
Part I Structure (30 minutes)
Directions:This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2sections.
Section A
Directions:In this section, there are 20 incomplete sentences.You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A,B,C and D. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.(20×1=20)
1. -Why didn' t you answer the phone this afternoon?
-We didn' t hear it. I was in the garden and Mum __________ a shower.
A has had B had
C had been having D was having
2. Laura had a good reason __________ to class yesterday.
A for not going B to not go
C for going not D to go not
3. The further away you go out from the city, __________ are the scenes.
A the much attractive B the attractive
C the most attractive D the more attractive
4. We don't have much time __________ ; I will end my lecture in minute.
A remained B left
C kept D found
5. -Where is my blue shirt?
-It' s in the washing machine. You have to wear __________ different shirt.
A any B other
C a D the
6. You look tired; you __________ have stayed up late last night.
A must B should
C would D may
7. I don' t think you two know each other, __________ ?
A do you B don' t you
C do I D don't I
8. People in this town __________ of a possible storm, and they' re preparing for it.
A would be warned B will be warned
C had been warned D have been warned
9. David had been there for nearly an hour. He didn' t know __________ to wait or go home.
A if B neither
C whether D either
10. What' s done is done. It' s no use __________ anyone for it.
A blaming B blame
C to blame D to be blaming
11. Customers are found to be more satisfied __________ the quality of the goods than their
service.
A about B at
C by D with
12. -What textbooks shall we use for the Japanese students?
-That is another question __________ we' ll discuss later.
A what B about which
C on that D which
13. Since the middle of this century __________ has been learned about space than in all human history before that time.
A more B much
C better D a lot
14. After recovering from his illness, he was very anxious to __________ his work.
A get down B get through
C get back to D get along with
15. Mr. Liu works with a travel agency as a _________.
A tourist guide B tour guide
C travel guide D trip guide
Section B
Directions:There are 10 incomplete statements here.You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets.Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.(10×1.5=15)
21.Some young people got ____ (marry) without even telling their parents or other family members.
22.He won’t let anyone else ____ (visit) his sister.
23.If you had spoken clearly, you ___ (understand).
24.Everyone should be allowed to make a mistake without ____ (punish) for it.
25.Usually, such harmful fumes rise into the upper air and ____ (blow) away by the wind.
26.This __ (discover) of diamond came at time when there was a big demand.
27.The news was made ____ (know) to the public at last.
28.By the end of this year, Mr. Brown ____ (be)here for twenty years.
29.A ___ (smile)Chinese may not be approving but somewhat embarrassed.
30.I’m going to take the bus ___ (save) money.
Part II Reading Comprehension (30 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 4 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed. (20×2=40)
Passage 1
In the world ,soccer of football is the most popular sport. This is because many countries have wonderful teams for the World Cup. The World Cup is held every four years.
To remember 2002 FIFA World Cup ,children from different countries and more than 60 children from Japanese schools came together and spent three weekends drawing a big picture called“Dream(梦幻) World Cups”in Japan .The children drew animals, flowers and people playing soccer under a blue bright sky. They wished each football team good luck by drawing the flags(旗帜)of all the countries that will take part in the World Cup in Japan and South Korea. The picture was put up in a park near a playground in Yokohama .Some football teams will have games there.
Are you a football fan(迷)?The World Cup makes more and more people interested in football Teenagers(青少年)like playing and watching football .Many of them love some football stars so much that they get the pictures of their favorite players on the walls of their rooms. That is the way to show their love for the World Cup as children in Japan.
1.If a country wants to take part in the World Cup ,she must have______.
A.Many football fans B.a very good team
C.many football player D.a big playground
2.The next World Cup will be held in_______.
A.2006 B.2007 C.2005 D.2004
3.From the passage ,in the picture children drew many things except_________.
A. people playing football B. pictures of some football stars
C. a sunny sky D. flowers
4.In“Dream World Cup”,the children drew the flags of some countries______.
A. to show their love for their owe country
B. to tell the people their stories
C. to show their good wishes for the football teams
D. to show their new ideas about football
5.Many teenagers owe the pictures of some football stars because______.
A. they are interested in football
B. they are football fans
C. they think their favourite players are great
D. all of A,B and C
Passage 2
In 1826, a Frenchman named Niepce needed pictures for his business. But he was not a good artist. So he invented a very simple camera. He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his garden. That was the first photo.
The next important date in the history of photography was in 1837. That year, Daguerre, another Frenchman, took a picture of his reading room. He used anew kind of camera in a different way. In his picture you could see everything very clearly, even the smallest thing. This kind of photo was called a Daguerreotype.
Soon, other people began to use Daguerres way. Travelers brought back wonderful photos from all around the world. People took pictures of famous buildings,cities and mountains.
In about 1840, photography was developed. Then photographers could take pictures of people and moving things. That was not simple. The photographers had to carry a lot of films and other machines. But this did not stop them, for example, some in the United States worked so hard.
Mathew Brady was a famous American photographer. He took many pictures of great people. The pictures were unusual because they were very lifelike
Photography also became one kind of art by the end of the 19th century .Some photos were nor just copies of the real world .They showed and feelings, like other kinds of art.
6.The first photo taken by Niepce was a picture of ____________
A.his business B. his house C. his garden D. his window
7.The Daguerro type was____________.
A. a Frenchman B. a kind of picture C. a kind of camera D. a photographer
8.If a photographer wanted to take pictures of moving things in the year of 1840j, he had to__________.
A. watch lots of films B. buy an expensive camera
C. stop in most cities D. take many films and something else with him.
9. Mathew Brady______________.
A. was very lifelike B. was famous for his unusual pictures
C. was quite strong D. took many pictures of moving people
10.This passage tells us_____________.
A. how photography was developed B. how to show your ideas and feelings in pictures
C. how to take pictures in the world D. how to use different cameras
Passage 3
Americans with small families own a small car or a large one If both parents are working, they usually have two cars When the family is large, one of the cars is sold and they will buy a van
A small car can hold four persons and a large car can hold six persons but it is very crowded A van hold seven persons easily, so a family three children could ask their grandparents to go on a holiday travel They could all travel together
Mr. Hagen and his wife had a third child last year This made them sell a second car and bus a van Their children sixth and seventh seat are used to put other things, for a family of five must carry many suitcases when they travel When they arrive at their grandparents’ home , the suitcases are brought into the two seats can then carry the grandparents
Americans call vans motor homes A motor home is always used for holidays When a family are traveling to the mountains or to the seaside, they can live in their motor home for a few days or to the seaside, they can live in their motor home for a few days or weeks All the members of a big family can enjoy a happier life when they are traveling together That is why motor homes have bee very popular In America there are many parks for motor homes
11 From the passage, a van is also called ____________
A a motor car B a motor home C a motorbike D a big truck
12 Before Mr Hagen and his wife bought a van, they__________
A sold their old house B moved to their grandparents’ house
C built a new place for a van D sold their second car
13 A motor home is usually owned by a family with__________
A a baby B much money C more than two children D interest in vans
14 Americans usually use motor homer____________
A to travel with all the family members of holiday
B to do some shopping with all the family members
C to visit their grandparents at weekends
D to drive their children to school every day
15 Motor homes have bee popular because___________
A they can take people to another city when people are free
B they can let families have a happier life when they go out for their holidays
C some people think motor homes are cheap
D big families can put more things in motor homes
Passage 4
Ellen Parker was worried about her health. She could not walk very quickly and it was difficult for her to climb stairs. She was soon out of breath (气喘吁吁).
“I suppose I had better go to the doctor,” she thought.
She went to the doctor and told him her problem.
“I’m not surprised at all,” he said. “It’s obvious what your problem is.”
He looked her over then gave her some advice.
“If you don’t do what I say, Mrs. Parker,” he said, “you will have a heart attack. It could kill you.”
Ellen Parker was very worried as she left the doctor’s. She knew that she had to take his advice but that it would not be easy and it would take time.
The next day she went shopping. The first shop she went into was a butcher’s shop (肉铺).
“I’d like ten pounds of steak (牛排), please,” she said.
“Certainly, madam,” the butcher replied and went into the cold room and found a large piece of steak.
He brought the huge piece of meat back into the shop and put it on the scale (秤).
“That’s just under ten pounds,” he said.
“That big enough,” Mrs. Parker said.
The butcher worked out the price.
“At $ 4.99 a pound that will be $49.50, please. Would you like me to cut it up into smaller pieces for you?”
“Oh, I don’t want to buy the meat,” Mrs. Parker said.
“If you don’t want to buy it,” the butcher replied angrily, “why did you ask me to get it for you?”
“My doctor told me that I am over-weight and I have to lose ten pounds. I wanted to see what ten pounds of meat looked like.”
1. Why did Ellen Parker visit the doctor? _______
A. She had had a heart attack. B. She had a problem with her health.
C. She was unhappy about her weight. D. She could not sleep well.
2. What did the doctor advise her to do? _______
A. To lose weight. B. To eat more meat.
C. To come and see him again. D. To look after her heart.
3. Why did Ellen Parker ask for ten pounds of steak? _______
A. She wanted to buy some for dinner. B. She wanted to lose weight.
C. Her doctor had told her to eat steak. D. She wanted to see what ten pounds of meat looked like.
4. What was Ellen Parker's real problem? _______
A. She ate too much steak. B. She weighed too much.
C. The doctor did not know. D. She could not walk very quickly.
5. What did the doctor think might happen to Ellen? _______
A. She might put on more weight. B. She might stop eating too much.
C. She might have a heart attack. D. She might go to another doctor.
Part III Writing (20minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a Letter according to the following instructions given in Chinese. (1×25=25)
内容:十一期间(National Holiday),你的同学晓璐邀请你到他家乡做客。你受到了他们一家人的热情款待,并且参观了很多漂亮的名胜古迹。请写一封感谢信给你的同学,主要包括如下内容:
1.感谢同学的热情邀请;
2.对他及家人的热情款待表示感激;
3.表达他家乡的美景给你留下了深刻的印象;
4.再次感谢他们一家人,并真诚地邀请你的同学到你家里做客。
