(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。
( A )1.A.Yes,it is.
B.Sorry,I’m new here.
C.Thank you.
( C )2.A.No,he was. B.Yes,he is.
C.Yes,he was.
( A )3.A.Yes,I do. B.Yes,I did.
C.No,I didn’t.
( B )4.A.No,I didn’t. B.No,I haven’t.
C.Yes,I do.
( B )5.A.Yes,I am. B.Yes,it is.
C.No,it is.
(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 is the weather today
A.Rainy. B.Cloudy. C.Sunny.
( B )7.How long has the woman been waiting
A.For 10 minutes. B.For 15 minutes.
C.For 25 minutes.
( A )8.What does the woman think of the school
A.Very nice. B.Just so-so.
C.Very small.
( A )9.How are the students here
A.Friendly. B.Good.
C.Helpful.
( C )10.Who are they talking about
A.A worker. B.A stranger.
C.A customer.
(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)
( A )11.Who is Grace
A.Lisa’s sister. B.Tim’s sister.
C.Lisa’s friend.
( B )12.When did Tim meet Grace
A.Last year. B.Last month.
C.Last week.
( A )13.What did Tim do in the music competition
A.Played the guitar. B.Played the piano.
C.Played the violin.
( B )14.What does Lisa like
A.Music. B.Sports.
C.Art.
( C )15.Where are they going after school
A.To the park. B.To the library.
C.To the gym.
(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.—It is so crowded in the street,so I seldom drive to work.
—That’s why I choose to leave early to the rush hour in the morning.
A.hide B.manage
C.avoid D.miss
( A )17.I’m sorry I know nothing about it.It’s a between them.
A.secret B.advice
C.promise D.subject
( A )18.Do not show your information in public.
A.private B.helpful
C.useless D.hopeful
( B )19.The Silk Road was very important to both China and the of the world.
A.other B.rest
C.another D.others
( C )20.Unfortunately,I won’t be able to the meeting.
A.take part B.take
C.attend D.make
( B )21.—Do you think it will stop raining noon
—Well,it is really hard to say.
A.in B.by C.on D.for
( B )22.If you work harder,you’ll have another to play the violin at a concert.
A.sleep B.chance
C.mistake D.problem
( B )23.His that we go to see the art exhibition interested every one of us.
A.energy B.suggestion
C.knowledge D.information
( C )24.—Wow,your sweater is very beautiful! How much is it
—Thank you.It me 30 dollars.
A.spent B.paid
C.cost D.took
( A )25.—What do you think of the prices now
—As a rule,they follow needs.
A.general B.strict
C.absent D.simple
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
Since I moved to China to teach English two months ago,the first big difference I’ve found is how people break the ice.“The weather’s nice today,isn’t it ”is a common question to start a conversation in daily life in the UK.
As the winter comes and it gets cold in China,I often find myself continuing my habit of talking about the weather with my new friends and students.But it turns out to be a strange subject in daily conversations.
In China,to break the ice,they ask questions like“Have you eaten yet ”.I thought my friend was inviting me for lunch when I heard the question for the first time.Later I found how important food is in their culture and I understand why they ask that question often.
Although these two ways to start conversations may be different,they have something in common.We need to watch the weather and eat food every day.I’m not sure if I’ll be able to break the habit of talking about the weather,but I think I will get used to talking more about food,especially as it’s so delicious in China!
( A )26.What’s the first big difference the writer found between the Chinese and the British
A.People begin conversations with different subjects.
B.People have different feelings about the cold weather.
C.People greet each other in different ways when they meet.
D.People have different eating habits and like different food.
( D )27.Why did the writer find her talking about the weather strange in China
A.It is much colder in winter in China.
B.The weather report is never wrong.
C.Others couldn’t understand her English.
D.People don’t talk about the weather so often.
( C )28.The writer thought her friends wanted to by asking if she had eaten.
A.say hello to her
B.cook lunch for her
C.invite her for lunch
D.know her favorite food
( B )29.Both ways to break the ice are about .
A.family life B.everyday life
C.eating habits D.table manners
( A )30.What will the writer do to break the ice in China
A.She will talk more about food.
B.She will learn to cook Chinese food.
C.She will care more about the weather.
D.She will stop talking about the weather.
B
Do you want to become better at making small talk with new people Do you want to become better at networking with others Nothing will improve your networking ability and your ability to make a successful conversation with other people rather than your curiosity(好奇心) about them.
When you are curious about other people,you will want to discover some of the interesting ways that they are similar to you.When you are curious about them, you’ll also be interested to discover the ways in which they think differently and live differently from you.
When you have curiosity about others,you will be much less self-conscious and your conversations will work a lot better.Instead of worrying yourself,“What can I say next that won’t sound stupid ”,you will be focused on learning more about the other person.
Making small talk with strangers can be tricky.We’ve all heard the advice that we should pick something out of our immediate environment and use that as a main point to start our small talk with the other person.
It’s true that this can be a great starting point for a conversation.However,when you focus too much on discussing things like the weather in your city,you can bring the conversation to a painful end very quickly.The other person will sense that you are trying to make a conversation,but that you have no interest in really getting to know him or her.
How can you keep small talk from becoming boring
One way is to watch the other person for clues(线索) they will give you about what is really interesting to them.When you get these clues,use them to start making the conversation a bit more about their life,their opinions,and their experiences.
After you have had a couple of minutes to break the ice,try looking for ways to make the conversation a little bit more personal.Ask the other person for his or her opinion about something that is a bit more personal but not extremely so.The first few minutes of talking to someone new will not be the best time to ask the other person his or her opinion on religious(宗教的) or political(政治的) matters.However,he or she might be happy to discuss his or her favorite team or musical band.
( A )31.In Paragraph 1,the writer mainly wants to tell us that .
A.curiosity can help us make a good talk
B.it’s hard to make a talk with new people
C.curiosity helps us know new people quickly
D.it’s hard to make a successful talk with others
( D )32.The underlined word “self-conscious” in Paragraph 3 probably means .
A.self-centered B.self-controlled
C.serious D.nervous
( C )33.While carrying on a conversation,we should .
A.think about what won’t sound stupid
B.show our interests to the other person
C.try to learn more about the other person
D.discuss things like the weather in the city
( B )34.What is the best title for the passage
A.The way of starting small talk
B.Improving our small talk with curiosity
C.The importance of small talk in our life
D.Improving our relationship through small talk
( D )35.The passage is probably from .
A.a newspaper report B.a poster
C.a travel guide D.a magazine
C
We often face the following situations in our daily life.
The woman next door plays the piano after 12 o’clock at night.
The family across the street never cleans up their yard.The rubbish blows into your yard.
The man next door always parks his car in front of your drive.
Have things like these ever happened to you If so,you may ask yourself,“Who are these people Why are they doing these things to me ”
These days,many people don’t know their neighbors.Sometimes we share a friendly smile or say hello,but lots of people don’t even know their neighbors’ names! When you don’t know a person,it’s easy to be angry when something has happened that you think is unfair.You think,“Maybe they like to make me angry” or “Maybe they do it on purpose”.Believe it or not,your neighbors probably don’t mean to irritate(激怒) you.Often,they don’t even know that they’re making you feel angry.So before you take unusual steps to solve the problem,you should discuss it with them first.
When you move towards your neighbors,you should talk to them in a friendly manner.Praise their children to make them feel good.Then explain the situation.And if you can think of a simple way to solve the problem,suggest it.
If talking doesn’t work,ask another person to help.This person can listen to both sides of the story and help you and your neighbor solve the situation.
Finally,sometimes it’s a good idea to avoid the problem.Depending on the problem,it might be best to just stay out of your neighbor’s way.
( B )36.What’s the writer’s purpose of writing Paragraphs 1 and 2
A.To ask some questions.
B.To lead in the subjects.
C.To list some situations.
D.To tell some stories.
( C )37.You should talk about the problem with your neighbors first because .
A.they often say hello to you or smile at you
B.you do not know what they are called
C.they probably don’t mean to make you unhappy
D.they will take unusual steps to solve the problem
( A )38.When talking with your neighbors,you can make them have a good feeling by .
A.praising their children
B.explaining the problem
C.shaking hands with them
D.making friends with them
( B )39.The best way to solve the problem sometimes is to .
A.ask another person for help
B.turn a blind eye to it
C.tell the story to your friend
D.let your neighbor get out of the way
( A )40.What does the passage mainly talk about
A.Ways to deal with neighbors.
B.Problems caused by neighbors.
C.Situations we may face every day.
D.Reasons why we become angry at neighbors.
D
Knowing how to communicate well needs very personal attention between you and the other person;we should face it.Is there a better way to learn how to communicate successfully Yes,there is.Please follow the basic steps below.
Relax and breathe.
Whether it’s a business meeting or a date,the first thing you must do in order to communicate well is to relax.
When you relax,you are in control.You control your reactions(反应) and your reactions do not control you.Breathing is the key to relaxation.Take a few deep breaths and your body will begin to be more relaxed.This will help you to use what you have already known about how to communicate well.
Think and you will be better prepared.
Have you ever heard the old saying “Think before you speak” Well,it is true.By thinking ahead about how the conversation might flow (流畅),you will be better prepared,more relaxed and more confident.
Follow the flow of the conversation.
If you are uncomfortable,being silent will only make the conversation worse and make the other person uncomfortable as well.So when all else fails,you should try small talk until a common topic appears.
A good way to keep a conversation going is to ask the other person questions. People love to talk about themselves and if you do this,they will think very highly of you.Learning good communication skills is not something out of reach. If you make an effort,you will succeed.
( B )41.If you want to communicate successfully,what should you do first
A.Follow the conversation.
B.Relax myself fully.
C.Take as many breaths as possible.
D.Give up the conversation.
( D )42.According to the passage,which of the following is TRUE
A.Relaxation will not help you control your reactions.
B.You will control the conversation by thinking hard.
C.Silence will make the other person feel comfortable.
D.Asking questions will keep a conversation going better.
( B )43.What’s the meaning of the underlined sentence
A.You will be good at conversation if you reach out your hand.
B.Good communication skills can be learned if you try.
C.Not all people can learn good communication skills.
D.Communication skills can be improved easily.
( A )44.What is a good way to keep a conversation going
A.To ask the other person questions.
B.To think hard.
C.To keep relaxed.
D.To take a few deep breaths.
( C )45.What is the best title of the passage
A.How to Begin a Conversation
B.Relaxation and Conversation
C.How to Communicate Well
D.Personal Communication
(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)
What Karl Roberts teaches American History. A student’s grade depends on his/her performance in(46) class and tests .
How often They have the class(47) three times a week.
Where They will meet in the classroom on (48) Tuesdays .But they will meet(49) in the library on Thursdays.
What time The classes are from 3:15 pm to (50) 4:50 pm .
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)。
One day,Tom’s teacher,Miss Mak,held a class meeting. “There (51)will be (be) a flag day next Saturday.(52)Does anyone want (want) to join this meaningful event ” asked Miss Mak.Tom was interested in (53)raising (raise) money for homeless children,but he was not brave enough (54)to talk (talk) to the strangers,so he kept quiet in his seat.
“Tom,you (55)haven’t sold (sell) flags before,” said Miss Mak suddenly.“Would you like to have a try ” Tom was hesitant(犹豫的),but he finally nodded.
On the flag day,Tom and Angela sold flags in a busy street.“Excuse me.Could you please buy a flag ”said Angela softly to the first person she (56)met(meet).The man smiled and put a five-dollar coin into Angela’s collection bag.Then she said thanks and put a flag under his shoulder.“I did it!” said Angela happily. “It’s your turn now.”
Feeling nervous,Tom began to shake.Soon,he saw a young lady walking towards him.The lady (57)was smiling(smile) and holding a few coins in her hand.She asked,“(58)Are/Do you selling/sell(sell) flags for Fund for the Homeless Children ” Tom’s face became red and said yes.Then the lady made the donation(捐赠) and Tom gave her a flag.“You made it!” laughed Angela.
In the next couple of hours,flags (59)were sold(sell) quickly by Angela and Tom bravely.At last,their collection bags were so heavy that they (60)couldn’t hold(hold) them with an arm.They felt very proud.
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。
The personality is something that makes a person different from others.When we say that someone has a good personality,we mean that he or she is lovely,interesting and (61)easy to be with.Do you know how to develop a good personality Here are my (62)suggestions .
Firstly,listen to others carefully.We should look him or her in the eye and listen to his or her every word when someone or even a (63)stranger is talking to us.
Secondly,have a positive attitude.If (64)someone gets angry easily,no one wants to be around him.Try to be a happy person.Even if others are angry,you can break the ice by (65)saying something humorous to make them happy.
(66)Thirdly ,have ideas.There is nothing more boring than talking to someone who has no idea on anything.A conversation will have nowhere to go (67)if you don’t have your own ideas.So read more books and have your own ideas.Only in this (68)way can you find similarities(相似点) with others.
Lastly,being (69)helpful is also important.When people help each other,they can be better friends.So try to give a hand when someone (70)needs help.
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。
Americans often have short conversations,called small talk,about unimportant things with strangers or people they know but not very well.They may have small talk at parties,while waiting in line,at family events or at work. It’s a way to say hi and express friendliness.
Small talk is very useful.It can avoid uncomfortable silence and build stronger relationships.For example,when you first meet someone or talk to someone you don’t know well,you can break the ice by making small talk.Small talk with a colleague(同事) about his child may help you to understand more of his life outside the office.
In 2013,researchers from the University of Essex asked some people to make small talk in a study.They found small talk can make people happier.People who talked briefly(短暂地) with a waiter in a coffee shop felt happier than those who simply went in,ordered and left.
However,some people are not good at small talk.Here are some tips to improve your small-talking ability.
Firstly,find common ground.When you have something similar with your speaking partner,that means you have something to talk about.
Secondly,ask open-ended questions.They are suitable(合适的) for small talk.For example,if you ask visitors whether they like your city,they may simply say “Yes.” But if you ask “What do you think of our city ” they will have more freedom in how they answer.
Thirdly,become a student.Nobody knows everything.So,as someone is answering one of your open-ended questions,they bring up something about which you know nothing.So,tell them! This lets the other person become the teacher.They feel good about sharing their knowledge and you get to learn something.It’s a win-win situation.
Finally,practice makes perfect.Like anything,getting good at making small talk takes practice.
If you make small talk in your native language,you might become happier.If you are making small talk using English,you will most surely improve your speaking and listening skills.
A.根据短文内容简要回答问题。
71.Why is small talk useful
Because it can avoid uncomfortable silence and build stronger relationships.
72.How many tips does the writer give us List them.
4./Four.Find common ground; Ask open-ended questions; Become a student; Practice makes perfect.
B.将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
73. 他们可能会在聚会、排队购物、家庭活动或工作中闲聊。
74. 如果你用英语闲聊,你一定会提高你的口语和听力技能。
C.请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。
75. Small talk
八、书面表达(共1题,计20分)
闲谈可以促进信息交流,加强互相了解,可以解闷,打发时间。但是闲谈也要注意一些问题。请以“How to make successful small talk ”为题谈一下你的认识。
要求:1.句子及语篇结构准确、连贯,书写规范;
2.词数100左右。
How to make successful small talk
One possible version:
How to make successful small talk
Small talk can help people learn about each other and it is a good way to pass the time.How to make successful small talk Here are some tips.
You may need to make small talk when you meet others.It is a good idea to talk about the weather or something else that is not private.You can start small talk simply by saying “It’s a lovely day,isn’t it ” Besides the weather,it’s good to talk about pets and sports.Of course,there are also a lot of topics to avoid during small talk.For example,don’t ask people “How old are you ” or “How much money do you make ”
If you follow these tips,you can make successful small talk.
