第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

My color television has given me nothing but a headache.I was able to buy it a little over a year ago because I had my relatives give me money for my birthday instead of a lot of clothes that wouldn’t fit.I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model,I realized this a day late,when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less

than I had paid,The set worked so beautifully when I first got it home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night,Fortunately, I didn’t got any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed. Then I started developing a problem with the set that involved static (静电) noise. For some reason,when certain shows switched into a commercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradually,this noise began to appear during a show, and to get rid of it,I had to change to another channel and then change it back.Sometimes this technique would not work,and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remove the sound. I actually began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉) shaking my set.

When neither of these methods removed the static noise ,I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go away.At last I ended up hitting the set with my fist,and it stopped working altogether .My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the set is working well now,but I keep expecting more trouble.

21.Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?

A.He got an older model than he had expected.

B.He couldn’t return it when it was broken.

C.He could have bought it at a lower price.

D.He failed to find any movie shows on it.

【参考答案】：CA

【解析】：根据第一段第四行“when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid.” 当我看到报纸上75美元比我买的价格低的时候，我感觉我上当了。故正确答案选C。

22.Which of the following can best replace the phrase”signed off”in Paragraph 1?

A.ended all their programs

B.provided fewer channels

C.changed to commercials

D.showed all-night movies

【参考答案】：A

【解析】：根据后一句，幸运的是，我不用整晚上看电影了，否则我不能睡觉了，故正确答案选A。

23.How did the author finally get his TV set working again?

A. By shaking and hitting it.

B. By turning it on and off.

C. By switching channels.

D. By having it repaired.

【参考答案】：D

【解析】：根据文章最后一段，可知作者修电视机花费了62美元，故正确答案选D。

24. How does the anthor sound when telling the story ?

A. Curious

B. Anxious

C. Cautious

D. Humorous

【参考答案】：D

【解析】：根据第一段中最后一句，和最后一段最后一句，可知作者语调幽默。故正确答案选D。

B

Your house may have an effect on your figure . Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off . You can make your environment work for you instead of against you . Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan.

Open the curtains and turn up the lights . Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating , for people are often less self-conscious(难为情)when they’re in poorly lit places-and so more likely to eat lots of food . If your home doesn’t have enough window light , get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.

Mind the colors . Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites . In one study , people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room . Warm colors like yellow make tood appear more appetizing , while cold colors make us feel less hungry . So when it’s time to repaint , go blue.

Don’t forget the clock-or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes, And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down , turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.

Downsize the dishs, Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one ,total intake(摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.

25.The text is especially helpful for those who care about_______.

A. their home comforts

B. their body shape

C. house buying

D. healthy diets

【参考答案】：B

【解析】：根据全文第一段内容：房子对身体特征有影响，房子的设计一定程度上决定了你是长肉还是减肉，所以这篇文章更可能是对那些在乎外形的人有帮助。

26.A home environment in blue can help people_________.

A.digest food better

B.reduce food intake

C.burn more calories

D.regain their appetites

【参考答案】：B

【解析】：根据第三段第二句话in one study,......可知答案是reduce food intake. 减少食物的摄入。

27.What are people advised to do at mealtimes?

A.Eat quickly.

B.Play fast music.

C.Use smaller spoons.

D.Turn down the lights.

【参考答案】：C

【解析】：根据全文倒数第二句可知答案。

28.What can be a suitable title for the test?

A.Is Your Hourse Making You Fat?

B.Ways of Serving Dinner

C.Effects of Self-Consciousness

D.Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?

【参考答案】：A

【解析】：可以更好地概括全文。

C

More student than ever cefore are taking a gap-year (间隔年)before going to university.It used to be called the “year off” between school and university.The gap-year phenomenon originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.

This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education

institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by University and College Admissions Serbice(UCAS).

That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year.

Tony Higgins from UCAS asid that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be stisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,” he said.

But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union

of Students(NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student had ship – young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to ￡15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and

More students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree.NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods,”he said.

29. What do we learn about the gap year from the text?

A. It is flexible in length.

B. It is a time for relaxation.

C. It is increasingly popular.

D. It is required by universities.

【参考答案】：C

【解析】：由短文第二段及第三段第一句话可知间隔年越来越受到欢迎，因此选C。

30. According to Tony Higgins,students taking a gap year______.

A.arc better prepared for college studies

B.know a lot more about their future jobs

C.are more likely to leave university in debt

D.have a better chance to enter top universities

【参考答案】：A

【解析】：由人名定位到短文第三段。根据第三段最后一句话可知选A。

31. How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?

A. He"s puzzled.

B. He"s worried.

C. He"s surprised.

D. He"s annoyed.

【参考答案】：B

【解析】：根据文章最后一段可知越来越多的学生会在gap year期间被迫去挣钱。所以他对此是担忧的。

32. What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?

A.Attend additional courses.

B. Make plans for the new term.

C.Earn money for their education.

D.Prepaer for their graduate studies.

【参考答案】：C

【解析】：根据文章最后一句话可知。

D

Choose Your One-Day Tours

Tour A-Bath & Stonchenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge-￡until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter.

Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey,the Royal Crescent and the Costute Mtsan.Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.

Tour B-Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway"s house一32 until 12 March and 36 thereafter.

Oxford: Includes a guided of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶)”form St Mary’s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.

Tour C—Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace--£34 until March and £37 thereafter.

Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry Mill’s favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrace fees not included). With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace ia open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫)where it is easy to get lost!

Tour D-Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great-£33 .until 18 March and £37 thereafter.

Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.

33.Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?

A.Tour A

B.Tour B

C.Tour C

D.Tour D

【参考答案】：B

【解析】：根据原文Tour B中Oxford：Included a guided tour of England’s oldest university and colleges判断出答案为B。

34.Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?

A.Windsor Castle & Hampton Court.

B.Oxford & Stratford

C.Bath &Stonehenge.

D.Cambridge.

【参考答案】：D

【解析】：根据每一部分的价格介绍：Tour A到3月17日为37英镑，Tour B为36英镑，Tour C为37英镑，Tour D为33英镑，故此选D。

35.Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?

A.It used to be the home of royal families.

B.It used to be a well-known maze

C.It is the oldest palace in Britain

D.It is a world-famous castle.

【参考答案】：A

【解析】：根据Hampton was once the home of four Kings and one Queen判断答案为A。

第二节(共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分)

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Training for a marathon requires careful preparation and steady,gradual increases in the length of the runs._____,buy the best-fiting,best-built running shoes you can find.No one can say which brand will work best for you or feel best on your feet,so you have to rely on your experience and on the feel of each pair as you shop.When you have found shoes that seem right,walk in them for a few days to double-check the fit._____.As always,you should stretch(伸展) at least ten minutes before each run to prevent injuries.

During the first week,do not think about distance,but run five minutes longer each day.____,it is wise to take a day off to rest.But during the next week,set a goal

of at least a mile and a half per run._____.After two weeks,start timing yourself.______.Depending on the kind of race you plan to enter,you can set up a timetable for the remaining weeks before the race.

A.After six days

B.For a good marathon runner

C.Before you begin your training

D.With each day,increase the distance by a half mile

E.If they still feel good,you can begin running in them

F.Time spent for preparation raises the quality of training

G.Now you are ready to figure out a goal of improving distance and time

【参考答案】：C、E、A、D、G

第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)

第一节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Where do you go when you want to learn something?A friend?A tutor?These are all___41__aces of learning.But it may well be that the learning you realy___42__want somewhere else instead. I had the____43__of seeing this first hand on a___44___

Why daughter plays on a recreational soccer team. They did very well this season and so__45___a tournament, which normally was only for more skilled club teams. This led to some__46___experiences on Saturday as they played against teams__47___trained. Through the first two games, her__48___did not get on serious shot on goal. As apparent, I__49___seeing my daughter playing her best, __50___ still defeated.

IT seemed that something clicked with the__51__between Saturday and Sunday. When they __52__for their Sunday game, they were__53__different. They had begun integrate (融合)the kinds of play and teamwork they had__54__the day before into their__55__.They played aggressively and__56__ scored a goal.

It __57__ me that playing against the other team was a great__58__ moment for all the girls on the team. I think it is a general principle. __59__ is the best teacher. The lessons they may not be__60__what they would have gotten in school. But are certainly more personal and meaningful, because they had to work them out on their own.

41.

A.public

B.traditional

C.official

D.special

【参考答案】：B

【解析】：public公众的;traditional传统的;official官方的;special特别的;根据语境可知，这里提到的应该是传统教育方式。

42.

A.passes

B.works

C.lies

D.ends

【参考答案】：C

43.

A.dream

B.idea

C.habit

D.chance

【参考答案】：D

44.

A.trip

B.holiday

C.weekend

D.square

【参考答案】：C

45.

A.won

B.entered

C.organized

D.watched

【参考答案】：B

46.

A.painful

B. strange

C. common

D. practical

【参考答案】：A

47.

A.less

B. poorly

C. newly

D.better

【参考答案】：D

【解析】由语境可知，对手比作者女儿的队better trained，可以推断这将是一场痛苦的比赛。

48.

A.fans

B.tutors

C.class

D.team

【参考答案】：D

49.

A. imagined

B. hated

C. avoided

D.missed

【参考答案】：B

50.

A.if

B. or

C. but

D. as

【参考答案】：C

51.

A. girls

B. parents

C. coaches

D.viewers

【参考答案】：A

52.

A. dressed

B. showed up

C. made up

D. planned

【参考答案】：B

53.

A. slightly

B. hardly

C. basically

D. completely

【参考答案】：D

【解析】：slightly轻微地;hardly几乎不;basically基本地;completely完全地;根据后面文章可知，这些孩子们表现和之前完全不同，completely符合语境。

54.

A. seen

B. known

C. heard

D. read

【参考答案】：A

55.

A.styles

B.training

C.game

D.rules

【参考答案】：C

56.

A. even

B. still

C. seldom

D. again

【参考答案】：A

57.

A. confused

B. struck

C. reminded

D. warned

【参考答案】：B

58.

A. touching

B. thinking

C. encouraging

D. learning

【参考答案】：D

59.

A. Experience

B. Independence

C. Curiosity

D. Interest

【参考答案】：A

60.

A.harmful to

B.mixed with

C. different from

D. applied to

【参考答案】：C

注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。