一、听力题(14小题共70分)
1.
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What time did Julie leave?
A.At 8:00.
B.At 8:15.
C.At 8:50.
2.
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What is the woman?
A.A teacher.B.A librarian.C.A student.
3.
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What did the woman forget to do?
A.Buy some salt.
B.Put salt in the dish.
C.Make the dish for the man.
4.
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Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A. In a factory.
B. In a hospital.
C. In the office.
5.
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How old is the man probably?
A.19 years old. B.26 years old. C.33 years old.
6.
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听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7两个小题.
6.Where probably is Mary now?
A.In Florida.B.In New York.C.In Washington.
7.What happened to Mary's father?
A.He died in a fire.B.He was wounded.C.He got seriously ill.
7.
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听下面一段对话,回答第8和第9两个小题.
8.What does the man think of getting up in the morning?
A.It's easier in cloudy days.
B.It's harder in summer time.
C.It's easier in sunny days.
9.What do most recent articles about the sun discuss?
A.Only cheerful things.B.Its negative effects.C.Its role in the universe.
8.
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听下面一段对话,回答第10至第12三个小题.
10.How did the woman feel at first?
A.Angry.B.Sorry.C.Puzzled.
11.Where did the speakers plan to meet?
A.At the bus station.B.Outside the cinema.C.In the shopping center.
12.What is the woman going to do next?
A.Go to the cinema.B.Go shopping.C.Go home.
9.
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听下面一段对话,回答第13至第16四个小题.
13.Who does the man think the woman iopping for in the beginning?
A.Her niece.B.Herself.C.Her daughter.
14.What does the man say about schools in Oregon?
A.They have a long history.B.They offer good programs.
C.They have beautiful scenery.
15.Which university did the woman study in?
A.Brown University.B.Harvard University.C.The University of Pennsylvania.
16.What will the woman do next?
A.Attend a party.B.Visit a nearby university.C.Go on with her shopping.
10.
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听第10段材料,回答第17至20题.
17.Where does the talk take place?
A.In England.B.In Australia.C.In the United States.
18.When was The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry published?
A.In 2014.B.In 2012.C.In 2007.
19.What award has Rachel Joyce won?
A.The Commonwealth Book Prize.
B.The Tinniswood Award.
C.The Man Booker Prize.
20.What did Rachel Joyce use to work as?
A.An actress.B.A TV host.C.A writer.
11.
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TEENSGIVING is an exciting yearly event where hundreds of New York City teens gather together annually for a remarkable day of community service.This year,TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2017 participants will once again better New York City and influence thousands of lives!
When is TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2017?
Sunday,April 20,2017
Where is TEENSGIVING?
All over New York City.Everyone will meet at the 92nd Street Y(92nd and Lexington)at 9:00 AM for the event kick-off.Then,all TEENSGIVING volunteers will go across the city to work with our partnering agencies where they will make a HUGE difference and have fun!
Who participates in TEENSGIVING?
Hundreds of teenagers from around the city.Teens come from the 92nd Street Y,various city schools,youth groups,and organizations in the area.In addition,many adult volunteers (aged 21 and older) will donate their time to TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2017.
What projects do participants do at the agencies?
Sample projects include painting park benches,planting gardens,visiting and playing with poor and disabled children,assisting at animal shelters,working at soup kitchens,delivering meals and celebrating with families at homeleselters.
Do I get anything for participating in TEENSGIVING?
Yes!Everybody benefits!Teen volunteers will receive"6 hours"of community service credit,good towards honor society,high school graduation and college application requirements.Adult volunteers will be thanked with a light breakfast,a gift certificate for their troubles,and the satisfaction of helping our city's youth contribute to their community.In addition,all teen and adult volunteers will receive a cool TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2017 T-shirt.
This sounds awesome!How do I register for TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2017?Interested teens and/or adultould e-mail the TEENSGIVING Coordinator Josh Hyman at jhyman@92 Y.org<mailto:jhyman@92 Y.org>(subject:TEENSGIVING) to receive more information and to register for this fantastic event!
Teens can also contact their school's Community Service Advisor.
TEENSGIVING is sponsored by the 92nd Street Y.
(1)What can the teenagers do in this event?
A.Give thanks to the adults.
B.Take good care of animals.
C.Clean the streets of New York.
D.Work for high schools and colleges.
(2)An adult volunteer may get for his time devoted to TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2017.
A.a T-shirt and a gift certificate
B.community service credit and a T-shirt
C.a high school certificate and a light breakfast
D.a gift certificate and community service credit
(3)The writer's purpose in writing this passage is to .
A.ask readers to donate their advice to TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2017
B.encourage readers to ask more questions about TEENSGIVING
C.introduce TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2017 to readers
D.inform readers of some frequently asked questions.
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My favorite English teacher could draw humor out of the driest material.It wasn't forced on us either.He took Samuel Johnson's dictionary,Addison's essays,and many other literary wonders from the eighteenth century and made them hilarious,even at eight o'clock in the morning.The thing that amazed me most was that the first time I read these works on my own some of them seemed dead,but the second time,after his explanation,I couldn't believe that I hadn't seen the humor.The stories and poems and plays were suddenly filled with allusions(典故) and irony and hilarious moments.I learned more from him than from any other teacher.
My least favorite English teacher also made people laugh.Some students found him to be wonderfully funny.Many others did not.He assigned journals over a six-week-period,to be written in every day.At the end of the six weeks I had a notebook full of bits and pieces about my ideas,short stories and reactions to what we had read,and so on.Our teacher announced that we would be grading each other's journals.Mine was passed to Joe,that class clown,who always behaved in a funny or silly way.He saw it fit to make joke of and said,"This writing isn't fit to line the bottom of a birdcage."Our teacher laughed at that funny remark.It hurt me so much that the anger from it has driven my writing and teaching ever since.
So what makes the difference?Humor is one of the most powerful tools teachers or writers have.It can build up students and classes and make them excited about literature and writing,or it can tear them apart.It is true that humor is either productive or counter-productive and self-defeating.
(1)The passage mainly discusses .
A.teaching
B.literature
C.knowledge
D.humor
(2)The underlined word"hilarious"in Paragraph 1 probably means .
A.inspiring
B.tiring
C.funny
D.brilliant
(3)With his favorite English teacher,the writer found it most amazing that .
A.few were able to find humor in works by Johnson and others
B.the works by Johnson and Addison were very humorous
C.his teacher was very humorous
D.his teacher was very learned
(4)The English teacher the writer disliked most .
A.hurt his students' feelings
C.was not able to make students laugh
B.had no sense of humor
D.didn't let his students do the grading.
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Children's lives have changed greatly over the last 50 years.But do they have a happier childhood than you or I did?
It's difficult to look back on one's own childhood without some element of nostalgia(怀旧的).I have four brothers and sisters,and my memories are all about being with them,playing board games on the living room floor,or spending days in the street with the other neighborhood children,racing up and down on our bikes,or exploring the nearby woods.My parents hardly appear in these memories,except as providers either of meals or of severe blame after some particularly risky adventure.
These days,in the UK at least,the nature of childhood has changed greatly.Firstly,families are smaller,and there are far more only children.It is common for both parents to work outside the home and there is the feeling that there just isn't time to bring up a large family,or that no one could possibly afford to have more than one child.As a result,today's boys and girls spend much of their time alone.Another major change is that youngsters today tend to spend a huge amount of their free time at home,inside.More than anything this is due to the fact that parents worry far more than they used to about real or imagined dangers,so they wouldn't dream of letting their children play outside by themselves.
Finally,the kind of toys children have and the way they play is totally different.Computer and video games have replaced the board games and more interesting activities of my childhood.The irony(令人啼笑皆非的事情)is that so many ways of playing games are called"interactive."The fact that you can play electronic games on your own further increases the sense of loneliness felt by many young people today.
Do these changes mean that children today have a less relaxing childhood than I had?I personally believe that they do,but perhaps every generation feels exactly the same.
(1)What is the purpose of the direct question given in the first paragraph?
A.To compare the childhood lives of two generations.
B.To get people's attention and lead in the topic.
C.To gather people's opinions on childhood.
D.To show who the passage is written for.
(2)Which is a reason for the changes?
A.Parents worried too much about their children.
B.Children play more interactive games.
C.It's too dangerous to play outside.
D.Families are bigger today.
(3)What does the writer focus on in the fourth paragraph?
A.Young people today shouldn't play electronic games.
B.Computer and video games have replaced the board games.
C.Some games that young people play today aren't really good.
D.Board games are much more interesting than computer games.
(4)The writer's attitude towards the childhood changing is .
A.approving |
B.optimistic |
C.unconcerned |
D.objective. |
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Sometimes you'll hear people say that you can't love others until you love yourself.Sometimes you'll hear people say that you can't expect someone else to love you until you love yourself.Either way,you've got to love yourself first and this can be tricky.Sure we all know that we're the apple of our parents'eyes,and that our Grandmas think we're great talents and our Uncle Roberts think that we will go to the Olympics,but sometimes it's a lot harder to think such nice thoughts about ourselves.If you find that believing in yourself is a challenge,it is time you build a positive self-image and learn to love yourself.
Self-image is your own mind's picture of yourself.This image includes the way you look,the way you act,the way you talk and the way you think.Interestingly,our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold about us.Unfortunately,most of these images are more negative than they should be.Thus changing the way you think about yourself is the key to changing your self-image and your whole world.
The best way to defeat a passive self-image is to step back and decide to stress your successes.That is,make a list if you need to,but write down all of the great things you do every day.Don't allow doubts to occur in it.
It very well might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image because you can't move past one flaw or weakness that you see about yourself.Well,roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your primary task.If you think you're silly because you aren't good at math,find a tutor.If you think you're weak because you can't run a mile,get to the track and practice.If you think you're dull because you don't wear the latest trends,buy a few new clothes.But remember,just because you think it doesn't mean it's true.
The best way to get rid of a negative self-image is to realize that your image is far from objective,and to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities.Changing the way you think and working on those you need to improve will go a long way towards promoting a positive self-image.When you can pat yourself on the back,you'll know you're well on your way.Good luck!
(1)You need to build a positive self-image when you .
A.dare to challenge yourself
B.feel it hard to change yourself
C.are unconfident about yourself
D.have a high opinion of yourself
(2)How should you change your self-image according to the passage?
A.To change the way you think.
B.To make your life successful.
C.To understand your own world.
D.To keep a different image of others.
(3)What is the passage mainly about?
A.How to prepare for your success.
B.How to build a positive self-image.
C.How to face challenges in your life.
D.How to develop your good qualities.
(4)Who are the intended readers of the passage?
A.Parents.
B.Educators.
C.Adolescents.
D.People in general.