1、如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。2. 本卷共55小题,共95分。第一部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节:单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1. Jim says we _ stay in his house as long as we leave it clean and tidy. A. must B. can C. need D. should2. You are a great swimmer. Thanks. Its because I _ a lot these days. A. have
2、 been practising B. was practising C. would practise D. had practised3. Next time you visit Bob, remember to give him a call in advance. _. I will. A. My pleasure B. No wonder C. Good point D. Never mind4. _ us prepare for the exam, the teacher suggested reading through our notes. A. To help B. Help
3、ed C. Helping D. Being helped5. Shall I order a taxi for Sarah to go to the airport tonight _. Ill drive her there. A. Have a try B. Dont mention it C. Dont bother D. Go ahead6. Dr. Rowan, _ secretary resigned two weeks ago, has had to do all his own typing. A. whose B. of whom C. of which D. which7
4、. According to Professor Johnson, we dont have to read the book if we dont want to, as it is _. A. worthwhile B. necessary C. optional D. serious8. I never worried about my son while I was away because my mother _ him. A. drank a toast to B. played a joke on C. kept an eye on D. made an apology to9.
5、 The number of medical schools reached 18 in the early 1990s and _ around that level ever since. A. are remaining B. have remained C. is remaining D. has remained10. Why do people like pop music I hate it so much. _ it is not your style, that doesnt mean it is bad. A. Only if B. Even though C. Now t
6、hat D. In case11. We offered to give Sharon a ride home, but she _, saying that she felt like walking. A. understood B. accepted C. compromised D. declined12. For my fifth birthday, my mother baked me a cake _ a monkey. A. in the shape of B. beyond the reach of C. at the mercy of D. on the side of13
7、. We cant _ buying a new printer for our company. The one we have doesnt work. A. take up B. carry out C. keep on D. put off14. The dancers incredible performance had the audience on its feet _ for 10 minutes at the end of the show. A. being clapped B. clap C. clapped D. clapping15. The student comp
8、leted this experiment to make come true _ Professor Joseph had said. A. that B. what C. when D. where第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题分,满分30分) 阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1635各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。Detective Ashley Jones works at a police department in England. He has recently made a significant 16 loneliness is a serious s
9、ocial problem that can contribute to depression and even crimes, but it can be 17 in a clever way. The 18 Chat benches. Jones got the idea after he had talked with an elderly lady who had been cheated of her 19 . The lady would get a call from a stranger every morning who 20 made her believe that he
10、 was her friend, and then she lent him about 31,000. Jones was 21 when she said that she didnt actually 22 being cheated. “Otherwise, I would never speak to another person for weeks on end,” she said. This led Jones to the conclusion that there are too many extremely 23 people in his community, who
11、are easy targets of cheating. So he 24 to do something about it. He 25 the police department to allow him to 26 a couple of “chat benches” in two of their local parks. Then he hung a colorful sign on each of the benches that 27 :“HAPPY TO CHAT”. Just a few days after the signs went up, he found peop
12、le sitting there and engaging in active and 28 conversations. The idea is catching on 29 . There are now over 40 chat benches throughout England. More new chat benches have sprung up across the UK and beyond. All who participated have gained a(n) 30 outcome from getting involved. Jones idea has been
13、 fully 31 the “HAPPY TO CHAT” benches help 32 the invisible social barrier that keeps people from saying hello. This effort is not just a(n) 33 at being community minded its also a 34 measure. It prevents people who are cut off from society falling victim to cheaters. The Chat Bench is a fantastic n
14、ew project that 35 those of all ages to interact and get to know each other in the future. 16. A. choice B. discovery C. visit D. promise17. A. experienced B. suffered C. prevented D. felt18. A. solution B. puzzle C. excuse D. intention19. A. pleasure B. prize C. credit D. money20. A. eventually B.
15、frequently C. previously D. occasionally21. A. ashamed B. shocked C. excited D. amused22. A. mind B. forgive C. risk D. enjoy23. A. active B. lonely C. cautious D. stubborn24. A. learned B. refused C. pretended D. decided25. A. forced B. ordered C. convinced D. taught 26. A. put away B. make out C.
16、tear apart D. set up27. A. read B. claimed C. meant D. implied28. A. formal B. joyful C. awkward D. crazy29. A. randomly B. slowly C. quickly D. purposefully30. A. positive B. disappointing C. correct D. embarrassing31. A. realized B. examined C. discussed D. formed32. A. break down B. put up C. kee
17、p off D. take out33. A. glance B. attempt C. knock D. attack34. A. heart-breaking B. risk-taking C. face-saving D. crime-cutting35. A. forbids B. appoints C. encourages D. troubles第二部分:阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2. 5分,满分50分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AHow to Use a Modern Public LibraryHas it been a while
18、since your last visit to a public library If so, you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better. Its been years since they were dusty little rooms with books. They have transformed themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge, meet interesting people,
19、 or find out how to start a business. Check out a book. While libraries still loan out(出借)books, youll find it easier to get a copy of whatever youre looking for, thanks to a cooperative network of area libraries. Via such networks, libraries share their books with each other through the use of deli
20、very a vehicles. Once the book youve requested is delivered to the nearest branch, they will inform you by e-mail, so you can pick it up. Check out other items. The library is now a multimedia zone, loaded with information in many formats(载体形式). You can borrow movies on DVDs, music on CDs, and popul
21、ar magazines. Some libraries even loan out toys and games. If a popular magazine you want isnt offered and the library keeps a list of such requests, they may bring it in when enough interest is shown. Join targeted reading groups. Libraries will often hold reading-group sessions targeted to various
22、 age groups. Perhaps youd like to learn a language or improve your English. The library may sponsor a language group you could join. If you have difficulties reading, ask about special reading opportunities. Your library might be able to accommodate you. And you might find it relaxing to bring your
23、small kid to a half-hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book. Start a business using the help of your local library. If you want to have a business of your own, your local library can become a launch space for it. In library books and computers, you can find information on
24、starting a business. Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about business management shared through chambers of commerce(商会)and government agencies, and they will offer printing, faxing and database services you need. 36. Public libraries connected by a cooperative network b
25、enefit readers by_. A. sharing their books on the Internet B. giving access to online reading at a library branch C. sending a needed book to a library branch nearby D. making the checkout procedures diverse 37. According to Paragraph 3, what items may be checked out from a public library A. A magaz
26、ine and an e-book. B. A game and an oil painting. C. A music CD and a kids toy. D. A DVD and a video player.38. As is described in Paragraph 4, taking a small kid to a half-hour Story Time allows _. A. the kid to learn a new language B. the parent to enjoy quiet readingC. the kid to overcome reading
27、 difficulties D. the parent to meet their program sponsor39. Your local library can help you start a business by _. A. providing relevant information and supporting services B. offering professional advice on business management C. supplying useful information of your potential buyers D. arranging m
28、eetings with government officials40. What is the purpose of the passage A. To point out the importance of public libraries. B. To encourage people to work in public libraries. C. To introduce the improved services of public libraries. D. To call for the modernization of public library systems. B“The
29、y tell me that youd like to make a statue(塑像)of me is that correct, Miss Vinnie Ream” The deep, gentle voice helped calm the nervous girl. Asking a favor of the President of the United States was no casual matter, especially for a seventeen-year-old girl. “Yes, sir,” she replied, her dark eyes meeti
30、ng his. “I wouldnt have dared to ask you, but my teacher, Mr. Mills, says I am ready. I plan to make it in an admirable manner. ” President Lincoln smiled. “Painters, sculptors theyve all tried to make the best of this ordinary face, but Im afraid theres not much hope. What did you have in mind, Mis
31、s Ream A bust(半身像)” Before Vinnie could say yes, the President hurried on, a shade of apology in his voice. “Of course I shouldnt have asked. A full-length pose would be much too big a project for a young woman your size. ” Vinnies face turned red. She realized she looked like a child, with her tiny figure. “Small does not mean weak, sir,” she defended herself.
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