
Part Ⅰ Writing
1、 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying "Happiness lies in contentment." You can cite examples to illustrate their relationship. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension
Section A
2、 A. Babies. B. Old men. C. Young men. D. Doctors.
3、 A. Because their babies are particularly weak.
B. Because the flu vaccines are too difficult to reach.
C. Because the flu vaccines can be lifesaving for them.
D. Because this is the decision made by the committee.
4、 A. All taxis began to use meters.
B. All taxis got air conditioning.
C. Advertisements were allowed on taxis.
D. Old taxis were replaced with new cabs.
5、 A. A low interest loan scheme. B. Environmentalists' protests.
C. Taxi passengers' complaints. D. Permission for car advertising.
6、 A. There are no more irregular practices.
B. All new cabs provide air-conditioning.
C. New cabs are all equipped with meters.
D. New legislation protects consumer rights.
7、 A. She was a witness to the crime.
B. She was a victim of the robbery.
C. She was a bank manager.
D. She was a defense lawyer.
8、 A. A medium-sized young man carrying a gun.
B. A tall man with dark hair and a moustache.
C. A youth with a distinguishing mark on his face.
D. A thirty-year-old guy wearing a light sweater.
9、 A. Have her photo taken for their files.
B. Go upstairs to sign some document.
C. Verify the record of what she had said.
D. Identify the suspect form pictures.
Section B
10、 A. Because they have a driving license.
B. Because they have received special training.
C. Because the traffic conditions in London are good.
D. Because the traffic system of the city is not very complex.
11、 A. Two to four months. B. About three weeks. C. At least half a year. D. Two years or more.
12、 A. Government officers are hard to please.
B. The learner has to go through several tough tests.
C. The learner usually fails several times before he passes it.
D. The driving test usually lasts two months.
13、 A. They don't want their present bosses to know what they're doing.
B. They want to earn money from both jobs.
C. They cannot earn money as taxi drivers yet.
D. They look forward to further promotion.
14、 A. An annual cycling event.
B. Major Canadian bicycle races.
C. The contribution of cycling to health.
D. How to increase one's speed in a bicycle race.
15、 A. The length of the course. B. The route the cyclists take.
C. The number of participants. D. The month in which the tour is held.
16、 A. 10 kilometers per hour. B. 20 kilometers per hour.
C. 32 kilometers per hour. D. 40 kilometers per hour.
17、 A. Have lunch before the tour.
B. Drink water at the relay stations.
C. Bring water and lunch with them.
D. Bring candy and chocolate to improve energy.
Section C
18、 A. President's office.
B. A neighborhood.
C. A police station.
D. Reuters news agency.
19、 A. Dictatorship.
B. Incompetence.
C. The cruel ruling policy.
D. The massive fraud in election.
20、 A. They are both sinking slowly.
B. They are both famous tourist resorts.
C. They are both prosperous in economy.
D. They are both full of sunshine throughout the whole year.
21、 A. They'll make residents live on the top of the buildings.
B. They'll call for people to abandon their homes.
C. They'll reclaim land from the sea.
D. They'll re-plan the local infrastructure.
22、 A. Its contamination is primarily due to climate change.
B. It has been moved far away from the west.
C. It needs lots of money to fix.
D. It is polluted by saltwater intrusion.
23、 A. It was doomed from the start. B. It turned out to be a disaster.
C. It was spoiled by one girl. D. All the students enjoyed it.
24、 A. A thrilling exploration in the desert. B. How GPS saved the survivors.
C. What is GPS and how it works. D. The danger of space exploration.
25、 A. It was created mainly for scientific research.
B. It works better in fine weather conditions.
C. It must be located on at least three satellites.
D. Its service is free of charge.
26、 A. The user's position. B. The speed of the satellites.
C. The distance to destination. D. The information to the earth.
Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.
People in all parts of the world are observing "No Tobacco Day". It is the day when the World Health Organization(WHO) appeals to people to stop using tobacco products. The WHO hopes if people stop smoking cigarettes or chewing tobacco for one day, they will stop 27 . The day includes special ceremonies and awards 28 in 166 countries. The target group for this year's "No Tobacco Day" is women. Organizers want to make sure women know the 29 of smoking.
Health experts have warned for years that smoking can lead to heart disease, cancer and other 30 . The WHO says diseases linked to smoking kill at least 2,500,000 persons each year. Still, many people find it 31 to stop smoking. One reason is nicotine, a substance found in cigarettes. Nicotine is a drug. The effects of it are 32 to the effects of cocaine and heroin.
"No Tobacco Day" is aimed at smokers and those who earn money from tobacco sales. So businesses are asked to stop selling tobacco products for twenty-four hours. Newspapers are asked not to 33 advertisements for cigarettes.
Two important developments have been observed in recent years. In 34 countries, the number of smokers has been falling about One percent a year. But in developing countries, the number has been rising two percent a year. This is the result of increased efforts by tobacco companies to sell their products in developing countries.
The WHO has approved 35 to help reach its goal of a "smoke-free" world. One urges governments to 36 tobacco farmers the chance to earn money by growing other crops. Another involves improved public information campaigns about the dangers of smoking.
A. effect
B. publish
C. problems
D. offer
E. repeatedly
F. similar
G. obstacles
H. industrial
I. ceremonies
J. punish
K. permanently
L. serious
M. plans
N. difficult
O. dangers
Section B
Directions: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.
The US Congress
A. The US congress is the legislative branch of the federal government. It is a bicameral (两院制的) law-making body of more than 500 members. Its two chambers are respectively called the House of Representatives and the Senate. The American two-house legislature, a product of the compromise between big states and small ones, embodies the American principle of balances and checks. All bills must carry both houses before becoming laws.
B. The House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Congress. The membership of the House is distributed among the states according to their different populations. Since 1910, the House has had a permanent membership of 435, with each Representative representing about half a million Americans. Under the principle that each state is guaranteed at least one representative, Nevada, a state with a small population, sends only one Representative to the House. California has more than 40 Representatives in the House because of its large population.
C. The election of Representatives is organized by the state legislature which divides the state into a number of districts known as Congressional districts. Each district, with a population of nearly half a million, elects one Representative to the House. A Representative's term of office is set at two years, but there is no limit to the number of his terms. A new Representative can hardly feel easy about his position. Hardly has he begun his work in the Congress when he finds it's time for him to seek re-election.
D. The Senate is the upper house of the US Congress. Representation in the Senate is based on the principle of state equality. The Senate is comprised of 100 Senators, two from each of the states. Senators have been directly elected by voters of their respective states since 1913. Their term of office is six years. With one-third of the Senate seats up for election every two years. A Senator must be at least thirty years old and a citizen for nine years.
E. Generally speaking, Senators are accorded greater prestige than their colleagues in the lower house. Many Representatives aspire to win the election to the Senate. Senators derive their prestige from the following facts. They are less numerous, for there are fewer than one fourth as many Senators as Representatives, or Congressmen. Elected by the whole state instead of a single congressional district, most Senators represent more constituents (选民) than do House members. They are less worried by the problem of seeking re-electives. What's more, the Senate has special powers which it does not share with the House. It has the power to approve or deny proposed treaties, nominations proposed by the President. In line with the tradition of "senatorial courtesy (礼貌)", the Senate always rejects a nominee who is objected to by a Senator of the state from which he comes.
F. It won't do to neglect the importance of the Senate in foreign affairs. Without its cooperation and support, the President can hardly take any significant action in foreign relations. A Secretary of State on good terms with the Senators is always important for the President. Foreign countries must try to establish good relations with the US Senate if they intend to make a bargain with the United States.
G. The presiding (主持的) officer of the Senate is the Vice President who functions as a kind chairman when the Senate is in session (开会). The chief spokesman of the House is known as the Speaker who is the leader of the majority party in the House. The Speaker is the most influential figure in the House because he directs his party's forces in legislative battles.
H. The Congress is a legislative body, but it relies on its various committees to do preparatory work. The Senate and the House have several dozen standing and special committees to deal with problems of different natures. The seats of the committees are divided between the two parties in proportion to their respective membership in the Congress. But the committee chairman is always a member of the majority party who has been in the Senate or the House without interruption for longer than anybody else on the committee. The custom is known as "seniority rule".
I. Most proposed laws in the Congress are known as bills. All bills introduced during a two-year congressional term are designated "HR" in the House and "S" in the Senate, with consecutive (连续的) numbers assigned in order in which they are introduced in each house. After this, the bills are referred to the relevant committees for further study.
J. To assess the bill at its true worth, the relevant committee usually organizes its sub-committee to conduct detailed study. There is no doubt that the sub-committee will study the literal sense of the bill. But it also holds meetings with the citizens who want to state their opinions about the bill. These meetings are commonly known as hearings. The purpose of the sub-committee in holding these hearings is to obtain information on the bill before it. The sub-committee may summon people to appear at the hearings and to testify. After finishing study of the bill, the sub-committee will report the result to the full committee. The committee chairman then has a choice between two things. He can send the bill to the house for further consideration. He can also postpone, or kill it by putting it aside and not reporting it. For this reason, a committee chairman is regarded as an important person in the Congress. It won't do to neglect them.
37、 The Vice President plays a role as a kind chairman and the presiding officer in the Senate meetings.
38、 The seats of the committees are distributed between the two parties based on their respective membership in the Congress.
39、 Since 1910, the House has had a permanent membership of four hundred and thirty-five.
40、 In order to obtain information on the potential bills before implementation, the sub-committee holds hearings.
41、 A new Representative can hardly feel easy about his position in that he has to prepare for re-election at the start of his new job.
42、 If the President wants to take significant action in foreign relations, it is necessary to gain the Senate's cooperation and support.
43、 As the Senators are elected by the whole state instead of a single congressional district, they are accorded greater prestige than Representatives.
44、 The American two-house legislature reflects the American principle of balances and checks.
45、 According to the principle of state equality, each state is represented by two Senators in the Senate.
46、 Nominations proposed by the President may be disapproved by the Senate.
Section C
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
It came as something of a surprise when Diana, Princess of Wales, made a trip to Angola in 1997, to support the Red Cross's campaign for a total ban on all anti-personnel landmines. Within hours of arriving in Angola, television screens around the world were filled with images of her comforting victims injured in explosions caused by landmines. "I knew the statistics," she said. "But putting a face to those figures brought the reality home to me; like when I met Sandra, a 13-year-old girl who had lost her leg, and people like her."
The Princess Concluded with a simple message: "We must stop landmines." And she used every opportunity during her visit to repeat this message.
But, back in London, her views were not shared by some members of the British government, which refused to support a ban on these weapons. Angry politicians launched an attack on the Princess in the press. They described her as "very ill-informed" and a "loose cannon (乱放炮的人)."
The Princess responded by brushing aside the criticisms: "This is a distraction (干扰) we do not need. All I'm trying to do is help."
Opposition parties, the media and the public immediately voiced their support for the Princess. To make matters worse for the government, it soon emerged that the Princess's trip had been approved by the Foreign Office, and that she was in fact very well-informed about both the situation in Angola and the British government's policy regarding landmines. The result was a severe embarrassment for the government.
To try and limit the damage, the Foreign Secretary, Malcolm Rifkidnd, claimed that the Princess's views on landmines were not very different from government policy, and that it was "working towards" a worldwide ban. The Defence Secretary, Michael Portillo, claimed the matter was "a misinterpretation or misunderstanding."
For the Princess, the trip to this war-torn country was an excellent opportunity to use her popularity to show the world how much destruction and suffering landmines can cause. She said that the experience had also given her the chance to get closer to people and their problems.
47、 Princess Diana paid a visit to Angola in 1997 ______.
A. to voice her support for a total ban of landmines
B. to clarify the British government's stand on landmines
C. to investigate the sufferings of landmine victims there
D. to establish her image as a friend of landmine victims
48、 What did Diana mean when she said "...putting a face to those figures brought the reality home to me" (Lines 4-5, Para. 1)?
A. She just couldn't bear to meet the landmine victims face to face.
B. The actual situation in Angola made her feel like going back home.
C. Meeting the landmine victims in person made her believe the statistics.
D. Seeing the pain of the victims made her realize the seriousness of the situation.
49、 Some members of the British government criticized Diana because ______.
A. she was ill-informed of the government's policy
B. they were actually opposed to banning landmines
C. she had not consulted the government before the visit
D. they believed that she had misinterpreted the situation in Angola
50、 How did Diana respond to the criticisms?
A. She paid no attention to them. B. She made more appearances on TV.
C. She met the 13-year-old girl as planned. D. She rose to argue with her opponents.
51、 What did Princess Diana think of her visit to Angola?
A. It had caused embarrassment to the British government.
B. It had brought her closer to the ordinary people.
C. It had greatly promoted her popularity.
D. It had affected her relations with the British government.
Passage Two
Pablo Picasso was probably the most famous artist and one of the great creative minds of the twentieth century. This great artist lived more artistic lifetimes than any of his peers. During his 75-year career, he produced thousands of works, not only paintings but also sculptures, prints, and ceramics, using a wide variety of materials. He almost single-handedly created modern art, changing art more profoundly than any other artist of his century.
Born in 1881, in Spain, Picasso was a child with great talents, completing the one-month qualifying examination for the Academy of Fine Arts in Barcelona in one day at the age of 14. After finishing his studies in Barcelona, the artist continued his training in Madrid but later returned to Barcelona. There began his "blue period", so-named for the dominant blue tones in the artist's paintings. During this time, he moved frequently between Barcelona and Pads. In Pads he spent his days studying the masterworks at the Louvre and his nights with other artists atnight clubs, Picasso became fascinated with the circus (马戏团) world' s acrobats and wandering performers. This marked a radical change in color and mood for the artist. He began painting in subtle pinks and grays, often highlighted with brighter tones. This was known as his "rose period."
The peak of Picasso's creativity is evidenced in his pioneering role in Cubism (立体派). In 1907, he painted "Les Demoiselles D'Avignon," a Cubist painting which changed twentieth century art completely. In it, the artist and viewer look at the subjects from many different angles at the same time. Picasso and French painter Georges Braque were the leading figures of the Cubist movement. For Picasso, the 1920's were years of rich artistic exploration and great productivity. He designed theater sets and painted in Cubist, Classical styles. In the last decades of his life, he still experimented with new methods of printing and painted a series of variations of old master paintings. He died in France in 1973, at the age of 91. His powers of creativity and execution continue to astonish artists all over the world.
52、What do we know about Picasso's style? ______
A. He followed the styles made popular by other artists of the period.
B. He followed his own style and did not work in collaboration with other artists of his time.
C. He followed his own style but also worked in collaboration with other artists of his time.
D. He followed the styles of the most famous masters in the twentieth century.
53、How are Picasso's early paintings categorized? ______
A. According to their subject matter.
B. According to the places where he lived and worked.
C. According to the colors he used.
D. According to the trainings he got.
54、What does the writer suggest in this passage? ______
A. Picasso was accomplished in a number of mediums.
B. Picasso was primarily an accomplished painter and illustrator.
C. Picasso was an artist who was known for a limited number of works.
D. Picasso was an artist who had the longest life span.
55、What can we assume according to the passage? ______
A. Picasso's reputation exceeded other artists of the period.
B. Picasso was a solitary genius, unconnected to others of the period.
C. Picasso's genius failed him in the later years of his life.
D. Picasso's genius astonished artists all over the world after his death.
56、Why does the writer write this passage? ______
A. To explain the reasons for Picasso's creativity.
B. To describe the major periods that marked Picasso's artistry.
C. To compare Picasso with other painters and styles of the period.
D. To stimulate modem artists to learn from Picasso.
Part Ⅳ Translation
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.
57、西湖
西湖是中国最著名的旅游景点之一。它位于浙江省省会杭州,水域面积约6平方公里。几个世纪以来,西湖一直以其秀美风景和文化古迹(cultural heritages)而闻名于世。西湖三面环山,一面临城,春夏秋冬各有特色,将自然、历史、艺术巧妙地融合在一起。每年西湖都会吸引上千万的游客到杭州观光旅游,杭州也因其自身的魅力被称之为“人间天堂”。
答案:
Part Ⅰ Writing
1、[范文]
Does Happiness Lie in Contentment?
An ancient Chinese proverb says "Happiness lies in contentment", which means that if a person is easy to be satisfied, then he will always be happy.
There are two kinds of opinions. On the one hand, some people support the statement above. They hold that the greatest treasure in life is happiness, while contentment is the indispensable key to cheerfulness and felicity, and the excessive material property is of no use at all. What they mention most frequently is this saying "A contented mind is a perpetual feast." On the other hand, some people consider that contentment is nothing more than idleness and loss of ambition, and being content is just an escape from reality. They believe that discontentment is the first step to progress.
In my view, people should never abandon the enterprising spirit to strive for their dreams, as without discontentment, there will be no development of the society.
Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension
Section A
2、B
[听力原文]
An American government panel has recommended that pregnant women, health-care workers, children and young adults up to the age of 24 should get priority for the flu vaccine released later this year. But the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices conceded the policy may change if not enough vaccine is produced by October. Doctor Ann Schuchat of the Center for Disease Control said it is vital for pregnant women who have breathing illness and fever to get early treatment. We think some suitable medicines for them can be lifesaving, and that's a very important message. We also think it is important for them to get seasonal influenza vaccine, and today the committee recommended that when vaccine is available, and we have a decision to go forward that the pregnant women really out of consider getting the H1N1 vaccine.
Who are less necessary to receive the flu vaccinations?
3、C
[听力原文]
Why do pregnant women enjoy the top priority to get vaccine?
4、D
[听力原文]
Cairo is known for its overcrowded roads, irregular driving practices and shaky old vehicles, but also for its air pollution. In recent months, though, environmental studies indicate there have been signs of improvement. That's due in part to the removal of many of the capital's old-fashioned black and white taxis. Most of these dated back to the 1960s and 70s and were in a poor state of repair.
After new legislation demanded their removal from the roads, a low interest loan scheme was set up with three Egyptian banks so drivers could buy new cars. The government pays about $900 for old ones to be discarded and advertising on the new vehicles helps cover repayments.
The idea has proved popular with customers—they can now travel m air-conditioned comfort and because the new cabs are metered, they don't have to argue over fares. Banks and car manufacturers are glad for the extra business in tough economic times. As for the taxi drivers, most are delighted to be behind the wheel of new cars, although there have been a few complaints about switching from black and white to a plain white colour.
What change took place in Cairo recently?
[解析] 新闻开头提到,开罗不良的环境最近几个月得到改善,下文给出了原因,the removal of many of the capital's old-fashioned black and white taxis,即“首都许多老式的黑白色出租车已被取缔”,而后文中提到和银行支持购买新车,由此可知,新出租车取代旧出租车是开罗最近发生的变化,故本题选D。
5、A
[听力原文]
What helped bring about the change?
[解析] 新闻中提到,在新法规做出取缔这些旧出租车、禁止其上路的要求之后,三家埃及银行开通了低息贷款计划,以便司机能够购买新车,由此可知,实施的新法规直接导致了这种变化,而银行实行的低息贷款措施帮助司机得以购买新车,对这一变化起到了推动作用,故本题选A。
6、C
[听力原文]
Why do customers no longer argue with new cab drivers?
[解析] 新闻中明确提到,因为新的出租车安装了计价器,乘客不必为票价而争论,故本题选C。
7、A
[听力原文]
M: Mrs. Dawson, thanks very much for coming down to the station. I just like to go over some of the things that you told police officer Parmer at the bank.
W: All right.
M: Well, could you describe the man who robbed the bank for this report that we're filling out here? Now, anything at all that you can remember would be extremely helpful to us.
W: Well, just, I can only remember basically what I said before.
M: That's all right.
W: The man was tall, six foot, and he had dark hair, and he had moustache.
M: Very good. All right, did he have any other distinguishing marks?
W: Um, no, none that I can remember.
M: Do you remember how old he was by any chance?
W: Well, I guess around 30, maybe younger, give or take a few years.
M: Mm, all right. Do you remember anything about what he was wearing?
W: Yes, yes, he had on a dark sweater, a solid color.
M: OK. Um, anything else that strikes you at the moment?
W: I remember he was wearing a light shirt under the sweater. Yes, yes.
M: All right. Mrs. Dawson, I really appreciate what you've been through today. I'm just going to ask you to look at some photographs before you leave if you don't mind. It won't take very long. Can you do that for me?
W: Oh, of course.
M: Would you like to step this way with me, please?
W: OK, sure.
M: Thank you.
What do we learn about the woman?
[解析] 综合判断题。四个选项都和身份相关,因此可以推断此题是判断女士的身份。文中男士需要女士描述一下抢劫银行的人(describe the man who robbed the bank)。选项中B提到了robbery,但是对话中没有说明女士是受害者(victim);A选项提到了她是某项犯罪的目击者,robbery显然是crime的一种。C和D文中均未提及。
8、B
[听力原文]
What did the suspect look like?
[解析] 细节判断题。四个选项都是对人的外貌的描述,可推测此题提问某人的相貌。问题是嫌疑犯长什么样?抓住关键词suspect,再根据原文中提到The man was tall, six foot, and he had dark hair, and he had moustache,可知对应正确选项是B。
9、D
[听力原文]
What did the man finally asked the woman to do?
[解析] 细节判断题。四个选项都是动宾短语,可推测此题和动作行为相关。问题是最后男士请女士做什么?根据对话结尾处,男士要求女士look at some photographs,很显然,他的目的是让女士通过照片来辨认嫌疑人。因此选D。
Section B
10、B
[听力原文]
London taxi drivers know the capital like the back of their hands. No matter how small and indistinct the street is, the driver will be able to get you there without any trouble. The reason London taxi drivers are so efficient is that they have all gone through a very tough training period to get a special taxi driving license. During this period, which can take from two to four years, the would-be taxi driver has to learn the most direct route to every single road and to every important building in London.
To achieve this, most learners go around the city on small motorbikes, practicing how to move to and from different points of the city. Learner taxi drivers are tested several times during their training period by government officers. Their exams are a terrible experience. The officers ask you, "How do you get from Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London?" And you have to take them there in a direct line. When you get to the tower, they won't say "Well done"; they will quickly move on to the next question. After five or six questions they will just say "see you in two months' time" and then you know the exam is over. Learner drivers are not allowed to work and earn money as drivers. Therefore, many of them keep their previous jobs until they have obtained their license. The training can cost quite a lot because learners have to pay for their own expenses on the tests and a medical exam.
Why are London taxi drivers very efficient?
[解析] 题目询问为什么伦敦的出租车司机效率非常高。关键是要听到“伦敦的出租车司机效率非常高是因为在获得专门的出租车驾驶执照之前,他们都经历过一段十分艰苦的训练时期。”也就是说接受过特殊训练,即B。因为有驾照所以工作效率就高,A本身就不符合常理,故不正确;选项C、D的内容文中均未提及。
11、D
[听力原文]
How long does the training period last?
[解析] 题目询问训练期有多长。关键是要听到“这段训练时期,时间从两年到四年不等,……”故答案为D。符合“同义替换”的原则。选项A具有一定的干扰性,若未注意到months这个时间单位的错误,则可能误选A。
12、B
[听力原文]
Why does the speaker think the driving test is a terrible experience?
[解析] 题目询问为什么作者认为驾驶考试是一场可怕的经历。关键是要听到“驾驶考试是一场可怕的经历”之前的那句话:实习出租车司机在训练期内要参加好几次由主持的考试。选项B与其同义,故正确。选项A、C、D的内容文中均未提及。
13、C
[听力原文]
Why do learner drivers have to keep their present jobs?
[解析] 题目询问为什么实习出租车司机必须保有他们目前的工作。关键是要听到“不允许实习出租车司机以司机身份工作赚钱。”即C。A、D两项文中未提及:文中说实习出租车司机不能以司机身份赚钱,所以他们不可能从两份工作中同时赚钱,故B错误。
14、A
[听力原文]
M: And now here is our guest Jane Thomas to tell us about Montreal's famous yearly island bicycle tour which is coming up in June.
W: Well, it's an event that's open to anybody who'd like to ride a bicycle through the streets on Montreal. The tour covers a standard distance of 65 kilometers. But the route's quite different every year. Even people who've already done it might enjoy doing it again.
M: How long does it take to go the whole distance?
W: It varies. Cyclists are free to go as fast or as slow and do as much or as little of the course as they like.
M: Well, what's the typical pace for a participant?
W: Between 12 and 30 kilometers per hour. Some cyclists stop along the way and don't cross the finish line until early evening. But the whole point is that there is no rush. It's not a race.
M: I understand last year's tour had 45 thousand cyclists and it was the largest mass cycling event in the world. How many do you expect this year?
W: The same as last year. And since we regularly have so many participants, can I take this opportunity to remind our listeners to sign up early? We filled up quickly last year and we had to refuse lots of applicants.
M: Before we close, any other tips for our prospective cyclists?
W: Yes. Take water with you. It is available at the relay stations but it helps to have an additional supply. And pack a good lunch with plenty of fruit for energy. Candy and chocolate don't do the trick.
What is the main subject of the conversation?
[解析] 根据几道题目选项中出现的cycling,route等词可推测该对话跟自行车比赛有关系,因此听录音时需要注意自行车比赛的大概介绍以及都需要注意什么。由the Montreal's famous yearly island bicycle tour which is coming up in June可知本对话的主题是:蒙特利尔著名的一年一度的岛上自行车比赛。所以A正确。
15、B
[听力原文]
What is different every year according to the woman?
[解析] 每年的比赛路线都不同。所以B正确。
16、B
[听力原文]
Which of the following is the suitable pace for a participant who takes part in the bicycle tour?
[解析] 在每小时12公里到30公里之间。所以B正确。
17、C
[听力原文]
What suggestions does the woman give to the participants?
[解析] 女士建议参加比赛的选手带上水和午餐。所以C正确。
Section C
18、C
[听力原文]
People opposed to the government exchanged gunfire with police in the Republic of Congo capital of Brazzaville Monday.
A police station and a government building were attacked in the Makelekele district of the city, according to the BBC. Violence also occurred in the Bacongo neighborhood of Brazzaville.
The Associated Press reported that police battled militia fighters. Reuters news agency said that young, male Congolese who oppose President Denis Sassou Nguesso battled police.
There are no reports of injuries or deaths from Monday's shootings.
A government official told the Associated Press the militia are known as the Ninjas. They take their name from an anti-government group in the 1998-1999 civil war.
The violence comes a month after Nguesso won re-election. Some accused him of "massive fraud" in the 2016 election.
He ruled the Republic of Congo from 1979 to 1992. He won disputed elections in 2002 and 2009.
Question: What was attacked in the capital of Congo?
19、D
[听力原文]
Question: What was President Nguesso accused of by some people?
20、A
[听力原文]
With its fast food restaurants, churches and strip malls, this city in southeast Florida looks like much of America. But on a sunny day last month, city official Hector Castro talked about its resemblance to Italy's slowly sinking Venice. "At some point in the future, some places may be uninhabitable," said Castro. "Maybe people could live in the top part of buildings. But what do you do about the roads?" These predictions about an underwater city may sound horrible, but officials here say they are already changing infrastructure with climate change in mind. Recent. storms hit the 4.4-square-mile city to such a degree that some homes were abandoned for the first time. It was the kind of heavy rainfall that could become more frequent with climate change, even though scientists say no weather event can be tied to warming temperatures. Simultaneously, the city's freshwater supply is being contaminated by saltwater intrusion—a problem that was not created by climate change, but that is likely being accelerated by it. So city officials are spending some $16 million to move the city's entire drinking supply to the west to get out of the way of the ocean. It is a temporary fix for a problem that is projected to get worse as time goes on. There may be limits on how much to protect the city from flooding and saltwater intrusion with existing technologies. No one knows how long serious trouble will come—it could be 30 years or so, or it could be later.
In what aspect does the city in Florida resemble Venice in Italy?
[解析] 短文开头指出,佛罗里达东南边一个城市的说起这个城市与意大利的威尼斯的相似之处,后者正在慢慢下沉。
21、D
[听力原文]
How do the local governments react to the city's sinking?
[解析] 说未来一时间这个城市的很多地方不再适宜居住,人们或许可以住在楼房的顶部,但是道路怎么办。因此正打算根据气候变化改变城市的基础设施。
22、D
[听力原文]
What does the speaker say about the city's freshwater supply?
[解析] 短文最后提到,这个城市的淡水应被倒灌的海水污染,这不是由气候变暖引起的,但是后者加快了污染的进程。因此正吧饮用水系统移至西部远离海洋。
23、B
[听力原文]
For three groups of explorers formed by college students and young white collars, it started out as a wonderful trip. They were enjoying themselves exploring the Inner Mongolian desert. But when the sandstorm came, the trip became a disaster.
The drama unfolded during the May Day holiday. One girl did not make it before the students were rescued. The group was eventually found with the help of a GPS receiver.
GPS, or global positioning system, is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites. It was originally created for military use by the US in 1980s but is now available for civilian use. GPS works in any weather conditions, anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day. And the service is free.
GPS satellites circle the earth twice a day and transmit signals and information to the earth. GPS receivers take this information and calculate the user's exact location. A GPS receiver must be locked on to the signals of at least three satellites to calculate the latitude and longitude of its location. With four or more satellites in view, the receiver can determine the user's altitude. Once the user's position has been determined, the GPS receiver can calculate other information, such as speed, direction, distance to destination, and a whole lot more.
What is true about the trip made by the young people?
[解析] 录音开头提到:这三支探险队一开始的旅途非常愉快,但是,当沙尘暴袭来时,沙漠之旅变成了一场灾难。故B正确。
24、C
[听力原文]
What is the main topic of the passage?
[解析] 主旨题应该概括出大意且含有核心词,符合此要求的是C,全篇大部分文字都是在介绍GPS及其功用。
25、D
[听力原文]
Which of the following is true about the GPS?
[考点] 考查对细节的记忆,符合短文听力“听到什么选什么”的解题原则,答案为D。
[解析] A错在scientific research,应为military use;GPS在任何天气情况下都一样起作用,故B错;C中的指代有误,主语若是A GPS receiver才与原文相符,故也排除C。
26、A
[听力原文]
What must be determined first before the GPS receiver can calculate other information?
[解析] 根据录音最后一句“一旦确定了使用者的位置,全球定位系统接收器就能计算其他的信息,如……”,可知A正确。
Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension
Section A
27、
[解析] 此处应填入副词。空格所在句的前一句提到“无烟日”这一天,世界卫生组织号召人们戒烟,因此空格所在分句表示人们能够永远戒烟能与前面语境相符,故答案为K。E不能与前面的one day构成对照。
28、
[解析] 此处应填名词。本句描述的是世界无烟日这天的活动,因此应选I。
29、
[解析] 此处应填名词。戒烟组织要宣传的肯定是吸烟的害处,所以选O,排除中性的A。
30、
[解析] 此处应填名词。所填词语与前面的heart disease,cancer并列作宾语,而且能够概括前面的这些疾病,C符合句意要求,故为答案。
31、
[解析] 此处应填形容词。Still表转折,前面句中说吸烟的危害很大,所以转折后应该是“人们仍觉得戒烟困难”符合文意,故选N。
32、
[解析] 此处应填形容词。前面句子中说尼古丁也是一种毒品,所以它对身体的影响应该与可卡因和海洛因的影响相类似才对,故本题选F。
33、
[解析] 此处应填动词。广告应该是刊登在报纸上的,故选B。
34、
[解析] 此处应填形容词。下句中出现了developing countries,所以空格处应选择H,构成industrial countries。
35、
[解析] 此处应填名词。所填词语要能和approve构成动宾搭配。根据文意,要想达到目标,首先应该制订计划,故此处选M。
36、
[解析] 此处应填动词。所填词与双宾语tobacco farmers the chance搭配,符合的句意是D,故为答案。
Section B
37、
[解析] 本题跟参议院会议有关,文章D至G段是介绍参议院的,其中G段是介绍了参议院会议。该段首句指出参议会的主持人是副总统。其中修饰副总统的定语从句(who functions...)则表示他又扮演的角色,题目意思与此一致,故选G。
38、
[解析] 根据题目中的关键信息The seats of the committees,in the Congress等关键信息可定位到介绍国会席位分配的H段。该段第3句表明其席位是根据两党的人数来按比例分配的,与题目语义一致,故选H。
39、
[解析] 根据题目中的时间词1910可以快速定位到B段,题目意思与该段第3句一致,故选B。
40、
[解析] 文中最后两段I及J谈到议案的通过流程,其中J段5句表明下属委员会召开听证会的目的是在法案实施前获得信息,题目意思与此一致,故出处为J段。
41、
[解析] 根据题目主语A new Representative可知此处是在说新众议院议员,提到新众议院议员的在C段。该段描述有关众议员的选举,该段最后两句意思的结合一起即为本题语义。
42、
[解析] 根据本题的关键词foreign relations可直接定位到F段,题目意思跟该段第2句语义一致。
43、
[解析] 文中D至G段主要介绍参议院,故答案在这几段找。其中E段第1句就表示参议员比众议员的威望更大(accorded greater prestige than...),接着第5句又表明参议员是由整个州选出而非单个国会选区,结合这两句内容即为题目信息。
44、
[解析] 根据关键词balances and checks定位到A段,A段总起全文,概述美国国会的情况。题目语义与该段倒数第2句相同,其中题目的reflects对应原文的embodies。
45、
[解析] 本题是有关众议员的人数。文章D至G段介绍参议院。其中D段第2、3句介绍参议员代表选择的原则:各州平等,参议院一共100名参议员(50个州),每个州2人。题目语义与此表述一致,故选D。
46、
[解析] 该题是有关参议院的权力,故依旧可以去D至G段中重点寻找。根据信号词Nominations可以快速定位到E段。该段的第8句指出参议院可以通过或否认(approve or deny)总统提交的任命。题目中说的否决情况属于其中的一种,故选E。
Section C
Passage One
47、A
[解析] 根据题干中的时间、人名可以马上找到信息源为文章第1句,其中的不定式正好与选项的形式一致,表示目的,只要将选项内容与原文第1句中的不定式结构内容相对照即可得出答案为A。
48、D
[解析] 此题考查语义及逻辑推理能力,关键在于理解brought the reality home to sb.(使某人了解到现实)及I knew the statistics, but...的隐含义“我知道统计数字,但是(没想到会这么严重)”。再结合上文可知D的表述正确。C错在黛安娜不是亲身看到那些受害者之后才相信该统计数字的。
49、B
[解析] 第3段第1句指出,回到伦敦,她的观点并没有得到英国的一些的认可。黛安娜是支持banning landmines(禁止地雷)的,故英国的一些是反对禁止地雷,因此答案选B。而从第5段第2句“……黛安娜王妃出访已获英国外交部批准,而且事实上她对安哥拉的形势和英国有关地雷的都很了解。”可知A、C、D的说法均不正确。
50、A
[解析] 此题关键在于理解第4段第1句中brush aside“无视,不顾,漠视”这个短语,A的paid no attention与brush aside同义,故选A。
51、B
[解析] 根据文章最后一句,黛安娜总结其出访安哥拉的意义,B中的brought her closer to the ordinary people是原文get closer to people and their problems的同义改写。
Passage Two
52、B
[解析] 第1段最后一句话指出毕加索创造了现代艺术时,用了single-handedly这个词,意为“单独地、独自地”。因此,答案选择B,坚持自己的风格,也没有与其他艺术家合作。
53、C
[解析] 第2段提到了blue period,change in color,pink,gray,rose period,可见答案选择C项。
54、A
[解析] 第1段提到毕加索的作品涉及了油画、雕塑、版画和陶瓷,是一位多元的艺术家。下文提到他的一些具体作品,可见,他在不同的媒介或领域都十分有造诣。
55、A
[解析] 第1段最后一句话指出和其他的艺术家相比,他给艺术带来了最深刻的变革。第3段最后一句话再次强调他的影响力。因此,答案A选项是正确的。
56、B
[解析] 文章第2段将毕加索的创造分为两个阶段,第3段进一步讲述了他的立体派创作和影响,以及他去世后的影响。文章基本按照时间顺序,因此,答案B选项是正确的。
Part Ⅳ Translation
57、The West Lake is one of the most famous tourist attractions in China. Located in Hangzhou, provincial capital of Zhejiang Province, it covers a water area of around 6 square kilometers. For centuries, it has been well-known for both its beautiful landscape and cultural heritages. The West Lake is surrounded by mountains on three sides and the remaining side is connected with the city. It has its unique features in different seasons, combining skillfully nature, history and art. Every year, the West Lake attracts tens of millions of visitors to Hangzhou, which is known as "paradise on earth" because of its charm.
[解析] 1.第2句“它位于浙江省省会杭州,水域面积约6平方公里”是并列结构,如果翻译时也采用并列结构,则句子结构稍显松散,故将前一分句处理成非谓语形式,用过去分词短语located in Hangzhou...作地点状语,后半句译为句子的谓语成分。
2.第3句的时间状语“几个世纪以来”用介词短语for centuries来表达即可,“几个”several可不译。
3.第4句分句较多,前两句意思紧密,可合译成一个的句子。后半句的“春夏秋冬”不必一一道出,只需译为in different seasons或in four seasons。“将……融合在一起”可处理成“春夏秋冬各有特色”的伴随动作,用现在分词短语combining...来表达。
4.最后一句中前后两分句主语不同,翻译时,可以“西湖”为主语,表达为the West Lake attracts...,再用which引导的非性定语从句来补充说明杭州,引出后一分句的内容。这样一来,整个句子结构清晰,语义联系更紧密。
