Unit 1 How can we become good learners
(时间:120分钟 分值:120分)
第一部分 听力(共四大题,满分20分)
Ⅰ.短对话理解(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
你将听到五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
( )1.What does the boy want to borrow
A. B. C.
( )2.How does the boy study for English tests
A. B. C.
( )3.Who learns English by keeping a diary in English
A.Frank. B.Cindy. C.Jenny.
( )4.When does the girl do math exercises
A.After lunch.
B.In the evening.
C.Before dinner.
( )5.Where are the speakers going this Saturday evening
A.To the library.
B.To the museum.
C.To the cinema.
Ⅱ.长对话理解(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
你将听到两段对话。每段对话后有几个小题,请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答第6、7题。
( )6.Why does the boy call Chinese Help Center
A.Because he wants to join the Chinese club.
B.Because he has some problems in Chinese.
C.Because he wants to help others with their Chinese.
( )7.What can we know about the boy
A.He is from China.
B.He is not good at speaking Chinese.
C.He doesn't get on well with his classmates.
听下面一段对话,回答第8至10题。
( )8.What does the girl think of watching English videos
A.It's too hard to understand.
B.It's too boring.
C.It is too easy.
( )9.How does the girl improve her speaking skills
A.By listening to radios.
B.By writing English diaries.
C.By practicing conversations with a friend.
( )10.How often does the girl practice pronunciation
A.Sometimes.
B.Every day.
C.Seldom.
Ⅲ.短文理解(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
你将听到一篇短文。短文后有五个小题,请根据短文内容,在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。短文读两遍。
( )11.Where does Ms. Ma learn English
A.On her phone.
B.At school.
C.In a foreign country.
( )12.What did Ms. Ma use to do after work
A.Go shopping.
B.Listen to music.
C.Watch TV.
( )13.How does Ms. Ma practice her spoken English
A.By reading aloud.
B.By repeating each sentence after the teacher.
C.By making conversations with others.
( )14.What does Ms. Ma want to improve next
A.English writing skills.
B.English speaking skills.
C.English reading skills.
( )15.Why does Ms. Ma study English so hard
A.To change her job.
B.To study abroad.
C.To travel around the world.
Ⅳ.信息转换(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
你将听到一篇短文。请根据短文内容,写出下面表格中所缺的单词,每空仅填一词。短文读两遍。
Some advice on how to practice the 16. skills of English learning
Advice Reasons
Be 17. to talk with others in English. You can improve your listening and speaking skills quickly.
Listen to English programs often. Your 18. will improve greatly.
Read English books. It is the best way to 19. your vocabulary and improve your reading skills.
Keep a 20. . This will help you practice writing skills.
第二部分 语言知识运用(共三大题,满分35分)
Ⅴ.单项填空(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
( )21.—How do you learn English words fast
— making flashcards.
A.To B.By C.For D.With
( )22.—What is the to your excellent pronunciation
—Practice makes perfect!
A.result B.influence C.duty D.secret
( )23.Our Chinese teacher is so that each student likes her.
A.patient B.lucky C.shy D.busy
( )24.People who learn and well will achieve their dreams more easily than others.
A.safely B.wisely C.slowly D.politely
( )25.—Could you tell me who radium (镭)
—Sure. The Curies did.
A.invented B.created C.discovered D.made
( )26.—Can't we make it another time I'm not free that day.
—OK, let me the timetable to see when the next match is.
A.make up B.fix up C.get up D.look up
( )27.—Julie, don't talk with your deskmate. Please what I'm saying.
—I'm sorry, Mrs. Han.
A.look forward to B.pay attention to
C.check out D.bring out
( )28.Her name is Rose and her sister's name is Lily. You can their names two kinds of flowers.
A.share; with B.connect; with
C.cover; with D.talk; with
( )29.—The doctor told me not to eat too much, but I find it difficult.
—The doctor is right. you eat, you will be.
A.The less; the healthier
B.The less; the more healthier
C.The more; the healthier
D.The more; the more healthier
( )30.Alan, you can't go out to play you clean your room.
A.if B.because
C.since D.unless
Ⅵ.完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)
阅读下列短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A
Two years ago I came to Japan. I came here because I wanted to study Japanese. I went to a Japanese language school as soon as I got here. I was not a Japanese beginner, so I wasn't good at Japanese. I could only make some very 31 conversations.
At the end of the first term, I was able to read, write and speak 32 than most students in my class. However, I was not able to understand well when people spoke to me. My teacher Mr.Liu said, “Your 33 is poor. Why don't you repeat the first half of the book ” I felt a little 34 . I made progress every month, so I didn't want to repeat it. However, 35 the teacher said was true. I still couldn't understand what people said to me. My teacher asked me to think about his 36 . I thought it over and agreed.
In the second term, I 37 the same classes and I studied the same book that I learned in the first term. My Japanese teacher was right and 38 suggestion was good. Little by little I was able to 39 more spoken Japanese. I was able to make more conversations and understand more when my classmates and teachers 40 to me in Japanese.
Sometimes I had to admit (承认) reading, writing and speaking skills were not enough. Listening was also important. From then on, I studied harder to improve my listening skills.
( )31.A.difficult B.simple C.quick D.slow
( )32.A.worse B.fewer C.better D.less
( )33.A.reading B.writing C.listening D.speaking
( )34.A.proud B.angry C.relaxed D.moved
( )35.A.when B.how C.which D.what
( )36.A.suggestion B.secret C.activity D.chance
( )37.A.forgot B.repeated C.left D.increased
( )38.A.his B.her C.their D.your
( )39.A.notice B.understand C.add D.teach
( )40.A.joined B.lent C.played D.spoke
B
Reading is very useful for English learners. When you are learning English, listening, speaking and writing are very 41 , but reading is also very helpful. When you read, you can both learn some new words and learn 42 them. When you read, it gives you a good 43 for writing.
Read something at your right level
Read something that you can more or less understand. If you need to stop every three words to use a dictionary, it's not 44 for you.
Try to increase your vocabulary
If there are 4 or 5 new words on a page, try to 45 their meanings. Then 46 in a dictionary after reading and write them down in your notebook. Try to 47 them.
Try to read regularly
Reading for 15 minutes every day is 48 than two hours every Sunday. Fix a time to read. For example, you could read for 15 minutes 49 you go to bed or at lunchtime.
Read what interests you
Choose a book or a magazine that you like. You can also read newspapers, for example, English Coaching Paper. There is always 50 in it.
( )41.A.difficult B.boring C.useless D.important
( )42.A.where to find B.who to choose
C.how to use D.what to understand
( )43.A.example B.hobby C.meaning D.habit
( )44.A.comfortable B.right C.healthy D.kind
( )45.A.guess B.read C.search D.keep
( )46.A.look up them B.look them up C.look up it D.look it up
( )47.A.forget B.catch C.remember D.leave
( )48.A.more B.less C.worse D.better
( )49.A.after B.before C.when D.until
( )50.A.anything interesting B.interesting anything
C.something interesting D.interesting something
Ⅶ.补全对话(共5小题;每小题1分, 满分5分)
根据对话内容,从方框内的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,其中有两个为多余选项。
A:Han Mei, you are great. You got an “A” in English.51.
B:I learn English by joining an English club.
A:Sounds good. Then how can you get the pronunciation right
B:52.
A:Well, I'll try to do more listening practice, too. 53.
B:Oh, yes. I take lots of grammar notes.
A:54.
B:Well, you should find some English pen friends to practice writing with.
A:I can't do well in listening. There are so many new words. I can't understand them.
B:55.
A:OK. I'll try. Thanks.
A.I don't get much writing practice.
B.There will be an English test next Tuesday.
C.I often listen to tapes.
D.Well, you just need understand key words, not every word.
E.I find it difficult to learn English well.
F.How do you learn English
G.Do you keep an English notebook
第三部分 阅读(共两节,满分40分)
Ⅷ.阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
第一节 阅读下列短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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( )56.What course is new at the Meriden Centre
A.Business. B.History.
C.Spoken English. D.Chinese.
( )57.Peter wants to take an online course on Tuesday. How much does he need to pay each term
A.$350. B.$400. C.$500. D.$650.
( )58.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text
A.There will be 10 students in the class.
B.Students cannot drive their cars to the Meriden Center.
C.Teachers for the courses are all experienced in teaching.
D.Students can write an e-mail to Angela for more information.
B
One American university uses a robot as a teaching assistant (助教) to help students with their problems. And none of the students knew that was a robot in the beginning!
Jill Watson, a robot made in that university, helps the students a lot. When answering students' questions on the Internet, Jill seems to be an excellent teacher. She can give wonderful answers quickly. She sounds natural and usually says good words.
When someone told the students that their “teacher” was a robot, they all got very surprised. “How was it possible I was talking to a robot!” said Bailey. “She sounds like a common teacher.” Another student Jennifer told the newspaper, “We are thinking about choosing Jill Watson to be our best teacher. She is really helpful.”
Now many students like to ask questions on their school's website (网站). It usually takes teachers too much time to answer them. So the university had such an idea of making Jill Watson. It's a faster way to help the students with their problems.
Jill can quickly find possible answers to the questions in her own computer and make sure they are all right. After that, she tells the students in an electronic (电子的) voice that sounds like a famous actress.
( )59.What is Jill Watson
A.She is a student. B.She is a real teacher.
C.She is an actress. D.She is a teaching robot.
( )60.How does Jill Watson answer students' questions
A.By sending e-mails.
B.By speaking to them.
C.By talking on the phone.
D.By leaving notes.
( )61.Why did the students get surprised when they knew about Jill Watson
A.Because she sounded like a robot teacher.
B.Because she could only answer some easy questions.
C.Because she seemed to be natural and wonderful.
D.Because they didn't believe she was so young.
( )62.Which of the following is TRUE about Jill Watson
A.She helps the students with their problems in the classroom.
B.She can quickly give the students answers to their questions.
C.Both Bailey and Jennifer knew everything about her in the beginning.
D.She makes the teachers in the university do nothing for their students.
C
Chinese is getting more and more popular, so the UK government plans to invest (投资) 10 million pounds to help more kids learn Chinese. Do you think it is necessary for UK pupils to learn Chinese
Seneca (Canada)
I studied French for 2 years in high school, and German for 4 years in college and got good marks. I studied Chinese for about 4 months before moving to China. For any language, if you don't use it, it will be easy to forget it. I've forgotten the French I learned except for a few phrases. I speak Chinese every day. My writing, reading and listening are quite good, but far from fluent. I think it's necessary to learn Chinese.
Tony (the UK)
Learning foreign language can be valuable, but it is not suitable for everyone. Chinese is a difficult language to learn, and teachers in the UK are not good at teaching foreign languages. However, China is a big and developing market for English business people. For them, Chinese is worth learning.
Bill (the US)
I don't think Chinese will replace (取代) English. Chinese is difficult to learn. To learn Chinese, you have to learn how to write and read it carefully. In the future Chinese will become more popular, so I think learning Chinese is a good thing.
( )63.Seneca learnt German for .
A.2 years B.4 months C.4 years D.6 years
( )64.Tony thinks it's to learn Chinese.
A.easy B.difficult
C.useless D.interesting
( )65.What's the best title for the passage
A.How to learn Chinese well.
B.Chinese will be the first language in the world.
C.Do you like Chinese
D.Is it necessary to learn Chinese
D
There is one language that is used in every country in the world. It is easy to understand, although you can't hear it. It is sign language.
When you wave to a friend who is across the street, you are using sign language. When you smile at someone, you are saying, “I want to be friendly”, but you are not using speech. You are using sign language. When you raise your hand in class, you are saying, “Please ask me. I think I know the correct answer.”
Babies who can't talk can point at things. They are using sign language. A policeman who wants to stop traffic holds up his hands. He is using sign language.
Many years ago, a French priest (牧师), Charles Michel de Epee, became interested in education for deaf people. He invented a finger alphabet (字母表). It is still in use now. People can make the sign for letters and spell words with their hands, and deaf people can read the words and understand them. Soon there were schools for the deaf in many countries.
Today, there are special TV news programs for deaf people. The newsreader (新闻广播员) tells the news in sign language. At the same time, the words appear on the TV screen.
How many hand signs do you use every day
( )66.Who is not using sign language
A.Amy: waving to her friend when she sees him.
B.Bill: smiling at a girl to show his friendliness.
C.Cindy: raising her hand when the teacher asks a question.
D.David: saying “Thank you!” to his mom for the tasty cake.
( )67.What can we know about the finger alphabet from Paragraph 4
A.People still use it today.
B.It came out not long ago.
C.It was invented by a British priest.
D.It is only used in several countries.
( )68.What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A.Letters. B.Words.
C.Hands. D.Schools.
( )69.What does the text mainly talk about
A.An introduction to sign language.
B.How to use sign language.
C.The importance of sign language.
D.The inventor of sign language.
E
Most people hope to have a good memory which helps them succeed in study, work and life. Can memory be improved Luckily, hundreds of studies in the past 50 years have already given us a definite (确定的) answer.
A healthy lifestyle (生活方式) keeps your brain memory active. First of all, it is necessary to have a healthy eating habit. Eating more food rich in Vitamin B and Vitamin E helps you have a better memory. Doing exercise can keep your brain alive, too. Proper exercise provides much needed oxygen for the brain. Running, riding a bike, swimming and even walking two or three times a week are helpful. Moreover, getting enough sleep is important. Only when your brain gets a good rest, can it work well. The healthier your lifestyle is, the better your memory will become.
Memory skills help you remember things better. Chunking is a way of remembering a piece of information by cutting it into smaller ones. For example, to memorize a ten-digit telephone number 2127983630, you can divide the digits (数字) into three groups: first 212, then 798, and lastly 3630. This method is far more effective (有效的) than remembering a string (字符串) of 10 digits.
However, memory skills will hardly work if you don't understand the information. What's more, only a regular (经常的) review can make the memory last long. That is why students are always advised to go over what they have learnt after one day and then after three days, and then use it as often as possible.
Human brains are like muscles that need nutrition (营养) and exercise to become stronger. If you make a few lifestyle changes and try some memory skills, you can certainly improve your memory.
( )70.What does the underlined word “Chunking” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.避免错误 B.分块记忆
C.经常练习 D.反复使用
( )71.Why should we review what we've learned regularly
A.To make the memory last long.
B.To show that we are hardworking.
C.To follow our teachers' advice.
D.To do homework right and finish it early.
( )72.What's the result of the studies mentioned in the last paragraph
A.Not everyone has a good memory.
B.Memory skills are not difficult to learn.
C.Memory can be improved in some way.
D.It's important to have a healthy lifestyle.
第二节 阅读下面短文,并用英语回答问题(请注意每小题的词数要求)。
F
A different way of learning is widely used in our English study. Let me introduce it to all of you.
Before class, we must make study plans first. Then we look up the new words, listen to the recording and read the text. When we meet problems we can't solve by ourselves, we always write them down in our notebooks.
In class, we sit in groups to discuss the problems freely. The teacher always offers help when we need. After discussion, it's time for us to give a report to the class. We also make conversations in pairs and practice them a lot. It's really good for our listening and speaking.
After class, we have less homework now, so we can go to the library to read English books, magazines and newspapers. We can also surf the Internet for useful information.
In a word, we enjoy the new way of studying. We can make more progress in our study.
73.What must we do first before class (不超过10个词)
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74.What should we do after discussion in class (不超过15个词)
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75.How much homework do we have now (不超过5个词)
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第四部分 写(共两大题,满分25分)
Ⅸ.单词拼写(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
根据首字母及汉语提示,完成下列单词的拼写,使句意明确,语言通顺。
76.The train is travelling at a s (速度)of sixty miles an hour.
77.Why do you make so many m (错误)
78.As students, we should use the Internet w (明智地).
79.Bob improves his English by doing g (语法)exercises.
80.It is well known that Columbus d (发现) America in 1492.
Ⅹ.书面表达(共1小题;满分20分)
假如你叫David,你的英国朋友Chris来信向你咨询如何才能学好中文。请你用英语写一封回信,向他介绍如何学好中文。要点如下:
How to learn Chinese well take classes
watch movies
sing songs
make friends
...
注意:1.词数80~100;
2.可适当增加细节;
3.信件的开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。
Dear Chris,
I'm glad to receive your letter. You asked me how to learn Chinese well. _________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes!
Yours,
David
参考答案
听力部分录音稿
Ⅰ.短对话理解
你将听到五段对话,每段对话后有一个小题。请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
1.M:Anna, may I borrow your notebook I couldn't follow the teacher in class.
W:OK. It's under the dictionary.
2.W:How do you study for English tests By making word cards or listening to tapes
M:Neither. I study for them by reading the textbook.
3.W:I learn English by watching videos. Cindy learns it by studying with a group. What about you, Frank
M:I learn it by keeping a diary in English, Jenny.
4.W:I usually do math exercises at 8 o'clock in the evening.
M:Really I often do them after lunch.
5.W:Jack, how about going to watch a new movie with me this Saturday evening
M:Sounds great.
Ⅱ.长对话理解
你将听到两段对话,每段对话后有几个小题。请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答第6、7题。
W:Hello! This is Chinese Help Center. Can I help you
M:Yes. I have some trouble in Chinese.
W:And what is your trouble
M:First, I can't speak Chinese well.
W:Don't worry. Why not join a language club to practice Chinese
M:OK. I'll try it. Also, I can't understand the teacher when she talks to the class.
W:Listening to more tapes will help a lot.
M:Thank you very much. I'll do that as much as possible.
W:You're welcome. I hope your Chinese will improve soon.
听下面一段对话,回答第8至10题。
M:Do you learn English by watching English videos
W:No. It's too hard to understand.
M:Have you ever worked with a group
W:Yes. I've learned a lot that way.
M:Have you ever practiced conversations with a friend
W:Oh, yes. It improves my speaking skills.
M:What about reading aloud to practice pronunciation
W:That's a good idea. I do that sometimes. I think it also helps.
Ⅲ.短文理解
你将听到一篇短文,短文后有五个小题。请根据短文内容,在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。短文读两遍。
Ms. Ma has been learning English for a long time, but her teachers are not in the classroom. They give lessons on the phone.
Ms. Ma has a busy job. After eight hours' work, she doesn't spend her free time watching TV as she used to. Instead, she takes out her mobile phone and opens an App to practice her spoken English. The teacher in the App reads a sentence and then Ms. Ma repeats it. She has learned English this way for six months and now her English pronunciation is good. She says she plans to use another App to improve her English writing next. Why does she study English so hard She says she wants to study abroad one day.
Ⅳ.信息转换
你将听到一篇短文。请根据短文内容,写出下面表格中所缺的单词,每空仅填一词。短文读两遍。
If you want to learn English well, you must practice the four skills of it: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Here is some advice. Firstly, you should be brave to talk with others in English so that you can improve your listening and speaking skills quickly. Secondly, you should listen to English programs often. Before long, your pronunciation will improve greatly. Thirdly, it's necessary to read English books. This is the best way to increase your vocabulary and improve your reading skills. Lastly, in order to practice your writing skills, you should write more. Keeping a diary is a good choice. As long as you listen, speak, read and write more, you are sure to make progress!
参考答案
第一部分 听力
1~5 CAABC 6~10 BBACA 11~15 ACBAB
16.four / 4 17.brave 18.pronunciation 19.increase 20.diary
第二部分 语言知识运用
21~25 BDABC 26~30 DBBAD
31~35 BCCBD 36~40 ABABD 41~45 DCABA 46~50 BCDBC 51~55 FCGAD
第三部分 阅读
56~58 DAC 59~62 DBCB 63~65 CBD 66~69 DABA 70~72 BAC
73.We must make study plans first.
74.Give a report, make conversations in pairs and practice them.
75.We have less homework.
第四部分 写
76.speed 77.mistakes 78.wisely 79.grammar 80.discovered
书面表达
One Possible Version:
Dear Chris,
I'm glad to receive your letter. You asked me how to learn Chinese well. Here's some advice for you.
I think it's important to take Chinese classes. You'll find it helpful. As we know, “Use it or lose it”. So practicing in groups is pretty necessary. What's more, you could improve your Chinese by watching Chinese movies. It is also a good idea to learn and sing Chinese songs. You'll learn more Chinese words by doing that. If possible, you can even make some Chinese friends. They will be pleased to help you and it's a good chance for you to learn more about Chinese culture.
Learning is a lifelong journey. Keep practicing every day, and then it will bring something new to you.
Best wishes!
Yours,
David
