Unit 1
Section A
1. A. 5:45. B. 6:15. C. 6:45. D. 7:15.
2. A. It’s damp. B. It’s dry. C. It’s warm. D. It’s cold.
3. A. In a hotel. B. In a department store.
C. In a book shop. D. In a restaurant.
4. A. The English textbook. B. The chemistry textbook.
C. The English exercise book. D. The chemistry exercise book.
5. A. Take a walk. B. Go camping with the man.
C. Work on her assignment. D. Finish reading the newspaper
6. A. Go shopping. B. Make a plan
C. Do some cleaning at home. D. Listen to the weather forecast
7. A. The woman knew Jane well. B. Jane is better than thought.
C. Jane is not honest. D. Jane used to be honest.
8. A. It is easy. B. It is interesting. C. It is challenging. D. It is low-paying
9. A. She likes both dresses. B. She likes the green one better.
C. She likes neither. D. She likes the blue one better.
10. A. The man hasn’t finished the book himself B. The woman must wait till Shirley finishes it.
C. The man bought the book yesterday. D. The book was borrowed from Shirley.
Answer
B
W: The concert starts at 7:15
M: We still have an hour to get there
Q: What time is it now?
D
W: Do you like the weather in Shanghai？
M: I must say I’m used to the milder winter in Hong Kong.
Q: How does the man find the weather in Shanghai?
3. B
M: I like the pair of rings. Do you take travelers’ checks?
W: Sorry, we take cash only.
Q: Where did this conversation probably take place?
B
M: Have you got all the books the teacher required?
W: I bought the chemistry textbook, but the exercise book and the English textbook are not available.
Q: Which book has the woman got?
C
W: How can finish my paper before deadline? There’s only a week left.
M: You’d better work on it instead of going camping with us this weekend.
Q: What will the woman do this weekend?
A
W: It has been raining for a whole week. I have to change my plan for this afternoon’s shopping.
M: The weatherman said it would clear up by the morning.
Q: What did the woman plan to do?
C
W: I used to think Jane was honest.
M: Now you know her better.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
C
W: How do you like your new job?
M: Well, it’s demanding, but attractive because of the pay.
Q: What does the man think of his new job?
A
M: Which of the two dresses do you prefer, the green one or the blue one?
W: It’s hard to make a choice. Blue is my favorite color, but the style of the green one is also to my taste.
Q: What can we conclude from the conversation?
B
W: May I borrow the novel you bought last week?
M: Sure, I’ve finished it. But I promised to lend it to Shirley yesterday.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. India. B. Korea. C. Egypt. D. China
12. A. The bowls were divided into equal parts.
B. The small bowl was marked by lines.
C. water was poured into the large bowl through the small one.
D. The small bowl was put above the large one.
13. A. The drop of metal balls. B. The opening of a door.
C. The brass plate. D. The tiny horsemen.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Wireless network. B. Virus attached E-mails.
C. Identity theft. D. Malicious software.
15. A. Remind the users of the passwords they have set.
B. Store all passwords users key in when they’re browsing online.
C. Protect the Internet users from being monitored.
D. Destroy the files if a wrong password is keyed in.
16. A. Monitor other users. B. Delete browsing history.
C. Use shared computers. D. Keep personal data safe.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
Which of the following countries didn’t use the water clock? (B)
What o we know about the structure of the water clock? (D)
What made the water clock strike the hour? (A)
The water clock was an ancient clock. It could be used on cloudy days, at night and indoors.
Such clocks were probably first used in Egypt in 2000 BC .They were also used for many years in Arabia, India, China and all of Europe.
The simplest water clock needed two parts: a small bowl and a large bowl. The small bowl had a tiny hole in the bottom. The large bowl was divided into equal parts and marked by lines. Water was poured into the small bowl and it fell slowly down into the large bowl in tiny drops. Usually it took an hour for the water to rise from one line to the next in the large bowl.
A beautiful water clock was made in Persia over a thousand years ago. It was given as a present to the emperor of France. This water clock could be heard as well as seen. It contained twelve doors, each representing an hour. Every hour a door opened and the proper number of metal balls dropped onto a tiny brass plate to strike the hours. At twelve o’clock, twelve tiny horsemen came out and shut all the doors. This was probably one of the first striking clocks.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
Which of the following is NOT a threat to the Internet users? (A)
How does Ironkey’s Secure Service work? (C)
What can Internet users do with an Ironkey? (D)
The Internet has changed many ways that people live, work and think. It has also brought about threats, like identity theft, virus attached E-mails and malicious software. Therefore, Internet users never stop seeking effective ways to protect their personal data.
Now you can turn to the IronKey, a tiny USB drive that protects ours files with a password. Housed in a metal case, the little device is waterproof and it includes a password manager to keep it safe from tampering. If someone enters the wrong password ten times, The IronKey will soon destroy all the data.
The IronKey also provides protection for those using shared computers or an open wireless network. The drive contains its own web browser that channels Internet activity through the IronKey’s Secure Service. This prevents network operators from monitoring users.
The drive leaves virtually no footprint on computers because all passwords and browsing history are securely stored on the IronKey itself. The little device offers everyone privacy and computer security wherever they go.
Section C
Cell phone_17_has changed quickly within the past few years, and phones_18_ have new features. So before you get a new cell phone, shop around. And find the company that gives you the best coverage in your area.
Next, choose a cell phone _19__carefully. Every plan gives you a certain number of minutes each month for __20_. Get a plan with enough minutes as the cost for going over your designated minutes will cost a lot. To decide how many minutes you need, __21_the number of calls you make each day. Multiply that by the average number of minutes of each call. Then multiply that number by 30. You should also __22_ that in some countries you pay for each call you make and receive, so take that into __23_ as well. Most importantly, look at the roaming charges. If you call from outside your service area, you will be charged __24_fees.
Answer
17. Technology
18. often
19. service plan
20. a set price.
21. estimate
22. keep in mind
23. consideration
24. extra
Section D
Blanks 25 through 28 are based on the following conversation.
Complete the form. Writ One Word for each answer.
Answer
25. Thursday 26. 9:45 a.m. 27. check-up 28. $ 17
W: Good morning! Doctor Johnson’s
M: Good morning! I’m Kelvin Smith. I’d like to make an appointment with Dr. Johnson tomorrow. I need a check-up on my teeth.
W: I’ sorry Dr. Johnson is fully booked up tomorrow.
M: Oh, dear. My teeth seem to be sensitive to heat and cold, and they bleed when I brush.
Could I possibly see him the day after tomorrow?
W: I’m sorry he has to attend a meeting that day.
M: Can I meet him this week?
W: Well, let me see. Er…he has got two appointments available on Thursday. One is at 9:45, and the other is at 3:30.
M: Fine. The 9:45 appointment, I think. How much is the check-up?
W: It’s $17.
M: Thanks a lot for your help. Goodbye.
W: Bye.
Unit 2
Section A
1. A. In 1994 B. In 1995 C. In 1996 D. In 1998
2. A. Austria. B. Germany. C. Britain. D. Australia.
3. A. Doctor and patient. B. Barber and customer.
C. Teacher and student. D. Husband and wife.
4. A. He is strict with his employees. B. He treats his employees kindly.
C. He often makes fun of his employees. D. He lacks a sense of humor.
5. A. He’s lost something. B. He is jobless.
C. He is ill. D. He is in a bad mood.
6. A. Return the books. B. Cash the check.
C. Go to the post office. D. Buy some stamps.
7. A. It was not approved. B. It was quite successful.
C. It turned out to be a failure. D. It was delayed for lack of money.
8. A. She thought the lecture too long. B. She agreed to the man’s opinion.
C. She hasn’t listened to a lecture for long. D. She quite enjoyed the lecture.
9. A. John was poor at maths. B. John quitted some classes.
C. John didn’t finish his assignment. D. John failed the maths exam.
10. A. The exam is tough. B. The exam is easy.
C. She didn’t finish the exam within the limited time.
D. She didn’t know how long it took her to finish the exam.
Answer
A
M: My daughter was born in 1996.
W: Your daughter is two years younger than my daughter.
Q: When was the woman’s daughter born?
D
W: Hey, Andy. You’re just back from a trip. Tell me something about it.
M: I visited Austria, Germany and Britain. But much of the time was on the coach.
Q: Which of the following countries is not mentioned in the conversation?
C
W: You shouldn’t leave your hair long near the ears.
M: I will have my hair cut after class.
Q: What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?
B
M: How is your boss?
W: He appears to be very serious but turns out kind and humorous.
Q: How is the woman’s boss?
B
W: John looks pale. He didn’t even see me when he passed me just now.
M: He was fired.
Q: What’s the matter with John?
A
M: I have to return these books before I cash the check.
W: Please stop at the post office to get some stamps on your way back.
Q: What will the man do first?
B
W: Hey, Jean, how did your project turn out?
M: I first had trouble getting it approved, and then some problems with financing. But, all in all, it couldn’t be better.
Q: How was Jean’s project?
D
M: It was really a long and boring lecture. I could hardly keep myself from falling asleep.
W: I don’t think that. Actually it is quite long since I heard anyone better.
Q: What does the woman mean?
B
W: John, why do you look so worried? You are good at maths, aren’t you?
M: Yes. But Prof. Claire said the final score would include class attendance.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
B
M: How is our maths exam, Fiona?
W: We’re supposed to finish it within 2 hours, but I guess I got it done only with half the time.
Q: What does Fiona imply?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Outside the bank. B. Near the ATM
C. On her way home. D. On her way to the supermarket.
12. A. She got hurt in the back. B. She fell down and broke her wrist.
C. She called for help but in vain. D. She fought against the robber when attacked.
13. A. The robber attacked the victim form behind.
B. The robber was a young man with broad shoulders.
C. The robber was tall with very short hair.
D. The robber wore black jeans and a black jacket.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. In 1896 B. In 1908
C. 200 years after the first games. D. At the first Olympics.
15. A. Golf. B. Wrestling. C. Tug-of-war. D. 192-metre race.
16. A. Only male athletes could take part in the games.
B. The games didn’t include athletes from abroad.
C. The games were held in the same city
D. Some sports are violent with complicated rules.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. Where was the victim when the robbery took place? (D)
12. What do we know about the victim? (B)
13. Which of the following descriptions about the criminal is NOT true? (D)
I had just withdrawn $200 from the ATM outside the bank in West Street. The money was for my phone and electricity bills and to get some food at the supermarket on my way home.
When I was walking down West Street towards the supermarket, someone shoved me in the back and tugged at my shopping bag. He pushed me so hard that I fell forward onto my hands and broke my wrist. As I was falling, some one grabbed my bag out of my hand. Then I saw a man running past me. He was carrying my bag and dashed away before I could call for help.
I didn’t get a good look at him because it happened so suddenly. All I can really remember was that he was very tall and he had huge arms and shoulders. I know he was wearing a black jacket because I saw his sleeves when he snatched my bag. I think he had jeans on, but I’m not sure. I didn’t see his face because he was running away from me, but I think his hair was quite short and he was quite young.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. When was the Olympic flag first introduced? (B)
15. Which of the following sports remains part of the modern games? (B)
16. Which of the following is NOT true about the ancient Olympic Games? (D)
The first recorded Olympic Games were an important religious festival. Even after 200 years, the games only included Greek men from about 100 cities. Unlike today, the ancient games were always at Olympia, in Greece.
The ancient games began with just one 192-metre race. In later years, the games grew to include six sports, of which most tested skills soldiers needed, such as races in which runners wore fighting equipment and violent games with few rules.
The first modern games were held in 1896 and included 241 athletes from 14 countries. However, not until 1908 did the Olympics become part of the world’s fair. The same year, the flag of five linked rings was introduced as a symbol of the Olympics.
Since then the number of Olympic sports has constantly increased throughout history. At the Beijing Olympics, athletes competed in a total of 302 events from 28 sports. Many of the sports from the early modern games, including golf and tug-of-war, are no longer part of the Olympics, but some ancient sports such as running ，boxing and wrestling are still part of the modern games.
Section C
Can you imagine living in a place with no daylight? That’s what winter in Antarctica is like. Antarctica spends four months of the year without a __17__ sunrise!
Antarctica is a __18__of extremes. The wind frequently blows at over 80 km per hour. Average __19__hover at around minus 50 degrees Celsius. In addition, the air in Antarctica is as dry as the air in the Sahara Desert. Only the most hardy __20__ can survive in this extreme climate. They survive thanks to __21__ of fat under their skin.
The people living at the South Pole are mostly __22__ from universities all over the world. Interestingly, the South Pole happens to be a great place for studying Earth’s climate. Survival in Antarctica presents serious__23__ for humans. Like the seals and penguins, people need defenses against the brutal Antarctic climate. Thick boots and coats __24__feathers and fat!
Answer
17. single
18. continent
19. annual temperatures
20. creatures
21. a thick layer
22. researchers
23. challenges
24. do the job of
Section D
Blanks 25 through 28 are based on the following conversation.
Complete the form. Writ One Word for each answer.
Answer
25. Murray
26. Four
27. Single
28. $120
M: Hello, Sunny Inn. What can I do for you?
W: I’d like to book a room for three nights on February 23rd
M: You want a double room or a single room?
W: Single room, please.
M: A moment please. I’m sorry, madam. We only have a few available on 22nd or 24th .
W: That’s it, on 22nd. How much will it be?
M: $120 per night.
W: OK. That will be fine.
M: All right. May I have your name, please?
W: Sarah Murray.
M: How do you spell your surname?
W: M-u-r-r-a-y.
M: OK. We are looking forward to your coming on February 22nd.
Unit 3
Section A
1. A. At 8:30 B. At 8:00 C. At 18:00 D. At 18:30
2. A. A teacher B. A cook C. A doctor. D. A driver.
3. A. 10 yuan. B. 30 yuan. C. 25 yuan. D. 50 yuan.
4. A. Work on the night shift. B. Take care of her mother.
C. Go to bed right away. D. Turn down the TV.
5. A. A patient from abroad. B. A movie to be on.
C. A prize-awarding ceremony. D. A film on TV.
6. A. Fine. B. Rainy. C. Cold D. Warm.
7. A. He didn’t give a lesson today. B. He usually speaks excitedly.
C. He usually gives students homework. D. He is a very emotional person.
8. A. She thinks the jacket is terrible. B. She doesn’t like the color.
C. She thinks it unfit for the occasion. D. She thinks the choice is good.
9. A. Share a flat with a roommate. B. Move into a flat by himself.
C. Stay in the school dormitory. D. Find out the cost of renting a house.
10. A. She would like to go shopping with the man.
B. She had to make preparations for the business trip.
C. She was too tired to go shopping with the man.
D. She was not feeling well after the business trip.
Answer
B
M: When will Flight A391 leave?
W: It leaves at 8:30, but you should check in half an hour ahead of time.
Q: When should the man check in?
C
W: Jim looks pale. I wonder if he’s caught a cold.
M: Why not call Mr. Duff?
Q: Who is Mr. Duff?
B
M: How much are these plates?
W: They are 10 yuan each and 50 yuan for a box of six.
Q: How much will the man pay if he wants 3 plates?
D
M: Jane, turn the TV down a bit. Mother has just been off a night shift.
W: Sorry, I didn’t know that.
Q: What will Jane do next?
D
M: How did you like The English Patient? It won the Oscar for best picture that year.
W: It is a pity I got home too late last night to watch it.
Q: What are they talking about?
B
W: If it weren’t for the rain, we could have an outing.
M: Well, the weather forecast says it is supposed to clear up next Tuesday.
Q: What will the weather be like next Monday?
C
W: Did you notice Mr. Liu behave strangely today?
M: Yes. He spoke a bit… ehm emotionally, and can you believe he didn’t give us any homework?
Q: What can we learn about Mr. Liu?
D
M: I will wear this leather jacket for John’s wedding. I think the color is quite good. What do you think?
W: It looks terrific on you.
Q: What does the woman mean?
C
M: I don’t want to stay in the dormitory next term. I do need privacy.
W: But have you ever considered the cost of renting a flat?
Q: What does the woman suggest?
C
M: Would you like to go shopping with me tonight?
W: I’d like to , but I’m just back from a business trip. I am worn out.
Q: What does the woman imply?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. How money came into being. B. What served as money in the past.
C. How the value of money was decided. D. How money was made in the early days.
12. A. Tea B. Salt C. Nuts. D. Sheep.
13. A. They were difficult to make. B. They were easy for early people to use.
C. They were considered valuable by all people.
D. They had some practical use.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. 14.3 million. B. 23.1 million. C. 33.1 million. D. 37.4 million.
15. A. Watching videos. B. Downloading music.
C. Browsing through news. D. Playing games.
16. A. Keeping the farmers informed of the development of information technology.
B. Making it possible that farmer can receive education online.
C. Enabling farmers to gain technology and information about agriculture.
D. Helping create added value in information industry.
Answer
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
What does the speaker want to tell the listeners about? (B)
Which of the following might have been used for money by early Japanese? (A)
What was a common character of the things used for money?（C）
Good morning, everybody. My topic for today is “The use of Money”. I’m going to tell you something about money used in the early days. To be honest, we know little about how early people come to use money, but we do know dome of the things which have been used as money. In early times, in some European countries, salt was very difficult to get. It was used as money. In some parts of Asia, tea was used for money. The American Indians used nuts and other things. Perhaps the most common money of all was an animal of some kind. In some places today, cows are still used as a kind of money. So you see, things highly valued by everybody may serve as money.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
How many people in rural areas got access to the Internet at the end of 2006? (B)
What do rural Internet users seldom do online?(C)
What purpose has the internet achieved in rural areas?(C)
The Internet has been extending fairly rapidly in China’s rural areas, with the number of rural users reaching 37.4 million by the end of June 2007, indicating that in six months 14.3 million farmers got access to the Internet, compared with the number 23.1 million at the end of 2006.
The main users of the Internet in rural areas are young farmers and migrant workers. Who can use computers to enjoy online music, games and videos as urban users do. However, rural net users seldom use the Internet for news, online shopping, online banking and trading stocks.
In some rural areas, the Internet has been expected to achieve special educational purposes of offering the farmers featured agricultural information and technology and new farming price information relating to farm produce.
The director of the Information Research Center said that “We want to enable more farmers to benefit from the development of the information industry and it can bring about huge added value.”
Section C
Many children first learn the value of money by receiving allowance. Parents often give their children as amount of money that they may spend as they wish. The __17__is to let the children learn from experience at an age when__18__ are not very costly. A child may receive an allowance each week or each month. The amount is not so important. But parents should make clear what, if anything, the child is expected to __19__with the money. At first, young children may spend all of their allowance soon after they receive it. If they do this, they will learn the hard way to spending must be dong within a budget. Parents should not offer more money until the next allowance is to be paid. Older children may be __20__ to budget larger costs like those for clothing. The object is to show young people that a budget ___21__ choices between spending and saving. Many people who have written on the subject say it is not a good idea to pay your child for work around the home. These jobs are ___22___ of family life. Paying children to do __23__around the house, however, can be useful It can even provide an understanding of how a business works. Allowances give children a chance to __24__ the three things they do with money. They can share it in the form of gifts or giving to organizations. They can spend it by buying things they want, or they can save it.
Answer
purpose
financial mistakes
pay for
experienced enough
demands’
a normal part
extra work
experience
Section D
Blanks 25 through 28 are based on the following conversation
What did Julia do when she was in high school?
She was once __25__ of the Students’ Union.
Where did the man meet Julia?
At a __26__.
Why did Julia quit her previous job?
Because of great __27__.
What is Julia’s present job?
An art __28__
Complete the form. Writ One Word for each answer.
Answer
chairman
cafeteria
pressure
teacher
M: You’ll never guess who I met at the cafeteria. Julia Swan.
W: You mean our former classmate?
M: Yes, it’s her.
W: How is she doing? I still remember how excellent she was as chairman of the Students’ Union.
M: She went working in an accounting company in New York after graduation. But she quitted her job several months ago and moved back.
W: Why?
M: She said she was bored with working under pressure.
W: Then what is she doing now?
M: She gives art lessons in our high school. And she asked us to pay a visit if we are free.
W: I’d love to.
