论文部分内容阅读
一、单项选择(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)
请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1. When it __________choosing a hotel, Tom can always give you some suggestions because he used to be a guide.
__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
A. comes to B. refers to
C. turns toD. applies to
2. When the little girl saw the doctor __________in white she started crying immediately.
A. dressedB. wearing
C. wornD. putting on
3. Dont go back to collect your valuable things __________you will be trapped by the big fire.
A. butB. tillC. andD. or
4. But for the English speech, I __________to the concert with my wife last Sunday.
A. could goB. would have gone
C. would goD. should go
5. The general manager wants to hire 150 workers, __________last year, because his company is short of hands.
A. more than three times
B. as three times as
C. three times as many as
D. three times that they did
6. I can tell you nothing else about the new TV play __________what you know already.
A. as well asB. apart from
C. rather thanD. in spite of
7. It is estimated that more than one hundred people __________their lives with over two hundred missing in New Zealand so far.
A. lostB. have lost
C. had lostD. lose
8. My brother likes eating very much but he isnt very __________about the food he eats.
A. special B. peculiar
C. particular D. unusual
9. It was __________he didnt agree to our plan __________had been passed __________made us all very angry.
A. that; what; whichB. why; which; that
C. that; which; thatD. when; what; which
10. An early typewriter produced letters quickly and neatly; the typist, __________ , couldnt see his work on his machine.
A. howeverB. therefore
C. yetD. although
11. I hate __________when students leave teachers office without saying goodbye.
A. itB. thatC. whatD. this
12. The policeman signed to him to stop when he was driving home and __________him of speeding.
A. chargedB. accused
C. blamed D. defined
13. There __________several means in which you make a living but there __________only one means by which you can succeed.
A. is; isB. are; are
C. is; areD. are; is
14. It was a great __________for him to be pleasant to people he didnt like.
A. attemptB. trouble
C. powerD. effort
15. —Are you getting along with your present boss?
—__________ . I am considering quitting my job.
A. Of course.B. Not likely.
C. Not really.D. Not a little.
二、完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
General Motors (通用汽车) sold more than eight million cars and trucks in 2010. The company does16in 140 countries. It17most of its cars in the United States. 18large markets are China, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Russia, Canada and Germany. General Motors19the worlds largest automaker from 1931 to 2010.
William Durant20the company in 1908 in Flint, Michigan. Mr. Durant had a new idea,21produced many different kinds of cars. He wanted to offer various sorts of cars to rich people22middle-income people. He decided to buy other23companies. Within a few years after 1908, he had brought together over twenty different automobile and parts (零部件) companies24the General Motors name. Many of the companies were small and weak.
By 1910 General Motors25into financial (金融的) trouble. Bankers were forced to26to save the company and Mr. Durant was removed from control. Over the years, General Motors grew and became27 . The company28new and better production methods. And, it continued to improve its designs and offer customers many kinds of cars.
General Motors was the first company to make more than a billion29in a year. But in 2008, increasing gas prices and decreasing sales30the company to seek billions of dollars in government aid to avoid bankruptcy (破产)31it went to bankruptcy court anyway in 2009.
The company is now reorganizing. It has closed factories,32jobs and closed sales centers. General Motors is continuing to produce33four main brands (品牌)—Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC and34 . The company is now35owned by the U.S. government.
16. A. businessB. damage
C. rightD. good
17. A. buysB. repairs
C. sellsD. compares
18. A.OthersB. Other
C. AnotherD. Others
19. A. wereB. isC. areD. was
20. A. broke upB. raised up
C. brought upD. set up
21. A. which B. what
C. thatD. where
22. A. as good asB. so long as
C. as well asD. as long as
23. A. bicycleB. automobile
C. trainD. aeroplane
24. A. withB. under
C. of D. through
25. A. was fallingB. has fallen
C. fellD. had fallen
26. A. step upB. step out
C. step inD. step down
27. A. largeB. larger
C. little D. less
28. A. developedB. lost
C. attachedD. confused
29. A. dollarsB. yuan
C. poundsD. francs
30. A. askedB. invited
C. forcedD. ordered
31. A. beforeB. after
C. thoughD. when
32. A. cutB. enlarged
C. promotedD. advance
33. A. these B. their
C. thoseD. its
34. A. Sony B. Buick
C. NokiaD. Nike
35. A. rarelyB. immediately
C. mostlyD. hardly
三、阅读理解 (共15小题，每题2分，满分30分)
请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Longlong ago, there was a guy who was very much in love with a girl. This romantic (浪漫的) guy spent a day and a night folding 1000 pieces of paper cranes (鹤) as a gift to his girl. Although he was just a small clerk in his company, they were very happy together. But one day his girl told him she was going to Paris and would never come back. It was so sudden that the guy couldnt believe his ears. Though heartbroken, the guy agreed because he had promised he would let her do anything she liked.
When he regained his confidence, he worked hard day and night. Several years later, he set up his own company. One rainy day, while this guy was driving, he saw an elderly couple. It didnt take him long to realize they were his ex-girlfriends parents. With the idea of making them sad, he drove slowly beside the couple so that they could notice him in his expensive car. After years of hard work, he had made it in life. But they seemed not to see him.
His ex-girlfriends parents were walking towards a tomb (坟墓). He got out of his car and followed them without being noticed. He saw his ex-girlfriend in a photograph smiling sweetly as ever at him. His precious paper cranes were placed beside her tomb. His parents later found him and explained that she did not leave for France at all. She had fallen ill with cancer. In her heart, she had believed that he would succeed some day, but she didnt want her illness to be his barrier. So she had chosen to leave him. When the guy knew the truth, he cried and cried.
Money is money but love is holy (神圣的). Ｗhen searching for your material wealth, make time for your loved ones. Cherish (拥抱) them as you may lose them one day. Dont make yourself regret!
36. It took the guy a whole day to fold 1000 pieces of paper cranes because __________ .
A. there was something wrong with his mind
B. he wanted to send them to his girlfriend
C. he hoped to be liked by his girls parents
D. he could put them beside his girls tomb
37. After he worked hard for years, he __________ .
A. was heavily in debt
B. went to France to look for his girl
C. was very successful
D. was caught in a terrible accident and then died
38. In the sentence “His ex-girlfriends parents were walking towards a tomb.”, “ex-girlfriend” means __________ .
A. a girl whom he got married to
B. a girl who will marry him in the future
C. a girlfriend he hates very much
D. his former girlfriend
39. Why didnt the girl leave for France at all? Because __________ .
A. she wanted to make jokes about him
B. the girls parents didnt let her do that
C. she got a deadly disease and didnt hope to trouble him
D. she couldnt get a passport
B
The first American music
The first Europeans came to America in 1492 with Christopher Columbus. Since that time, people have come to America from all over the world, from countries including Europe, Africa and Asia, and they have brought their music with them. This mixing of people and music has created American music. Every nation has a national song, like the American song “The Star-Spangled Banner (星条旗之歌)”. In the U.S., high schools and colleges have school songs, too. Music is a part of the history of America. It expresses the problems and feelings of its people. As the years pass, music grows and changes.
Native Americans lived in America before Columbus arrived. They had songs for many occasions, and they used drums and other musical instruments. Dancing and music was an important part of their life and their religion. You can still hear Native American music and see dancing at special festivals.
The first British people who came to America were very religious. They came for religious freedom. Their songs were simple and they did not use musical instruments in church. To bring the country people together in a large group, these preachers (传道者) held “camp meetings”. These religious meetings were held in big tents. Sometimes thousands of people went to hear the preachers. Camp meetings often went on for several days. Popular religious songs were sung and the music was very lively. People clapped their hands and tapped their feet to the music. The first camp meeting was held in 1800, and they are still held today. Many pop stars, like Elvis Presley, for example, first learned to sing and to love music at these meetings.
40. Since the 15th century, __________have come to America.
A. Asians, Europeans and Africans
B. the Plains Indians, Polynesians and Egyptians
C. Japanese, Europeans and Chinese
D. Germans, Africans and Native American Indians
41. We can learn from the passage that __________ .
A. American music has changed modern science in the US
B. Native American music can never be heard any more in modern society
C. the first British people arrived in America for religious reasons
D. American music was created simply from its native music.
42. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. American music was created to help people understand Americans, history and culture.
B. The first British arriving in US brought their music with them, using musical instruments.
C. All early music in America came from church music.
D. American music has come from all over the world, beginning with the arrival of Columbus.
43. Based on the passage, “camp meetings” were held mainly because __________ .
A. Americans liked drinking and dancing very much
B. people wanted to relax
C. the preachers wanted to teach people to sing religious songs
D. the preachers wanted to make the country people gather in a large group
C
Ready or not, 3D TV is here. Sets from Samsung and Panasonic are already arriving in U.S. stories, and Sony, LG, and others will join the competition in the coming months. Despite 3Ds success in movie theaters, it will be a while before we know whether it turns out to be must-have home technology or just a fashion.
Do I have to wear the glasses? Yes, whenever you watch 3D content. And you can only use glasses made for your particular TV brand. The sets work by sending signals that control shutters (遮光器) in the glasses, and theres no standard yet for how that happens.
How big a screen do I want? Even more than with plain old high-definition TV, you dont want to sit too close. A rule of thumb is one-third the distance from which youll view the set—say, a 50-inch screen if youll be sitting 12 feet away. You also dont want to sit too far to the side because the signal between the set and the glasses may drop.
What will I watch? Make sure you like the picture for much else. ESPN is launching a 3D sports service in June, and satellite and cable providers have plans to add content. Youll want one of the new generation of 3D Blue-ray players; unlike the glasses, you wont have to buy the same brand of player as your TV.
How much will it cost? Lots. B&H is selling a 55-inch Samsung set with two pairs of glasses for $2969. Add $250 to $400 for the blue-ray; extra glasses will run $150 to $200 a pair. The smartest thing to do right now is to wait and see how 3D comes to an end. The second smartest is to make sure that your electronics store has a good return policy.
44. The best title of this article should be __________ .
A. Mobile phone
B. Technology changes lifestyle
C. 3D is coming at us
D. Colour TV
45. According to the article, if you have a 75-inch screen, how far away should you sit?
A. 15 feet.B. 18 feet.
C. 20 feet.D. 25 feet.
46. What kind of TV channel is ESPN?
A. An art channel.B. A sports channel.
C. A movie channelD. A news channel.
47. The writers attitude towards 3D TV is __________ .
A. objective
B. critical
C. subjective
D. both subjective and objective.
D
BORDER
CROSSINGS
While there are no restrictions on the amount of money that you can bring across the border, you must report to both the US and Canadian border services amounts equal to or greater than $10.000.
PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS (免税) ON PURCHASES
AMERICANS RETURNING TO THE US
Less than 48 hours: $ 200 US
48 hours or more: $ 800 US duty-free personal exemption, next $ 1.000 US at 3%
Including up to 100 cigars and 100 cigarettes.
CANADIANS RETURNING TO CANADA
Less than 24 hours: $ 50 CAN
48 hours or more: $ 400 CAN
Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes.
7 days or more: $ 750 CAN
Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes.
DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR
BORDER CROSSING
LAND OR SEA TO THE US(INCLUDING FERRIES)
A valid passport or passport card, or a NEXUS card.
(A NEXUS card is a Trusted Traveler Program that provides quick travel for pre-approved, low risk travelers through special lanes.)
A recent Washington State, New York or BC drivers license.
Note: Children 15 years of age and younger require only a birth certificate or copy. (Certified copies are not required but are advised.)
AIR TRAVEL TO THE US
A valid passport, an Air NEXUS card, or a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document.
48. If a Canadian who is on a 7-day trip to New York buys $ 800 CAN worth of goods, how much should he pay tax on when returning home?
A. $ 800 CANB. $750 CAN
C.$ 400 CAND. $ 50 CAN
49. For an American citizen on a 2-day tour of Canada, how much tax does he have to pay on $ 1.600 US worth of purchases when returning to the US?
A. $ 24 USB. $ 48 US
C. $52 USD. $ 200 US
50. What documentation should a couple with a 7-year-old child carry when they drive a car from Canada to America?
A. A BC drivers license, an Air NEXUS card, and a birth certificate.
B. An Air NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document, and a birth certificate.
C. Two valid passport cards and a certified copy of a birth certificate.
D. A NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document., and a certified copy of a birth certificate.
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。请将答案写在答题卡上相应的横线上。
If you are to study in Australia, you need to consider several factors. Everyone has different opinions about where the best place is to live in. Also, the best places for living are not always home to the best schools or specialties. Finally, different schools specialize in different areas of study. Australian National University, for example, is a great school for computer science and technology-related fields of study. However, if you want to study oceanography (海洋学), your interests may be better served by attending school in a place that is on the coastline or near the ocean.
Now I am sure that you know which schools are considered the best in the country. So I will tell you about which states I believe are the best to live in. The climate of Australia is significantly influenced by ocean currents, including the Indian Ocean Dipole (偶极子) and the El Nino (厄尔尼诺)—Southern Oscillation (摆动), which is connected with periodic drought, and the seasonal tropical (热带) low pressure system that produces cyclones (气旋) in northern Australia. Much of the northern part of the country has a tropical summer rainfall climate. The southwest corner of the country has a Mediterranean (地中海) climate. Just under three quarters of Australia lies within a desert or semi-arid zone(半干旱地带). As for me, I enjoyed the time I spent in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and these states have great history and culture. The weather is not as perfect as in the east coast, but it is quite nice. In addition, there are many good universities in Australia.
Also, you need to think about your likes and dislikes and then research the various states. Approximately, 77% of the Australians live in the mainlands east coast. Open space, nature and peace and quiet? Then you probably should stay away from Australias large cities. Are you interested in government? Then Canberra is the only place for you, which is the political, cultural and economical centre of the country. Whatever you decide, put some thought into it. The place you live could be the difference between a great study-abroad experience and a state of great suffering on earth.
五、书面表达 (满分25分)
__________为了认真执行省教育厅五严规定，推进素质教育，你校决定自本学期起：
1．实行五天上课制，学习时间为上午8:00至下午4:50。
2．每天的所有学科家庭作业量严格控制在一个半小时以内。
这一决定在学生、教师和家长中引起了较大的反响。假设你是该校一名学生，请给《中国日报》写一篇有关这场争论的报道。短文应包括下表中的内容：
赞成的理由反对的理由
教师有利于培养学生自主学习的能力有些学生不能用好课余时间
家长减负有益孩子的身心健康孩子可能考不上大学
学生的看法（至少陈述两点，内容自己发挥）
__________
要求：1．对所给要点，不要简单翻译，要有适当发挥。
2．词数：120左右。文章的开头已经给出，不计入总词数。
3．参考词汇：身心健康的 physically and mentally healthy
In order to carry out “Five stringent regulations” and push ahead with quality-oriented education, our school has made the following decisions:
(1) School hours run Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am. to 4:50 pm.
(2) Homework is limited to one and a half hours.
This decision, which comes into force this term, has caused a heated argument ...
__________
__________
__________
__________
参考答案
单项选择
1—5 AADBC
6—10 BBCCA
11—15 ABDDC
完形填空
16—20 ACBDD
21—25 ACBBD
26—30 CBAAC
31—35 CADBC
阅读理解
36—40 BCDCA
41—45 CDDCB
46—50 BADAC
任务型阅读
51. Specialties
52. living
53. Likes
54. computer
55. coastline
56. culture
57. capital
58. large
59. east
60. government
书面表达
One possible version
In order to carry out “Five stringent regulations” and push ahead with quality-oriented education, our school has made the following decisions:
(1) School hours run Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am. to 4:50 pm.
(2) Homework is limited to one and a half hours.
This decision, which comes into force this term, has caused a heated argument.
Most of the teachers think this decision is very useful in developing students ability to learn by themselves. However, some of them are worried that part of the students cant make the best of their spare time after school.
Parents have also expressed their views. Many support this decision, thinking that reducing a learning load helps keep their children physically and mentally healthy, while some parents doubt if their children can be admitted to universities in the fierce competition.
We students are in favour of this decision, for we will have more time to study what we want, take part in different kinds of activities, and build up our characters. But some of us are afraid of being forced to attend various training classes by our parents.
(作者：吴涛,南京市第三高级中学)
请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1. When it __________choosing a hotel, Tom can always give you some suggestions because he used to be a guide.
__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
A. comes to B. refers to
C. turns toD. applies to
2. When the little girl saw the doctor __________in white she started crying immediately.
A. dressedB. wearing
C. wornD. putting on
3. Dont go back to collect your valuable things __________you will be trapped by the big fire.
A. butB. tillC. andD. or
4. But for the English speech, I __________to the concert with my wife last Sunday.
A. could goB. would have gone
C. would goD. should go
5. The general manager wants to hire 150 workers, __________last year, because his company is short of hands.
A. more than three times
B. as three times as
C. three times as many as
D. three times that they did
6. I can tell you nothing else about the new TV play __________what you know already.
A. as well asB. apart from
C. rather thanD. in spite of
7. It is estimated that more than one hundred people __________their lives with over two hundred missing in New Zealand so far.
A. lostB. have lost
C. had lostD. lose
8. My brother likes eating very much but he isnt very __________about the food he eats.
A. special B. peculiar
C. particular D. unusual
9. It was __________he didnt agree to our plan __________had been passed __________made us all very angry.
A. that; what; whichB. why; which; that
C. that; which; thatD. when; what; which
10. An early typewriter produced letters quickly and neatly; the typist, __________ , couldnt see his work on his machine.
A. howeverB. therefore
C. yetD. although
11. I hate __________when students leave teachers office without saying goodbye.
A. itB. thatC. whatD. this
12. The policeman signed to him to stop when he was driving home and __________him of speeding.
A. chargedB. accused
C. blamed D. defined
13. There __________several means in which you make a living but there __________only one means by which you can succeed.
A. is; isB. are; are
C. is; areD. are; is
14. It was a great __________for him to be pleasant to people he didnt like.
A. attemptB. trouble
C. powerD. effort
15. —Are you getting along with your present boss?
—__________ . I am considering quitting my job.
A. Of course.B. Not likely.
C. Not really.D. Not a little.
二、完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
General Motors (通用汽车) sold more than eight million cars and trucks in 2010. The company does16in 140 countries. It17most of its cars in the United States. 18large markets are China, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Russia, Canada and Germany. General Motors19the worlds largest automaker from 1931 to 2010.
William Durant20the company in 1908 in Flint, Michigan. Mr. Durant had a new idea,21produced many different kinds of cars. He wanted to offer various sorts of cars to rich people22middle-income people. He decided to buy other23companies. Within a few years after 1908, he had brought together over twenty different automobile and parts (零部件) companies24the General Motors name. Many of the companies were small and weak.
By 1910 General Motors25into financial (金融的) trouble. Bankers were forced to26to save the company and Mr. Durant was removed from control. Over the years, General Motors grew and became27 . The company28new and better production methods. And, it continued to improve its designs and offer customers many kinds of cars.
General Motors was the first company to make more than a billion29in a year. But in 2008, increasing gas prices and decreasing sales30the company to seek billions of dollars in government aid to avoid bankruptcy (破产)31it went to bankruptcy court anyway in 2009.
The company is now reorganizing. It has closed factories,32jobs and closed sales centers. General Motors is continuing to produce33four main brands (品牌)—Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC and34 . The company is now35owned by the U.S. government.
16. A. businessB. damage
C. rightD. good
17. A. buysB. repairs
C. sellsD. compares
18. A.OthersB. Other
C. AnotherD. Others
19. A. wereB. isC. areD. was
20. A. broke upB. raised up
C. brought upD. set up
21. A. which B. what
C. thatD. where
22. A. as good asB. so long as
C. as well asD. as long as
23. A. bicycleB. automobile
C. trainD. aeroplane
24. A. withB. under
C. of D. through
25. A. was fallingB. has fallen
C. fellD. had fallen
26. A. step upB. step out
C. step inD. step down
27. A. largeB. larger
C. little D. less
28. A. developedB. lost
C. attachedD. confused
29. A. dollarsB. yuan
C. poundsD. francs
30. A. askedB. invited
C. forcedD. ordered
31. A. beforeB. after
C. thoughD. when
32. A. cutB. enlarged
C. promotedD. advance
33. A. these B. their
C. thoseD. its
34. A. Sony B. Buick
C. NokiaD. Nike
35. A. rarelyB. immediately
C. mostlyD. hardly
三、阅读理解 (共15小题，每题2分，满分30分)
请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Longlong ago, there was a guy who was very much in love with a girl. This romantic (浪漫的) guy spent a day and a night folding 1000 pieces of paper cranes (鹤) as a gift to his girl. Although he was just a small clerk in his company, they were very happy together. But one day his girl told him she was going to Paris and would never come back. It was so sudden that the guy couldnt believe his ears. Though heartbroken, the guy agreed because he had promised he would let her do anything she liked.
When he regained his confidence, he worked hard day and night. Several years later, he set up his own company. One rainy day, while this guy was driving, he saw an elderly couple. It didnt take him long to realize they were his ex-girlfriends parents. With the idea of making them sad, he drove slowly beside the couple so that they could notice him in his expensive car. After years of hard work, he had made it in life. But they seemed not to see him.
His ex-girlfriends parents were walking towards a tomb (坟墓). He got out of his car and followed them without being noticed. He saw his ex-girlfriend in a photograph smiling sweetly as ever at him. His precious paper cranes were placed beside her tomb. His parents later found him and explained that she did not leave for France at all. She had fallen ill with cancer. In her heart, she had believed that he would succeed some day, but she didnt want her illness to be his barrier. So she had chosen to leave him. When the guy knew the truth, he cried and cried.
Money is money but love is holy (神圣的). Ｗhen searching for your material wealth, make time for your loved ones. Cherish (拥抱) them as you may lose them one day. Dont make yourself regret!
36. It took the guy a whole day to fold 1000 pieces of paper cranes because __________ .
A. there was something wrong with his mind
B. he wanted to send them to his girlfriend
C. he hoped to be liked by his girls parents
D. he could put them beside his girls tomb
37. After he worked hard for years, he __________ .
A. was heavily in debt
B. went to France to look for his girl
C. was very successful
D. was caught in a terrible accident and then died
38. In the sentence “His ex-girlfriends parents were walking towards a tomb.”, “ex-girlfriend” means __________ .
A. a girl whom he got married to
B. a girl who will marry him in the future
C. a girlfriend he hates very much
D. his former girlfriend
39. Why didnt the girl leave for France at all? Because __________ .
A. she wanted to make jokes about him
B. the girls parents didnt let her do that
C. she got a deadly disease and didnt hope to trouble him
D. she couldnt get a passport
B
The first American music
The first Europeans came to America in 1492 with Christopher Columbus. Since that time, people have come to America from all over the world, from countries including Europe, Africa and Asia, and they have brought their music with them. This mixing of people and music has created American music. Every nation has a national song, like the American song “The Star-Spangled Banner (星条旗之歌)”. In the U.S., high schools and colleges have school songs, too. Music is a part of the history of America. It expresses the problems and feelings of its people. As the years pass, music grows and changes.
Native Americans lived in America before Columbus arrived. They had songs for many occasions, and they used drums and other musical instruments. Dancing and music was an important part of their life and their religion. You can still hear Native American music and see dancing at special festivals.
The first British people who came to America were very religious. They came for religious freedom. Their songs were simple and they did not use musical instruments in church. To bring the country people together in a large group, these preachers (传道者) held “camp meetings”. These religious meetings were held in big tents. Sometimes thousands of people went to hear the preachers. Camp meetings often went on for several days. Popular religious songs were sung and the music was very lively. People clapped their hands and tapped their feet to the music. The first camp meeting was held in 1800, and they are still held today. Many pop stars, like Elvis Presley, for example, first learned to sing and to love music at these meetings.
40. Since the 15th century, __________have come to America.
A. Asians, Europeans and Africans
B. the Plains Indians, Polynesians and Egyptians
C. Japanese, Europeans and Chinese
D. Germans, Africans and Native American Indians
41. We can learn from the passage that __________ .
A. American music has changed modern science in the US
B. Native American music can never be heard any more in modern society
C. the first British people arrived in America for religious reasons
D. American music was created simply from its native music.
42. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. American music was created to help people understand Americans, history and culture.
B. The first British arriving in US brought their music with them, using musical instruments.
C. All early music in America came from church music.
D. American music has come from all over the world, beginning with the arrival of Columbus.
43. Based on the passage, “camp meetings” were held mainly because __________ .
A. Americans liked drinking and dancing very much
B. people wanted to relax
C. the preachers wanted to teach people to sing religious songs
D. the preachers wanted to make the country people gather in a large group
C
Ready or not, 3D TV is here. Sets from Samsung and Panasonic are already arriving in U.S. stories, and Sony, LG, and others will join the competition in the coming months. Despite 3Ds success in movie theaters, it will be a while before we know whether it turns out to be must-have home technology or just a fashion.
Do I have to wear the glasses? Yes, whenever you watch 3D content. And you can only use glasses made for your particular TV brand. The sets work by sending signals that control shutters (遮光器) in the glasses, and theres no standard yet for how that happens.
How big a screen do I want? Even more than with plain old high-definition TV, you dont want to sit too close. A rule of thumb is one-third the distance from which youll view the set—say, a 50-inch screen if youll be sitting 12 feet away. You also dont want to sit too far to the side because the signal between the set and the glasses may drop.
What will I watch? Make sure you like the picture for much else. ESPN is launching a 3D sports service in June, and satellite and cable providers have plans to add content. Youll want one of the new generation of 3D Blue-ray players; unlike the glasses, you wont have to buy the same brand of player as your TV.
How much will it cost? Lots. B&H is selling a 55-inch Samsung set with two pairs of glasses for $2969. Add $250 to $400 for the blue-ray; extra glasses will run $150 to $200 a pair. The smartest thing to do right now is to wait and see how 3D comes to an end. The second smartest is to make sure that your electronics store has a good return policy.
44. The best title of this article should be __________ .
A. Mobile phone
B. Technology changes lifestyle
C. 3D is coming at us
D. Colour TV
45. According to the article, if you have a 75-inch screen, how far away should you sit?
A. 15 feet.B. 18 feet.
C. 20 feet.D. 25 feet.
46. What kind of TV channel is ESPN?
A. An art channel.B. A sports channel.
C. A movie channelD. A news channel.
47. The writers attitude towards 3D TV is __________ .
A. objective
B. critical
C. subjective
D. both subjective and objective.
D
BORDER
CROSSINGS
While there are no restrictions on the amount of money that you can bring across the border, you must report to both the US and Canadian border services amounts equal to or greater than $10.000.
PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS (免税) ON PURCHASES
AMERICANS RETURNING TO THE US
Less than 48 hours: $ 200 US
48 hours or more: $ 800 US duty-free personal exemption, next $ 1.000 US at 3%
Including up to 100 cigars and 100 cigarettes.
CANADIANS RETURNING TO CANADA
Less than 24 hours: $ 50 CAN
48 hours or more: $ 400 CAN
Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes.
7 days or more: $ 750 CAN
Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes.
DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR
BORDER CROSSING
LAND OR SEA TO THE US(INCLUDING FERRIES)
A valid passport or passport card, or a NEXUS card.
(A NEXUS card is a Trusted Traveler Program that provides quick travel for pre-approved, low risk travelers through special lanes.)
A recent Washington State, New York or BC drivers license.
Note: Children 15 years of age and younger require only a birth certificate or copy. (Certified copies are not required but are advised.)
AIR TRAVEL TO THE US
A valid passport, an Air NEXUS card, or a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document.
48. If a Canadian who is on a 7-day trip to New York buys $ 800 CAN worth of goods, how much should he pay tax on when returning home?
A. $ 800 CANB. $750 CAN
C.$ 400 CAND. $ 50 CAN
49. For an American citizen on a 2-day tour of Canada, how much tax does he have to pay on $ 1.600 US worth of purchases when returning to the US?
A. $ 24 USB. $ 48 US
C. $52 USD. $ 200 US
50. What documentation should a couple with a 7-year-old child carry when they drive a car from Canada to America?
A. A BC drivers license, an Air NEXUS card, and a birth certificate.
B. An Air NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document, and a birth certificate.
C. Two valid passport cards and a certified copy of a birth certificate.
D. A NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document., and a certified copy of a birth certificate.
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。请将答案写在答题卡上相应的横线上。
If you are to study in Australia, you need to consider several factors. Everyone has different opinions about where the best place is to live in. Also, the best places for living are not always home to the best schools or specialties. Finally, different schools specialize in different areas of study. Australian National University, for example, is a great school for computer science and technology-related fields of study. However, if you want to study oceanography (海洋学), your interests may be better served by attending school in a place that is on the coastline or near the ocean.
Now I am sure that you know which schools are considered the best in the country. So I will tell you about which states I believe are the best to live in. The climate of Australia is significantly influenced by ocean currents, including the Indian Ocean Dipole (偶极子) and the El Nino (厄尔尼诺)—Southern Oscillation (摆动), which is connected with periodic drought, and the seasonal tropical (热带) low pressure system that produces cyclones (气旋) in northern Australia. Much of the northern part of the country has a tropical summer rainfall climate. The southwest corner of the country has a Mediterranean (地中海) climate. Just under three quarters of Australia lies within a desert or semi-arid zone(半干旱地带). As for me, I enjoyed the time I spent in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and these states have great history and culture. The weather is not as perfect as in the east coast, but it is quite nice. In addition, there are many good universities in Australia.
Also, you need to think about your likes and dislikes and then research the various states. Approximately, 77% of the Australians live in the mainlands east coast. Open space, nature and peace and quiet? Then you probably should stay away from Australias large cities. Are you interested in government? Then Canberra is the only place for you, which is the political, cultural and economical centre of the country. Whatever you decide, put some thought into it. The place you live could be the difference between a great study-abroad experience and a state of great suffering on earth.
五、书面表达 (满分25分)
__________为了认真执行省教育厅五严规定，推进素质教育，你校决定自本学期起：
1．实行五天上课制，学习时间为上午8:00至下午4:50。
2．每天的所有学科家庭作业量严格控制在一个半小时以内。
这一决定在学生、教师和家长中引起了较大的反响。假设你是该校一名学生，请给《中国日报》写一篇有关这场争论的报道。短文应包括下表中的内容：
赞成的理由反对的理由
教师有利于培养学生自主学习的能力有些学生不能用好课余时间
家长减负有益孩子的身心健康孩子可能考不上大学
学生的看法（至少陈述两点，内容自己发挥）
__________
要求：1．对所给要点，不要简单翻译，要有适当发挥。
2．词数：120左右。文章的开头已经给出，不计入总词数。
3．参考词汇：身心健康的 physically and mentally healthy
In order to carry out “Five stringent regulations” and push ahead with quality-oriented education, our school has made the following decisions:
(1) School hours run Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am. to 4:50 pm.
(2) Homework is limited to one and a half hours.
This decision, which comes into force this term, has caused a heated argument ...
__________
__________
__________
__________
参考答案
单项选择
1—5 AADBC
6—10 BBCCA
11—15 ABDDC
完形填空
16—20 ACBDD
21—25 ACBBD
26—30 CBAAC
31—35 CADBC
阅读理解
36—40 BCDCA
41—45 CDDCB
46—50 BADAC
任务型阅读
51. Specialties
52. living
53. Likes
54. computer
55. coastline
56. culture
57. capital
58. large
59. east
60. government
书面表达
One possible version
In order to carry out “Five stringent regulations” and push ahead with quality-oriented education, our school has made the following decisions:
(1) School hours run Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am. to 4:50 pm.
(2) Homework is limited to one and a half hours.
This decision, which comes into force this term, has caused a heated argument.
Most of the teachers think this decision is very useful in developing students ability to learn by themselves. However, some of them are worried that part of the students cant make the best of their spare time after school.
Parents have also expressed their views. Many support this decision, thinking that reducing a learning load helps keep their children physically and mentally healthy, while some parents doubt if their children can be admitted to universities in the fierce competition.
We students are in favour of this decision, for we will have more time to study what we want, take part in different kinds of activities, and build up our characters. But some of us are afraid of being forced to attend various training classes by our parents.
(作者：吴涛,南京市第三高级中学)