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第Ⅰ卷(三部分，共85分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分20分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation most likely take place?
A. At a hotel.B. At a canteen.C. At a supermarket.
2. Why is the man going to the library?
A. To borrow some books.B. To get his keys back.C. To return some books.
3. What does the woman do to get rid of a cold?
A. Stays in bed.B. Exercises her body.C. Takes some medicine.
4. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Teacher and student.B. Doctor and patient.C. Interviewer and interviewee.
5. Who does the woman suggest the man speak to?
A. Mr. Brown.B. Mary Miller.C. Mr. Smith.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至第8题。
6. How many parts does the driving test involve?
A. Three.B. Four.C. Five.
7. What problem does the woman have with the driving test?
A. Driving knowledge.B. Emergency response.C. Traffic regulations in Chinese.
8. How are driving skills tested in the third part?
A. In a similar environment.B. In a controlled environment.C. In the real world.
听第7段材料，回答第9至第11题。
9. How does the woman feel while talking?
A. Rather unhappy.B. Very excited.C. Quite sorry.
10. What did Gary really do?
A. He tried to give the woman a surprise.
B. He didn＇t make the appointment clear.
C. He changed the plan at the last minute.
11. Why won＇t the woman go to the theater now?
A. She has lost interest in that movie.
B. The theater is far away from them.
C. She wants to see the whole movie.
听第8段材料，回答第12至第14题。
12. What does the woman worry about?
A. Her health.B. Her test.C. Her work.
13. What is the man trying to do?
A. Invite the woman out and have a chat with her.
B. Teach the woman how to prepare for the next test.
C. Comfort the woman and help her feel relaxed.
14. What does the man suggest the woman do to remove her bad mood?
A. Spend as much time as possible at home.
B. Call some friends and have a chat with them.
C. Invite some friends to social events and drink together. 听第9段材料，回答第15至第17题。
15. Why has the man never chatted online before?
A. He has got too old a computer.
B. He hasn＇t bought a computer.
C. He has no interest in chatting online.
16. What does the man ask the woman to download for him?
A. MP3 files.B. New software.C. A TV show.
17. What do you know about Friends＇forums(论坛)?
A. Some of the Friends＇stars are sure to show up there.
B. You can chat to people with common interests there.
C. You may clearly know who you are talking to there.
听第10段材料，回答第18至第20题。
18. In what case is small talk especially useful?
A. Between friends.B. Between strangers.C. Between colleagues.
19. What does the woman suggest we do if the other is not interested in small talk?
A. Give up talking.B. Change the topic.C. Find his own hobby.
20. Why do people have small talk?
A. To get the answers.B. To show their friendship.C. To know about the other person.
第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分35分)
第一节 单项填空(共30小题；每小题0.5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。
21. To a small and farway town like this, a car accident is always considered________ interest, so people soon gathered around.
A. asB. ofC. byD. in
22. By the window sits his wife, who, dressed in black,________ like one of my former classmates.
A. lookB. lookingC. lookedD. looks
23. Apart from his monthly salary as a sales manager, he also gets a travel________ that covers hotel bills.
A. insuranceB. circumstanceC. allowanceD. competence
24. How________ he looked and turned and looked,________ and even a little________, at the boy!
A. surprised; surprisedly; angrilyB. surprisedly; surprised; angry
C. angrily; surprisedly; angryD. angry; surprised; angrily
25. The survey_____, I＇m sure we＇ll________the result soon.
A. is to be conducted;be informed of
B. being conducted; be informed of
C. to be conducted; inform of
D. is being conducted; be informed of
26. It＇s such a good place________everyone wants to go and visit________it＇s well-known all over the world.
A. that; asB. that; thatC. as; asD. as; that
27. The woman pulled her hat low down________her eyes in order not to be recognized by the angry crowds.
A. belowB. underC. overD. on
28. With the advances of technology, plastics have taken the place of many________materials. A. artificialB. conventionalC. optionalD. potential
29. Before I________sit down, the bell rang and the papers were handed out.
A. wouldB. couldC. mightD. should
30. —It＇s many years since I saw you last, I________you at all.
—I wouldn＇t have, either, if someone________you by the name.
A. didn＇t recognize; didn＇t callB. didn＇t recognize; hadn＇t called
C. haven＇t recognize; didn＇t callD. can＇t recognize; hadn＇t called
31. Thanks to distance learning, students far away can have________to receive education.
A. accessB. chancesC. waysD. approach
32. It＇s difficult for China and America to fully understand each other________economic, political and cultural differences.
A. in terms ofB. in spite ofC. regardless ofD. on account of
33.________ reduce unemployment pressures, schools across China are expected to hire
50,000 college graduates this year as short-term teachers, almost three times the number hired last year.
A. To have helpedB. To helpC. Having helpedD. Help
34.________with her sister, Jerry is even more________to, and more easily troubled by, emotional and relationship problems.
A. Compared; sensitiveB. Comparing; addicted
C. Compared; availabeD. Comapring; sceptical
35. There is a possibility that these hens could be frightened and lay fewer eggs________a sudden loud noise.
A. were there beB. should there be
C. could there beD. would there be
36. Plants and trees need water to grow;_____, friendship needs our heart and passion to develop.
A. naturallyB. graduallyC. likewiseD. unfortunately
37. —Have you seen________novel whose cover is black?
—Is it________thick one over there? I picked it up from under the desk.
A. the; theB. a; theC. the; aD. a; a
38.________ our national football team lost the game to a weak team as Syria by 0 to 3, I held no doubt about the new couch＇s ability.
A. AfterB. SinceC. UntilD. Unless
39. —Why did you leave without a word of warning to John?
—But what________otherwise? He never listens to me.
A. could I have doneB. should I doC. could I doD. must have I done
40. —Has Jack ever broken his promise?
—No. For example, he said he would show me around his school, and_____.
A. so would heB. so did heC. so he wouldD. so he did 41.________ the government has more to root it out, the war against official corruption has made great progress in the past few years.
A. AsB. WhenC. WhileD. Unless
42. Even if you have won great fame and success, without friends or family________your happiness, your loneliness will make it hard for you to bear.
A. who to share withB. with whom to shareC. whom to shareD. to share whom
43.________ the ceremony of the 130th Anniversary of our school this October are our alumni from home and abroad as well as other guests and friends.
A. AttendingB. To attendC. AttendD. Having attended
44. —They are quiet, aren＇t they?
—Yes. They are accustomed________at meals.
A. to not talkB. not to talkC. not to talkingD. to not talking
45. The best companion is one who is wiser and better than ourselves,________we are inspired by his wisdom and virtue to nobler deeds.
A. butB. forC. thusD. therefore
46. Despite the fact that we have made extraordinary progress in science and technology, problems remain________guaranteeing that achievements benefit the greatest number of people.
A. in spite ofB. in terms ofC. in case ofD. in favor of
47. Optimism had been growing________the weekend meeting of European Union leaders in Brussels would come up with a substantial plan for dealing with the debt crisis.
A. thatB. beforeC. whatD. when
48. —Daniel must have lost his job in that unemployment crisis,________he ?
—I don＇t think so. Yesterday I saw him working together with his colleagues.
A. didn＇tB. doesn＇tC. mustn＇tD. hasn＇t
49.________, the students remain optimistic and try hard to achieve their goals.
A. Fierce as they are faced with pressure
B. As fierce pressure that they are faced with
C. Faced with fierce pressure as they are
D. As they are faced with fierce pressure
50. —David easily gets angry at the slightest things.
—So_____. It＇s none of your business.
A. never offer to teach fish to swimB. new brooms sweep clean
C. keep your breath to cool your porridgeD. no pains, no gains
第二节 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。
I made a promise to myself on the way down to the vacation beach cottage. For two weeks I would try to be a(an)husband and father. Totally loving. No ifs, ands or buts.
The52had come to me as I listened to a talk on my car radio. The53was quoting Biblical passage about husbands and their wives. Then he went on to say, “Love is an54of will. A person can choose to love.” To myself, I had to55that I had been a selfish husband. Well, for two weeks that would56.
And it did.57from the moment I kissed Evelyn at the door and said, “That new yellow sweater looks58on you.”
“Oh, Tom, you noticed,” she said,59and pleased. Maybe a little puzzled.60the long drive, I wanted to sit and read. Evelyn61a walk on the beach. I started to refuse,62then I thought she wanted to be alone with me.” We walked on the beach while the63flew their kites.
So it went. Two weeks of not calling the firm where I am a director. We visited the shell museum64I usually hate museums. Relaxed and happy, that＇s how the whole65passed. I made a new promise to keep on remembering to choose love.
There was one thing that went66with my experiment, however. Evelyn and I still laugh about it today. On the last night at our cottage, preparing for67, Evelyn stared at me. “What＇s the matter?” I asked her.
“Tom,” she said in a(an) 68voice, “do you know something I don＇t?”
“What do you mean?”
“Well… that69I had several weeks ago … our doctor … did he tell you something about me? Am I dying?”
It took a moment for it all to be understood. Then I burst into70.
“No, honey,” I said, wrapping her in my arms. “You＇re not dying; I＇m just starting to live.”
51. A. easy-goingB. out-going
C. lovingD. convincing
52. A. planB. idea
C. decisionD. hope
53. A. speakerB. driver
C. listenerD. passenger
54. A. actB. result
C. startD. process
55. A. agreeB. insist
C. assureD. admit
56. A. remainB. change
C. respondD. continue
57. A. SpeciallyB. Especially
C. RightD. Straight
58. A. commonB. unusual
C. uglyD. great
59. A. surprisedB. astonished
C. disappointedD. discouraged
60. A. BeforeB. During
C. AfterD. For
61. A. suggestedB. advised
C. deniedD. delayed
62. A. otherwiseB. but
C. yetD. so
63. A. neighborsB. guests
C. childrenD. employees
64. A. whenB. unless C. becauseD. though
65. A. planB. vocation
C. businessD. week
66. A. smoothB. bad
C. wrongD. well
67. A. bedB. light
C. clothesD. food
68. A. loudB. excited
C. sadD. doubtful
69. A. makeupB. checkup
C. buildupD. cutup
70. A. tearsB. cheers
C. angerD. laughter
第三部分 阅读理解(共15小题；每小题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
Remember those highly charged first days? They were full of real-life tests where there was always something new to learn, and not always from a book. One of my first lessons occurred on my first day of kindergarten, when I got on the wrong bus ----as my older sister still likes to remind me.
Life＇s minor embarrassments do happen, and I know I can＇t protect my own children from them. I just try to teach them to laugh at theirs like I do at mine.
My daughter Erin started on the wrong foot in the 1st grade, at a new school where she knew no one. All the other 1st graders couldn＇t resist opening and closing, closing and opening their new desks. Wouldn＇t you know Erin would neither open nor close? She came to find out she was sitting on the wrong side!
Even getting around in a new school can be a challenge. Erin＇s older sister, Molly, almost missed her first lunch in junior high. The school secretary came to her rescue, arming her with the knowledge that while the gym and flex space were next door to each other, lunch was served only in the latter.
The first day sometimes has pitfalls for Mom and Dad, too. Once, I managed to stockpile(储备) Molly and Erin＇s school supplies as they went on sale the previous year. I thought everything was ready for the first day—oh, yeah! My victory dance was short-lived, however. After day one my ladies rushed off the bus, both worried and confused, saying “Mom, we need wide-rule not college-rule paper, and three 2-inch notebooks instead of two 3-inch ones! And for standardized testing, standardized No. 2 pencils only, please.”
Perhaps my favorite first-day memory happened the first time my two daughters went to full-day public school together, when I was understandably emotional. Erin noticed my red eyes and white smile. “You are happy and sad, huh, Mommy?” Such a sensitive girl! She added, “Just like the time when you were crying and laughing after the car stopped running on the ice and we were OK.” Well, at least I could laugh! 71. What happened to Molly the first day she went to junior high school?
A. She couldn＇t find her new classroom.
B. She didn＇t know how to use her new desk.
C. She couldn＇t find the place to have lunch.
D. She didn＇t get along with her classmates.
72. What does the underlined word “pitfalls” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. Unexpected problems.
B. Great pleasures.
C. Unnecessary worries.
D. Painful experiences.
73. We can learn from the last paragraph that Erin_______.
A. had mixed feelings when leaving her home
B. didn＇t want to go to full-day public school
C. noticed her mother was sick that day
D. understood how her mother felt then
74. What is the subject of the passage?
A. The relationship between Morn and child.
B. The first day of a new school year.
C. How to keep kids from making mistakes.
D. Sweet memories at school.
B
Many people have heard stories of the California gold rush during the 19thcentury, when lots of people went there in search for gold. Panning for gold has a rich and interesting history. Nowadays some people continue to pan for gold in California. Although it cannot be regarded as a method for earning income, taking on gold-panning as a hobby can give you a feeling of being in the old west and get you out into nature.
The only tool that is required to pan for gold is a gold pan. You can use a regular old flat pan, but “officially” gold pans are quite cheap so you may as well buy one that is made for the task. Most sold pans come in either plastic or medal.
Once you have your pan you will want to start practicing your gold panning technique. Panning for gold works because gold is much heavier than most rocks. To pan for gold you add rock and dirt from the bottom of a stream to your pan and then gently let water flow through the pan. The lighter-weight rocks are slowly swept away while any gold will be left behind in the pan.
To start panning for gold, first you will need to find a good location. Try checking maps of your area and old history books to find location where there were gold mines in the past. Even though most of the gold have already been removed, there are likely to be small leftovers that you can find. Once you have found an area that looks promising, look for any small stream or river where you can try out panning for gold.
Panning for gold requires patience and it may be a long time before you hit anything of value. However, it is an enjoyable hobby and provides a great opportunity to get outdoors, so don＇t give up too quickly. 75. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?
A. Where to pan for gold.
B. How gold-panning works.
C. What tools are needed.
D. A promising area for panning.
76. What is the author＇s attitude toward modern gold-planning?
A. Opposed.
B. Indifferent
C. Positive.
D. Neutral
77. In which part of a newspaper would you probably find this article?
A. Lifestyle.
B. Health.
C. Travel.
D. Sports.
C
Researchers found that walking around with a forced smile and fake happiness simply leads to people feeling unhappier. So, putting a brave face on your sadness could be harmful. The research also found that women suffered more than men when pretending to be happy.
Dr. Brent Scott, who led the study, said employers should take note because forcing workers to smile when dealing with the public can result in bad outcomes. He said, “Smiling for the sake of smiling can lead to emotional tiredness, and that＇s bad for the organization.” He also said the research showed customer-service workers who had “fake smiles” throughout the day fell into a bad mood and didn＇t want to work, so their productivity dropped.
The study is one of the first of its kind to examine emotional expressions over a period of time and compare the different effects on men and women. Dr. Scott＇s team examined the effects of “surface acting”, or fake smiling, compared to “deep acting”, or making people smile by thinking of pleasant memories.
Dr. Scott said, “Women were harmed more by surface acting, meaning their moods worsened even more than men＇s. However, they were helped more by deep acting, which means their moods improved more by thinking of pleasant memories. ”
According to Dr. Scott, women tend to suffer more when pretending to be happy because they are expected to be more emotionally expressive than men. Therefore, forcing a smile while feeling down is more likely to go against their normal behavior and cause more harmful feelings.
Although deep acting can improve moods a little in the short term, Dr. Scott says, it＇s not a long-term solution to feeling unhappy. “There have been some suggestions that if you do this over a long period you start to feel unreal. You＇re trying to develop positive emotions, but at the end of the day you may not feel like yourself any more.”
78. According to the passage, Dr. Scott＇s study______.
A. is supported by some big employers in the USA B. is meaningful as there haven＇t been many similar ones
C. examined more women than men for a long time
D. aimed to make the employees more productive
79. Women suffer more from fake happiness mainly because______.
A. they usually turn up shy in public places
B. they should be more emotionally expressive
C. they are often treated in a terrible way
D. they like thinking of pleasant memories
80. It is implied in the passage that deep acting______.
A. doesn＇t have any effect on men
B. cannot improve our moods in any case
C. harms our feelings in the long run
D. pleases people by feeling like another person
81. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Fake smiling makes people unhappy.
B. Women shouldn＇t be forced to smile.
C. An important suggestion for workers.
D. Why people don＇t want to work.
D
Reader Janet Maynard has a lot of young bushes in her garden and is suffering from “watering can elbow”. So for Janet and anyone else who doesn＇t want to waste time, effort and water, here are my top tips for keeping plants refreshed in thirsty times.
Water in the evening if possible, rather than leaving it till you see things suffer. That way the roots can take up the water in cool soil overnight.
Violently jetting hoses（皮管）mess up the soil structure and may expose delicate roots. Use a rose（喷头）on a can. Aim low – don＇t waste water wetting leaves, even though they look pretty and "refreshed".
The most valuable and easily damaged plants need the most attention, such as newly planted trees, bushes and climbers. Remove any water-keeping mulch（护根物）you may have put around the base, then water it thoroughly at least two gallons, slowly. Don＇t aim your can rose at the stem – which we all usually tend to do. Aim the water in a wide circle so that the whole of the area under the plant is watered. You could even make a channel in the soil right around the plant so that the water is held in place as it soaks in. Replace the mulch. Repeat each week even in showery weather for the first summer.
How much water for pots? Fill up the gap between the top of the soil and the top of the pot. Let the water soak right in and then fill it again. Do this daily in hot weather for most summer potted plants.
Stand pots in saucers（垫盘）– it makes a big difference. But remember to check that the plants are not sitting in water for days on end when the weather turns wet. Roots will rot. If the fertilizer in pots really dries out, the water may get straight out of the pot without being absorbed. Correct this by standing or floatingthe pot in a bucket of deep water until it sinks and no bubbles rise.
A push-button watering can makes for more efficient watering, and recycled water bottles upside down with a needle which has a hole on the end are useful, too, for pots.
82. What does the underlined part “watering can elbow” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean?
A. A certain kind of mental disease
B. The extreme thirst for water.
C. The power of water.
D. Tiredness or pain in part of the body.
83. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. It would be better to water the plant in the evening than in the morning.
B. It＇s necessary to water newly-planted trees once a week in the first summer.
C. Put potted plants in saucers in case the roots rot in damp weather.
D. Make sure fertilizer in the pot doesn＇t dry out, otherwise the water would not be fully absorbed.
84. We may easily learn from the passage that_______.
A. potted plants need to be watered every week even in rainy weather.
B. we＇d better put water on the leaves and stems to keep the plants refreshed.
C. It＇s better to use a rose on a can to water than jetting hoses.
D. people usually don＇t want to waste time, effort and water in raising plants.
85. What can be the best title of this passage?
A. The importance of water in caring for plants
B. Watering tips and skills
C. How to take care of your plants
D. The relationship between plants and water
第Ⅱ卷(两部分 共35分)
第四部分 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1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。
You admire a person from a distance. Popular and known, you find it frightening just to be near that person. Suddenly, this person is in front of you, smiling. How will you start a conversation?
Starting a conversation is a fear experienced by many people. Once in a situation where a person must start a conversation, he feels like hiding or vanishing into thin air. Even though how prepared a person was, words don＇t seem coherent（前后一致的）enough. The chance is lost forever, so never hesitate to start one.
When you start a conversation with strangers, think that they may be feeling worried, too. Being the first to start, you are the one breaking the ice. All they need to do is respond, so start the conversation on a positive note. Observe your surroundings—the people around you, the outfit, food, weather, the place itself—and find a common topic. Be friendly. Give praise sincerely. Do not be afraid to ask questions. Start with close-ended questions, so it will be easier to ask for an answer. If a positive reaction is received, then take it as a hint that the person is willing to converse with you. If at first you get a negative response, do not be blunt（直言的）about it. Act as if you did not notice it. Some people need time to get accustomed to your presence. If the answer is too negative then let go of the topic but do not respond rudely. Show that you respect their decision. Give them time to think.
After receiving a positive answer, a few more close-ended questions will be fine. Be sensitive. Observe how the response is being delivered. Show genuine interest in the answers. Listen attentively and respond accordingly. If you feel that the response is positive, you can start asking open-ended questions. Do not start topics about religion or politics. These two subjects are very controversial and arguments may arise because of conflicting ideas and perceptions.
Talk about some personal information like your favorites but do not monopolize（垄断）the time. Talking only about yourself might bore the other person. You should show that you are also interested in getting to know him better by asking relevant questions. A light and wholesome joke can lighten the mood but it must be delivered correctly as it may offend the other party.
When in a group, involve the whole group. Do not isolate a single person but when a person is speaking, look at him and give soliciting response like a nod or a smile.
Talk with confidence but do not overdo it. You might end up looking boastful（自夸的）. Do not whisper with the people beside you when someone is talking. If you are knowledgeable with the subject at hand, then speak up. If you have questions, voice them out. These are the chances you should not pass to start a conversation.
第五部分 书面表达（满分25分）
请按以下提示作文,字数150左右，开头句已给出，不计入字数：
1. 简要描述图片内容，如人物、动作、形态等；
2. 分析产生该问题的原因；
3. 你自己对此问题的解决办法。
How vivid and accurate the picture is in describing one of the most serious social problems concerning students in China，even college students! As is shown in the picture,…
How vivid and accurate the picture is in describing one of the most serious social problems concerning students in China，even college students! As is shown in the picture, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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（作者：钱帆，宜兴市教研室）
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分20分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation most likely take place?
A. At a hotel.B. At a canteen.C. At a supermarket.
2. Why is the man going to the library?
A. To borrow some books.B. To get his keys back.C. To return some books.
3. What does the woman do to get rid of a cold?
A. Stays in bed.B. Exercises her body.C. Takes some medicine.
4. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Teacher and student.B. Doctor and patient.C. Interviewer and interviewee.
5. Who does the woman suggest the man speak to?
A. Mr. Brown.B. Mary Miller.C. Mr. Smith.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至第8题。
6. How many parts does the driving test involve?
A. Three.B. Four.C. Five.
7. What problem does the woman have with the driving test?
A. Driving knowledge.B. Emergency response.C. Traffic regulations in Chinese.
8. How are driving skills tested in the third part?
A. In a similar environment.B. In a controlled environment.C. In the real world.
听第7段材料，回答第9至第11题。
9. How does the woman feel while talking?
A. Rather unhappy.B. Very excited.C. Quite sorry.
10. What did Gary really do?
A. He tried to give the woman a surprise.
B. He didn＇t make the appointment clear.
C. He changed the plan at the last minute.
11. Why won＇t the woman go to the theater now?
A. She has lost interest in that movie.
B. The theater is far away from them.
C. She wants to see the whole movie.
听第8段材料，回答第12至第14题。
12. What does the woman worry about?
A. Her health.B. Her test.C. Her work.
13. What is the man trying to do?
A. Invite the woman out and have a chat with her.
B. Teach the woman how to prepare for the next test.
C. Comfort the woman and help her feel relaxed.
14. What does the man suggest the woman do to remove her bad mood?
A. Spend as much time as possible at home.
B. Call some friends and have a chat with them.
C. Invite some friends to social events and drink together. 听第9段材料，回答第15至第17题。
15. Why has the man never chatted online before?
A. He has got too old a computer.
B. He hasn＇t bought a computer.
C. He has no interest in chatting online.
16. What does the man ask the woman to download for him?
A. MP3 files.B. New software.C. A TV show.
17. What do you know about Friends＇forums(论坛)?
A. Some of the Friends＇stars are sure to show up there.
B. You can chat to people with common interests there.
C. You may clearly know who you are talking to there.
听第10段材料，回答第18至第20题。
18. In what case is small talk especially useful?
A. Between friends.B. Between strangers.C. Between colleagues.
19. What does the woman suggest we do if the other is not interested in small talk?
A. Give up talking.B. Change the topic.C. Find his own hobby.
20. Why do people have small talk?
A. To get the answers.B. To show their friendship.C. To know about the other person.
第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分35分)
第一节 单项填空(共30小题；每小题0.5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。
21. To a small and farway town like this, a car accident is always considered________ interest, so people soon gathered around.
A. asB. ofC. byD. in
22. By the window sits his wife, who, dressed in black,________ like one of my former classmates.
A. lookB. lookingC. lookedD. looks
23. Apart from his monthly salary as a sales manager, he also gets a travel________ that covers hotel bills.
A. insuranceB. circumstanceC. allowanceD. competence
24. How________ he looked and turned and looked,________ and even a little________, at the boy!
A. surprised; surprisedly; angrilyB. surprisedly; surprised; angry
C. angrily; surprisedly; angryD. angry; surprised; angrily
25. The survey_____, I＇m sure we＇ll________the result soon.
A. is to be conducted;be informed of
B. being conducted; be informed of
C. to be conducted; inform of
D. is being conducted; be informed of
26. It＇s such a good place________everyone wants to go and visit________it＇s well-known all over the world.
A. that; asB. that; thatC. as; asD. as; that
27. The woman pulled her hat low down________her eyes in order not to be recognized by the angry crowds.
A. belowB. underC. overD. on
28. With the advances of technology, plastics have taken the place of many________materials. A. artificialB. conventionalC. optionalD. potential
29. Before I________sit down, the bell rang and the papers were handed out.
A. wouldB. couldC. mightD. should
30. —It＇s many years since I saw you last, I________you at all.
—I wouldn＇t have, either, if someone________you by the name.
A. didn＇t recognize; didn＇t callB. didn＇t recognize; hadn＇t called
C. haven＇t recognize; didn＇t callD. can＇t recognize; hadn＇t called
31. Thanks to distance learning, students far away can have________to receive education.
A. accessB. chancesC. waysD. approach
32. It＇s difficult for China and America to fully understand each other________economic, political and cultural differences.
A. in terms ofB. in spite ofC. regardless ofD. on account of
33.________ reduce unemployment pressures, schools across China are expected to hire
50,000 college graduates this year as short-term teachers, almost three times the number hired last year.
A. To have helpedB. To helpC. Having helpedD. Help
34.________with her sister, Jerry is even more________to, and more easily troubled by, emotional and relationship problems.
A. Compared; sensitiveB. Comparing; addicted
C. Compared; availabeD. Comapring; sceptical
35. There is a possibility that these hens could be frightened and lay fewer eggs________a sudden loud noise.
A. were there beB. should there be
C. could there beD. would there be
36. Plants and trees need water to grow;_____, friendship needs our heart and passion to develop.
A. naturallyB. graduallyC. likewiseD. unfortunately
37. —Have you seen________novel whose cover is black?
—Is it________thick one over there? I picked it up from under the desk.
A. the; theB. a; theC. the; aD. a; a
38.________ our national football team lost the game to a weak team as Syria by 0 to 3, I held no doubt about the new couch＇s ability.
A. AfterB. SinceC. UntilD. Unless
39. —Why did you leave without a word of warning to John?
—But what________otherwise? He never listens to me.
A. could I have doneB. should I doC. could I doD. must have I done
40. —Has Jack ever broken his promise?
—No. For example, he said he would show me around his school, and_____.
A. so would heB. so did heC. so he wouldD. so he did 41.________ the government has more to root it out, the war against official corruption has made great progress in the past few years.
A. AsB. WhenC. WhileD. Unless
42. Even if you have won great fame and success, without friends or family________your happiness, your loneliness will make it hard for you to bear.
A. who to share withB. with whom to shareC. whom to shareD. to share whom
43.________ the ceremony of the 130th Anniversary of our school this October are our alumni from home and abroad as well as other guests and friends.
A. AttendingB. To attendC. AttendD. Having attended
44. —They are quiet, aren＇t they?
—Yes. They are accustomed________at meals.
A. to not talkB. not to talkC. not to talkingD. to not talking
45. The best companion is one who is wiser and better than ourselves,________we are inspired by his wisdom and virtue to nobler deeds.
A. butB. forC. thusD. therefore
46. Despite the fact that we have made extraordinary progress in science and technology, problems remain________guaranteeing that achievements benefit the greatest number of people.
A. in spite ofB. in terms ofC. in case ofD. in favor of
47. Optimism had been growing________the weekend meeting of European Union leaders in Brussels would come up with a substantial plan for dealing with the debt crisis.
A. thatB. beforeC. whatD. when
48. —Daniel must have lost his job in that unemployment crisis,________he ?
—I don＇t think so. Yesterday I saw him working together with his colleagues.
A. didn＇tB. doesn＇tC. mustn＇tD. hasn＇t
49.________, the students remain optimistic and try hard to achieve their goals.
A. Fierce as they are faced with pressure
B. As fierce pressure that they are faced with
C. Faced with fierce pressure as they are
D. As they are faced with fierce pressure
50. —David easily gets angry at the slightest things.
—So_____. It＇s none of your business.
A. never offer to teach fish to swimB. new brooms sweep clean
C. keep your breath to cool your porridgeD. no pains, no gains
第二节 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。
I made a promise to myself on the way down to the vacation beach cottage. For two weeks I would try to be a(an)
And it did.57from the moment I kissed Evelyn at the door and said, “That new yellow sweater looks58on you.”
“Oh, Tom, you noticed,” she said,59and pleased. Maybe a little puzzled.60the long drive, I wanted to sit and read. Evelyn61a walk on the beach. I started to refuse,62then I thought she wanted to be alone with me.” We walked on the beach while the63flew their kites.
So it went. Two weeks of not calling the firm where I am a director. We visited the shell museum64I usually hate museums. Relaxed and happy, that＇s how the whole65passed. I made a new promise to keep on remembering to choose love.
There was one thing that went66with my experiment, however. Evelyn and I still laugh about it today. On the last night at our cottage, preparing for67, Evelyn stared at me. “What＇s the matter?” I asked her.
“Tom,” she said in a(an) 68voice, “do you know something I don＇t?”
“What do you mean?”
“Well… that69I had several weeks ago … our doctor … did he tell you something about me? Am I dying?”
It took a moment for it all to be understood. Then I burst into70.
“No, honey,” I said, wrapping her in my arms. “You＇re not dying; I＇m just starting to live.”
51. A. easy-goingB. out-going
C. lovingD. convincing
52. A. planB. idea
C. decisionD. hope
53. A. speakerB. driver
C. listenerD. passenger
54. A. actB. result
C. startD. process
55. A. agreeB. insist
C. assureD. admit
56. A. remainB. change
C. respondD. continue
57. A. SpeciallyB. Especially
C. RightD. Straight
58. A. commonB. unusual
C. uglyD. great
59. A. surprisedB. astonished
C. disappointedD. discouraged
60. A. BeforeB. During
C. AfterD. For
61. A. suggestedB. advised
C. deniedD. delayed
62. A. otherwiseB. but
C. yetD. so
63. A. neighborsB. guests
C. childrenD. employees
64. A. whenB. unless C. becauseD. though
65. A. planB. vocation
C. businessD. week
66. A. smoothB. bad
C. wrongD. well
67. A. bedB. light
C. clothesD. food
68. A. loudB. excited
C. sadD. doubtful
69. A. makeupB. checkup
C. buildupD. cutup
70. A. tearsB. cheers
C. angerD. laughter
第三部分 阅读理解(共15小题；每小题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
Remember those highly charged first days? They were full of real-life tests where there was always something new to learn, and not always from a book. One of my first lessons occurred on my first day of kindergarten, when I got on the wrong bus ----as my older sister still likes to remind me.
Life＇s minor embarrassments do happen, and I know I can＇t protect my own children from them. I just try to teach them to laugh at theirs like I do at mine.
My daughter Erin started on the wrong foot in the 1st grade, at a new school where she knew no one. All the other 1st graders couldn＇t resist opening and closing, closing and opening their new desks. Wouldn＇t you know Erin would neither open nor close? She came to find out she was sitting on the wrong side!
Even getting around in a new school can be a challenge. Erin＇s older sister, Molly, almost missed her first lunch in junior high. The school secretary came to her rescue, arming her with the knowledge that while the gym and flex space were next door to each other, lunch was served only in the latter.
The first day sometimes has pitfalls for Mom and Dad, too. Once, I managed to stockpile(储备) Molly and Erin＇s school supplies as they went on sale the previous year. I thought everything was ready for the first day—oh, yeah! My victory dance was short-lived, however. After day one my ladies rushed off the bus, both worried and confused, saying “Mom, we need wide-rule not college-rule paper, and three 2-inch notebooks instead of two 3-inch ones! And for standardized testing, standardized No. 2 pencils only, please.”
Perhaps my favorite first-day memory happened the first time my two daughters went to full-day public school together, when I was understandably emotional. Erin noticed my red eyes and white smile. “You are happy and sad, huh, Mommy?” Such a sensitive girl! She added, “Just like the time when you were crying and laughing after the car stopped running on the ice and we were OK.” Well, at least I could laugh! 71. What happened to Molly the first day she went to junior high school?
A. She couldn＇t find her new classroom.
B. She didn＇t know how to use her new desk.
C. She couldn＇t find the place to have lunch.
D. She didn＇t get along with her classmates.
72. What does the underlined word “pitfalls” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. Unexpected problems.
B. Great pleasures.
C. Unnecessary worries.
D. Painful experiences.
73. We can learn from the last paragraph that Erin_______.
A. had mixed feelings when leaving her home
B. didn＇t want to go to full-day public school
C. noticed her mother was sick that day
D. understood how her mother felt then
74. What is the subject of the passage?
A. The relationship between Morn and child.
B. The first day of a new school year.
C. How to keep kids from making mistakes.
D. Sweet memories at school.
B
Many people have heard stories of the California gold rush during the 19thcentury, when lots of people went there in search for gold. Panning for gold has a rich and interesting history. Nowadays some people continue to pan for gold in California. Although it cannot be regarded as a method for earning income, taking on gold-panning as a hobby can give you a feeling of being in the old west and get you out into nature.
The only tool that is required to pan for gold is a gold pan. You can use a regular old flat pan, but “officially” gold pans are quite cheap so you may as well buy one that is made for the task. Most sold pans come in either plastic or medal.
Once you have your pan you will want to start practicing your gold panning technique. Panning for gold works because gold is much heavier than most rocks. To pan for gold you add rock and dirt from the bottom of a stream to your pan and then gently let water flow through the pan. The lighter-weight rocks are slowly swept away while any gold will be left behind in the pan.
To start panning for gold, first you will need to find a good location. Try checking maps of your area and old history books to find location where there were gold mines in the past. Even though most of the gold have already been removed, there are likely to be small leftovers that you can find. Once you have found an area that looks promising, look for any small stream or river where you can try out panning for gold.
Panning for gold requires patience and it may be a long time before you hit anything of value. However, it is an enjoyable hobby and provides a great opportunity to get outdoors, so don＇t give up too quickly. 75. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?
A. Where to pan for gold.
B. How gold-panning works.
C. What tools are needed.
D. A promising area for panning.
76. What is the author＇s attitude toward modern gold-planning?
A. Opposed.
B. Indifferent
C. Positive.
D. Neutral
77. In which part of a newspaper would you probably find this article?
A. Lifestyle.
B. Health.
C. Travel.
D. Sports.
C
Researchers found that walking around with a forced smile and fake happiness simply leads to people feeling unhappier. So, putting a brave face on your sadness could be harmful. The research also found that women suffered more than men when pretending to be happy.
Dr. Brent Scott, who led the study, said employers should take note because forcing workers to smile when dealing with the public can result in bad outcomes. He said, “Smiling for the sake of smiling can lead to emotional tiredness, and that＇s bad for the organization.” He also said the research showed customer-service workers who had “fake smiles” throughout the day fell into a bad mood and didn＇t want to work, so their productivity dropped.
The study is one of the first of its kind to examine emotional expressions over a period of time and compare the different effects on men and women. Dr. Scott＇s team examined the effects of “surface acting”, or fake smiling, compared to “deep acting”, or making people smile by thinking of pleasant memories.
Dr. Scott said, “Women were harmed more by surface acting, meaning their moods worsened even more than men＇s. However, they were helped more by deep acting, which means their moods improved more by thinking of pleasant memories. ”
According to Dr. Scott, women tend to suffer more when pretending to be happy because they are expected to be more emotionally expressive than men. Therefore, forcing a smile while feeling down is more likely to go against their normal behavior and cause more harmful feelings.
Although deep acting can improve moods a little in the short term, Dr. Scott says, it＇s not a long-term solution to feeling unhappy. “There have been some suggestions that if you do this over a long period you start to feel unreal. You＇re trying to develop positive emotions, but at the end of the day you may not feel like yourself any more.”
78. According to the passage, Dr. Scott＇s study______.
A. is supported by some big employers in the USA B. is meaningful as there haven＇t been many similar ones
C. examined more women than men for a long time
D. aimed to make the employees more productive
79. Women suffer more from fake happiness mainly because______.
A. they usually turn up shy in public places
B. they should be more emotionally expressive
C. they are often treated in a terrible way
D. they like thinking of pleasant memories
80. It is implied in the passage that deep acting______.
A. doesn＇t have any effect on men
B. cannot improve our moods in any case
C. harms our feelings in the long run
D. pleases people by feeling like another person
81. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Fake smiling makes people unhappy.
B. Women shouldn＇t be forced to smile.
C. An important suggestion for workers.
D. Why people don＇t want to work.
D
Reader Janet Maynard has a lot of young bushes in her garden and is suffering from “watering can elbow”. So for Janet and anyone else who doesn＇t want to waste time, effort and water, here are my top tips for keeping plants refreshed in thirsty times.
Water in the evening if possible, rather than leaving it till you see things suffer. That way the roots can take up the water in cool soil overnight.
Violently jetting hoses（皮管）mess up the soil structure and may expose delicate roots. Use a rose（喷头）on a can. Aim low – don＇t waste water wetting leaves, even though they look pretty and "refreshed".
The most valuable and easily damaged plants need the most attention, such as newly planted trees, bushes and climbers. Remove any water-keeping mulch（护根物）you may have put around the base, then water it thoroughly at least two gallons, slowly. Don＇t aim your can rose at the stem – which we all usually tend to do. Aim the water in a wide circle so that the whole of the area under the plant is watered. You could even make a channel in the soil right around the plant so that the water is held in place as it soaks in. Replace the mulch. Repeat each week even in showery weather for the first summer.
How much water for pots? Fill up the gap between the top of the soil and the top of the pot. Let the water soak right in and then fill it again. Do this daily in hot weather for most summer potted plants.
Stand pots in saucers（垫盘）– it makes a big difference. But remember to check that the plants are not sitting in water for days on end when the weather turns wet. Roots will rot. If the fertilizer in pots really dries out, the water may get straight out of the pot without being absorbed. Correct this by standing or floatingthe pot in a bucket of deep water until it sinks and no bubbles rise.
A push-button watering can makes for more efficient watering, and recycled water bottles upside down with a needle which has a hole on the end are useful, too, for pots.
82. What does the underlined part “watering can elbow” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean?
A. A certain kind of mental disease
B. The extreme thirst for water.
C. The power of water.
D. Tiredness or pain in part of the body.
83. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. It would be better to water the plant in the evening than in the morning.
B. It＇s necessary to water newly-planted trees once a week in the first summer.
C. Put potted plants in saucers in case the roots rot in damp weather.
D. Make sure fertilizer in the pot doesn＇t dry out, otherwise the water would not be fully absorbed.
84. We may easily learn from the passage that_______.
A. potted plants need to be watered every week even in rainy weather.
B. we＇d better put water on the leaves and stems to keep the plants refreshed.
C. It＇s better to use a rose on a can to water than jetting hoses.
D. people usually don＇t want to waste time, effort and water in raising plants.
85. What can be the best title of this passage?
A. The importance of water in caring for plants
B. Watering tips and skills
C. How to take care of your plants
D. The relationship between plants and water
第Ⅱ卷(两部分 共35分)
第四部分 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1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。
You admire a person from a distance. Popular and known, you find it frightening just to be near that person. Suddenly, this person is in front of you, smiling. How will you start a conversation?
Starting a conversation is a fear experienced by many people. Once in a situation where a person must start a conversation, he feels like hiding or vanishing into thin air. Even though how prepared a person was, words don＇t seem coherent（前后一致的）enough. The chance is lost forever, so never hesitate to start one.
When you start a conversation with strangers, think that they may be feeling worried, too. Being the first to start, you are the one breaking the ice. All they need to do is respond, so start the conversation on a positive note. Observe your surroundings—the people around you, the outfit, food, weather, the place itself—and find a common topic. Be friendly. Give praise sincerely. Do not be afraid to ask questions. Start with close-ended questions, so it will be easier to ask for an answer. If a positive reaction is received, then take it as a hint that the person is willing to converse with you. If at first you get a negative response, do not be blunt（直言的）about it. Act as if you did not notice it. Some people need time to get accustomed to your presence. If the answer is too negative then let go of the topic but do not respond rudely. Show that you respect their decision. Give them time to think.
After receiving a positive answer, a few more close-ended questions will be fine. Be sensitive. Observe how the response is being delivered. Show genuine interest in the answers. Listen attentively and respond accordingly. If you feel that the response is positive, you can start asking open-ended questions. Do not start topics about religion or politics. These two subjects are very controversial and arguments may arise because of conflicting ideas and perceptions.
Talk about some personal information like your favorites but do not monopolize（垄断）the time. Talking only about yourself might bore the other person. You should show that you are also interested in getting to know him better by asking relevant questions. A light and wholesome joke can lighten the mood but it must be delivered correctly as it may offend the other party.
When in a group, involve the whole group. Do not isolate a single person but when a person is speaking, look at him and give soliciting response like a nod or a smile.
Talk with confidence but do not overdo it. You might end up looking boastful（自夸的）. Do not whisper with the people beside you when someone is talking. If you are knowledgeable with the subject at hand, then speak up. If you have questions, voice them out. These are the chances you should not pass to start a conversation.
第五部分 书面表达（满分25分）
请按以下提示作文,字数150左右，开头句已给出，不计入字数：
1. 简要描述图片内容，如人物、动作、形态等；
2. 分析产生该问题的原因；
3. 你自己对此问题的解决办法。
How vivid and accurate the picture is in describing one of the most serious social problems concerning students in China，even college students! As is shown in the picture,…
How vivid and accurate the picture is in describing one of the most serious social problems concerning students in China，even college students! As is shown in the picture, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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（作者：钱帆，宜兴市教研室）