1、. Grammar and Vocabulary (20) Section A (10) Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that be
2、st fits each blank. When John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him _17_(weed) the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood, he was better off than his childhood playmates. These are the findings of a 40-year stud
3、y that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys from Boston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed _18_ (happy) and more productive lives than those who had not, _19_ they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them. Vaillants study followed these males _20_great detai
4、ls. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31 and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the mens mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability_21_ (deal) with problem. The link between what the man had d
5、one as boys and how they turned out as adults _22_ (be) surprisingly sharp. Those _23_ had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have worm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researcher
6、s also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in _24_ the boys grew up. _25_ (work) - at any age- is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence - the underpinnings （ 基 础 ） of emotional health. They
7、also help him understand that people _26_ cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isnt everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person he
8、 loves and to love his work.” Section B (10) Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. appetite B. typically C. burst D. occasion E. managed F. humorously G. honoured H. audience I. or
9、iginal J. attempts K. outstanding You must have seen this man somewherefunnylooking, always in a jacket and a red tie. He seldom talks but always acts_27_. Who is he? Yes, he is the well-known Mr. Bean. In the 1990s, Mr. Bean became a star. Its final episode Good Night, Mr. Bean was shown on 31st Oc
10、tober 1995. During its five-year run, the series gained a large _28_ in the UK and throughout the world. Mr. Bean often seems unaware of basic aspects of the way the world works, and the programme usually features his _29_at what would normally be considered simple tasks, such as going swimming, usi
11、ng a television set. The humour largely comes from his _30_ solutions to any problem. His method of acting was to appear uncertain, look around and then do exactly the wrong thing. Children, particularly, would _31_ into laughter at his behavior. He always _32_ to pick out those things that people a
12、re afraid of doing because they do not want to appear a social failure. On one _33_ in a restaurant be ordered a steak tartare. When the uncooked meat arrived he was overcome by shame because he ordered a steak tartare. When the uncooked meat arrived he was overcome by shame because he could not eat
13、 it. He cut off a piece of meat and pretended to shew a mouthful but instead put it into the plant opt beside him. He put more into his pocket. Throughout the meal he seemed to show great _34_ for his food. He was such an _35_ performer that when he finished eating his dinner, the waiter offered him
14、 the same dish again at no extra charge! The role of Mr. Bean is played by Rowan Atkinson-an Oxford University graduate. Atkinson is considered to be great comedian in the style of Charlie Chaplin. In all of his shows, he successfully portrays a _36_ conservative （保守的）man from the British middle cla
15、ss. People are very impressed by his humor. . Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. The requirements for high school graduation h
16、ave just changed in my community. As a result, all students must _37_ sixty hours of service learning, or they will not receive a diploma. Service learning is academic learning that that also helps the community. _38_ of service learning include cleaning up a polluted river, working in a soup kitche
17、n, or tutoring a student. During a service experience, students must keep a Journal （日志）and then write a _39_ about what they have learned. Supporters claim that there are many _40_ of service learning. Perhaps most importantly, students are forced to think beyond their own interests and become_41_
18、of the needs of others. Students are also able to learn real-life skills that _42_ responsibility, problem-solving, and working as part of a team. _43_, students can explore possible careers through service learning. For example, if a student wonders what teaching is like, he or she can choose to wo
19、rk in an elementary school classroom a few afternoons each month. While there are many benefits, opponents（反对者）_44_problems with the new requirement. First, they _45_ that the main reason why students go to school is to learn core subjects and skills. Because service learning is time-consuming, stud
20、ents spend _46_ time studying the core subjects. Second, they believe that forcing students to work without _47_ goes against the law. By requiring service, the school takes away an individuals freedom to choose. In my view, service learning is a great way to _48_ to the community, learn new skills,
21、 and explore different careers. _49_, I dont believe you should force people to help othersthe _50_ to help must come from the heart. I think the best _51_ is one that gives students choices: a student should be able to choose sixty hours of independent study or sixty hours of service. Choice encour
22、ages both freedom and responsibility, and as young adults, we must learn to handle both wisely. 37. A. spend B. gain C. complete D. save 38. A. Subjects B. Ideas C. Procedures D. Examples 39. A. diary B. report C. note D. notice 40. A. courses B. benefits C. challenges D. features 41. A. careful B.
23、proud C. tired D. aware 42. A. possess B. apply C. include D. develop 43. A. Gradually B. Finally C. Luckily D. Hopefully 44. A. deal with B. look into C. point our D. take down 45. A. argue B. doubt C. overlook D. admit 46. A. much B. full C. less D. more 47. A. cost B. pay C. care D. praise 48. A.
24、 contribute B. appeal C. attend D. belong 49. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. Besides D. However 50. A. courage B. desire C. emotion D. spirit 51. A. decision B. purpose C. solution D. result Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfin
25、ished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. ( A ) Elizabeth Freeman was born about 1742 to African American parents who were slaves. At the age of six months she wa
26、s acquired, along with her sister, by John Ashley, a wealthy Massachusetts slaveholders. She became known as “Mumbet” or “Mum Bett”. For nearly 30 years Mumbet served the Ashley family. One day, Ashleys wife tried to strike Mumbets sister with a spade. Mumbet protected her sister and took the blow i
27、nstead. Furious, she left the house and refused to come back. When the Ashleys tried to make her return, Mumbet consulted a lawyer, Theodore Sedgewick. with his help, Mumbet sued（起诉）for her freedom. While serving the Ashleys, Mumbet had listened to many discussions of the new Massachusetts constitut
28、ion（宪法）. If the constitution said that all people were free and equal, then she thought it should apply to her. Eventually, Mumbet won her freedom the first slave in Massachusetts to do so under the new constitution. Strangely enough, after the trail, the Ashleys asked Mumbet to come back and work f
29、or them as a paid employee. She declined and instead went to work for Segdewick. Mumbet died in 1829, but her legacy lived on in her many descendants（后裔）. One of her greatgrandchildren was W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the founder of the NAACP, and an important writer and spokesperson for African American
30、civil rights. Mumbets tombstone still stands in the Massachusetts cemetery where she was buried. It reads, in part: “She was born a slave and remained a slave and remained a slave for nearly thirty years. She could neither read nor write, yet in her own sphere she had no superior or equal.” 52. What
31、 do we know about Mumbet according to Paragraph 1? A. She was born a slave. B. She was a slaveholder. C. She had a famous sister. D. She was born into a rich family. 53. Why did Mumbet run away from the Ashleys? A. Because she found an employer B. Because she wanted to be a lawyer C. because she was
32、 hit and got angry D. Because she had to take care of her sister 54. What did Mumbet learn from discussions about the new constitution? A. She should always obey her owners orders. B. She should be as free and equal as whites. C. How to be a good servant. D. How to apply for a job. 55. What is the p
33、assage mainly about? A. A story of a famous writer and spokesperson. B. The friendship between a lawyer and a slave. C. The life of a brave African American woman. D. A trial that shocked the whole world. ( B ) The Cambridge Science Festival Curiosity Challenge Dare to Take the Curiosity Challenge!
34、The Cambridge Science Festival (CSF) is pleased to inform you of the sixth annual Curiosity Challenge. The challenge invites, even dares school students between the ages of 5 and 14 to create artwork or a piece of writing that shows their curiosity how it inspires them to explore their world. Studen
35、ts are being dared to draw a picture, write an article, take a photo or write a poem that shows what they are curious about. To enter the challenge, all artwork or pieces of writing should be sent to the Cambridge Science Festival, MIT Museum, 265 Mass Avenue, Students who enter the Curiosity Challe
36、nge and are selected as winners will be honoured at a special ceremony during the CSF on Sunday, April 21st. Guest speakers will also present prizes to the students. Winning entries will be published in a book. Student entries will exhibited and prizes will be given. Families of those who take part
37、will be included in celebration and brunch will be served. Between March 10th and March 15th, each winner will be given the specifics of the closing ceremony and the Curiosity Challenge celebration. The programme guidelines and other related information are available at: http:/cambridgesciencefestiv
38、al.org. 56. Who can take part in the Curiosity Challenge? A. School students. B. Cambridge locals. C. CSF winners. D. MIT artists. 57. When will the prize-giving ceremony be held? A. On February 8th. B. On March 10th. C. On March 15th. D. On April 21st. 58. What type of writing is this passage? A. A
39、n exhibition guide. B. An art show review. C. An announcement. D. An official report. ( C ) Multitasking What is the first thing you notice when you walk into a shop? The products displayed at the entrance? Or the soft background music? But have you ever notice the smell? Unless it is bad, the answe
40、r is likely to be no. But while a shops scent may not be outstanding compared with sight and sounds, it is certainly there. And it is providing to be an increasing powerful tool in encouraging people to purchase. A brand store has become famous for its distinctive scent which floats through the fair
41、ly dark hall and out to the entrance, via scent machines. A smell may be attractive, but it may not just be used for freshening air. One sports goods company once reported that when it first introduced scent into its stores, customers intension to purchase increased by 80 per cent. When it comes to
42、the best shopping streets in Pairs, scent is just as important to a brands success as the quality of its window displays and goods on sales. That is mainly because shopping is a very different experience to what it used to be. Some years ago, the focus for brand name shopping was on a few people wit
43、h sales assistants disproving attitude and dont-touch-what-you-cant-afford displays. Now the rise of electronic commerce (e-commerce) has opened up famous brands to a wider audience. But while e-shops can use sights and sound, only bricks-and-mortar stores（实体店）can offer a full experience from the mi
44、nute customers step through the door to the moment they leave. Another brand store seeks to be much more than a shop, but rather a destination. And scent is just one way to achieve this. Now a famous store uses complex man-made smell to make sure that the soft scent of baby powder floats through the
45、 kid department, and coconut scent in the swimsuit section. A department store has even opened a new lab, inviting customers on a journey into the stores windows to smell books, pots and drawers, in search of their perfect scent. 59. According to the passage, what is an increasingly powerful tool in
46、 the success of some brand store? A. Friendly assistant. B. Unique scents. C. Soft background music. D. attractive window display. 60. E-shop are mentioned in the passage to _. A. show the advantages of brick-and-mortar stores B. urge shop assistants to change their attitude C. push stores to use si
47、ghts and sounds D. introduce the rise of e-commerce 61. The main purpose of the passage is to _. A. compare and evaluate B. examine and assess C. argue and discuss D. inform and explain Section C Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each
48、 sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A. Start simply. B. A personal website is not usual today. C. Think of your home page as the starting point of your website. D. Pay attention to the contents of your website. E. At the top of the page is a banner（横幅）GRAPHIC. F. Next, gather up the material you want to put on the site. How to Build Your Own Website Sixty years ago, people asked
