(总分:120分 考试时间:120分钟)
(选择题,共65分)
一、听力选择(共15小题,计15分;每小题约有8秒钟的答题时间)
(一)录音中有五个句子,每个句子听两遍,然后从每小题A、B、C中选出能对每个句子做出适当反应的答语。
( C )1.A.Yes,I do.
B.They’re my friends.
C.By studying with a group.
( B )2.A.Yes,I did. B.No,I haven’t.
C.I learned a lot that way.
( A )3.A.Good idea. B.Of course.
C.They’re right.
( C )4.A.Yes,I do. B.No,I didn’t.
C.By listening to tapes.
( C )5.A.You can keep a diary in English.
B.You should take grammar notes.
C.Maybe you should join a spoken English club.
(二)录音中有五组对话,听对话两遍后,从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。
( B )6.How long has the girl learned English
A.For 5 years. B.For 10 years.
C.For 15 years.
( C )7.Why did the boy say sorry
A.He made some pronunciation mistakes.
B.He made some grammar mistakes.
C.He made some spelling mistakes.
( A )8.What’s Mary’s problem
A.She can’t read fast.
B.She is careless.
C.She seldom reads books.
( C )9.What does Mary find especially hard in learning English
A.Spelling. B.Pronunciation.
C.Grammar.
( B )10.When will Susan probably meet Charlie
A.This Wednesday morning.
B.This Saturday morning.
C.This Friday afternoon.
(三)录音中有一段对话,听对话两遍后,从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。(录音播放前你有40秒钟的读题时间)
( B )11.What does Tom think of the English class
A.It’s boring. B.It’s interesting.
C.It’s tiring.
( B )12.How do they practice using English
A.By doing sports.
B.By doing activities.
C.By speaking with foreign people.
( A )13.How many students are there in a group
A.Four. B.Five. C.Six.
( A )14.What are they talking about
A.How to learn English.
B.How to learn Chinese.
C.How to learn math.
( B )15.What does Tom often do in a group
A.Write. B.Talk. C.Play.
(注意:请同学们翻到第Ⅱ卷第四大题,继续做听力填表题。)
二、单项选择(共10小题,计10分)
从每小题A、B、C、D中选出一个能填入句中空白处的最佳答案。
( C )16.—How are you getting on with your cousin
—Very well.He is very and takes part in all kinds of activities in his spare time.
A.polite B.strict
C.active D.careful
( C )17.I didn’t catch what you said just now.Can you it
A.reply B.review
C.repeat D.refuse
( D )18.He drove at a of seventy kilometers per hour.
A.note B.space
C.height D.speed
( C )19.—How does Mary her vocabulary
—By reading a lot of books.
A.connect B.create
C.increase D.pronounce
( D )20.Columbus became famous since he America.
A.created B.invented
C.searched D.discovered
( C )21.Just be ,please.You can’t make such great progress in a day.It takes time.
A.available B.humorous
C.patient D.unbelievable
( A )22.Many people showed their singing and became famous on a popular TV program.
A.ability B.competition
C.background D.suggestion
( A )23.—Many young adults find it hard to make their own decisions.
—Well,they have to choose and be responsible for their actions.
A.wisely B.quietly
C.totally D.loudly
( C )24.We have just finished this lesson,and don’t forget to it in time after class.
A.offer B.preview
C.review D.achieve
( D )25.—Jerry,can you finish your homework on time
—Of course.
A.Use it or lose it.
B.It serves you right.
C.Practice makes perfect.
D.It’s a piece of cake.
三、阅读理解(共20小题,计40分)
阅读下列短文,然后从每小题A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。
A
Spending more than two hours a night doing homework leads to better results in English,math and science,according to a major study (by Pam Sammons,England) which has tracked(跟踪) the progress of 3,000 children over the past 15 years.
Spending any time doing homework showed advantages,but the influence was greater for the students who put in two to three hours a night,according to the study published by the Department for Education in England.
The scientists who did the research say their study emphasizes(强调) what students actually do rather than how much work the school has set.
Pam Sammons,a professor of education at Oxford University,said that the time spent on homework showed the influence of the school—if children were expected to do homework and if they enjoyed their subjects.“That’s one of the reasons why Indian and Chinese children do better.They spend more time on it,”he added.
It’s also reported that students who enjoyed school got better results.“Schools could make sure children had a better experience by improving the school environment, making schoolwork interesting and making children feel supported by teachers,”Sammons said.
It is suggested that children aged 5 to 7 should be set one-hour homework a week,half an hour a night for 7 to 11-year-olds.Secondary schools were encouraged to set up two hours a night for 14 to 16-year-olds.
“Headteachers should make their own homework policy,”the government said.
( B )26.We can probably read this passage .
A.in a poster B.in a magazine
C.in a storybook D.in an advertisement
( C )27.According to the first paragraph,spending doing homework leads to better results in lessons.
A.half an hour B.an hour
C.over two hours D.less than two hours
( A )28.The underlined word “published” probably means “ ” in Chinese.
A.公布 B.印刷
C.出版 D.发现
( A )29.Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the passage
A.Schools could make sure children had a better experience.
B.Children aged 14 to 16 should spend an hour a night on homework.
C.The study was published by the Department for Education in China.
D.Chinese and Indian children do worse in schoolwork from Pam Sammons.
( D )30.From the passage,we can know that .
A.students should become interested in their results
B.students should do homework as much as possible
C.parents should encourage their children to do more homework
D.it’s headteachers’ duty to make their students’ own homework policy
B
Teacher stood in front of his history class of twenty students just before handing out(分发) the final exam.His students sat quietly and waited for him to speak.
“It’s been a pleasure teaching you this term,” he said.“You’ve all worked very hard,so I have a pleasant surprise for you.Everyone who chooses not to take the final exam will get a ‘B’ for the course.”
Most of the students jumped out of their seats.They thanked the teacher happily,and walked out of the classroom.Only a few students stayed.The teacher looked at them.“This is your last chance,” he said.“Does anyone else want to leave ” All the students there stayed in their seats and took out their pencils.
The teacher smiled.“Congratulations (祝贺),” he said.“I’m glad to see you believe in yourselves.You all get ‘A’s.”
( C )31.This story most probably took place .
A.at the beginning of the term
B.in the middle of the term
C.at the end of the term
D.at the beginning of the school year
( B )32.Most of the students got Grade .
A.“A” B.“B”
C.“C” D.“F”
( A )33.Why did some students stay in their seats
A.Because they wanted to take the exam.
B.Because the teacher told them to stay in their class.
C.Because they were afraid to leave.
D.Because they didn’t have anything to do.
( C )34.The teacher gave the students who stayed in the classroom “A”s because .
A.the teacher liked them
B.they were cleverer than the other students
C.they believed in themselves
D.they studied hard
( A )35.The underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refers to “ ”.
A.students staying in their seats
B.students leaving the classroom
C.their seats
D.all the students
C
Do you often ask questions Children are known for wanting answers to many questions because curiosity(好奇心) is part of human nature.Books and TV shows often depend on curiosity.People keep reading or watching because they want to find out what happens.
As we all know,curiosity provides many advantages.Many of history’s greatest discoveries were made by curious people.People wondered how things worked and how work could be done more quickly.Thanks to their curiosity,people now know far more about the world and have useful technology to help them.Even if you don’t plan to be an inventor or a researcher,curiosity can still help you in the classroom.If you develop the curiosity of learning,classes will become more interesting.You will be good at them because you enjoy the process of learning.Even if you’re no longer a student,curiosity will make you an able worker.
What will you do if you’re not already curious Luckily,curiosity is a skill that can be improved.Often,the more you learn about a topic,the more interesting it becomes.To improve your curiosity,get information from as many sources (来源) as possible when you learn about a topic.At the same time,read all kinds of books, watch or listen to speeches and ask questions.Don’t always get information in the same way.Instead,learn to understand the facts that different people know.
Don’t assume you already know everything.Instead,search for other possibilities and opinions.Remember,everyone knows something that you don’t know.Find out what it is,and ask about it.This lets you learn something and makes the other people happy by sharing their knowledge.Let’s try to become people who are full of curiosity.
( A )36.Children like to ask questions because .
A.they are born with natural curiosity
B.they don’t know about the human nature
C.they are known for reading and watching
D.they don’t want to find the answers by themselves
( C )37.What can curiosity help you in the classroom
A.It can make you cleverer than before.
B.It can make the classes easier for you.
C.It can help you enjoy the process of learning.
D.It can help you feel relaxed in the classroom.
( D )38.Which can be helpful to improve your curiosity
A.Reading only one kind of book.
B.Showing others your knowledge.
C.Getting information in the same way.
D.Getting information from as many sources as you can.
( B )39.What does the underlined word “assume” mean
A.Worry. B.Think.
C.Wonder. D.Forget.
( A )40.What’s the best title of the passage
A.Try to Be Curious
B.Make Others Happy
C.Learn to Ask Questions
D.Great Discoveries Made by Curious People
D
Lifelong learners never think of themselves as the greatest expert in anything. They continue to learn and bring a great deal to the groups they belong to.What does a lifelong learner look like Here are some of their main characteristics(特征).
●They are knowledge seekers.They are always searching for much information on a topic they’re interested in and looking for new experience or opportunities to improve their knowledge or skills.
●They are social and self-directed learners.They like taking different courses and taking part in discussions around subjects they are interested in. They also know their own learning styles,and their strengths and weaknesses.They can plan and organize their own learning.
●They are critical(批判性的) thinkers.They always use a lot of ways to analyze(分析) and synthesize(合成) information.From their research they judge the information to see if it is useful for the question at hand.
●They are problem solvers.They will meet different problems while learning. However,they usually see problems as challenges and life experiences and try to stand above them.
( A )41.What does “knowledge seekers” mean
A.Persons who are looking for knowledge.
B.Persons who are teaching knowledge.
C.Persons whose jobs are creating knowledge.
D.Persons who are testing knowledge.
( B )42.What can be put in the blank(空白处)
A.They don’t like learning from the society.
B.They learn both from and with others.
C.They learn from plants and animals.
D.They invite each other to parties.
( A )43.Which of the following most clearly shows you are a critical thinker
A.You always use a lot of ways to analyze and synthesize information.
B.You believe in the information you get and use it in your study.
C.You correct mistakes someone makes as soon as you find them.
D.You ask others for help when you can’t correct your own mistakes.
( C )44.How is the passage organized (P=Paragraph)
A B
C D
( D )45.What is the purpose of the passage
A.To describe the height,clothes and hairstyle of a lifelong learner.
B.To explain the relationship between common people and lifelong learners.
C.To suggest lifelong learners become experts.
D.To introduce some of the main characteristics lifelong learners have.
(非选择题,共55分)
四、听力填表(共5小题,计5分)
录音中有一篇短文,听录音两遍后,根据所听到的内容完成下面的表格(每空不多于三个词)。(录音播放前你有40秒钟的读题时间)
How to listen carefully in class
Sit (46) near the front of the classroom.Clear your mind.
Look at your teacher.It’s (47) easier for you to follow his/her meaning.
If you can’t (48) understand something,ask your teacher for help.
Don’t (49) talk with others or play with something.
Keep these in mind.After class you can tell (50) most of what your teacher has said.
五、动词填空(共10空,计10分)
阅读下面短文,用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空(必要时可加情态动词或助动词)。
In order to make students become more interested in English studies,21 elementary schools in South Korea (51) have started (start) to use robot teachers by now.
The robot teacher (52) is called (call) Engkey.She was developed by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology.She is about one meter tall and is white,egg- shaped.She (53) takes (take)a display panel as her face.She can move around the classroom while (54) speaking (speak) to students,reading books to them and dancing to music by moving her head and arms.
Now,21 robot teachers have been used (55) to teach (teach) English.They are controlled by English teachers in the Philippines.There (56) is (be) a camera in each of the robot teachers.With the help of the cameras,English teachers in the Philippines can see and hear the students.At the same time,the facial expressions of these English teachers will be shown on the faces of the robot teachers.This is very interesting.
Besides (57) helping (help) students to become more interested in English,the robot teachers can also help children in poor areas without English teachers.
Robot teachers have many good points.For example,they (58) needn’t have (not have) a rest because they don’t get tired or ill.The robots can use pre-programmed software(软件) to sing songs and play games with the children.“The kids seemed to love the robots.And some adults also (59) expressed (express) interest,(60) saying (say) they might feel less nervous talking to robots than to a real person,”said Kim Mi-Young,an education official.
六、综合填空(共10空,计10分)
阅读下面短文,根据短文内容及首字母提示,在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
When learning new vocabulary,don’t just memorize a list of words.Instead,try to (61)make five sentences using each new word.Then use the new word as often as you can the first (62)time you learn it.In this (63)way you will remember new words much longer.
Practicing sounds,you know,is (64)difficult —the“th” sound,for example. Choose words that begin (65)with “th” and repeat them over and over again (66)until you are comfortable with them.Let’s try!This,that,those,them,think, thought,through,thin,thick...
Read,read,read—in English,of course!Reading is one of the best ways to (67)increase your vocabulary and improve your grammar in a natural and fun way.Be (68)sure to choose topics(话题)or books you are interested in.
When someone is talking in English,listen for the (69)main point.If you hear a word you don’t understand,ignore(忽略)it and go on listening.If you stop and think about the word,you will miss everything else the person is saying.
(70)Always remember—Practice makes perfect.
七、阅读表达(共5小题,计10分)
阅读下面短文,根据要求完成下面各小题。
Most 15-year-olds are worrying about their math homework and trying to fit in with other kids of their age.But Henry Patterson is busy running a successful online business instead.
Patterson,a teenager from Bedfordshire,a country in the east of England,started a business called Not Before Tea when he was just nine.He began by selling sweets but soon turned to household(家用的) products like washing bags and toys.
Patterson’s early school years were difficult,as he didn’t conform to(与……一致) what his peers(同龄人) were like.He saw the world differently and was rarely invited to parties.He also had a stammer(口吃),which made him feel even lonelier.
But these things didn’t hold him back.To cheer himself up,Patterson gradually immersed(沉浸) himself in designing different animals and writing interesting stories about them.He tried very hard to express himself and talk to bigger audience(听众).His business has earned him 65,000 pounds.On top of this,he does his best to keep his schoolwork as a priority(首要事情).He takes his homework with him to events and does it on the train or after a presentation(演出).
Several years ago,he wrote a book called Young and Mighty.It describes his search for success and happiness.“ The real point of the book is to help people of my age think about how to make their way in the world,” he wrote.
A.根据短文内容简要回答问题。
71.Where does Patterson come from
He comes from Bedfordshire,a country in the east of England.
72.How did Patterson deal with his loneliness
He immersed himself in designing different animals and writing interesting stories about them.
B.将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
73. 他从卖糖果开始,但很快就转向了家用产品,比如洗衣袋和玩具。
74. 这本书真正的意义是帮助与我同龄的人思考在世界上如何取得成功。
C.请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。
75. Henry Patterson’s Search for Success and Happiness
八、书面表达(共1题,计20分)
请以“Find Your Own Way to Learn English”为题,根据表格内容写一篇词数不少于80的英文短文,介绍你在英语学习上从过去到现在发生的变化,并分享你关于英语学习的体会。开头已给出,不计入总词数。
过去的困难 现在的方法 学习体会
单词发音及拼写 听力差 语法出错 阅读速度慢 制作单词卡片 每天听磁带 借书阅读 专心听讲 学好英语很有必要 交流很容易 出国学习或工作很方便
Find Your Own Way to Learn English
There are many ways to learn English,but everyone should have their own ways.
One possible version:
Find Your Own Way to Learn English
There are many ways to learn English,but everyone should have their own ways.
As for me,I had much difficulty in learning English at first.For example,I had trouble pronouncing and spelling words correctly before.And I couldn’t understand what people said when they were talking fast.I often made mistakes in grammar and read very slowly.
But now I have found some ways to improve my English.I make word cards for each unit and keep the words in mind.I listen to English tapes every day to practice my listening.Now,I can understand most of what people talk about.I also borrow English books and read them after class.What’s more,the most important thing to learn English well,I think,is to keep our minds on listening to the teacher in class,so that we can improve our English.
All in all,it’s necessary for us to learn English well.It will be easy for us to communicate with English-speaking people fluently.And it will be convenient for us to study or work abroad.
