II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A
Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
(A)
I have to say that my mom is stricter than most parents, and I?m the kind of kid who has a lot of my own thoughts.
I used to think that she?s just a picky person that likes to make things more difficult for me, so we once sat down and talked face to face trying to clarify every misunderstanding we have (25)__________ us. I (26)__________ (convince) and decided to change my attitude towards her. My mom told me that as we grow, she?s also growing, too. Every day, she learns something new about being a mom, and her knowledge of becoming a good mom gradually grows.
(27)__________ time passes by, I began to realize that most of her rules, or should I say “point of view”, are really to protect us. We teenagers often think that parents are conservative (保守的), and they know nothing about us, but honestly, we?re actually still too young (28)__________ (know) what?s really best for us.
Parents can be wrong sometimes because nobody?s perfect, and they may be just like my mom who is still on her way to (29)__________ (be) a perfect parent! So, to those who often argue with their parents like me: next time, when you really disagree with (30)__________ your parents say, stop and tell yourself that your parents would never try to do (31)__________ to harm you because they love you before you yell at them.
Finally, I really want my mom to know how sorry I am for always yelling at her breaking her heart. I really do want to change because I love her just as much as she loves me.
(B)
When I was in junior high school, darkness began filling my mind. I don
?t know the day or
the reason why it began. All I know is that I started feeling hopeless and worthless. I hid in my room, (32)__________ (stare) out of the window, thinking about all my failures. I even questioned (33)__________ being alive was worthwhile. My dark mood wasn?t constant. It would fade at times, but it always returned.
It was my parents that helped me identify the shadow (34)__________ hung over my life from enjoying life. It can keep you from succeeding at school or work or from connecting with others. At its (36)__________ (bad), depression can even lead to suicide.
When your mood is dark, how do you know whether you are depressed or just sad? Think about how long the feelings (37)__________ (last). If they have persisted for weeks or months, get help.
No one (38)__________ face depression alone. If you?re depressed, find someone — a friend, parent, teacher or pastor — and tell them your feelings. Consider seeing a doctor or psychologist, if they are getting worse.
When I was depressed, I was (39)__________ (embarrass) to tell anyone.
I didn?t want to
seem weak or needy. But when I told my friends, they supported and encouraged me.
In fact, (40)__________ depression affects many people worldwide, treatments are available
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depression. Depression is (35)__________ mental illness that drains your energy and prevents you
and can bring hope and joy back into their life. Section B
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. labels G. professional
B. average H. packaged
C. requires I. exercise
D. counting J. processing
E. situation K.standards
F. dropped
Americans know the benefits of having a healthy diet. In school, children learn to eat a variety of healthy foods. People grow up aware of the value of __41__ calories. They hear about the health dangers of chemicals added to __42__ food. They realize they shouldn?t eat too many sweets or fats. Many American consumers read __43__ carefully for nutrition information. That way they can compare products and eat the best foods.
Keeping fit —or maybe getting in shape —is often high on the list of New Year?s resolutions for Americans. In the past two decades, fitness has become a fashion. Many Americans have joined health clubs to work out with __44__ equipment. Sports stores sell sports shoes and clothing for every possible exercise __45__. People can even buy weights and equipment and set up their own exercise center at home!
Statistics give health experts good reason to be disappointed. Americans exercise less than they used to. The number of people taking part in fitness activities __46__ from 41.7 million in 1991 to only 32 million in 1993. Among high school students, only 37 percent __47__ three times per week. However, 70 percent of teenagers watch at least an hour of TV every day, and 38 percent watch over three hours. As a result, the __48__ American gained eight pounds during the 1980?s. At least one-third of Americans weigh 20 percent more than their ideal weight.
Still, by many __49__, Americans enjoy good health. Medical care in the United States, while expensive, is among the best in the world. The U.S. Government __50__ strict food inspections to ensure that food is of the highest quality. Food producers must label products accurately. Many resources, such as magazines, TV programs and even the Internet, allow people to find out how to improve their health. Americans know how to make themselves more healthy. They just need to do it. III. Reading Comprehension Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
As anyone who has tried to lose weight knows, realistic goal-setting generally produces the best results. That is partially __51__ it appears people who set realistic goals actually work more efficiently, and make more effort, to achieve those goals.
What is far less understood by scientists, __52__, are the potentially harmful effects of goal-setting.
Newspapers relay（转发）accounts of goal-setting in industries and businesses up and down both Wall Street and Main Street, yet there has been __53__ little research on how the practice of setting goals may have __54__ to the current economic crisis, and unethical (不道德) behavior in general.
“Goals are widely used and promoted as having really beneficial effects. And yet, the same
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__55__ that can push people to make more effort in a constructive way could also motivate people to be more likely to __56__ unethical behaviors,” says Maurice Schweitzer, an associate professor at Penn?s Wharton School.
“It turns out there?s no economic benefit to just having a goal — you just get a psychological benefit.” Schweitzer says. “But in many cases, goals have economic __57__ that make them more powerful.”
A prime example Schweitzer and his colleagues mention is the 2004 __58__ of energy-trading giant Enron, where managers used financial encouragements to motivate salesmen to __59__ specific profit goals. The problem, Schweitzer says, is the actual trades were not __60__.
Other studies have shown that __61__ employees with unrealistic goals can force them to lie, cheat or steal. Such was the case in the early 1990s when Sears __62__ a sales quota (配额) on its auto repair staff. It promoted employees to impose for work and to __63__ unnecessary repairs on a companywide basis.
Schweitzer admits his research runs counterto (违背) a very large body of literature that __64__ the many benefits of goal-setting. Advocates of the practice have argued with his teamover-recommended. 51. A. though 52. A. moreover 53. A. surprisingly 54. A. objected 55. A. definition 56. A. engage in 57. A. risks 58. A. claim 59. A. need 60. A. comfortable 61. A. tiring 62. A. overtake 63. A. blame 64. A. praises 65. A. problem Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
The owner of an Alabama Chinese restaurant named
“Good Friend shot at a customer who ”
B. unless B. furthermore B. generally B. contributed B. appreciation B. add to B. problems B. collapse B. meet B. changeable B. burdening B. overlook B. discover B. denies B. factor
C. when C. however C. particularly C. opposed C. motivation C. show off C. expenses C. composition C. kneel C. favorable C. inspiring C. overcharge C. complete C. neglects C. purpose
D. because D. otherwise D. potentially D. tailored D. expression D. turn on D. rewards D. construction D. feel D. profitable D. leading D. overflow D. direct D. excludes D. evidence
?s
use of such __65__ as news accounts to support his conclusion that goal-setting is widely
complained about a bug in her egg roll Thursday night. The bullet narrowly missed 20-year-old Birmingham resident Jatari Walker who told the Daily News she is scarred by the entire experience.
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“I can?t sleep,” she saidSaturday afternoon. “And since it happened I?ve had no appetite.”
Walker ordered a combination platter（大浅盘）and egg roll from the Good Friend Chinese and Seafood Restaurant on Dennison Ave. Thursday evening. After paying her $7 bill she went back to her car and discovered a fly inside.
“I thought I need to take this back,
” she said.
The customer went back and asked for a repayment and said the owner Chun Hin Ching, 52, was unhappy with her because she announced her discovery in front of other customers. After an argument he repaid the money and Walker —who is now a former frequent customer of the business — turned and walked to the exit.
That?s when Ching drew a handgun and fired a single shot over her head. “He just shot the gun at me and I ran,head.
Birmingham Police Department spokesman Lt. Sean Edwards told the News the owner was charged with attempted murder and was transported to Jefferson County Jail on $100,000 bail（保释金）.
Police believe Ching intended to hit Walker with the bullet and missed, Edwards said. The bullet hit the top of the door frame of the take-out business.
Ching did not tell police why he fired at Walker, Edwards said.
Edwards said he did not recall any previous problems at the business. He said Ching did not say why he had a weapon but added it was not uncommon for stores in that neighborhood.
No one was injured from the gunshot, Edwards said.
Calls placed to the restaurant Saturday afternoon were not answered.
66. What happened on Thursday night in Good Friend Chinese and Seafood Restaurant?
A. A fire broke out but luckily no one was injured. B. The restaurant owner refused to repay the money. C. The egg rolls caused sickness among some customers. D. A young woman narrowly escaped being killed by a bullet. 67. Why did Walker go back to the restaurant after buying the food?
A. Because she left her car key in the restaurant. B. Because she discovered a fly in the egg roll.
C. Because she forgot to take the combination platter.
D. Because she found the owner charged her too much. 68. The restaurant owner fired on Walker when ______.
A. she was about to leave C. she asked for a repayment
69. We can learn from the passage that ______.
A. this is the first time for Walker to buy food from Good Friend Restaurant B. the owner was unhappy with the complaint and refused to repay the money C. it is common for a restaurant owner in that neighborhood to have a weapon D. if someone had been hit, Ching?d have been charged with attempted murder
B. she was arguing with him D. she announced her discovery
” she said, adding she could feel the bullet whiz past her
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(B)
Kompong Phhluk Private Tour
Depart the city for an unspoiled floating community called Kompong Phhluk which is astonishing for its stilted-house villages and flooded forest.
Stop on the way for the Rolous Market tour. This is a great chance for you to take the photos of locals selling vegetables, different fish species and other local produce.
After this market tour we?ll all have a boat trip to the floating community of Kompong Phhluk, visit an island pagoda, school and houses standing on 8 or 10m high stilts, fish farms and learn about the village life.
Stop and have lunch in a family?s house before getting into a row
boat and venturing into the flooded forest, the habitat to some famous water-bird species.
Eventually we jump back into the big boat and set off for the largest fresh water lake in SE Asia, Tonle Sap.
Tour Details
·Departs 8.30am ·Returns around 2pm
·A picnic lunch with sandwiches and drinks is provided. We cannot provide local food from the area due to poor sanitation, lack of hygiene standards and refrigeration. ·No passes required
Rates
·These rates are based on an English speaking guide. ·Rates include all transport, water and a picnic lunch. ·Children 11 years and under are 50%. ·Children 4 years and below are free.
·If your group is larger than 5 people please email us for the best rate.
Number of People 1 Person 2 People 3 People 4 People 5 People
Price Per Person$65 $45 $40 $35 $32
What to Wear
·Please be mindful of your clothing and try to avoid anything too revealing. ·We strongly recommend a sunglasses, hat and sunscreen.
General Information
·This is a poor rural village, please be mindful of the environment.
·Please do not hand things out to villagers, for this contributes to creating a begging cycle and can create jealousy.
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·We recommend heading to the toilet before you go on this trip as facilities are very basic. 70. Kompong Phhluk is famous for its ______.
A. local vegetables and different fish species B. stilted-house villages and flooded forest C. Rolous Market and island pagoda D. water-bird habitat and fish farms
71. A private trip for two parents and a 3-year-old boy costs ______.
A. $40
B. $80
C. $90
D. $120
72. Which of the following is not included in the rates?
A. A tourist guide.
B. Transport.
C. Drinks.
D. Local food.
73. We can conclude from the passage that ______.
A. the living standard in the village is quite low B. the tourist facilities along the way are quite good C. revealing clothes are appropriate in the hot weather D. giving local children small gifts is strongly recommended
(C)
People are more likely to lie or cheat during the afternoon because self controlthe day, according to researchers.
Volunteers taking part in two experiments where they could benefit by cheating were more likely to do so if the tests took place after midday, researchers found.
The findings back up previous studies which have shown that our capacity for self-control declines during the day, due to tiredness and repeatedly making decisions.
Psychologists from Harvard University first showed a group of volunteers various patterns of dots on a computer screen, asking them to decide whether there were more dots on the left or the right hand side.
Instead of being rewarded for getting the answer right, the participants were paid based on which side they chose, earning ten times as much for choosing the right hand side as the left.
People who were tested after midday were significantly more likely to select the right hand side, even if there were clearly more dots on the left, than those who took part during the morning.
In a second test, participants were shown a series of word fragments, such as “—raland ” “e—c—” and asked which words they associated with them.
In morning experiments, participants were more likely to form the words “moral” and “ethical
” while during the afternoon the words
“coral” and “effects
” were most common.
Further tests conducted online showed that people were more likely to send dishonest messages or claim to have solved an unsolvable problem in the afternoon than in the morning.
Writing the Psychological Science journal, the researchers said the difference was particularly pronouncedin people with higher ethical standards, who always behaved morally during the morning but slipped during the afternoon.
In contrast, those who were able to “morally disengage”or , behave unethically without feeling guilty, tended to cheat whatever the time of day.
reducesduring
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Dr. Maryam Kouchaki, one of the lead authors, said: “Unfortunately, the most honest people,
such as those less likely to morally disengage, may be the most susceptible (易受影响的) to the
negative consequences associated with the morning morality effect.
”
The findings could be relevant to organizations that should be more alert about the behavior of customers and employees during the afternoon, she added. “Our findings suggest that mere time of day can lead to a systematic failure of good people to act morally.”
74. Volunteers can get more money when they ______.
A. gave the correct answer B. chose the right hand side C. chose the left hand side
D. remembered the patterns of dots 75. Why are participants less likely to form words like
“ethical”, “moral” in the afternoon?
A. Because their vocabulary becomes smaller. B. Because they are unwilling to tell the truth. C. Because the words are the voice of their heart. D. Because self control declines after midday.
76. The underlined word “pronounced” ( in paragraph 10 ) is closest in meaning to ______.
A. dominated
B. announced
C. marked
D. exposed
77. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The finding especially applies to those who behave ethically. B. Mere time of day can lead to systematic failure of organizations. C. The finding doesn?t agree with that of previous studies. D. People who act morally feel guilty after telling a lie. Section C
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.
Not for the first time, Paul Mathis wants us to change. But this time he isn?t trying to get us
to go vegetarian, or dine only on locally grown ingredients. This time he?s trying to get us to type
differently.
Paul Mathis, a restaurateur from Melbourne who owns a string of dining establishments, has designed the letter
“representing the word ?” —
“the”. Now he is pushing Apple to allow him to
promote his app, which features the new character, in its iTunes store.
In a move to branch out of the food business, Paul has invested AUS $38,000 (23,500) in
the new app, but has so far been rejected by Apple. He is hoping he can change their mind,
pointing out that reducing the word
the most used word in the English language “the” —— to one
character would be helpful for Twitter and swift typing.
“Is this important?
” he said, in an interview with The Sydney Morning Herald. “No. Is this
going to change the world? Not really. But is it something that might be useful for people? I think so, because it can save people lots of time on keyboard.”
“The word ,and? is only the fifth-most used word in English and it has its own symbol — the ampersand ,&?,” said Mr. Mathis.
“Isn?t it time we gave the same respect to ,the??
”
The top five most commonly used words in the English language are said to be: the, be, to, of, and “and”. The ampersand“&” has at times been used as the 27th letter of the English alphabet.
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Paul has developed the typography —effectively an upper-case “T” and a lower-case “h” bunched together so they share the upright stem — and an app that puts it in everyone?s hand by allowing users to download an entirely new electronic keyboard complete not just with his symbol but also a row of keys of 15 most frequently typed words.
So far, though, the take-up has been minimal. But that might change if he can get his innovation into Apple?s app store. The problem is, the Californian tech giant has so far resisted his advances. But who knows —maybe in 500 years? time people will be amazetime when we didn?t use ,??.
(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TWELVE WORDS)
78. What is Paul Mathis?
__________________________________________________________________________ 79. Paul designs the new letter “?”to represent the word “the”because he thinks
__________________________________________________________________________. 80. The main difference between the new and the old electronic keyboard is that the new one
__________________________________________________________________________. 81. How can Paul attract more people to download his new keyboard?
__________________________________________________________________________
第II卷
I. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 1. 不管你相信不相信，善于倾听并采纳别人的意见是明智的。2. 能否坚持自己所做的事情是一个人取得成功的重要因素之一。3. 在线预订出租车虽然很时尚，但许多相关问题尚待解决。4. 在北京的地铁上吃东西、
抽烟或躺在座位上的人可能会被处以
(as)
50至500元的罚款。(fine) (advisable) (persevere)
（共47分）
d that there was a
5. 有些青少年热衷于网络游戏，有时候竟然连饭都可以不吃，而且他们和家长的关系往往
也比较糟糕。(keen) II.
Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
请介绍一节你曾经上过，也是你最喜欢的体育课，并说说你的理由。你的作文必须包括以下内容：1.2.
简要介绍这节体育课的情况你喜欢这节课的理由
（文中不能提及你的真实姓名和学校）
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四区联考参考答案和听力录音文字材料
参考答案：1-10 BCBDD 17. Germany 21. called the police
ACABD
11-16 BDC
ACD
19. August
29. being
20. dormitory/dorm 30. what 31. anything
23. theatre/theater 24. a public notice
18. cousins/relatives 22. identity card / ID card
34. that/which
25. between 26. was convinced 32. staring 33. whether 41-50 DHAGE 51-65 DCABC
FIBKC ADBBD
27. As 28. to know
35. a 36. worst 37. have lasted 38. should/can
39. embarrassed 40. although/though
BCCAD
66-69 DBAC 70-73 BCDA 74-77 BDCA
78. He is a restaurateur from Melbourne owing a string of dining establishments.
79. it would be helpful for Twitter and swift typing./ it can save people a lot of time on keyboard. 80. contains “?” and a row of keys of 15 most frequently-used words 81. By promoting his app in iTunes store./By getting his innovation into Apple1. Believe it or not, it is advisable to listen to others and take their advice.
2. Whether one can persevere in what he is doing is one of the important factors of his success. 3. Fashionable as booking a taxi online is, many related problems remain to be settled/ solved. 4. Those who are found eating, smoking or lying across the seats on the subway in Beijing can be
fined between 50 to 500 yuan.
5. Some teenagers are so keen on online games that they sometimes prefer not to have meals, and what?s more, they usually have a bad relationship with their parents.
?s app store.
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