第三部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分30分)

第一节 (共10小题;每小题2分，满分20分)

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Howling is a behaviour commonly observed among a wolf pack. As pack animals, wolves work together to hunt and rely on howling as an important means of communication among each other. There are different explanations of a wolf’s howl and it appears that there may be more to discover.

One theory is that wolves howl to bond better together. It’s almost as if howling together helps the pack stay together. Perhaps something similar to people feeling a sense of involvement with each other when singing a song together. But this theory may be wrong, explains Fred H. Harrington, a professor who studies wolf behaviour.

Indeed, there have been times when wolves have been seen one moment howling in a chorus, and the next, quarreling among each other. It appears that usually the lowest-ranking members of the pack may actually be “punished” for joining in the chorus at times. So is howling a way to strengthen a social bond or just a way to reconfirm status among its members? —Why do wolves howl for sure?

What is clear, however, is that howling is often used among packmates to locate each other. Hunting grounds are distant and it happens that wolves may separate from one another at times. When this happens, howling appears to be an excellent means of gathering.

Howling, interestingly, is a contagious behaviour. When one wolf starts to howl, very likely others will follow. This is often seen to occur in the morning, as if wolves were doing some sort of “roll call” where wolves all howl together to report their presence.

56. What is the possible similarity between wolves’ howling together and humans’ singing in chorus?

A. The act of calling each other. B. The sense of accomplishment.

C. The act of hunting for something. D. The sense of belonging to a group.

57. Why does Harrington think the “social bond” theory may be wrong?

A. Wolves separate from each other after howling.

B. Wolves tend to protect their hunting grounds.

C. Wolves sometimes have quarrels after howling together.

D. Wolves of low rank are encouraged to join in the chorus.

58. Researchers are sure that wolves often howl to ______.

A. show their ranks B. find their companions

C. report the missing ones D. express their loneliness

59. “Howling… is a contagious behaviour” (in the last paragraph) means _______.

A. howling is a signal for hunting

B. howling is a way of communication

C. howling often occurs in the morning

D. howling spreads from one to another

B

I got my first driver’s license (执照) in 1953 by taking driver education in my first year at Central High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. Four years later when it was time to renew my license I was a married woman. Henry and I were living in Baltimore, Maryland. Two weeks before my 20th birthday, Henry drove me to the motor vehicle office on a hot July afternoon. When I got to the office and showed to the man behind the counter my North Carolina driver’s license，ready to renew, the man told me that I was under age by Maryland law since I was not yet 21. “Mr. Henry Smith, your husband, will have to sign for you,” he said.

I argued, pointing to a very large belly (肚子) of mine, “I am married. I am having a baby. Why should I have to have someone sign for me to drive?” He answered coldly, “It’s the law, madam.”

Henry encouraged me to calm down, just go ahead and get the license and be done with it. “No,” I said. I refused to have him sign for me. So I left without a Maryland license.

I called the North Carolina Motor Vehicle Office and renewed my NC license by mail — using my name Susan Brown. And thus it was for the next twelve years. Since Henry was in the army I could drive under my home state license. By the time Henry left the army we were once again living in Maryland, and I had to take the Maryland driver’s exam. Since then I just go in and renew every four years—sign the name Susan Brown, have my new picture taken, and walk out with a license to drive.

60. Susan got her first driver’s license _________.

A. before she got married to Henry

B. when she was twenty years old

C. after she finished high school

D. when she just moved to Maryland

61. We can infer from the text that in the U.S. _________.

A. American males should serve in the army

B. different states my have different laws

C. people have to renew their licenses in their home states

D. women should adopt their husbands’ family names after marriage

C

Winners Club

You choose to be a winner!

The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account(交易账户)where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7—that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:

●No account keeping fees!

You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!

●Excellent interest rates!

You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits(储蓄)without taking them out in a month.

●Convenient

Teenagers are busy—we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet. You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!

●Mega magazine included

Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.

The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key-card) but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!

62. Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?

A. Special gifts are ready for parents.

B. The bank opens only on work days.

C. Services are convenient for its members.

D. Fees are necessary for the account keeping.

63. The Winners Club provides magazines which ________.

A. encourage spending

B. are free to all teenagers

C. are full of adventure stories

D. help to make more of your money

64. If you want to be a member of the Club, you must ________.

A. be an Internet user

B. be permitted by your parent

C. have a big sum of money

D. be in your twenties

65. What is the purpose of this text?

A. To set up a club. B. To provide part-time jobs.

C. To organize key-cards. D. To introduce a new banking service.

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。

Q&A

Question: I have recently got a senior position within my company. One of my new tasks is to make monthly progress reports on my department in front of other senior officials. During my first meeting, I presented and then opened the floor to questions. 66 My first reaction was to answer defensively. Later, I realized that I shouldn’t have felt that way. But how can I keep cool and effectively answer questions in this type of settings?

Answer: Congratulations on your new position! Presenting in front of your peers (同事) is a hard task in itself, and it becomes much more difficult when a question-and-answer period is required. Question-and-answer periods as a great way to clarify the message and strengthen key points. 67

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When a person is asking a question, show interest and a desire to understand the question by listening and asking for clarification.

● Buy time.

When facing a hard question, most people can’t give an answer immediately. Buy time by repeating the question in your own words. 69 These techniques allow you to quickly organize your thoughts as well as to make sure you will be correctly answering the question.

● Suggest a private meeting.

A one-on-one meeting is a calmer setting than speaking in front of your peers. 70

A. Show your true interest.

B. Restate the question with respect.

C. Some ideas can be quite concrete.

D. There were many difficult questions.

E. It can also be more effective in exchanging ideas.

F. You many also ask for clarification on the question.

G. Here are some ideas that can help you prepare for your next meeting.

第二卷(非选择题)

第四部分 写作(共三节，满分35分)

第一节 单词拼写(共10小题;每小题l分，满分l0分)

根据下列句子及所给汉语注释，在答题卡相应的位置上写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。(每空只写一词)

71. I tried to tell her but she ___________ (不理睬) me.

72. He went to town for the _____________ (目的) of buying a new television.

73. They have ___________ (承认) him to be their leader.

74. All the people ____________ (在场的) are table tennis lovers.

75. __________ (实际上)，you owe me more than this.

76. Some people have a wrong ___________ (态度) towards the disabled.

77. The workers are_____(挖掘)a well in the desert.

78. All countries, big and small, should be __________ (平等).

79. The bridge was badly _________ (破坏) by the flood.

80. When you go on a journey, you’d better keep a travel __________.(日志)

第二节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。

修改：在错的词下划—横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;

2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

请在答题卡上作答。

Last winter vacation，some of my classmates decide to travel with their friends，while I chose

to take part-time job to gain experience and earn some money. I learned from my teacher that a

nearby company was looking after students with good handwriting to write addresses on

envelope. The pay were 10 cents per envelope.I headed for the company，feeling sure I would

easy finish 300 envelopes in five hours and to earn the money.At fact, I only finished 200.Now，

I fully understand how hard is to earn money.Getting out of the classroom is indeed necessary for we all.

第三节 书面表达(满分15分)

请先阅读李雷给王老师的来信，然后帮助王老师给李雷回信。

Miss Wang,

I live in a boarding school and I go home every weekend. But when I came back to school this Monday, I found my wallet with all my money and identity cards had been stolen. I haven’t told my parents because they will be angry. Now I have to borrow money from my classmates .I’m so sad that I cannot concentrate (集中注意力) on my studies. Can you help me?

Yours,

Li Lei

注意：1. 给李雷至少两条建议;

2. 开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数;

3. 词数为80词左右。

Li Lei,

I am really sorry that you lost your wallet.______________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

I hope you will find these ideas useful.

Yours,

Miss Wang