第 I 卷
I. Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1.A. In a drugstore.B. In a café. C. In a garage.D. In a grocery.
2.A. 5 hours. B. 7 hours.C. 9 hours.D. 10 hours.
3.A. To cancel his trip.B. To go to bed early.
C. To catch the later flight.D. To ask for a morning call.
4.A. Tom was killed in the accident.B. Someone saved Tom’s life.
C. It did little damage to Tom’s car.D. Tom survived the accident.
5.A. By air.B. By bus.C. By train.D. By car.
6.A. Librarian and student.B. Boss and secretary.
C. Customer and shop assistant.D. Publisher and salesman.
7.A. It’s worth the price. B. It’s high in quality.
C. Its price is too high. D. It’s well made.
8.A. She is going to work in her brother’s firm.
B. She plans to major in tax law.
C. She studies in the same school as her brother.
D. She isn’t going to work in her brother’s firm.
9.A. Frank.B. Rude.C. Determined.D. Sensitive.
10.A. The man has finished his project.
B. The man is willing to help the woman.
C. The man will let Bob chat with the woman.
D. The man is losing patience with the woman.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11.A. He learned it in a special school.B. He had a lot of practice in his spare time.
C. He got it through constant watching.D. He was once caught by a signalman.
12.A. In Kansas City.B. At Fillan.C. At Omar. D. At Missouri.
13.A. Angry.B. Excited.C. Frightened. D. Surprised.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14.A. The young Americans think reading less important than computer and science.
B. The majority of young American find reading boring and old-fashioned.
C. Most young Americans believe that reading is very important.
D. The majority of Americans find reading more stimulating than computers and science.
15.A. Novels and stories. B. Mysteries and detectives.
C. Science fiction. D. Cultural and traditional books.
16.A. Reading up-to-date books and magazines.B. Listening to music.
C. Watching TV. D. Going to libraries
Section C
Directions: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be
read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you hear.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Dr. Catani’s research :IPad generation are going to have less vocabulary than 17_____ generation.
Reasons:Children have 18_______ to the Internet, mobile phones and tablet computers, which are visual rather than auditory.
According to Dr. Catani’s research,Listening, 19_______ and conversation are vital to learning language.
Solutions:To maintain the 20_______tradition of passing knowledge by spending less time on device and talking more with children.
Complete the form. Write ONE WORD OR NUMBER for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
What does Sharon do?She 21__________the animals in studios and sells prints online.
Why does Sharon never get scared while snapping animals like lions and bears?Because she has confidence and 22_________ can totally distract her from anything around.
What does Sharon have to do when taking a picture of some animals like chicks and cats?She has to capture proper 23__________.
What are the tricky parts that people wouldn’t expect?It is a lot of work plus 24___________ that comes with any creative pursuit.
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.