Part IV Writing (45 marks)
Section A (10 marks)
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
A person searches various websites for different reasons, such as school, work, or entertainment. For teenagers, many informative resources on the Internet can be used. As a matter of fact, there are educational, music and art websites that are truly helpful to teenagers, because they can help make one’s life easier.
Educational websites are helpful to a teenager in doing school work and searching for a college. Some can help studying for tests, explaining a lesson, and doing homework. Some can help find the right schools based on one's interests. And still others have pages devoted to the social life at each of the colleges or the specific activities that occur at a certain school.
Some free music sites enable a teenager to diversify their musical tastes. On these sites, all types of music are available such as pop, rock, jazz, and country. One can type in a song, category or artist and his or her entire catalog appears. Then, the listener can make multiple playlists without creating an account(账户)with the site.
There are various art websites that can help students to appreciate and create art pieces. On these sites, a student can view numerous photos and art pieces from different mediums or create an account with the website to upload that art pieces for people to see. In addition, one can enjoy various art projects that people have created on display for the rest of the world.
Truly informative resources are offered on the Internet. The best suggestion one can receive is to try to look for new websites that can help in the educational, music, or art area so one can become well-rounded and informed.
Truly Helpful Websites for Teenagers Many___71___ are available on various websites. I. Educational sites: helping one___72___and search for a college ◎Study for tests, explain a lesson, and do homework ◎Find the right school that one___73___ ◎Learn information about college school life and___74___ II. Free music sites:___75___to diversify musical tastes ◎Listen to all types of music ◎Type in a song, category, or artist to get an entire catalog ◎Make multiple playlists___76___ III.___77___: helping one appreciate and create works ◎View photos and works from mediums ◎___78___ for others to see ◎___79___ on display Helpful websites can make teenagers___80___ |
Section B (10 marks)
Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in passage.
My First Long Run
Two weeks ago, I had a quarrel with my husband. After he had driven off in anger, I realized that I wasn't going to feel any better just sitting there. Feeling abandoned and guilty, I put on my gym shoes to get some fresh air.
Our driveway has a slope(斜坡) that is easier just to jog down if you are lazy, taking advantage of gravity. Instead of stopping at the end of the slope, I decided to see if I could just jog to the end of the street. I had tried a few months ago and failed miserably. Since that first attempt I had been jogging regularly and was significantly fitter, but still very lazy. However, this time around I managed to reach the stop sign with ease and figured I would go a little further.
After about one kilometer, however, I noticed that my upper body was tense. To make the movement easier I had to relax my body, and tried to make deep breaths of fresh air.
I kept giving myself the excuse to stop. No one would be disappointed. No one would even know. But I didn't stop. I wanted to keep going harder, better, faster, stronger, To my great surprise, I ran 4. 9 km in 31 minutes. When I got back, I had tears in my eyes. I did something I thought I could never do.
It was the first long run of my life. Since then, I have improved my stride (步幅) and time. After every run I feel fitter, happier and motivated to keep progressing. I love the runner's high. I normally jog because I want to look good. I want to run because it makes me feel good.
81. Why did the author feel guilty?
(No more than 9 words) (2 marks)
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82. What did the author fail to do miserably a few months ago?
(No more than 11 words) (2 marks)
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83. What excuses did the author keep giving herself to stop?
(No more than 9 words) (2 marks)
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84. How is running different from jogging to the author?
(No more than 14 words) (3 marks)
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Section C (25 marks)
Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假设你参加所在年级的英文写作比赛,请按如下要求完成一篇短文:
1. 简要描述下图内容,并点名主题;
2. 联系实际,表达该图带给你的启示。