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一、单项填空 (共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)
1. The new movie, Pirates of the Caribbean 4 is well_________and live up to the_________which is established by the first 3 series.
A. receive; expectation
B. received; reputation
C. received; contribution
D. accepted; civilization
2. What surprised me was not the death of the world’s mostwanted man, Bin Laden, but_________he was killed.
A. in the way B. the way
C. in the way that D. the way which
3. While_________driver’s licenses in China, new car drivers will have to fill out a body part donation form, which is_________for some driverstobe.
A. applying for; disturbed
B. apply for; disturbed
C. applying to; disturbing
D. applying for; disturbing
4. _________, Gao Xiaosong was sentenced to 6month imprisonment—the most severe punishment about drunk driving—on June 1.
A. A public figure though is he
B. Public figure though he is
C. Public figure he is though
D. A public figure though he is
5. —The US government claims to build a lowcarbon economy. But the fact is_________ideal.
—It’s_________wonder that there always are lots of protestants in streets.
A. free from; not aB. free of; not a
C. far from; no D. far away; no
6. As a super fan of Charles Dickens, the talented young woman_________reading all his _________.
A. is determined to; works
B. is bent on; works
C. focuses on; work
D. is used to; work
7. —I was warned to say nothing about the case on court unless _________.
—So you mean you will do everything_________then.
A. to be asked; as they told
B. being asked; as are told
C. was asked; as telling
D. asked; as told
8. Avril Lavigne_________to be a rock superstar because she_________rock music even in her childhood.
A. promised; was drunk with
B. expected; was drunk in
C. wished; was drunk for
D. wanted; was drinking with
9. It is _________that the pork with the “leanmeat powder”（瘦肉精）has been widely_________all over the country.
A. terrified; discriminated
B. terrified; negotiated
C. terrifying; distinguished
D. terrifying; distributed
10. —Why does the media call “Lady GaGa” a legend?
—She is a big hit in the sales of her albums. In addition,_________can match her unique taste in haircuts and clothes.
A. nothing B. none
C. nobody D. no one
11. The millionaire_________buy Picasso’s pictures among others’ because she has a(n)_________for abstract style.
A. intends to; fame B. tends to; appetite
C. is intended to; gift D. tended to; desire
12. It is_________acknowledged that most star couples will_________sooner or later.
A. universal; break out
B. universally; break down
C. universally; break up
D. universal; break off
13. “Never before_________so much importance to the prices of agricultural products,” said in the government work report by Premier Wen JiaBao.
A. the central government attached
B. did the central government attach
C. the central government has attached
D. has the central government attached
14. Shanghai has_________the pace of becoming a worldclass tourist destination. For example, the construction of Shanghai Disneyland, Disney’s first theme park on the Chinese mainland is _________.
A. accelerated; historic
B. accused; historical
C. accumulated; historic
D. increased; historical
15._________the final of UEFA Champions League (欧冠) between Manchester United and FC Barcelona, I would not have stayed up after midnight.
A. Were there not
B. Were not there
C. Had there not been
D. Had not there been
二、完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
One young academically excellent person went to apply for a managerial position in a big company. He 16 the first interview; the director did the last interview.
The director asked, “Did you obtain any scholarships in school?” The young man answered, “ 17 .”
“Who paid the school fees for you?”
“My father passed away 18 I was born, so my mother paid them all.”
“What did your mother do?”
“A laundry woman.”
The director 19 the youth to show his hands. They were smooth and perfect. The director asked, “Have you ever 20 your mother wash the clothes?” The youth answered, “ 21 . My mother always wanted me to study and read more books. 22 , she can wash clothes faster than me.”
The director said, “Please go and clean your mother’s hands, and then see me tomorrow.”
The youth felt his 23 of getting the job high. When he went back, he happily asked his mother to let him clean her hands. His mother felt 24 but happy with mixed feelings.
The youth cleaned his mother’s hands 25 . He cried as he did that. It was the first time he had 26 his mother’s wrinkled hands with so many bruises (伤痕) on them. Some bruises were so painful that his mother 27 when they were cleaned. Only by then did he realize it was this pair of hands that assisted him 28 his academic years.
After finishing cleaning his mother’s 29 hands, the youth quietly washed all the 30 clothes for his mother. That night, they talked for a very long time.
The next morning, the director noticed the youth’s swollen 31 and asked, “Can you tell me what you have done and 32 in your house?”
The youth answered, “I cleaned my mother’s hands and also finished washing all the remaining clothes. I know now what 33 is. Without mother, there would not have been my success today.”
The director said, “This is what I am looking for 34 a manager. I want to hire a person who can value the help of others and who knows the 35 of others. You are hired.”
16. A. qualifiedB. failed
C. passedD. won
17. A. Nothing B. Few
C. SomeD. None
18. A. sinceB. when
C. althoughD. once
19. A. requestedB. persuaded
C. demandedD. begged
20. A. assistedB. had
C. watchedD. helped
21. A. SeldomB. Sometimes
C. NeverD. Rarely
22. A. MeanwhileB. Besides
C. HoweverD. Somehow
23. A. chanceB. luck
C. desireD. idea
24. A. strangeB. different
C. excited D. unfamiliar
25. A. skillfullyB. shyly
C. politelyD. slowly
26. A. glancedB. noticed
C. acceptedD. considered
27. A. shookB. shouted
C. movedD. fell
28. A. duringB. along
C. through D. with
29. A. damagedB. ruined
C. brokenD. wounded
30. A. wornB. used
C. dirtyD. dusty
31. A. handsB. eyes
C. earsD. cheeks
32. A. foundB. enjoyed
C. expectedD. learned
33. A. appreciationB. understanding
C. regretD. sympathy
34. A. aboutB. of
C. inD. on
35. A. sufferingsB. happenings
C. doingsD. surroundings
三、阅读理解 (共15小题，每题2分，满分30分)
A
All writers dream of success. Yet some writers turn their back on success the moment it comes along. J.D. Salinger, the American author, is a good example.
On the face of it, the future did not look promising for the teenage Salinger. He seems always to have been running away from something. First it was school, and then he dropped out of New York University. Finally, after failing to find a career in his father’s food import business and dropping out of yet another college he decided that his destiny was to be a writer. In the same year he joined a writing class at Columbia University which was taught by Whit Burnett, founder and editor of a magazine called Story. The MarchApril issue contained a story written by Salinger entitled ‘The Young Folks’. In it there are early versions of the moody, selfish youths that appear in his later fiction. Soon, his stories were appearing in various masscirculation magazines but it was the famous New Yorker which he dreamed of, believing that publication within its covers would indicate his future potential as a serious writer.
Salinger has a huge reputation around the world yet it rests mainly on just one novel, The Catcher in the Rye. Published in 1951, it soon became highly popular with teenagers who identified with the hero’s powerful sense of dissatisfaction. Its success made Salinger a public figure. Most writers, of course, would welcome this. Salinger, however, hated it and refused it. He moved to a small house in Cornish, New Hampshire, where he lived away from society until his death in 2010 at the age of 91.
For Salinger, fame and artistic honesty were not the same thing. Some people become writers because they wish their works to speak for themselves. Salinger appears to have been disgusted by the idea that he had become the spokesman for a generation. In death he has perhaps achieved his highest goal: to be out of the spotlight, represented only by his work.
36. According to the article, J.D. Salinger is an example of _________.
A. a selfish and moody youth
B. a serious writer who hates fame
C. a famous American author
D. someone who lives away from society
37. Salinger’s career as a writer improved greatly and his reputation was assured after he _________.
A. failed to pursue a career in business
B. attended a writing class at Columbia University
C. published the novel ‘The Catcher in the Rye’
D. became a spokesman for young people
38. Which event in his early life confirmed his status as a serious writer?
A. Publication in a magazine.
B. Being taught by Whit Burnett.
C. Having a story accepted by the ‘New Yorker’.
D. Dropping out of New York University.
B
Are you a media addict who would go mad after two hours without TV, friend requests, exciting online games and your mobile—or would you easily survive?
Recently, university students around the world were asked to volunteer in a global experiment called Unplugged. It was designed to see how young people would react if they were asked to observe a total media ban by unplugging all forms of media devices for 24 hours.
Unplugged is being run by Dr Roman Gerodimos, a lecturer in Communication and Journalism at Bournemouth University. The experiment is now over but he doesn’t yet know the full findings. However, during the experiment, Dr Gerodimos said there were already signs of how much the exercise affected volunteers. He said: “They’re reporting withdrawal symptoms (症状), overeating, feeling nervous, isolated and disconnected.” During their 24hour painful experience, three of the experiment’s guinea pigs had to endure one intrusion (侵扰) from the media: a BBC reporter plus cameraman who followed them around for the day. They were asked to write down 100 lines about their day offline, but of course, they all waited until the next day when they had access to their laptops. Elliot Day wrote: “Today, my whole morning routine was thrown up into the air. Despite being aware of the social importance of the media, I was surprised by how empty my life felt without the radio or newspapers.” From Caroline Scott, we read: “I didn’t expect it, but being prevented from the media for 24 hours resulted in my daytoday activities becoming so much harder to carry out than usual ... I didn’t break out in a cold sweat like our lecturer expected us all to, but it’s not something I would like to do again!” And Charlotte Gay wrote: “I have to say the most difficult item for me to be without has been my mobile; not only is it a social tool, it’s my main access point of communication.”
Earlier in the year, a UK government study found that in the UK we spend about half our waking hours using the media, often plugged into several things at once. And a recent study by Nielson found that on average, US teenagers send and receive over 3,000 texts per month—that’s about six texts per waking hour. So, with technology continuing to develop at an alarming rate, how much time will you set aside for sleep in the future?
39. What’s the purpose of the first paragraph?
A. To ask for information.
B. To entertain the readers.
C. To lead to the topic.
D. To present an idea.
40. About Dr. Roman Gerodimos’ experiment, we know that _________.
A. volunteers felt uncomfortable in it
B. volunteers didn’t want to eat anything
C. the experiment was still going on
D. volunteers were allowed to take their laptops
41. The underlined expression “was thrown up into the air” most probably means _________.
A. went on normally
B. was completely disturbed
C. turned out perfect
D. was badly designed
42. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?
A. Surviving without the Media
B. Unplugging Your Life
C. Valuing Social Communication
D. Setting Aside Time for Sleep
C
University is generally regarded as one of the most important times in a person’s life, yet the function of this institution continues to arouse debate. Many believe that arts subjects are too easy, that practical skills are more useful and that a chosen subject for study should be clearly linked to a career. However, this view is far too simplistic. Arts subjects are very difficult. They can prepare students for any number of careers as well as allowing the student to take time to make a decision. The function of the modern university is to cater to different types of student.
Arts subjects are not easy. For example, a degree in Literature is not an easy option. No question in a Literature class has a single, simple answer. Debate is conducted in a spirit of openness, texts are very closely analyzed and skills in close reading are developed. Literature is about language, our primary means of communication. Arts subjects require the same concentrated study as any other subject.
Arts subjects can prepare students for any number of careers. A degree in an arts subject teaches skills in well organized debates and defence of a position through the provision of evidence. These are applicable to many types of career. Law, for example. The point is that an undergraduate degree in any Arts subject trains the student in analysis and structure. Therefore, Arts graduates can pursue any number of careers.
Arts subjects allow the student to take time to choose a career. Love of the subject for its own sake may well be the initial motivation for the Arts undergraduate but because the subject they have chosen is not so clearly linked to a career they have time to reflect, making a decision only when they are absolutely certain. Students who pursue Arts subjects therefore have the leisure to make a carefully considered choice.
In conclusion, it is clear that Arts subjects are not a waste of time. They are flexible when it comes to relating them to a career and they allow the student to discover an appropriate career path. Many industries now acknowledge that a degree in Literature can be just as valuable as any other subject, especially when it is evident that Arts graduates tend to think more creatively. Not all undergraduates have clearly defined goals and not all subjects can be simply matched to a career. Acknowledging this difference should be the main function of a modern university.
43. What does the author mainly argue in this article?
A. Universities should be aware of diversity.
B. Universities should focus on practical courses.
C. Arts courses should be promoted.
D. Arts subjects are inappropriate for work.
44. What does the author imply about universities’ attitude to students?
A. They need to be more understanding of students’ needs.
B. They need to keep out arts students.
C. They need to link courses to careers.
D. They need to offer more arts courses.
45. The author suggests that technical subjects .
A. are more important than arts subjects.
B. are more useful to the modern world.
C. have equal value to arts subjects.
D. are not as important as arts subjects.
46. From the article, we know skills acquired by arts undergraduates include _________.
A. perception and investigation
B. technique and motivation
C. appreciation and dedication
D. analysis and structure
D
The months and years went by. I had been Joe’s apprentice for four years.
One evening, Joe and I were sitting in the village inn. A stranger came in, a big, tall man, with heavy eyebrows. The man had large, very clean white hands. To my surprise, I recognized the man. I had seen him at Miss Havisham’s many years before. He had frightened me then. He frightened me a little now.
“I think there is a blacksmith here—name of Joe Gargery,” the man said in his loud voice.
“That’s me!” Joe answered. He stood up.
“You have an apprentice, known as Pip,” the stranger went on. “Where is he?”
“Here!” I cried, standing beside Joe.
“I wish to speak to you both. I wish to speak to you privately, not here,” the man said. “Perhaps I could go home with you.”
We walked back to the workshop in silence. When we were in the sitting room, the man began to speak.
“My name is Jaggers,” he said. “I am a lawyer in London, where I am wellknown. I have some unusual business with young Pip here. I am speaking for someone else, you understand. A client who doesn’t want to be named. Is that clear?”
Joe and I nodded.
“I have come to take your apprentice to London,” the lawyer said to Joe. “You won’t stop him from coming I hope?”
“Stop him? Never!” Joe cried.
“Listen, then. I have this message for Pip. He has—great expectations!”
Joe and I looked at each other, too surprised to speak.
“Yes, great expectations” Mr. Jaggers repeated. “Pip will one day be rich, very rich. Pip is to change his way of life at once. He will no longer be a blacksmith. He is to come with me to London. He is to be educated as a gentleman. He will be a man of property.”
And so, at last, my dream had come true. Miss Havisham—because Mr. Jaggers’ client must be Miss Havisham—had plans for me after all. I would be rich and Estella would love me!
Mr. Jaggers was speaking again. “There are two conditions,” he said, looking at me. “First, you will always be known as Pip. Secondly,” Mr. Jaggers continued, “the name of your benefactor is to be kept secret. One day, that person will speak to you, face to face. Until then, you must not ask any questions. You must never try to find out this person’s name. Do you understand? Speak out!”
“Yes, I understand,” I answered. “My benefactor’s name is to remain a secret.”
“Good,” Mr. Jaggers said. “Now, Pip, you will come into your property when you come of age—when you are twentyone. Until then, I am your guardian. I have money to pay for your education and to allow you to live as a gentleman. You will have a private teacher. His name is Mr. Matthew Pocket and you will stay at his house.”
I gave a cry of surprise. Some of Miss Havisham’s relations were called Pocket. Mr. Jaggers raised his eyebrows.
“Do you not want to live with Mr. Pocket? Have you any objection to this arrangement?” he said severely.
“No, no, none at all,” I answered quickly.
“Good. Then I will arrange everything,” Mr. Jaggers went on. “Mr. Pocket’s son has rooms in London. I suggest you go there. Now when can you come to London?”
I looked at Joe.
“At once, if Joe has no objection,” I said.
“No objection, Pip old chap,” Joe answered.
“Then you will come in one week’s time,” Mr. Jaggers said, standing up. “You will need new clothes. Here is some money to pay for them. Twenty guineas.”
He counted the money and put it on the table.
“Well, Joe Gargery, you are saying nothing,” Mr. Jaggers said to Joe firmly. “I have money to give to you too.”
47. The underlined word “apprentice” in paragraph 1 means _________.
A. a very good friend and companion
B. someone who has no money but is very skilled at their job
C. a young person who is being trained for a particular job
D. a person with no education living with another family
48. The author describes Mr. Jaggers as having “large, very clean white hands” in order to .
A. show how Pip recalls Mr. Jaggers
B. provide a description of Mr. Jaggers to the readers only
C. indicate that Mr. Jaggers remains indoors a lot and doesn’t get much sun
D. show Mr. Jaggers often washes his hands to rid himself of his own bad deeds as a lawyer
49. At the end of the passage above, Mr. Jaggers says he also has money to give Joe because .
A. he believes he can also help Joe become a gentleman
B. he is repaying money loaned to Joe previously by the benefactor
C. the secret benefactor wants Joe to be his personal blacksmith
D. Joe will have to hire a new worker
50. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
A. Joe is happy that Pip will go to London.
B. Mr. Jaggers does not want other people to know he is a lawyer.
C. Pip hopes Miss Havisham will help him become a gentleman.
D. Pip will become very rich when he comes of age.
四、任务型阅读 (共10小题，每小题１分，满分10分)
请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。
Enjoy English Books on Vacation
Everyone needs a break, and vacations are not meant for serious study. Instead, they’re a great way to take a break and enjoy a good book. The Spring Festival is coming up so this is the perfect time to discuss some great English language literature to take on a long train journey or while you’re hanging out with the family.
Before getting into the recommendations, we need to determine your English reading comprehension level so you don’t pick a book which is so challenging that it’s stressful or so simple that it’s boring.
If you’re at the beginner level, there are two options: reading a children’s book or reading a book that you’ve read in Chinese translation. This will help you get over any unfamiliar words or phrases, since you’re already familiar with the story. If you’re at the intermediate level, popular books like pop fiction, mysteries and thrillers are good options, as they’ll be guaranteed page turners and that will increase the possibility of your getting all the way through the book. For advanced readers, classic works of literature or modern prize winners （Booker, Nobel, Pulitzer） are good options.
The most important thing is to pick a book that you’re really interested in. When I pick up a new book in Chinese, the first few chapters are always really hard to get through, as I have to get accustomed to the way the individual author uses the language. But after the first few chapters, things get a lot easier, especially if I get involved in the story. Some of my favorite Chineselanguage eye candy are books that are series like Brothers by Yu Hua or The Dancer by Hai Yan. I like them because there’s always a lot of action and story development to keep me involved, which helps me make it through those first few chapters.
Another great way to keep yourself motivated over the holiday is to find a friend who’s interested in reading the same book. You can make goals that you both want to achieve and discuss plot lines or vocabulary issues with each other by SMS or email. I’m currently doing that with my friend Laura. We’ve been doing this since we were classmates in Chinese at college.
Some quick recommendations: Harry Potter, start with the first book and go on from there; the Narnia series; anything by US writer Michael Crichton or British writer Agatha Christie; and if you like horror, US writer Stephen King is always unusual and fun. But really you should just find a topic or author that you’re interested in, and the rest will go from there. Happy reading!
五、书面表达 (满分25分)
随着电脑普及率的提高，老师、家长和学生对字迹的重视程度降低了。据一项调查显示，有85.8％的中学生说自己的字迹不好看，而他们又不想改善字迹，其理由有很大差别。请根据下图写一篇英文短文，说明该现象并发表自己的看法。
注意：
1．可参照图中文字及下面文章开头所给提示，作适当发挥;
2．词数150左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数;
3．作文中不得提及考生所在学校和本人姓名。
Nowadays, with the growing popularity of computers, teachers, students and their parents are paying less and less attention to handwriting.
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参考答案：
一、1—5 BBDBC 6—10 BDADB 11—15 BCDAC
二、16—20 CDBAD 21—25 CBAAD
26—30 BACAC 31—35 BDACA
三、36—38 BCC 39—42 CABB 43—46 AACD
47—50 CADB
四、51. Title 52. Choices / Options 53. familiar / known 54. possible 55. suitable
56. motivation 57. involve 58.exchange / share 59. recommended 60. Horror
五、One possible version:
Nowadays, with the growing popularity of computers, teachers, students and their parents are paying less and less attention to handwriting.
A recent survey has asked a number of middle school students on what they think about their handwriting skills. A surprising number of students, 85.8 percent, admit that the quality of their handwriting is poor. When questioned about how they can improve it, 51.5 percent reply that it will be a waste of time as they can use a computer for the majority of their written work. A further 32.3 percent report that with the amount of homework they are assigned each day, they are far too busy to practice. Another 10.9 percent agree that further practice is useless anyway while 5.3% give various other reasons.
In my opinion, a student’s handwriting style is the most important in building their confidence in the classroom. In addition, it will benefit the teachers when they correct their students’ homework. Therefore, this aspect should be further developed to assist them in their future working life.
1. The new movie, Pirates of the Caribbean 4 is well_________and live up to the_________which is established by the first 3 series.
A. receive; expectation
B. received; reputation
C. received; contribution
D. accepted; civilization
2. What surprised me was not the death of the world’s mostwanted man, Bin Laden, but_________he was killed.
A. in the way B. the way
C. in the way that D. the way which
3. While_________driver’s licenses in China, new car drivers will have to fill out a body part donation form, which is_________for some driverstobe.
A. applying for; disturbed
B. apply for; disturbed
C. applying to; disturbing
D. applying for; disturbing
4. _________, Gao Xiaosong was sentenced to 6month imprisonment—the most severe punishment about drunk driving—on June 1.
A. A public figure though is he
B. Public figure though he is
C. Public figure he is though
D. A public figure though he is
5. —The US government claims to build a lowcarbon economy. But the fact is_________ideal.
—It’s_________wonder that there always are lots of protestants in streets.
A. free from; not aB. free of; not a
C. far from; no D. far away; no
6. As a super fan of Charles Dickens, the talented young woman_________reading all his _________.
A. is determined to; works
B. is bent on; works
C. focuses on; work
D. is used to; work
7. —I was warned to say nothing about the case on court unless _________.
—So you mean you will do everything_________then.
A. to be asked; as they told
B. being asked; as are told
C. was asked; as telling
D. asked; as told
8. Avril Lavigne_________to be a rock superstar because she_________rock music even in her childhood.
A. promised; was drunk with
B. expected; was drunk in
C. wished; was drunk for
D. wanted; was drinking with
9. It is _________that the pork with the “leanmeat powder”（瘦肉精）has been widely_________all over the country.
A. terrified; discriminated
B. terrified; negotiated
C. terrifying; distinguished
D. terrifying; distributed
10. —Why does the media call “Lady GaGa” a legend?
—She is a big hit in the sales of her albums. In addition,_________can match her unique taste in haircuts and clothes.
A. nothing B. none
C. nobody D. no one
11. The millionaire_________buy Picasso’s pictures among others’ because she has a(n)_________for abstract style.
A. intends to; fame B. tends to; appetite
C. is intended to; gift D. tended to; desire
12. It is_________acknowledged that most star couples will_________sooner or later.
A. universal; break out
B. universally; break down
C. universally; break up
D. universal; break off
13. “Never before_________so much importance to the prices of agricultural products,” said in the government work report by Premier Wen JiaBao.
A. the central government attached
B. did the central government attach
C. the central government has attached
D. has the central government attached
14. Shanghai has_________the pace of becoming a worldclass tourist destination. For example, the construction of Shanghai Disneyland, Disney’s first theme park on the Chinese mainland is _________.
A. accelerated; historic
B. accused; historical
C. accumulated; historic
D. increased; historical
15._________the final of UEFA Champions League (欧冠) between Manchester United and FC Barcelona, I would not have stayed up after midnight.
A. Were there not
B. Were not there
C. Had there not been
D. Had not there been
二、完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
One young academically excellent person went to apply for a managerial position in a big company. He 16 the first interview; the director did the last interview.
The director asked, “Did you obtain any scholarships in school?” The young man answered, “ 17 .”
“Who paid the school fees for you?”
“My father passed away 18 I was born, so my mother paid them all.”
“What did your mother do?”
“A laundry woman.”
The director 19 the youth to show his hands. They were smooth and perfect. The director asked, “Have you ever 20 your mother wash the clothes?” The youth answered, “ 21 . My mother always wanted me to study and read more books. 22 , she can wash clothes faster than me.”
The director said, “Please go and clean your mother’s hands, and then see me tomorrow.”
The youth felt his 23 of getting the job high. When he went back, he happily asked his mother to let him clean her hands. His mother felt 24 but happy with mixed feelings.
The youth cleaned his mother’s hands 25 . He cried as he did that. It was the first time he had 26 his mother’s wrinkled hands with so many bruises (伤痕) on them. Some bruises were so painful that his mother 27 when they were cleaned. Only by then did he realize it was this pair of hands that assisted him 28 his academic years.
After finishing cleaning his mother’s 29 hands, the youth quietly washed all the 30 clothes for his mother. That night, they talked for a very long time.
The next morning, the director noticed the youth’s swollen 31 and asked, “Can you tell me what you have done and 32 in your house?”
The youth answered, “I cleaned my mother’s hands and also finished washing all the remaining clothes. I know now what 33 is. Without mother, there would not have been my success today.”
The director said, “This is what I am looking for 34 a manager. I want to hire a person who can value the help of others and who knows the 35 of others. You are hired.”
16. A. qualifiedB. failed
C. passedD. won
17. A. Nothing B. Few
C. SomeD. None
18. A. sinceB. when
C. althoughD. once
19. A. requestedB. persuaded
C. demandedD. begged
20. A. assistedB. had
C. watchedD. helped
21. A. SeldomB. Sometimes
C. NeverD. Rarely
22. A. MeanwhileB. Besides
C. HoweverD. Somehow
23. A. chanceB. luck
C. desireD. idea
24. A. strangeB. different
C. excited D. unfamiliar
25. A. skillfullyB. shyly
C. politelyD. slowly
26. A. glancedB. noticed
C. acceptedD. considered
27. A. shookB. shouted
C. movedD. fell
28. A. duringB. along
C. through D. with
29. A. damagedB. ruined
C. brokenD. wounded
30. A. wornB. used
C. dirtyD. dusty
31. A. handsB. eyes
C. earsD. cheeks
32. A. foundB. enjoyed
C. expectedD. learned
33. A. appreciationB. understanding
C. regretD. sympathy
34. A. aboutB. of
C. inD. on
35. A. sufferingsB. happenings
C. doingsD. surroundings
三、阅读理解 (共15小题，每题2分，满分30分)
A
All writers dream of success. Yet some writers turn their back on success the moment it comes along. J.D. Salinger, the American author, is a good example.
On the face of it, the future did not look promising for the teenage Salinger. He seems always to have been running away from something. First it was school, and then he dropped out of New York University. Finally, after failing to find a career in his father’s food import business and dropping out of yet another college he decided that his destiny was to be a writer. In the same year he joined a writing class at Columbia University which was taught by Whit Burnett, founder and editor of a magazine called Story. The MarchApril issue contained a story written by Salinger entitled ‘The Young Folks’. In it there are early versions of the moody, selfish youths that appear in his later fiction. Soon, his stories were appearing in various masscirculation magazines but it was the famous New Yorker which he dreamed of, believing that publication within its covers would indicate his future potential as a serious writer.
Salinger has a huge reputation around the world yet it rests mainly on just one novel, The Catcher in the Rye. Published in 1951, it soon became highly popular with teenagers who identified with the hero’s powerful sense of dissatisfaction. Its success made Salinger a public figure. Most writers, of course, would welcome this. Salinger, however, hated it and refused it. He moved to a small house in Cornish, New Hampshire, where he lived away from society until his death in 2010 at the age of 91.
For Salinger, fame and artistic honesty were not the same thing. Some people become writers because they wish their works to speak for themselves. Salinger appears to have been disgusted by the idea that he had become the spokesman for a generation. In death he has perhaps achieved his highest goal: to be out of the spotlight, represented only by his work.
36. According to the article, J.D. Salinger is an example of _________.
A. a selfish and moody youth
B. a serious writer who hates fame
C. a famous American author
D. someone who lives away from society
37. Salinger’s career as a writer improved greatly and his reputation was assured after he _________.
A. failed to pursue a career in business
B. attended a writing class at Columbia University
C. published the novel ‘The Catcher in the Rye’
D. became a spokesman for young people
38. Which event in his early life confirmed his status as a serious writer?
A. Publication in a magazine.
B. Being taught by Whit Burnett.
C. Having a story accepted by the ‘New Yorker’.
D. Dropping out of New York University.
B
Are you a media addict who would go mad after two hours without TV, friend requests, exciting online games and your mobile—or would you easily survive?
Recently, university students around the world were asked to volunteer in a global experiment called Unplugged. It was designed to see how young people would react if they were asked to observe a total media ban by unplugging all forms of media devices for 24 hours.
Unplugged is being run by Dr Roman Gerodimos, a lecturer in Communication and Journalism at Bournemouth University. The experiment is now over but he doesn’t yet know the full findings. However, during the experiment, Dr Gerodimos said there were already signs of how much the exercise affected volunteers. He said: “They’re reporting withdrawal symptoms (症状), overeating, feeling nervous, isolated and disconnected.” During their 24hour painful experience, three of the experiment’s guinea pigs had to endure one intrusion (侵扰) from the media: a BBC reporter plus cameraman who followed them around for the day. They were asked to write down 100 lines about their day offline, but of course, they all waited until the next day when they had access to their laptops. Elliot Day wrote: “Today, my whole morning routine was thrown up into the air. Despite being aware of the social importance of the media, I was surprised by how empty my life felt without the radio or newspapers.” From Caroline Scott, we read: “I didn’t expect it, but being prevented from the media for 24 hours resulted in my daytoday activities becoming so much harder to carry out than usual ... I didn’t break out in a cold sweat like our lecturer expected us all to, but it’s not something I would like to do again!” And Charlotte Gay wrote: “I have to say the most difficult item for me to be without has been my mobile; not only is it a social tool, it’s my main access point of communication.”
Earlier in the year, a UK government study found that in the UK we spend about half our waking hours using the media, often plugged into several things at once. And a recent study by Nielson found that on average, US teenagers send and receive over 3,000 texts per month—that’s about six texts per waking hour. So, with technology continuing to develop at an alarming rate, how much time will you set aside for sleep in the future?
39. What’s the purpose of the first paragraph?
A. To ask for information.
B. To entertain the readers.
C. To lead to the topic.
D. To present an idea.
40. About Dr. Roman Gerodimos’ experiment, we know that _________.
A. volunteers felt uncomfortable in it
B. volunteers didn’t want to eat anything
C. the experiment was still going on
D. volunteers were allowed to take their laptops
41. The underlined expression “was thrown up into the air” most probably means _________.
A. went on normally
B. was completely disturbed
C. turned out perfect
D. was badly designed
42. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?
A. Surviving without the Media
B. Unplugging Your Life
C. Valuing Social Communication
D. Setting Aside Time for Sleep
C
University is generally regarded as one of the most important times in a person’s life, yet the function of this institution continues to arouse debate. Many believe that arts subjects are too easy, that practical skills are more useful and that a chosen subject for study should be clearly linked to a career. However, this view is far too simplistic. Arts subjects are very difficult. They can prepare students for any number of careers as well as allowing the student to take time to make a decision. The function of the modern university is to cater to different types of student.
Arts subjects are not easy. For example, a degree in Literature is not an easy option. No question in a Literature class has a single, simple answer. Debate is conducted in a spirit of openness, texts are very closely analyzed and skills in close reading are developed. Literature is about language, our primary means of communication. Arts subjects require the same concentrated study as any other subject.
Arts subjects can prepare students for any number of careers. A degree in an arts subject teaches skills in well organized debates and defence of a position through the provision of evidence. These are applicable to many types of career. Law, for example. The point is that an undergraduate degree in any Arts subject trains the student in analysis and structure. Therefore, Arts graduates can pursue any number of careers.
Arts subjects allow the student to take time to choose a career. Love of the subject for its own sake may well be the initial motivation for the Arts undergraduate but because the subject they have chosen is not so clearly linked to a career they have time to reflect, making a decision only when they are absolutely certain. Students who pursue Arts subjects therefore have the leisure to make a carefully considered choice.
In conclusion, it is clear that Arts subjects are not a waste of time. They are flexible when it comes to relating them to a career and they allow the student to discover an appropriate career path. Many industries now acknowledge that a degree in Literature can be just as valuable as any other subject, especially when it is evident that Arts graduates tend to think more creatively. Not all undergraduates have clearly defined goals and not all subjects can be simply matched to a career. Acknowledging this difference should be the main function of a modern university.
43. What does the author mainly argue in this article?
A. Universities should be aware of diversity.
B. Universities should focus on practical courses.
C. Arts courses should be promoted.
D. Arts subjects are inappropriate for work.
44. What does the author imply about universities’ attitude to students?
A. They need to be more understanding of students’ needs.
B. They need to keep out arts students.
C. They need to link courses to careers.
D. They need to offer more arts courses.
45. The author suggests that technical subjects .
A. are more important than arts subjects.
B. are more useful to the modern world.
C. have equal value to arts subjects.
D. are not as important as arts subjects.
46. From the article, we know skills acquired by arts undergraduates include _________.
A. perception and investigation
B. technique and motivation
C. appreciation and dedication
D. analysis and structure
D
The months and years went by. I had been Joe’s apprentice for four years.
One evening, Joe and I were sitting in the village inn. A stranger came in, a big, tall man, with heavy eyebrows. The man had large, very clean white hands. To my surprise, I recognized the man. I had seen him at Miss Havisham’s many years before. He had frightened me then. He frightened me a little now.
“I think there is a blacksmith here—name of Joe Gargery,” the man said in his loud voice.
“That’s me!” Joe answered. He stood up.
“You have an apprentice, known as Pip,” the stranger went on. “Where is he?”
“Here!” I cried, standing beside Joe.
“I wish to speak to you both. I wish to speak to you privately, not here,” the man said. “Perhaps I could go home with you.”
We walked back to the workshop in silence. When we were in the sitting room, the man began to speak.
“My name is Jaggers,” he said. “I am a lawyer in London, where I am wellknown. I have some unusual business with young Pip here. I am speaking for someone else, you understand. A client who doesn’t want to be named. Is that clear?”
Joe and I nodded.
“I have come to take your apprentice to London,” the lawyer said to Joe. “You won’t stop him from coming I hope?”
“Stop him? Never!” Joe cried.
“Listen, then. I have this message for Pip. He has—great expectations!”
Joe and I looked at each other, too surprised to speak.
“Yes, great expectations” Mr. Jaggers repeated. “Pip will one day be rich, very rich. Pip is to change his way of life at once. He will no longer be a blacksmith. He is to come with me to London. He is to be educated as a gentleman. He will be a man of property.”
And so, at last, my dream had come true. Miss Havisham—because Mr. Jaggers’ client must be Miss Havisham—had plans for me after all. I would be rich and Estella would love me!
Mr. Jaggers was speaking again. “There are two conditions,” he said, looking at me. “First, you will always be known as Pip. Secondly,” Mr. Jaggers continued, “the name of your benefactor is to be kept secret. One day, that person will speak to you, face to face. Until then, you must not ask any questions. You must never try to find out this person’s name. Do you understand? Speak out!”
“Yes, I understand,” I answered. “My benefactor’s name is to remain a secret.”
“Good,” Mr. Jaggers said. “Now, Pip, you will come into your property when you come of age—when you are twentyone. Until then, I am your guardian. I have money to pay for your education and to allow you to live as a gentleman. You will have a private teacher. His name is Mr. Matthew Pocket and you will stay at his house.”
I gave a cry of surprise. Some of Miss Havisham’s relations were called Pocket. Mr. Jaggers raised his eyebrows.
“Do you not want to live with Mr. Pocket? Have you any objection to this arrangement?” he said severely.
“No, no, none at all,” I answered quickly.
“Good. Then I will arrange everything,” Mr. Jaggers went on. “Mr. Pocket’s son has rooms in London. I suggest you go there. Now when can you come to London?”
I looked at Joe.
“At once, if Joe has no objection,” I said.
“No objection, Pip old chap,” Joe answered.
“Then you will come in one week’s time,” Mr. Jaggers said, standing up. “You will need new clothes. Here is some money to pay for them. Twenty guineas.”
He counted the money and put it on the table.
“Well, Joe Gargery, you are saying nothing,” Mr. Jaggers said to Joe firmly. “I have money to give to you too.”
47. The underlined word “apprentice” in paragraph 1 means _________.
A. a very good friend and companion
B. someone who has no money but is very skilled at their job
C. a young person who is being trained for a particular job
D. a person with no education living with another family
48. The author describes Mr. Jaggers as having “large, very clean white hands” in order to .
A. show how Pip recalls Mr. Jaggers
B. provide a description of Mr. Jaggers to the readers only
C. indicate that Mr. Jaggers remains indoors a lot and doesn’t get much sun
D. show Mr. Jaggers often washes his hands to rid himself of his own bad deeds as a lawyer
49. At the end of the passage above, Mr. Jaggers says he also has money to give Joe because .
A. he believes he can also help Joe become a gentleman
B. he is repaying money loaned to Joe previously by the benefactor
C. the secret benefactor wants Joe to be his personal blacksmith
D. Joe will have to hire a new worker
50. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
A. Joe is happy that Pip will go to London.
B. Mr. Jaggers does not want other people to know he is a lawyer.
C. Pip hopes Miss Havisham will help him become a gentleman.
D. Pip will become very rich when he comes of age.
四、任务型阅读 (共10小题，每小题１分，满分10分)
请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。
Enjoy English Books on Vacation
Everyone needs a break, and vacations are not meant for serious study. Instead, they’re a great way to take a break and enjoy a good book. The Spring Festival is coming up so this is the perfect time to discuss some great English language literature to take on a long train journey or while you’re hanging out with the family.
Before getting into the recommendations, we need to determine your English reading comprehension level so you don’t pick a book which is so challenging that it’s stressful or so simple that it’s boring.
If you’re at the beginner level, there are two options: reading a children’s book or reading a book that you’ve read in Chinese translation. This will help you get over any unfamiliar words or phrases, since you’re already familiar with the story. If you’re at the intermediate level, popular books like pop fiction, mysteries and thrillers are good options, as they’ll be guaranteed page turners and that will increase the possibility of your getting all the way through the book. For advanced readers, classic works of literature or modern prize winners （Booker, Nobel, Pulitzer） are good options.
The most important thing is to pick a book that you’re really interested in. When I pick up a new book in Chinese, the first few chapters are always really hard to get through, as I have to get accustomed to the way the individual author uses the language. But after the first few chapters, things get a lot easier, especially if I get involved in the story. Some of my favorite Chineselanguage eye candy are books that are series like Brothers by Yu Hua or The Dancer by Hai Yan. I like them because there’s always a lot of action and story development to keep me involved, which helps me make it through those first few chapters.
Another great way to keep yourself motivated over the holiday is to find a friend who’s interested in reading the same book. You can make goals that you both want to achieve and discuss plot lines or vocabulary issues with each other by SMS or email. I’m currently doing that with my friend Laura. We’ve been doing this since we were classmates in Chinese at college.
Some quick recommendations: Harry Potter, start with the first book and go on from there; the Narnia series; anything by US writer Michael Crichton or British writer Agatha Christie; and if you like horror, US writer Stephen King is always unusual and fun. But really you should just find a topic or author that you’re interested in, and the rest will go from there. Happy reading!
五、书面表达 (满分25分)
随着电脑普及率的提高，老师、家长和学生对字迹的重视程度降低了。据一项调查显示，有85.8％的中学生说自己的字迹不好看，而他们又不想改善字迹，其理由有很大差别。请根据下图写一篇英文短文，说明该现象并发表自己的看法。
注意：
1．可参照图中文字及下面文章开头所给提示，作适当发挥;
2．词数150左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数;
3．作文中不得提及考生所在学校和本人姓名。
Nowadays, with the growing popularity of computers, teachers, students and their parents are paying less and less attention to handwriting.
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参考答案：
一、1—5 BBDBC 6—10 BDADB 11—15 BCDAC
二、16—20 CDBAD 21—25 CBAAD
26—30 BACAC 31—35 BDACA
三、36—38 BCC 39—42 CABB 43—46 AACD
47—50 CADB
四、51. Title 52. Choices / Options 53. familiar / known 54. possible 55. suitable
56. motivation 57. involve 58.exchange / share 59. recommended 60. Horror
五、One possible version:
Nowadays, with the growing popularity of computers, teachers, students and their parents are paying less and less attention to handwriting.
A recent survey has asked a number of middle school students on what they think about their handwriting skills. A surprising number of students, 85.8 percent, admit that the quality of their handwriting is poor. When questioned about how they can improve it, 51.5 percent reply that it will be a waste of time as they can use a computer for the majority of their written work. A further 32.3 percent report that with the amount of homework they are assigned each day, they are far too busy to practice. Another 10.9 percent agree that further practice is useless anyway while 5.3% give various other reasons.
In my opinion, a student’s handwriting style is the most important in building their confidence in the classroom. In addition, it will benefit the teachers when they correct their students’ homework. Therefore, this aspect should be further developed to assist them in their future working life.