1、Unit 1 Festivals around the world第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。1. What are the two speakers going to buy? A. Bread.B. Cheese.C. Eggs.2. How does the woman find the fish? A. Just so-so.B. Bad. C. Quite good.3. What does the woman mean? A. Mark should go on with the game.
2、B. Mark should draw pictures on the computer. C. Mark should review his lessons.4. Where does the conversation take place? A. In the bookstore. B. In the library. C. In the classroom.5. Why doesnt Jane eat her chocolate cake? A. She doesnt like chocolate. B. She has trouble with her tooth. C. She ha
3、s no tooth.第二节 （共15小题; 每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. In which department can this conversation most probably take place? A. Shoe Department. B. Clothing Department. C. Jewelry Department.7. What could be the reason if the woman does not buy the overcoat? A. The color. B. The
4、 size. C. The price.请听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What can the woman be? A. A waitress at a hotel. B. The secretary of Mr Black. C. The assistant of Professor Green.9. How could the man get in touch with Mr Green? A. Ask the woman to find the Blackwood Hotel. B. Dial 809. C. Dial 114 to find the telephone nu
5、mber of the Blackwood Hotel.10. Why did the man ask the woman to change the dollar? A. To pay for the information. B. To make a phone call. C. To go to the hotel by bus.请听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。 11. What is the man doing? A. Selling his house. B. Looking for a house. C. Looking for work.12. How long has th
6、e woman lived in the house? A. 19 years. B. 8 years. C. 20 years.13. Why does the woman want to sell the house? A. She wants to move abroad. B. She wants to move to the countryside. C. She hopes to get a lot of money.14. How much does the house cost? A. $6,850. B. $6,815. C. $7,850.请听第9段材料，回答第15至17题
7、。 15. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Friends. B. Strangers. C. Husband and wife. 16. How did the woman find her stay there? A. Boring. B. Wonderful. C. Adventurous.17. What does the man advise the woman to do when she gets home? A. Send him an email. B. Write a letter t
8、o him. C. Give him a call.请听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How old was Rose when she left school? A. 16. B. 17. C. 18. 19. What did Rose learn in the college? A. Computer. B. English. C. Typing.20. How much will the office pay Rose in three months if she gets the job? A. $30. B. $27. C. $20.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满
9、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。21. Would you like to watch the basketball match with me this evening? _. I like basketball very much. A. Id love toB. Not really C. I wouldnt goD. Thank you all the same22. Thank you for your wonderful meal. _. A. No, it was just so-soB.
10、The same to you C. No, thats all rightD. Its my pleasure23. Daddy, can you buy me a new MP3 when you go to Beijing? You _ get one if you are admitted to a key middle school. A. could B. shallC. mayD. can24. Have you heard the story of “The Merchant of Venice”? No. When and where does the story _ ? A
11、. take upB. take on C. take placeD. take off 25. Why is Mr. Li so happy this morning? Because he was honoured with a(n)_ for excellence in teaching. A. present B. gift C. award D. reward26. Who_ it be that is knocking at the door? It _ be Father, but Im not sure. A. can; must B. can; may C. must; ca
12、n D. may; must 27. Being a teacher for many years, he has learned a _ to remember students names. A. idea B. thoughtC. trickD. mean28. When we were young, every evening my brother and I _ stay at home waiting for our mother. A. would B. mightC. shouldD. could 29. I am looking forward to _ your answe
13、r as soon as possible. A. receivingB. being received C. receiveD. be received30. Your mother becomes more and more forgetful. Yes. She searched for her cellphone for a whole day last Sunday but it _ in her coat pocket the next day. A. turned outB. turned on C. turned overD. turned up31. Lewis was mu
14、ch admired _ his work on the advanced medical research. A. on B. inC. forD. with32. Seeing the enemy, Gary was behaving as though nothing _. A. happenedB. had happened C. would happenD. was happening33. The company was named Gates Hall _ a man named James Gates. A. in need ofB. in search of C. with
15、the help of D. in memory of34. He had led everyone to _ that his family was very rich. A. believingB. believe C. be believedD. be believing35. Im sorry, but I didnt mean to keep you waiting here for a long time. Can you_ me? A. forgive B. satisfy C. apologizeD. gain第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短
16、文，掌握其大意，然后从3655各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 Anna lived on the side of a valley. One summer, there was a very big 36 , and a lot of houses down below Annas were washed away. Annas house was 37 enough to escape the flood, so when the water had 38 and the other houses were 39 there with no roof and no w
17、alls and all covered with mud(泥), her house was just all right. Her house was quite small, her husband was dead, and she had four children, 40 Anna took in one of the families that had lost 41 in the flood and she 42 her home with them until it was 43 for them to rebuild their house. Annas friends w
18、ere 44 when they saw Anna do this. They could not understand why Anna wanted to give 45 so much more work and trouble when she already had quite a few children to 46 . “Well,” Anna 47 her friends, “at the end of the First World War, a woman in the town where I then lived found herself very 48 , beca
19、use her husband had been killed in the 49 and she had a lot of children, 50 I have now. The day before Christmas, this woman said to her children, We wont be able to have much for Christmas this year, so Im going to 51 only one present to all of us. Now Ill go and get it. She came back with a 52 who
20、 was even poorer than they, and who had no parents. Heres our 53 , she said to her children. The children were 54 and happy to get such a present. They 55 the little girl, and she grew up as their sister. Such was that Christmas present.”36. A. earthquake B. accidentC. floodD. fire37. A. below B. hi
21、ghC. big D. small38. A. reduced B. come C. appeared D. disappeared39. A. rising B. flowingC. falling D. standing40. A. so B. but C. for D. since41. A. nothing B. everything C. anything D. something42. A. gave B. found C. shared D. built43. A. possible B. necessaryC. important D. obvious44. A. worrie
22、d B. disappointed C. puzzled D. satisfied45. A. them B. herself C. him D. us46. A. support B. supply C. grow D. educate47. A. explained to B. asked for C. talked with D. turned up48. A. sad B. poor C. rich D. happy49. A. war B. storm C. rain D. flood50. A. because B. as C. which D. that51. A. get B.
23、 send C. buy D. make52. A. boy B. girl C. student D. teacher53. A. child B. daughterC. sister D. present54. A. angry B. excited C. lovely D. sorry55. A. disliked B. gained C. welcomedD. led第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分20分）第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。（共7小题；每小题2分，满分14分）ADear Betty, My roommates family w
24、ants me to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with them in their home. I accepted the invitation, and Im excited about going, but Im a little nervous about it, too. The social customs in my country are different from those here, so Im a little worried about making mistakes. Should I bring a gift, such as ca
25、ndy or flowers? Should I arrive on time or a little late? At the dinner table, how can I know which fork or knife to use? How can I let the family know that Im thankful for their kindness? Yours, Knowing NothingDear Knowing Nothing, Its a good idea to bring a gift when you go to a dinner party. Flow
26、ers are always welcome, or you can bring a bottle of wine if you know the family drink it. You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Dont get there early. If you are going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them. Try to relax at the dinner table. If you dont
27、know how to use the right fork, knife or spoon, just watch the other guests, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, dont be shy about asking the person next to you; its better to ask them than to be silently uncomfortable and nervous. If you like the food, say so. Of course, youll
28、 thank the host and hostess for the meal and for their kindness. Its also a good idea to send a card to thank them the day after. Yours, Betty56. Knowing Nothing wrote a letter to Betty to _. A. tell Betty some good news B. ask for some advice C. answer some questions D. invite her to dinner57. Acco
29、rding to Betty, Knowing Nothing _ when going to a dinner party. A. can only bring some flowers B. cant bring wine C. should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late D. should arrive twenty minutes late58. Betty does NOT advise Knowing Nothing to _. A. relax at the dinner table B. watch the other g
30、uests C. ask the person beside him D. keep silent at tableB February has long been a month of romance. With the sweet smell of roses in the air, romantic films hit cinemas and love stories fill newspapers and magazines. On the 14th day, it is a custom for a boy to take his girlfriend out to dinner,
31、buy her flowers and chocolates, write poems, sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals! This is what you see on Valentines Day, a day named after Valentine who was a priest in the third century Rome. When the emperor (皇帝) decided that single men could become better soldiers than those
32、with wives, he didnt allow marriage. But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced him to death. While in prison, it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard. Before his deat
33、h, he wrote her a letter, which he signed “From your Valentine”, an expression that is still in use today. Valentine died for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint (圣徒), as well as becoming one of historys most romantic characters. Nowadays, Valentines Day is also popular among Chinese youn
34、g people. Some students are planning to make Valentines cards for parents, teachers and friends. Others want to hold parties at which they will exchange small gifts and eat heart-shaped cakes. The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St. Valentine.59. Why did the empero
35、r in Rome not allow marriage in his country? A. Because there were few women in his country at that time. B. Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers. C. Because there wasnt enough food for so many people. D. Because he wanted to control the birth rate.60. Valentine was put into
36、 prison because _. A. he killed one of the soldiers B. he stole a lot of food C. he didnt obey the emperors order D. he didnt want to be a soldier61. The last paragraph mainly tells us _. A. students in China send cards to their teachers B. it is a good idea to celebrate Valentines Day in China C. i
37、t is interesting to celebrate Valentines Day in China D. Valentines Day is also popular in China now62. The best title for this passage should be _. A. Valentines Day B. A Brave Priest C. Valentines Day in China D. A Romantic Man第二节：阅读下面短文, 并回答问题。（第63小题2分，第64小题1分，第65小题3分；满分6分） This is really a very
38、fast game, the fastest I have seen so far this year. Both sides are fighting for the ball all the time. The crowd is loving every minute of it. They are shouting at the top of their voices. Willis has the ball now. This is only his third game for Scotland, but hes playing so well that it wont be his
39、 last, Im quite sure. Willis passes the ball to Cotton. Cotton kicks it over the heads of the waiting Frenchmen, towards the goalmouth. But hes too far away, Dupond picks it up easily, and throws it to Patou, out on the left. France and Scotland still have one goal each, and there are only two minut
40、es left of the game. But during that time, anything can happen. Patou kicks the ball across to Crozat. Its a beautiful kick, but Steven jumps and just stops the ball with the side of his head. But Meunier is there, he passes to Crozat, and Crozat, without waiting a second, puts the ball into the bac
41、k of the goal. It takes everybody by surprise. Ive never seen a goal like it.63. Why does the crowd enjoy every minute of the game?64. Why cannot Cotton kick the ball into the goalmouth?65. Who are in the same team with Crozat?第四部分: 写作(共两节, 满分25分)第一节：汉译英（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）66. 请原谅我忘记了你的生日。（forgive）67.
42、 我们应该因火车晚点而向乘客道歉。（arrival; apologize）68. 除夕烧香祭祖是中国的传统习俗。（Its the custom to.; in memory of）69. 人们欣赏姚明在NBA赛场的表现。（admire）70. 今年雨水充沛，结果农业大丰收。（plenty of）第二节：书面表达（满分15分）假设你是李华，你的美国笔友George来信询问你家乡的家庭旅馆的情况, 打算今年暑假在这种旅馆住一段时间。请你给他回信介绍, 具体内容如下:价格单人间每天30元；双人间每人每天20元；餐费每人每天20元。 价格和住户主人一家一起吃中餐，有菜单，可点菜, 也可以自己做饭。 价格海水浴、游泳、登山，不付工资的温室劳动（自愿） 说明补充近距离了解中国，还可以感受到家庭气注意： 1. 短文必须包括表格中的所有内容, 可以适当增加细节, 使其连贯; 2. 开头已给出; 3. 词数：100左右; 4. 参考词汇: 家庭旅馆 household hotel。Dear George,_Yours， Li Hua
