]periodically“周期性地”。一般nearly与always搭配较多，不常与often搭配使用。结合句意，因此，选项[B]为答 案。 第45题 A.which B.who C.what D.whom

参： B 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 强调句题。句意为：当然，真正的纳税人是那些购买进口商品的男女顾客，他们以支付更高价格的方式缴纳关税。此处 是强调句型it is…that…，it is和that之间是被强调的部分，当被强调的部分指人的时候，that改成who，这里强调的是men and women，所以选项[B]为答案。 第46题 A.manner B.way C.means D.form

参： D 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 固定搭配题。句意同上。将各选项依次代入该句，in the manner of意为“依照……的式样，做出……的样子”；in the way of意为“关于……方面，阻碍，妨碍，按照”；in the means of不是固定搭配。in the form of意为“以……的形式 ”，符合句意，因此选项[D]为答案。 第47题 A.either B.also C.too D.often

参： C 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 副词辨析题。句意为：有的国家也对商店里出售的商品征税。选项[B]与[C]两个选项中，too可以作为插入语成分使用， also没有这种用法，所以[C]为答案。 第48题 A.collected B.borrowed C.saved D.lent

参： A 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 句意理解题。句意为：如果连必需品也需要缴税，虽然可以收到大笔税款，但最苦不堪言的是穷人。选项[B]意为“借， 借入”；[C]意为“节省，保存”；[D]意为“把……借给”；[A]collected意为“收集，收取”，符合句意，故为答案。 第49题 A.as B.for C.alike

D.like

参： D 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 词语辨析题。句意为：如果向诸如珠宝、皮草一类的非必需品征税，收的税款虽然少了，但税收却更公平了，因为纳税 的是富人。as和like都可以对抽象概念进行具体示例说明，但是as作连词用，like作介词用。因此，选项[D]为答案。 第50题 A.heavier B.fairer C.finer D.better

参： B 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 句意理解题。句意同上。根据句意可知，这种方式更加公平，其他选项均不符合句意，所以选项[B]fairer“更公平的” 为答案。 上一题 下一题

(1/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.

第51题

Facing the board of directors, he didn´t deny______breaking the agreement. A.him B.his C.it D.its

参： B 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 代词用法题。及物动词deny有两种主要用法：(1)当deny用于双宾语结构，意为“拒绝给予”，相当于refuse to give，其用法为：deny sb．sth．=deny sth．to sb．；(2)当deny作“否认，否决”讲，用法为：deny sth．＼deny one´s doing sth．＼deny doing sth．＼deny having done sth．，意为“否认某事＼做过某事”。本句是第二种用法deny one´s doing sth．，故选[B]。

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(2/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第52题

Xinchun returned from abroad a different man. The italicized part functions as a(n)______ in the sentence.

A.appositive (同位语) B.object C.adverbial D.complement

参： D 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 句子成分题。斜体部分a different man是描述主语Xinchun的，在句子中充当主语补足语。因此，选项[D]为答案。 上一题 下一题

(3/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第53题

Which of the following is a compound word(复合词) ? A.Nonsmoker. B.Meanness. C.Deadline. D.Misfit.

参： C 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 英语构词法。由两个或两个以上的词合成的单词叫复合词；由一个词根加上前缀或后缀构成的单词叫派生词；deadline南dead和line组合而成，符合复合词的构词特点，因此选项[C]为答案。而nonsmoke是由non(前缀)+smoke(词根)+er(后缀)构成，为派生词，排除[A]；meanness是由词根mean加后缀ness构成，为派生词，排除[B]；misfit是由词根fit加前缀mis构成，也为派生词，故排除[D]。 上一题 下一题

(4/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第题

Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood? A.Lucy insisted that her son get home before 5 o´clock.

B.She used to drive to work, but now she takes the city metro. C.Walk straight ahead, and don´t turn till the second traffic lights. D.Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday.

参： A 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 虚拟语气题。表示“命令，建议，要求，提议，坚持”等意义的动词后面的的宾语从句里，必须用虚拟语气，其谓语部分要用“should+动词原形”的形式，其中should可省略，因此选项[A]为答案。其他几句均未使用虚拟语气。 上一题 下一题

(5/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第55题

The following determiners (限定词) can be used with both plural and uncountable nouns EXCEPT_____. A.many B.enough C.more D.such

参： A 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 限定词用法。选项[A]many只能修饰复数名词。more，enough，such这三个限定词既可以和复数连用，又可以和不可数名词连用。因此，选项[A]为答案。 上一题 下一题

(6/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第56题

Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST? A.She opened the door and quietly went in. B.Think it over again and you´ll get an answer. C.Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports. D.He is somewhat arrogant, and I don´t like this. 参： C 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 连词用法题。连词and一般情况下表示“并列，递进，顺承，目的，结果”，但也有特殊情况下表“对比”。其具体的意义主要取决于特定的语境。本题选项[C]中的and连接了两个意义互为对照的分句，故为答案。 上一题 下一题

(7/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.

第57题

Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute(名词替代词) ? A.Much. B.Neither. C.One. D.Quarter.

参： D 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 名词替代词用法。 much，neither，one都可以替代名词使用，例如：Much has been said on the topic．(关于 这个主题已经说得很多了。)Neither will come．(谁也不会来。)I like this one．(我喜欢这个。)quarter“四分之一，一刻钟”，无类似用法。因此，选项[D]为答案。

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(8/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.

第58题

All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPT______. A.Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four B.The school pupils will be home by now

C.The President is coming to the UN next week

D.He is going to e-mail me the necessary information 参： B 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 一般将来时态。将来时有若干主要的表现结构：be going／coming to，will+动词原形，be to do。will除了表示将来的动作和状态之外，还可以作情态动词，表示“推测”，选项[B]“小学生们现在应该回家了”，是对现在情况的推测，没有隐含将来时态，故为本题答案。而选项[A]、[C]、[D]中的be to do，be comingto，be going to do均表示将来的动作和状态，故均排除。

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(9/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第59题

Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT? A.Politics are the art or science of government. B.Ten miles seems like a long walk to me. C.Mumps is a kind of infectious disease. D.All the furniture has arrived undamaged.

参： A 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 主谓一致题。主谓一致遵循语法一致原则、意义一致原则和就近原则。以s结尾的学科名称(physics，mathematics，politics，statistics等)作主语时，谓语用单数，故[A]中谓语错误，应该用is，故为答案。在表示“金钱、时间、价格或度量衡”的复合名词作主语时，通常将这些名词看作一个整体，谓语用单数，因此选项[B]符合主谓一致，故排除；以s结尾的疾病名词(如arthritis，diabetes，phlebitis，mumps等)作主语时，谓语用单数，[C]符合语法规则，故排除；furniture为家具的总称，是不可数概念，谓语用单数，[D]符合语法规则，故排除。 上一题 下一题

(10/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第60题

Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship? A.The occupation of the island. B.The law of Newton.

C.The arrival of the tourists. D.The plays of Oscar Wilde.

参： C 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 名词所有格。所有格主要用于表示所属关系，但还可以表示主谓关系、动宾关系、同位关系等。选项[C]是由the tourists arrived转化而来的，表主谓关系。为本题答案。选项[A]The occupation of land(占用土地)，是由动宾短语occupy land转化而来的，表示动宾关系，排除；[B]、[D]均表示所属关系，故均排除。 上一题 下一题

(11/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第61题

Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive? A.He is not the man to draw back. B.Larry has a large family to support. C.Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie. D.There is really nothing to fear.

参： C 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 同位语的概念及用法。同位语在句子中主要相当于先行词的解释说明成分，选项[C]中的to tell a lie是对urge的解释说明成分，两者构成同位关系，故[C]为答案。选项[A]中的the man to draw back是主谓关系，[B]中的a family to support是动宾关系，[D]中的nothing to fear是动宾关系，故均排除。 上一题 下一题

(12/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第62题

Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence? A.I wish you could stay behind. B.You will mind your own business! C.Come and have dinner with us. D.Let me drive you home, shall I?

参： A 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 祈使句题。祈使句通常是以动词原形开头，表示“命令、指示、要求、建议”等意义的特殊句式。祈使句有两种类型：一种是第二人称祈使句，另一种是第一、三人称祈使句。选项[B]是第二人称祈使句，为了强调对谁提出要求或发出指示，将祈使对象you表示出来，有时在you之后加上一个表示“义务”的情态动词will，进一步提高祈使口气的强硬度；选项[C]也是第二人称祈使句，祈使对象you通常省略；选项[D]为第一人称祈使句，说话人以自己为祈使对象，以let为引导词，随后跟单数第一人称代词宾格(me)加不定式，这种祈使句后面还可以附加问句。只有[A]表示主观愿望，为一般陈述句，故为答案。 上一题 下一题

(13/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第63题

If it______tomorrow, the match would be put off. A.was to rain B.were to rain C.was raining D.had rained

参： B 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 虚拟语气题。由if引导的非真实条件句必须用虚拟语气。当表示对将来情况的虚拟，从句谓语用should／were to do形式，主句谓语用would／could／might+动词原形，因此选项[B]为答案。 上一题 下一题

(14/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第题

Which of the following sentences expresses a fact? A.Mary and her son must be home by now. B.Careless reading must give poor results.

C.He must be working late at the office. D.It´s getting late, and I must leave now. 参： B 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 情态动词题。情态动词must可表示“必须，必要”等，选项[D]“天色晚了，我必须得走了”符合此意，排除；must也可以表示肯定性推测，选项[A]“玛丽和她儿子现在应该到家了”和选项[C]“他肯定在办公室工作到很晚”，均符合此意，排除。must在特殊语境下，还可以表示对某种事实的强调，因此选项[B]“阅读不仔细必然会有差结果”为答案。

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(15/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第65题

The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词) EXCEPT______. A.remain B.turn C.write D.knock

参： A 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 动态动词的概念。动态动词指可以引起变化的动作的动词，表示一种运动状态，包括持续性动作、短暂性动作、位移等动词；而静态动词表示静止状态，包括表示“存在、拥有、心理状态、感官、度量”等的动词。根据这一定义，选项[A]remain“保持”是静态动词，故为答案。[B]turn“变成”、[C]write“写”、[D]knock“敲”均为具体的动作，为动态动词，排除。 上一题 下一题

(16/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第66题

______ to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected. A.Adhering B.Adjusting C.Adopting D.Acquainting

参： B 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 动词辨析题。adhere to意为“坚持，粘附，追随”；adjust to意为“调整，适应，调节”；adopt意为“采纳，收养”，acquaint意为“使熟悉，使结识”。根据句意，选项[B]为答案。 上一题 下一题

(17/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第67题

He is fed up with the same old dreary routine, and wants to quit his job. The underlined part

means______. A.hard B.tiring C.long D.dull

参： D 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 形容词辨析题。hard意为“艰难的”，tiring意为“劳累的”，long意为“长时间的”，dull意为“枯燥无味的”。根据句意，选项[D]为答案。 上一题 下一题

(18/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第68题 At last night´s party Larry said something that I thought was beyond me. The underlined part means______. A.I couldn´t understand B.I was unable to do C.I couldn´t tolerate D.I was unable to stop

参： A 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 短语理解题。beyond sb．意为“超出某人的理解范围”，根据句意，选项[A]为答案。

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(19/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第69题

The couple______their old house and sold it for a vast profit. A.did for B.did in C.did up D.did with

参： C 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 固定搭配题。do up意为“修理，修整，修缮”，如If we decide to buy the cottage，we’ll have to do it up．(“如果我们决定购买这幢别墅，就得重新进行装修”。)因此，选项[C]为答案。do for意为“毁坏，代替，对……有效”；do in意为“使筋疲力尽”；do with意为“忍受，处理，利用”，均不符合题意。 上一题 下一题

(20/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第70题

Sally contributed a lot to the project, but she never once accepted all the ______for herself. A.credit

B.attention C.focus D.award

参： A 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 名词辨析题。选项[A]credit有“荣誉，声誉”之意，all the credit意为“所有的荣誉”，符合题意，故为答案。[B]attention意为“注意力”；[C]focus意为“焦点，注意力”；[D]award为“奖励，奖品”，这三项与题意不符，均排除。 上一题 下一题

(21/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第71题

The child nodded, apparently content with his mother´s promise. The underlined part means______.

A.as far as one has learnt B.as far as one is concerned C.as far as one can see D.as far as one is told

参： C 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 词语理解题。apparently是说话人根据句子中描写的具体语境作出的判断，选项[A]意为“就某人所知”；选项[B]意为“就某人而言”；选项[D]表示“就某人被告知”。选项[C]意为“正如我们所见”，意思相当于“很显然，显而易见”，符合句意，故为答案。 上一题 下一题

(22/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第72题

The______that sport builds character is well accepted by people nowadays. A.argument B.issue C.point D.sentence

参： C 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 名词辨析题。point意为“观点”；argument意为“论据，论证”；issue意为“议题，争端”；sentence意为“句子”。因此，选项[C]符合题意，为答案。 上一题 下一题

(23/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第73题

Everyone in the office knows that Melinda takes infinite care over her work. The underlined part means______. A.limited

B.unnecessary

C.overdue D.much

参： D 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 词语理解题。 infinite表示“无限的，无穷的”，takes infinite care over sth．意为“对……极为仔细”，infinite相当于much“多”，故选项[D]为答案。选项[A]limited意为“有限的”；选项[B]unnecessary意为“不必要的”；选项[C]overdue意为“过期的，迟到的”，均不符合句意，排除。 上一题 下一题

(24/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第74题

The new measure will reduce the chance of serious injury in the event of an accident. The underlined part means______. A.if an accident can be prevented B.if an accident happens C.before an accident D.during an accident

参： B 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 句意理解题。in the event of accident表示“万一发生事故，如果发生事故”。根据句意，选项[B]为答案。 上一题 下一题

(25/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第75题

Traditionally, local midwives would______all the babies in the area. A.deliver B.produce C.handle D.help

参： A 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 动词辨析题。[A]有“助产，接生”之意，符合句意，故选项[A]为答案，其余三项均不符合句意。 上一题 下一题

(26/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第76题

No food or drink is allowed on the premises. The underlined part means______. A.proposition B.advertisement C.building D.street

参： C 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 习语理解题。on the premises为习语，指“在房屋或店内”。因此，选项[C]为答案。

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(27/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第77题

The court would not accept his appeal unless______evidence is provided A.definite B.conclusive C.eventual D.concluding

参： B 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 固定搭配题。conclusive意为“(指事实、证据等)令人信服的，确凿的”，符合句意，故[B]为答案。definite意为“明确的”，eventual意为“最终的”，concluding意为“结尾的”，均不符合句意，排除。 上一题 下一题

(28/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第78题

As soon as he opened the door, a______of cold air swept through the house. A.flow

B.movement C.rush D.blast

参： D 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 固定搭配题。选项[A]flow意为“(液体的)流动”；选项[B]movement意为“(位置的)移动”；选项[C]rush指“(空气等的)涌动”。选项[D]blast指(强烈的)气流涌人，例如：a blast of wind意为“一阵风”。表示突然涌入的寒气，[D]符合句意，故为答案。 上一题 下一题

(29/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第79题

She really wanted to say something at the meeting, but eventually ______from it. A.refrained B.prevented C.limited D.restricted

参： A 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 动词辨析题。[A]refrained意为“克制，忍住”；[B]prevented意为“制止，阻止”；[C]limited意为“”；[D]restricted意为“”。根据句意，选项[A]符合句卷。

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(30/30)PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. 第80题

The couple told the decorator that they wanted their bedroom gaily painted. The underlined part means______. A.cheerfully B.light-heartedly C.brightly D.lightly

参： C 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 副词辨析题。gaily painted意为“色彩欢快明亮”。brightly指“明亮的”，brightly painted表示“颜色鲜艳的”，根据语境，选项[C]正确。cheerfully意为“心情欢快的，愉快的”，一般形容人，排除；light—heartedly意为“轻松的”，lightly指“(动作)轻微地”，都不朋来形容颜色，均排除。 上一题 下一题

(81~85/共20题)PART V READING COMPREHENSIONIn this section there are several reading passages followed by twenty questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked [A]、[B]、[C] and [D]. Choose the one that you think is the correct answer. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.

The art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, , instant messenging, e-mail, blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to communication—but none can replace the role of a great speech.

The spoken word can handle various vital functions; persuading or inspiring, informing, paying tribute, entertaining, or simply introducing someone or something or accepting something.

Over the past year, the human voice has helped guide us over the ups and downs of what was certainly a stormy time.

Persuasion is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view. When the leaders met in Copenhagen in December 2009, persuasive words from activists encouraged them to commit themselves to firmer action.

Inspirational speeches confront the emotions. They focus on topics and matters that are close to people´s hearts. During wars, generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for battle.

A speech that conveys knowledge and enhances understanding can inform us. The information must be clear, accurate, and expressed in a meaningful and interesting way. When the H1N1 pandemic(流行病) was announced, the idea of \"swine flu\" (猪流感) scared many people. Informative speeches from World Health Organization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensible precautions.

Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved one and gives praise for their contribution can be comforting. Madonna´s speech about Michael Jackson, after his death, highlighted the fact that he vail continue to live on through his music. It´s not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role. It can also be surprisingly helpful in the course of our own lives.

If you´re taking part in a debate you need to persuade the listeners of the soundness of your argument. In sports, athletes know the importance of a pep talk(鼓舞士气的讲话) before a match to inspire teammates. You yourself may be asked to do a presentation at college or work to inform the others about an area of vital importance.

On a more personal level, a friend may be upset and need comforting. Or you might be asked to introduce a speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding, where your language will be needed to move people or make them laugh. Great speaking ability is not something we´re born with. Even Barack Obama works hard to perfect every speech. For a brilliant speech, there are rules that you can put to good use. To learn those rules you have to practice and learn from some outstanding speeches in the past. 第81题

The author thinks the spoken word is still irreplaceable because______. A.it has always been used to inspire or persuade people B.it has a big role to play in the entertainment business C.it is of great use in everyday-life context

D.it plays important roles in human communication

参： D 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 细节题。由题干中的the spoken word is still irreplaceable定位至第一段末句“but none can replace the role of a great speech”和第二段“The spoken word can handle various vital functions”。第一段末句great speech与spoken word属同义表达，该部分提及其不可被取代，第二段给出了具体的原因。综合第二段含义，[D]含义与之相符，故为答案。[A]只是演讲不可被取代的原因之一，过于片面，故排除；[B]中的in the entertainment business和[C]中的in everyday一life context属于以偏概全，未能完全涵盖原文含义，故均排除。 第82题

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the role of public speaking? A.Speeches at world forums can lead to effective solutions to world problems. B.Speeches from medical authorities can calm people down in times of pandemics. C.The morale of soldiers before a battle can be boosted by senior officers´ speeches. D.Speeches paying tribute to the dead can comfort the mourners. 参： A 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 细节题。由题干中的the role of public speaking以及各选项定位至与之相关的段落。由第四段第二句“When the leaders met in Copenhagen in December 2009，persuasive words from activists encouraged them to commit themselves to firmer action．”可推知，[A]中的can lead to effective solutions to world problems属于过度推断，与原文不符，故为答案。[B]与第六段末句“Informative speeches from World Health Organization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensible precautions．”的含义相符，故排除；[C]与第五段末句“During wars，generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for battle．”的含义相符，故排除；[D]与第七段首句“Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved one and gives praise for their contribution can be comforting．”的含义相符，故排除。 第83题

Public speaking can play all the following roles EXCEPT______. A.to convince people in a debate B.to inform people at a presentation

C.to advise people at work

D.to entertain people at a wedding

参： C 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 细节题。由题干中的public speaking和roles以及各选项定位至与之相关的段落。[C]to advise people at work在原文中并未明确提及，故为答案。[A]项内容在倒数第三段首句“If you’re taking part in a debate you need to persuade the listeners of the soundness of your argument．”有提及，故排除；[B]项内容在倒数第三段末句“You yourself may be asked to do a presentation at college or work to inform the others about an area of vital importance．”有提及，故排除；[D]项内容在倒数第二段末句“Or you might be asked to introduce a speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding，where your language will be needed to move people or make them laugh．”有提及，故排除。 第84题

According to the passage, which of the following best explains the author´s view on \"great speaking ability\" ?

A.It comes from observing rules.

B.It comes from learning and practice. C.It can be perfected with easy effort. D.It can be acquired from birth.

参： B 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 推断题。由题干中的great speaking ability定位至末段首句“Great speaking ability is not something we’reborn with．”南末段内容可推知，[B]含义符合作者的观点，故为答案。[A]中的observing rules与末段最后一句“To learn those rules you have to practice and learn from some outstanding speeches in the past．”的含义不符，故排除；[C]中的can be perfected with easy effort与末段第二句“Even Barack Obama works hard to perfect every speech．”的含义不符，故排除；[D]中的can be acquired from birth与末段首句“Great speaking ability is not something we’re born with．”含义正好相反，故排除。 第85题

What is the main idea of the passage? A.Public speaking in international forums. B.Public speaking in daily life context. C.The many uses of public speaking. D.The rules of public speaking.

参： C 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 主旨题。在第一、二段提出本文主旨后，作者就逐一介绍public speaking的重要作用，如劝说他人、鼓舞士气、传播信息、抚慰人心等等，由此可推断[C]能够概括全文内容，故为答案。[A]仅在第四段提及，属于以偏概全，故排除；[B]仅在倒数第二、三段提及，过于片面，故排除；[D]仅在末段提及，也属于以偏概全，故排除。 上一题 下一题

(86~90/共20题)PART V READING COMPREHENSIONIn this section there are several reading passages followed by twenty questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked [A]、[B]、[C] and [D]. Choose the one that you think is the correct answer. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.

Every business needs two things, says Skullcandy CEO Rick Alden: inspiration and desperation. In 2001, Alden had both. He´d sold two snowboarding businesses, and he was desperately bored.

But he had an idea; He wanted to make a new kind of headphone.

\" I kept seeing people missing their cell phone calls because they were listening to music,\" he explains. \"Then I´m in a chairlift(索道) , I´ve got my headphones on, and I realize my phone is ringing. As I take my gloves off and reach for my phone, I think, \" It can´t be that tough to make headphones with two plugs, one for music and one for your cell phone. \" Alden described what he wanted to a designer, perfected a prototype, and outsourced(外包) manufacturing overseas. Alden then started designing headphones into helmets, backpacks—anywhere that would make it easy to listen to music while snowboarding. \" Selling into board and skate shops wasn´t a big research effort,\" he explains. \"Those were the only guys I knew!\" Alden didn´t want to be a manufacturer. And by outsourcing, he´d hoped he could get the business off the ground without debt. But he was wrong. So he asked his wife, \"Can I put a mortgage(抵押贷款) on the house? She said, ´ What is the worst thing that can happen? We lose the house, we sell our cars, and we start all over again. ´ I definitely married the right woman!\" For the next two years, Alden juggled mortgage payments and payments to his manufacturers. \"Factories won´t ship your product till they get paid,\" he says. \" But it takes four or five months to get a mortgage company so upset that they knock on your door. So we paid the factory first. \" Gradually, non-snowboarders began to notice the colourful headphones. In 2006, the company started selling them in 1,400 FYE (For Your Entertainment) stores. \"We knew that nine out of ten people walking into that store would be learning about Skullcandy for the first time. Why would they look at brands they knew and take home a new brand instead? We had agreed to buy back anything we didn´t sell, but we were dealing with huge numbers. It´d kill us to take back all the products. \" Alden´s fears faded as Skullcandy became the No. 1 headphone seller in those stores and tripled its revenue to $120 million in one year. His key insight was that headphones weren´t gadgets; they were a fashion accessory. \" In the beginning,\" he says, \" that little white wire that said you had an iPod—that was cool. But now wearing the white bud means you´re just like everyone else. Headphones occupy this critical piece of cranial real estate and are highly visible. \" Today, Skullcandy is America´s second-largest headphone supplier, after Sony. With 79 employees, the company is bigger than Alden ever imagined. 第86题

Alden came up with the idea of a new kind of headphone because he ______. A.was no longer in snowboarding business B.had no other business opportunities

C.saw an inconvenience among mobile users D.was very fond of modern music

参： C 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 推理题。由题干中的Alden came up with the idea of a new kind of headphone定位至首段最后一句“But he had an idea：He wanted to make a new kind of headphone．”接着第二段概述了奥尔登产生此想法的原因，由第二段第一句“I kept seeing people missing their cell phone calls because they were listening to music”可知。他的灵感来源于手机用户的不便，[C]符合原文，故为答案。原文首段第三句只是提及他卖了两家滑雪板公司，并不能由此推断他从此退出此行业，[A]属于过度推断，故排除；[B]had no other business opportunities含义绝对化，原文并未明确提及，故排除；[D]was very fond of modern music含义属于过度推断，文中并未提及，故排除。

第87题

The new headphone was originally designed for ______. A.snowboarders B.motor cyclists C.mountain hikers D.marathon runners

参： A 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 细节题。由题干中的The new headphone和designed for定位至第三段首句“Alden then started designing headphones into helmets，backpacks-anywhere that would make it easy to listen to music while snowboarding．”由定位句可推知，[A]项内容与文意相符，故为答案。[B]motor cyclists“骑摩托车的人”，[C]mountain hikers“山区远足者”和[D]marathon runners“跑马拉松的人”均不符合题意，故排除。 第88题

How did Alden solve the money problem? A.He sold his house and his cars.

B.Factories could ship products before being paid. C.He borrowed money from a mortgage company. D.He borrowed money from his wife´s family. 参： C 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 细节题。由题干中的the money problem定位至第四段第四句“So he asked his wife，‘Can I put a mortgage(抵押贷款)on the house?”和第五段首句“For the next two years，Alden juggled mortgage payments and payments to his manufacturers．”由此可知，他是通过抵押贷款来解决资金问题的，故[C]为答案。由原文可知，奥尔登只是把房屋抵押了，并未卖出，[A]与文意不符，故排除；由第五段第二句中的“Factories won’t ship your product till they get paid”排除含义相反的[B]；由原文第四段末尾可推知，他只是征求妻子对抵押贷款的意见，并未提及向妻子的家庭借钱，故排除[D]。 第题

What did Alden do to promote sales in FYE stores? A.He spent more money on product advertising. B.He agreed to sell products at a discount.

C.He improved the colour design of the product. D.He promised to buy back products not sold.

参： D 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 细节题。由题干中的sales in FYE stores定位至第六段第二句“In 2006，the company started selling them in1，400 FYE(For Your Entertainment)stores．”由第六段倒数第二句中的“We had agreed to buy back anything we didn’t sell”可知，奥尔登采取的是返销策略，[D]含义与此相符，故为答案。其他三项均与原文意思不符，故排除。 第90题

Alden sees headphones as______. A.a kind of device B.part of fashion C.a symbol of status

D.a sign of self-confidence

参： B 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 推断题。由题干中的Alden sees headphones as定位至倒数第二段第二句“His key insight was that headphones weren’t gadgets；they were a fashion accessory．”由定位句中的“they were a fashion accessory”可推知，[B]符合题意，故为答案。 上一题 下一题

(91~95/共20题)PART V READING COMPREHENSIONIn this section there are several reading passages followed by twenty questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked [A]、[B]、[C] and [D]. Choose the one that you think is the correct answer. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.

I was standing in my kitchen wondering what to have for lunch when my friend Taj called. \"Sit down,\" she said.

I thought she was going to tell me she had just gotten the haircut from hell. I laughed and said, \" It can´t be that bad. \"

But it was. Before the phone call, I had 30 years of retirement saving in a \"safe\" fund with a brilliant financial guru(金融大亨). When I put down the phone, my savings were gone. I felt as if I had died and, for some unknown reason, was still breathing.

Since Bernie Madoffs arrest on charges of running a $65 million Ponzi scheme, I´ve read many articles about how we investors should have known what was going on. I wish I could say I had reservations about Madoff before \"the Call\" , but I did not. On New Year´s Eve, three weeks after we lost our savings, six of us Madoff people gathered at Taj´s house for dinner. As we were sitting around the table, someone asked, \" If you could have your money back right now, but it would mean giving up what you have learned by losing it, would you take the money or would you take what losing the money has given you?\" My husband was still in financial shock. He said, \"I just want the money back. \" I wasn´t certain where I stood. I knew that losing our money had cracked me wide open. I´d been walking around like what the Buddhists call a hungry ghost; always focused on the bite that was yet to come, not the one in my mouth. No matter how much I ate or had or experienced, it didn´t satisfy me, because I wasn´t really taking it in, wasn´t absorbing it. Now I was forced to pay attention. Still, I couldn´t honestly say that if someone had offered me the money back, I would turn it down.

But the other four all said that what they were seeing about themselves was incalculable, and they didn´t think it would have become apparent without the ground of financial stability being ripped out from underneath them. My friend Michael said, \"I´d started to get complacent. It´s as if the muscles of my heart started to atrophy (萎缩). Now they´re awake, alive—and I don´t want to go back. \" These weren´t just empty words. Michael and his wife needed to take in boarders to meet their expenses. Taj was so broke that she was moving into someone´s garage apartment in three weeks. Three friends had declared bankruptcy and weren´t sure where or how they were going to live. 第91题

What did the author learn from Taj´s call? A.Taj had got an awful haircut. B.Taj had just retired from work. C.They were going to meet for lunch. D.They had lost their retirement savings. 参： D 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 细节题。由题干中的Taj’s call定位至第一段“I was standing in my kitchen wondering what to have for lunch when my friend Taj called．”。继续浏览至第四段第三句“When I put down the phone，my savings were gone．”可推知，[D]符合文意，故为答案。由第三段第一句“I thought she was going to tell me she had just gotten the haircut from hell．”可推知，[A]属于过度推断，故排除；[B]“泰姬刚刚退休”，原文并未提及，故排除；[C]“她们会面吃午餐”，原文也未提及，故排除。 第92题

How did the author feel in the following weeks? A.Desperate. B.Indifferent. C.Disappointed. D.Angry.

参： A 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 推断题。由题干中的the author feel in the following weeks定位至原文第四段末句“I felt as if I had died and，for some unknown reason，was still breathing．”，由此可推知[A]“绝望的”符合文意，故为答案。[B]“漠不关心的”、[C]“失望的”和[D]“愤怒的”均与原文不相符，故排除。 第93题

According to the passage, to which was she \"forced to pay attention\" ? A.Her friends. B.Her husband. C.Her lost savings. D.Her experience.

参： D 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 推断题。由题干中的“forced to pay attention”定位至原文第七段倒数第二句“Now I was forced to pay attention．”。定位句上一句提及“No matter how much I ate or had or experienced，it didn’t satisfy me，because I wasn’t really taking it in．wasn’t absorbing it．”题干问的是作者被迫去关注什么，定位句中的“Now”与上文形成对比，由此可推知[D]符合文意，故为答案。[A]“她的朋友们”、[B]“她的丈夫”和[C]“她失去的储蓄”均与文意不符，故都排除。 第94题

Which of the following statements is CORRECT about her friends? A.Her friends felt the same as she did.

B.Her friends valued their experience more. C.Her friends were in a better financial situation. D.Her friends were more optimistic than she. 参： B 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 推断题。由题干中的her friends定位至原文最后三段。由倒数第三段中“what they were seeing about themselves was incalculable”以及倒数第二段中“ My friend Michael said，“I´d started to get complacent…Now they’re awake，alive—and I don’t want to go back．”等可推知，[B]含义相符，故为答案。由原文倒数第三段“But the other four all said that what they were seeing about themselves was incalculable，and they didn’t think it…”排除含义相反的[A]；由末段最后三句“Michael and his wife…weren’t sure where or how they were going to live．”排除含义相反的[C]；原文并未就作者和朋友的乐观性进行对比，故排除[D]。

第95题

What is the message of the passage?

A.Understanding gained is more important than money lost. B.It is natural to see varied responses to financial crises. C.Desire for money is human nature. D.One has to be decisive during crises. 参： A 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 主旨题。通览全文可知，文章前半部分均在叙述作者的遭遇，只是在倒数第二、三、四段论及作者和朋友对此遭遇的看法。作者由朋友的一番提问：“…would you take the money or would you take what losing the money has given you?”引出关于“失与得”的讨论，从而揭示出深刻的道理，即为[A]“理解力的获得比金钱损失更重要”，故为答案。[B]“看到对经济危机的不同反应是很自然的”为客观表象，并非作者想通过文章要表达的真正意图，故排除；[C]“对金钱的欲望是人类的本性”过于肤浅，与文意不符，故排除；原文并未强调危机中的“决断性”，而是对待危机的态度，排除[D]。 上一题 下一题

(96~100/共20题)PART V READING COMPREHENSIONIn this section there are several reading passages followed by twenty questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked [A]、[B]、[C] and [D]. Choose the one that you think is the correct answer. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.

In the 19th century, there used to be a model of how to be a good person. There are all these torrents of passion flowing through you. Your job, as captain of your soul, is to erect dams to keep these passions in check. Your job is to just say no to laziness, lust, greed, drug use and the other sins.

These days that model is out of fashion. You usually can´t change your behaviour by simply resolving to do something. Knowing what to do is not the same as being able to do it. Your willpower is not like a dam that can block the torrent of self-indulgence. It´s more like a muscle, which tires easily. Moreover, you´re a social being. If everybody around you is overeating, you´ll probably do so, too.

The 19th-century character model was based on an understanding of free will. Today, we know that free will is bounded. People can change their lives, but ordering change is not simple because many things, even within ourselves, are beyond our direct control.

Much of our behaviour, for example, is guided by unconscious habits. Researchers at Duke University calculated that more than 40 percent of the actions we take are governed by habit, not actual decisions. Researchers have also come to understand the structure of habits—cue, routine, reward.

You can change your own personal habits. If you leave running shorts on the floor at night, that´ll be a cue to go running in the morning. Don´t try to ignore your afternoon snack craving. Every time you feel the cue for a snack, insert another routine. Take a walk.

Their research thus implies a different character model, which is supposed to manipulate the neural(神经系统) networks inside.

To be an effective person, under this model, you are supposed to coolly examine your own unconscious habits, and the habits of those under your care. You are supposed to devise strategies to alter the cues and routines. Every relationship becomes slightly manipulative, including your relationship with yourself. You´re trying to arouse certain responses by implanting

certain cues.

This is a bit disturbing, because the important habitual neural networks are not formed by mere routine, nor can they be reversed by clever cues. They are burned in by emotion and strengthened by strong yearnings, like the yearnings for admiration and righteousness.

If you think you can change your life in a clever way, the way an advertiser can get you to buy an air freshener, you´re probably wrong. As the Victorians understood, if you want to change your life, don´t just look for a clever cue. Commit to some larger global belief. 第96题

Which of the following is a key element in the 19th-century character model? A.Passion.

B.Determination. C.Capability. D.Action.

参： B 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 推断题。由题干中的the 19th—century character model定位到原文第一段首句“In the 19th century，there used to be a model of how to be a good person．”由第一段末句“Your job is to just say no to laziness，lust，greed，drug use and the other sins．”和第二段第二句“You usually can’t change your behaviour by simply resolving to do something．”可推知，[B]“决心”与文意相符，故为答案。[A]“激情”、[C]“能力”和[D]“行动”并非关键因素，故均排除。 第97题

The 19th-century model supposedly does not work because______. A.it has worked unsatisfactorily most of the time B.the comparison of free will to a dam is groundless C.what one wishes to do should be considered carefully D.there were many other factors beyond one´s control 参： D 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 推断题。由题干中的The 19th—century model定位到原文第三段首句“The 19th—century character model was based on an understanding of free will．”由第三段第二、三两句“Today，we know that free will is bounded…are beyond our direct control．”可推知，[D]项内容与文意相符，故为答案。[A]中“worked unsatisfactorily most of the time”，表述过于绝对，故排除；第二段第三句提及“Your willpower is not like a dam that can block the torrent of self-indulgence．”，原文并没有说这种比喻无根据，故排除[B]；[C]在原文中并未明确提及，故排除。 第98题

What is the main implication of the research at Duke University? A.Habit is key to one´s behaviour. B.One´s behaviour is difficult to change. C.Both habit and will power are important. D.Habit has an unidentified structure. 参： A 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 推断题。由题干中的the research at Duke University定位到原文第四段第二句。由第四段第二句“Researchers at Duke University calculated that more than 40 percent of the actions we take are governed by habit，not actual decisions．”可知，杜克大学的研究人员们推

测，我们超过40％的行为由习惯控制，而并非实际的决定，由此可推知，[A]含义与文意相符，故为答案。[B]在原文关于杜克大学的研究中并未提及，故排除；[C]“意志力与习惯同样重要”，在杜克大学的研究中也并未提及，故排除；由第四段末句“Researchers have also come to understand the structure of habits—cue，routine，reward”可知，[D]与此表述相反，排除。 第99题

According to the new character model, personal behaviour could be altered through______. A.cues to manipulate the habitual neural responses B.cues to stop all the former unconscious habits C.techniques to devise different physical cues D.techniques to supplement old routines 参： C 您的答案： 未作答

答案解析： 细节题。由题干中的personal behaviour could be altered定位到原文第七段第二句“You are supposed to devise strategies to alter the cues and routines．”由定位句可推知，[C]项内容与文意相符，故为答案。由第七段末句“You’re trying to arouse certain responses by implanting certain cues．”可知，[A]项含义颠倒，排除；[B]中“stop all the former unconscious habits”，表述过于绝对，故排除；[D]中的“supplement old routines”在原文中并未明确提及，故排除。 第100题

We learn from the passage that the new character model______. A.has been used to change behaviour successfully B.deals better with emotional aspects of behaviour

C.stresses the neural and psychological aspects of habit change D.can bring about changes in one´s life like what advertisers do 参： C 您的答案： 未作答 答案解析： 细节题。由题干中的the new character model定位到原文倒数第二、三、四段。由倒数第四段中的“which is supposed to manipulate the neural(神经系统)networks inside”和倒数第三段中的“To be an effective person，under this model，you are supposed to coolly examine your own unconscious habits”可推知，[C]项内容与文意相符，故为答案。[A]“has been used to change behaviour successfully”，表述过于绝对化，故排除；[B]中“deals better”的含义在原文中并未提及，故排除；由末段首句“If you think you can change your life in a clever way，the way an advertiser can get you to buy an air freshener，you’re probably wrong．”很显然，[D]的表述与文意正好相反，故排除。 上一题 下一题

(1/1)PART VI WRITINGSECTION A COMPOSITIONWrite on your ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of about 200 words on the following topic. 第101题

Most of us, as students, are careful with our money in daily life: we collect all kinds of coupons (优 惠券) ; we look for group-buy deals if we eat out or travel; we don´t buy clothes unless in a sale. However, some people think that all this may not make us smart consumers. What is your opinion?

Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words. You are to write in three parts.

In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.

In the second part, provide one or two reasons or your experience (s) to support your opinion. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary. You should supply an appropriate title for your composition.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks. ___________

参： Be a Truly Smart Consumer

Social and economic development today has not only brought us new kinds of goods and services, but also greatly changed the way we buy goods and services. As students mostly rely on their families, along with the increasing pressure of daily life, they are more careful with their money: They collect all kinds of coupons, look for group-buy deals for eating and travelling, and buy clothes only on sale. For most people, this seems to be a smart way of enjoying better life at less expense. For me, however, this may not make us become smart buyers.

First of all, such habits as buying with coupons or in the form of group-buy deals will easily result in overbuying and blind consumption. Buyers tend to think that coupons and group-buy deals give them a great advantage of saving money. It is praiseworthy that students choose to buy something they´re really in need of in such a way. But most of time, it is hard for them to refrain from being tempted to buy things offered at a tempting discount. The ultimate result is that they spend more money than they have planned before and harvest a heap of what they don´t really need. Over a long period of time, they must have stocked up piles of useless stuff, which lead to a large waste of resources.

In addition, coupons or group-buy deals in the long run would make young people form a bad habit of irrational spending. Actually, coupons, group-buy deals and promotional plans are cleverly designed by marketers to sell more goods and make more profits. They are more shrewd in money matters than consumers, so it´s naive of students to gain extra advantage by such economic means. Being a rational consumer, we should be cautious and avoid falling into the trap of overspending.

All in all, we should buy things out of necessity and ration instead of impulse. Don´t be confounded with lust and greed when seeing much cheaper things. Look before you leap. Only in this way can we be a truly smart consumer. 详细解答： 上一题 下一题

(1/1)SHCTION B NOTE-WRITINGWrite on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation. 第102题

Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: Your former high-school classmate (Mathew or Grace) is coming to visit you in the dorm. But, you have got something urgent to do and thus cannot wait for him/her there. Leave a note on the door, expressing your apology and telling him/her how to find you. You must make clear where you are in the note.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. _______________

参： April 20, 2013 Dear Grace,

I am terriblely sorry to tell you that I won´t be able to wait for you here this afternoon,

because I have to go to the airport at 2: 00 p. m. to pick up a friend of mine. I really have kept our date in my mind all these days and I realy looked forward to seeing you, while plans can never keep pace with changes. This matter comes so suddenly and urgently. Please forgive me. Would you please come to the East Gate of the Olympic Stadium at 9: 00 p. m. to see me? Yours truly, Mike 详细解答： 上一题 成绩单 答题卡