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1、第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30分)做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上, 录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分, 共7. 5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你将有10秒钟的时间来答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。1. Whatmaythespeakersdofirst?A. Seeamovie. B. Haveameal. C. Walkonthebeach. 2. Wherearethespeakersmostprobably?A. Inthecla

2、ssroom. B. Inthelibrary. C. Inthehotel. 3. Whowonthefirstprize?A. Theman. B. Jim. C. Thewoman. 4. Howdidthewomanfindtheskirt?A. Verycheap. B. Toodear. C. Just-so-so. 5. Whatdoesthemanwanttodo?A. Goskating. B. Staylonger. C. Meetat8:00. 第二节(共15小题;每小題1. 5分, 共22. 5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C

3、三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后, 每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。听第6段材料, 回答第6至7题。6. Whatdayisittoday?A. Sunday. B. Wednesday. C. Saturday. 7. Whatisthemangoingtodothisevening?A. Pickuphissister. B. Gotothepark. C. Buysomethings. 听第7段材料, 回答第8至9题。8. Whywontthewomanhavesomesteak?A. Iistooexpensive

4、. B. Itmakeshersick. C. Sheisavegetarian. 9. Whatwouldthewomanlike?A. Someburgers. B. Anapplepieandasalad. C. Someseafood. 听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。10. Whowillhelpthewomanmovetohernewhouse?A. Theman.B. Herfamily. C. Amovingcompany. 11. Whereisthewomansnewhouse?A. Nearheroffice. B. Intheeasterncity. C. Near

5、themanshouse. 12. Howdidthewomanusetogotowork?A. Onfoot. B. Bycar. C. Bybike. 听第9段材料, 回答第13至15题。13. Whatstheman. goingtodo?A. Workovertime. B. Stayinside. C. Gocamping. 14. Whatstheweatherlikeontheweekend?A. windy. B. Rainy. C. Fine. 15. Whatcanthemando?A. Boat. B. Swim. C. Hike. 16. Whatdoesthewoma

6、nplantodo?A. Joinherfriends. B. Playthepiano. C. Tutorstudents. 听第10段材料, 回答第16至20题。17. WhatisFrankMorrisonmostprobably?A. Alecturer. B. Awriter. C. Apainter. 18. WhatdidWilmaRudolphdo? A. She won the Olympic gold medal. B. She wrote a world-famous book. C. She was born to a wealthy family.19. Why do

7、nt the two girls get along at first?A. They have nothing in common. B. They are not treated well.C. They compete against each other. 20. What does the woman think of Wilma Rudolph?A. Friendly. B. Inspiring.C. Outgoing. 第二部分阅读理解(共两节, 满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分, 满分30分)阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和D)中, 选出最佳选项,

8、 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AFor someone who is such an extraordinarily successfulinvestor, WarrenBuffett isrecognized as a pretty ordinary guy. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, for more than 40 years Buffetthaslived in the same gray house on Farnam Street that he bought for $31,500. He wearsshabby suits, drives his own c

9、ar, drinks Cherry Coke, and is morelikely to be found in a DairyQueen than a . four-star restaurant. Looking back on his childhood, one can seethe knowledgeable businessman. Even as ayoung child, Buffett was pretty serious about making money. He used to go door-to-door andsellsodapop. He and a frien

10、d usedmath to develop a systemfor pickingwinners inhorseracing. Later, he also worked at his grandfathers grocery store. At the age of 11, Buffettbought his first stock(股票). When he was 14, Buffett spent $1, 200 on 40 acres of farmlandin Nebraska and soonbegan collecting rent from a local farmer, Bu

11、ffett wasnt keen on going tocollege but ended up at Wharton at the University of Pennsylvaniahis father encouraged himtogo. Buffetts investment strategy mirrors his lifestyle and overall philosophy. He doesnt collecthouses or cars orworksofart, and he looks down on companies that waste money on so u

12、selessthings, such as private dining rooms, and high-priced racing cars. He is acreature ofhabitsame house, sameoffice, same city, same sodaand dislikes change. In his investments, that meansholding on to “coreholdings” suchas American Express, Coca-Cola, and TheWashington Post Co.forever. 21. What

13、can we know about Warren Buffet from this passage?A. He is a successful investor and looks ordinary. B. He leads an ordinary life and drives his own expensive racing car. C. He spent all his life in the same gray house on Farnam Street. D. He prefers to have dinner in a four-star restaurant than in

14、a Dairy Queen. 22. What is Buffetts investment strategy according to the passage?A. Saving for rainy days. B. Encouraging changes. C. Holding on to famous international companies. D. Never wasting money on unnecessary things. 23. Which of the following things would Warren Buffett be interested in?A.

15、 Fantastic racing cars. B. Works of art. C. Private dining rooms. D. Stock of Coca-Cola. BAugust or “Auggie” Pullman, a ten-year-old boy living in New York City, was born witha facial deformity (畸形) that has made it difficult for him to make friends. He lives with hisparents, his older sister Via, a

16、nd his dog Daisy. He has been homeschooled up until the fifth grade, but his parents have decided that it is time for him to go to a real school. They enrollhim in Beecher Prep, a neighborhood private school, and take him to meet the principal, Mr. Tushman. While August is there , some of the kids w

17、ho will be in Augusts grade take him on atour of the school; one of them, Jack Will, is nice, but another, Julian, is noticeably rude. Jack is nice to him, andAugust believes he has found a friend. August settles into the first few months of school and his classmates slowly get used :to theway his f

18、ace looks. He is friendly to others and performs well in class. He becomes friends withJack, and with a girl named Summer who sits with him at lunch on the first day. However , thingsgetworseonHalloween, typically Augusts favorite day of the year, whenAugustoverhears Jack say to Julian and some othe

19、rboys that he would kill himself if he looked likeAugust. He also says he is only nice to August because Mr. Tushman asked him to be. Jack iscompletelyunaware that August himself is sitting nearby, dressed in a Bleeding Screamcostume. August gets hurt deeply and stops talking to Jack. When Jack find

20、s the truth, he feelsguilty about being mean. He really does want to be friends with August. One day, Jack hitsJulian for saying mean things about August. After that, Jack and August become friends andstart eating lunch together with Summer, At a wilderness camp, August is attacked by a group of sev

21、enth graders in order to protectJack. Henry, Amos and Miles, Julians best friends, help August and Jack escape. Publicopinion swings in favor of August and Jack. In the end, August wins the Henry Ward Beechermedal, a special award for courage and kindness. August is amazed that he survived fifthgrad

22、e. His friends and family make him feel like a regular kid. The novel ends with his motherwhisperinginhiscar, callinghima“wonder”. 24. What makes August different from other children?A. His unfriendly classmates. B. His unusual parents. C. His bad temper. D. His abnormal appearance. 25. Why does Jac

23、k feel guilty when August stops talking to him?A. He says something mean to August. B. He follows Mr. Tushmans requirement. C. He hits August without reason. D. Julian doesnt like August at all. 26. Whats the ending of the story?A. August is really a failure at school. B. August wins a medal for his

24、 courage and kindness. C. August drops out of school in the end. D. August is not surprised that he survived fifth grade. 27. What type of writing is the text?A. A book review. B. A news report. C. A 6lm review. D. An advertisement. CTechnology is the collection of techniques, skills, methods, and p

25、rocesses used in theproduction of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives, such as scientificresearch. Technology can be the knowledge oftechniques, processes, and the like. The simplest form of technology is the development and use of basic tools. The prehistoricdiscovery of how to

26、 control fire and the later Neolithic Revolution increased the availablesources of food, and the invention of the wheel helped humans to travel in and control theirenvironment. Developments in historic times, including the printing press, the telephone, andthe Internet, have lessened physical barrie

27、rs to communication and allowed humans to interactfreely on a globalscale. Dictionaries and scholars have offered a variety of definitions. The Merriam-WebsterLearners Dictionary offers adefinitionof the term:“theuseofsciencein industry, engineering, etc., to invent usefulthings or to solve problems

28、“and”a machine, piece ofequipment, method, etc. , that is created by technology. ”Ursula Franklin, in her 1989 “RealWorld ofTechnology” lecture, gave another definition of the concept; it is “practice, the waywe do thingsaround here. ”Thetermisoften used to imply a specific field of technology, or t

29、o refer to high technology or just consumer electronics, rather than technology as a whole. Technology can be most broadly defined as the things, both materialand immaterial, created by the application of mental and physical effort in order to achieve some value. In thisusage, technology refers to t

30、ools and machines that may be used to solve real-world problems. It is a far-reaching term that may include simple tools, such as a crowbar or wooden spoon, ormorecomplex machines, such as a space station or particle accelerator. The word“technology” can also be used to refer to a collection of tech

31、niques. In thiscontext, it is the current state of humanitys knowledge of how to combine resources to producedesired products, to solve problems, ful6l1needs, or satisfy wants; it includes technicalmethods, skills, processes, techniques, tools and raw materials. When combined with anotherterm, such

32、as“medical technology” or“spacetechnology,” it refers to the state of the respective fields knowledge and tools. 28. Whats the easiest form of technology?A. The techniques used in the production of goods. B. The use of science in industry and engineering. C. The development and use of basic tools. D

33、. The knowledge of how to combine resources. 29. Whats the definition of Ursula Franklin about technology?A. It is inventing useful things or solve problems. B. It is practice, the way we do things around here. C. It is a machine, created by technology.D. It is tools and machines, used to solve real

34、-world problems. 30. What does the underlined word“It” in paragraph 4 refer to?A. Simple tools such as a crowbar or wooden spoon. B. More complex machines such as a space station. C. The application of mental and physical effort. D. The technology used to solve real-world problems. 31. Which of the

35、following can be the best title of the text?A. The usages of technology.B. The definitions of technology. C. The applications of technology. D. The contents of technology. DOne of my all time favorite holiday destinations is the Gold Coast. With its beautifulbeaches, mountain hinterland and theme pa

36、rks, the variety from one location to another isfantastic! And its also important that its like a playground for my children. The Gold Coast certainly offers something for every member of ourfamily. We all loveheading down to the beach for an early morning swim or surf. The beaches feature some of t

37、hesoftest golden sand and pumping waves, making them ideal for surfing. Safety is important, especially when Im out with the kids, and Ifeel better knowing that lifeguards are continuallyon patrol(巡逻). The longcoast also offer the perfect setting for a leisurely walk at sunsetafavorite activity of m

38、ine. Then, of course, theres the bargain- hunting in the citys center. For shopping-goers, there are amazing shopping centers, boutiques and the usual chain stores. I always pick uploads of goodies at Pacific Fair. “The Gold Coast is popular for its theme parksSea World, Warner Bros Movie Worldand D

39、ream World. The seal and dolphin presentations at Sea World keep both children andadults on the edge of their seats as the sea creatures go through a series of complicated jumps, flips and rolls. Its great entertainment and an educational window to the underwater world forthe kids. Our kids also enj

40、oy meeting the characters at Movie World and watching how realmovies are made. Night-time is equally fun , as we usually set off to find the best local restaurants and cafes. The mix of cultures and influences has given the Gold Coast a wide variety ofchoices, includingmodem Australian, Italian, Asi

41、an and seafood, although sometimes nothing beats fish andchips!A visit to the Gold Coast in the Sunshine State is worthwhile and fun. 32. Why docs the author consider the Gold Coast as her ideal holiday destination?A. There are a lot ofshopping centers. B. The whole family can have fun there. C. Its

42、 a safe and interesting place for kids. D. The author can walk leisurely along the coast. 33. What does the underlined word“boutiques” probably mean?A. Theme parks. B. Beautiful parks. C. Small shops. D. Localrestaurants. 34. What docs Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A. What the theme parks offer. B.

43、How popular the Gold Coast is. C. Why kids love theme parks so much. D. What people can do in the Gold Coast. 35. What makes night-time in the Gold Coast attractive for tourists?A. The presentations. B. Different entertainments. C. The shopping centers. D. Various choices. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2分, 满分10分)根据短文

44、内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Cloning in biotechnology refers to processes used to create copies of DNA pieces, cellsor organisms. The term clone comes from the ancient Greek word“twig”. 36 Thirteen American stales ban reproductive cloning and three states prohibit use of publicfunds for suc

45、h activities. A scientist said if the U. S. Government bans human cloning, hisorganization would intend to find a country where it is legal and then create cloned babies forcouples who arent able to bear a baby. “37 ”Zavos, a Kentucky reproduction researcher, said at a meeting of the Association of

46、Reproductive Health Professionals. 38 Zavos wouldnot say where his organization is doing its research. He said that so far the experiments haveinvolved only animals, but the group is moving steadily toward an eventual attempt to clonehumans. The remarks from Zavos came during a debate with Dr. Paul

47、R. Billings. 39 .If we want to know what would happen with humans, weneedtodoit in humans. Zavos said his organization would not attempt toclone humans until they are confidentthey can do it safely. 40 A. Animals are animals. B. People want to have a biological child of their own. C. It refers to th

48、e process where a new plant can be created from a twig.D. Dolly, the first cloned sheep suffered from obesity and brain disabilities. E. “We dont say we need America,”Zavos said. “The world iswideopento us”. F. The problems experienced in animal cloning must be evaluated on a scientific level. G. An

49、d he said his organization has had an animal-cloning success rate of more than 30percent. 第三部分英语知识运用(共两节, 满分45分)第一节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分30分)阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和D)中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Attitude with action is everything. Thats what Ive41from a simple person at our office gym. Last

50、 month our city conducted a fitness center“FitnessOne”. And we had a trainerthere, who had a bad42 to his work and us. He used to come down to our office everyevening but he was least43 about who was coming in and what people weredoing inside. He only talked about the money he earned by 44 people in

51、dividually in another fitnesscenter where he45in the mornings. He never guided us. 46, he wouldnot even47properly when any of us asked about the way of doing exercise. 48, at the end of lastmonth hewas 49 andwegot a new trainer. The gentleman was Bala. He would quietly come in and do 50 forthe first

52、 few daysexcept looking at the register, 51 who cameregularly to the gym. Slowly, hebecame52with the users and started to correct their mistakes while exercising. And people built up 53 in him. Yesterday, he called me to watch some specific exercises. 54his interim(暂时的)period of one month was coming

53、 to a(n) 55, he wanted me to learn them properly before he left us. Weve 56 FitnessOne to appoint Bala as a 57 trainer and now we arewaiting for their reply. Bala could have taken his role as a trainer like our58guy since he stayed here onlyfor a month. But he 59 to take it seriously and sincerely.

54、His positive attitude along withhis 60 gained our trust and support. Ithink this is his great achievement. Attitude with action is everything. Thats what Ive41from a simple person at our office gym. Last month our city conducted a fitness center“FitnessOne”. And we had a trainerthere, who had a bad4

55、2 to his work and us. He used to come down to our office everyevening but he was least43 about who was coming in and what people weredoing inside. He only talked about the money he earned by 44 people individually in another fitnesscenter where he45in the mornings. He never guided us. 46, he wouldno

56、t even47properly when any of us asked about the way of doing exercise. 48, at the end of lastmonth hewas 49 andwegot a new trainer. The gentleman was Bala. He would quietly come in and do 50 forthe first few daysexcept looking at the register, 51 who cameregularly to the gym. Slowly, hebecame52with

57、the users and started to correct their mistakes while exercising. And people built up 53 in him. Yesterday, he called me to watch some specific exercises. 54his interim(暂时的)period of one month was coming to a(n) 55, he wanted me to learn them properly before he left us. Weve 56 FitnessOne to appoint

58、 Bala as a 57 trainer and now we arewaiting for their reply. Bala could have taken his role as a trainer like our58 guy since he stayed here onlyfor a month. But he 59 to take it seriously and sincerely. His positive attitude along withhis 60 gained our trust and support. Ithink this is his great ac

59、hievement. 41. A. heardB. sufferedC. collectedD. leamt42. A. replyB. attentionC. attitudeD. devotion43. A. botheredB. delightedC. movedD. disappointed44. A. praisingB. inspiringC. trainingD. comforti ng45. A. workedB. studiedC. struggledD. completed46. A. HoweverB. Moreover. C. ThereforeD. Otherwise

60、47. A. promiseB. reactC. thinkD. answer48. A. SurprisinglyB. HopefullyC. FortunatelyD. Sadly49. A. scoldedB. firedC. attackedD. recognized50. A. somethingB. nothingC. anythingD. everything51. A. turning outB. coming outC. figuring outD. looking out52. A. popularB. patientC. similarD. familiar53. A.

61、fameB. trustC. courageD. strength54. A.AsB. IfC. OnceD. Unless55. A. turnB. delayC. endD. change56. A. allowedB. taughtC. warnedD. requested57. A. permanentB. privateC. skillfulD. temporary58. A. latterB. formerC. futureD. present59. A. refusedB. ChoseC. TendedD. continued60. A. dreamB. StandardC. A

62、ctionD. policy第II卷第三部分英语知识运用(共两节, 满分45分)第一节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分15分)阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Can you hear me? It has been a glorious time to be alive and doing research in theoreticalphysics. Our picture of the universe61(change) a great deal in the last 50 years and Imhappy ifI have made62sma

63、ll contribution. The fact that we63 (human), whoarecollections of fundamental particles of nature, have been able to come to this close to anunderstanding of the laws64 (govern )us and our universe65(be)a great success.Iwant to share my 66 (excite) and enthusiasm about this exploration, so remember

64、tolook up at the stars and not down at67 (you) feet. Try to make sense 68what yousee, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. And69 difficult lifemay seem, there is always somethingyou can do and succeed at. It 70 (real)matters thatyoudont just give up. Thank you for listening. 第四部分写作（百强校英语解析团队专供）(共两节，满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺