江苏省启东中学2005—2006学年度第一学期期中考试
高二英语试题
第一部分：听力（共两小节，满分20分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。txjy
1. Why is the woman surprised?
A. The man is so tired.
B. The chemistry homework is so difficult. txjy
C. The man spent so much time on his homework.
2. Why does the woman say the man was lucky?
A. He didn't attend the long lecture.
B. He needn't finish the experiment.
C. The lecture was difficult to follow.
3. Why does the woman ride all the way to the office? txjy
A. It's good for her health.
B. She wants to save time.
C. Her office isn't far.
4. What is "Summer in Paris"? txjy
A. A newspaper. B. A TV program. C. A movie.
5. What will the man probably do next?
A. Show the woman the way to the library.
B. Return the books for the woman.
C. Help the woman with the paper.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白念两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6~8题。
6. What is the woman's office phone number?
A. B. C.
7. What does the woman book?
A. Three bottles of red wine.
B. A table in the general restaurant.
C. A table in a private room without KTV.
8. When does the woman have to work?
A. On Monday. B. On Saturday C. On Sunday.
听第7段材料，回答第7~11题。
9. What illness does the man suffer from?
A. A bad cold. B. SARS. C. Lung cancer.
10. What caused the man's illness?
A. The tiredness. B. The air conditioning. C. No regular exercise.
11. Why doesn't the man get regular exercise?
A. He doesn't have time.
B. He doesn't like playing sports.
C. He didn't realize the importance of exercise.
听第8段材料，回答第12~14题。
12. What is the woman doing in Britain?
A. She is studying. B. She is teaching. C. She is travelling.
13. What does the man think of the discussions in class?
A. They are different from those in China.
B. They are difficult.
C. They are useful.
14. Why does the woman thank the man?
A. He has introduced some teaching methods.
B. He has invited her to travel with him.
C. He has given her some advice.
听第9段材料，回答第15~17题。
15. What is the possible relationship between the speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Wife and husband. C. Teacher and student.
16. What does the woman think about starting one's own business?
A. It needs good education.
B. It provides experience.
C. It is difficult.
17. What do we know about the man?
A. He hasn't decided what to do.
B. He will start his own business.
C. He prefers living a peaceful life.
听第10段材料，回答第18~20题。
18. Why do some pyramids remain in a good state?
A. They have been taken good care of by local people.
B. They have been buried in sand.
C. It seldom rains in Egypt.
19. What has caused the most damage to the pyramids?
A. Treasure and stone hunters.
B. The Nile River.
C. The war.
20. Why do we have a clear picture of how pyramids were built?
A. We have found paintings showing their construction plans.
B. We have studied them and the tools used to build them.
C. We have found descriptions of how they were built.
第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：选择填空（满分15分，共15题）
21. --How would like your coffee?
--___________.
A. It’s well done B. The stronger, the better.
C. One cup. That’s enough. D. Very nice. Thank you.
22. –Why did he say so?
--Sorry, I don’t understand ______ he has said mean.
A. that all B. what all C. all what D. that
23. It was in Beihai Park ____ they made a date for the first time ____ the old couple told us their love story.
A. that; that B. where ; when C. that ; when D. where; that
24. ---- How are you getting on with your business?
----- I’m glad to say it is ______.
A. turning up B. taking up C. breaking up D. picking up
25. His mum got lost in the war, never ___ again.
A. to be heard from B. being heard
C. having been heard from D. to hear from
26. Don’t use words, expressions, or phrases ___ only to people with specific knowledge.
A. being known B. having been known
C. to be known D. known
27. Growing corn doesn’t need ____ growing rice.
A. as much water as B. as much water like
C. much water as D. too much
28. I can ____ some noise while I’m studying, but I can’t stand very loud noise.
A. put up with B. get rid of
C. have effects on D. keep away from
29. --- Will you go to the party?
--- Of course I will if _______.
A. I was invited B. invited
C. having invited D. I will be invited
30. Eating too much fat can ____ to heart disease and high blood pressure.
A. devote B. attend C. contribute D. turn
31. Since we can’t find a bigger apartment, we will have to ____ of ____ we have.
A. do our best; which B. try our best; that
C. make the best; what D. make a best, whatever
32. ----What’ wrong with your coat?
---- Just now when I wanted to get off the bus, the man next to me _____.
A. sat B. had sat
C. had been sitting D. was sitting
33. As ____ matter of fact, ____ beauty of ____ nature there made an excellent impression on me.
A. a; the;\ B. a; the; the C. the; the; \ D. a; \ ; the
34. _____, most teenagers now listen to rock music, However, Jonah prefers classical music.
A. In a word B. In general C. In particular D. In total
35. She only ____ think, but ____ do anything.
A. dares to; doesn’t dare B. dare; dare not
C. dares; dares not D. dare; dares not
第二节：完形填空（满分30分共，20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
“My friend, I missed you so much!” I shouted out when I saw the sea. But soon, it seemed that I couldn't speak any more because everything around me was 36 . I was 37 by its great natural power.
So I sat on the shore, enjoying the 38 sunlight of the day. I lost myself in the rosy (玫红色的) sky. As the sun shone on the seawater, the surface turned golden. I could not find more words to describe that 39 .
Walking slowly along the coast, I found a 40 . It 41 that more than 2210 years ago, the first emperor in Chinese history, Yingzheng, came to the east to find a magic medicine to make him live longer. But when he came here, he couldn't find any more 42 . All there was, was the boundless sea-water.
This scene 43 Ying. He thought about his 44 and experiences. So he wrote three characters “天尽头”(the end of the world). In fact, deep in his heart, he knew that his 45 was drawing near. He was right. On his way back to Xianyang (the capital city of Qin dynasty), Yingzheng passed away.
The sun had disappeared completely and the waves were patting the shore.
Thousands of 46 came to me. What a 47 scene to that of two thousand years ago!
Suddenly, I seemed to understand everything. 48 , the sea is always 49 . Its large heart can hold everything. When you have troubles, tell the sea, and it can 50 your sadness and happiness. On the other hand, the sea is the witness to 51 . Qin, Han, Jin? These dynasties are just like the 52 in space, that shine brightly in history. But sooner or later, they fade (褪色) and disappear. Everything changes, except the sea. In a hundreds years from now on, we will have become the dirt in the earth. 53 one day, a little boy will come here and want to know the 54 of the sea. He will never know that a boy did the same thing hundreds of years before.
The waves 55 moving and the history of humanity (人性) rolls on.
36. A quiet B. mysterious C. strange D. fantastic
37. A. moved B. silenced C. drawn D. fascinated
38. A. first B. beautiful C. bright D. last
39. A. look B. idea C. scene D. landscape
40. A. statue B. monument C. pole D. sign
41. A. showed B. carved C. said D. appeared
42. A. land B. cure C. medicine D. grass
43. A. confused B. discouraged C. struck D. inspired
44. A. life B. empire C. deeds D. dreams
45. A. return B. hope C. end D. days
46. A. suggestions B. words C. feelings D. impressions
47. A. strange B. different C. similar D. special
48. A. For one thing B. On one hand C. In a way D. From one point
49. A. huge B. accepting C. vast D. kind
50. A. take B. remove C. share D. understand
51. A. man B. dynasties C. time D. history
52. A. stars B. satellites C. rainbow D. meteors (流星)
53. A. Maybe B. Then C. On D. When
54. A. nature B. spirit C. beauty D. meaning
55. A. keep on B. go on C. pass on D. insist on
第三部分：阅读理解（共20题，满分40分）
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YOU don’t need millions to be happy. In fact, at The Happiness Institute in Australia, a couple of hundred dollars may be enough.
The institute opened its doors last year, and, since then, men and women of all ages have been paying A$200 an hour (US$140) for lessons on how to feel great.
“You can actually increase your happiness levels. That’s what we teach,” said Timothy Sharp, founder of the institute.
Experts say that only about 15 per cent of happiness comes from income, assets and other financial factors. As much as 85 per cent comes from things such as attitude, life control and relationships.
Most of us are significantly better off financially than our parents and grandparents, but happiness levels haven’t changed to reflect that.
Studies show that once the basic needs of shelter and food are met, additional wealth adds very little to happiness.
Many decades ago, the “sage of Baltimore, Maryland”, editor HL Mencken, defined wealth as earning US$100 more than your “wife’s sister’s husband.”
Behavioral economists now say part of the reason we are richer but not happier is because we compare ourselves to people better off materially.
“The argument is that if you want to be happy there’s a very simple thing you can do: Compare yourself to people who are less well off than you — poorer, smaller house, car,” said Sharp.
The Happiness Institute aims to show you how to overcome these unhappiness factors by focusing on “more than just your bank account.”
“If I compare myself to Bill Gates then I’m always going to be down,” said Sharp.
A better thing to compare with, he said, might be Kerry Packer, Australia’s richest person who has had a kidney transplant and heart surgery in recent years.
56. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. You can increase your happiness levels by attending the classes at the Happiness Institute.
B. Most of us are happier than our parents or grandparents since we earn more.
C. Earning US$ 100 more than your wife’s sister’s husband if you want to be happy.
D. Both Bill Gates and Kerry Packer are examples of those who are extremely rich but obviously unhappy.
57. The underlined phrase has the same meaning as the word _______.
A. healthy B. unhealthy C. free D. wealthy
58. The author wrote the passage to tell us _______.
A. happiness is everything
B. wealth is the foundation of happiness
C. have fun at the Happiness Institute
D. money doesn’t always mean happiness
B
Every day we go to school and listen to the teacher, and the teacher will ask us some questions. Sometimes, the classmates will ask for your opinions of the work of the class. When you are telling others in the class what you have found out about these topics, remember that they must be able to hear what you are saying. You are not taking part in a family conversation or having a chat with friends—you are in a slightly unnatural situation where a large group of people will remain silent, waiting to hear what you have to say. You must speak so that they can hear you—loudly enough and clearly enough but without trying to shout or appearing to force yourself.
Remember, too, that it is the same if you are called to an interview whether it is with a professor of your school or a government official who might meet you. The person you are seeing will try to put you at your ease (not worried) but the situation is somewhat different from that of an ordinary conversation. You must take special care that you can be heard.
59. When you speak to the class, you should speak ________.
A. as slowly as possible B. in a low voice C. loudly D. forcefully
60. Usually, when you speak to the class, the class is ________.
A. noisy B. quiet C. having a rest D. serious
61. The situation in the class is _________that in your house.
A. not very different from B. sometimes the same as
C. sometimes not the same as D. not the same as
62. If you are having a conversation with an official, the most important thing for you is____.
A. to show your ability B. to be very gentle
C. to make sure that you can be heard D. to put the official at ease
63. The main idea of this passage is _______.
A. that we should talk in different ways in different situations
B. that we must speak loudly
C. that we must keep silent at any time
D. that we must talk with the class
C
The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being.
She said, “Hi, girl! My name is Rose. I’m 87 years old. Can I give you a hug?”
I laughed and enthusiastically（热情地）responded, “Of course you may!” and she gave me a giant squeeze.
“Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?” I asked. She jokingly replied, “I’m here to meet a rich husband, get married, have a couple of children, and then retire and travel!”
“No seriously,” I said. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age.
“I always dreamed of having a college education and now I’m getting one!” she told me.
Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends wherever she went. She loved to dress up and she reveled in the attention bestowed upon her from the other students. She was living it up.
At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet. I’ll never forget what she taught us.
“We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There are only two secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor everyday. You’ve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die!” she said.
“There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don’t do one productive thing, you will turn 20 years older. If I am 87 years old, and stay in bed for a year, and never do anything, I will turn 88. Anybody can grow older. But every minute counts for young men,” she added.
“The idea is to grow up by always finding the opportunity in change. Have no regrets. The elderly usually don’t have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets.”
She concluded her speech by courageously singing “The Song of Rose”. She challenged each of us to study the lyrics（歌词）and live them out in our daily lives.
At the year’s end, Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those years ago. One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep.
64. Rose made herself known to the author in a ______ manner.
A. serious B. cold C. humorous D. crazy
65. From the information provided in the passage, we know ______.
A. Rose finished the college degree within a year
B. Rose did realize her dream of meeting a rich husband and getting married
through college education
C. Rose enjoyed her campus life very much
D. Rose grew so old that she stopped playing
66. Rose delivered the speech ______.
A. at the graduation
B. which she prepared carefully
C. ended with “The Song of Rose”
D. to challenge all the other speakers
67. According to her speech, ______.
A. whenever you have a dream, you succeed
B. all people don’t grow up while growing older
C. Rose usually regretted having done something
D. a nine-year-old is as old as a 87-year-old if he doesn’t do anything
D
Recently, in the hope of earning both money and social experience, I became a door-to- door salesman. I once read a saying: “If somebody wants something of you, you will be treated as warmly as spring, but if they don’t you may be treated as coldly as winter.” You may consider it an exaggeration(夸张)，but if you are a salesman, it is clearly correct.
You would never have found it to be so true if you hadn’t been a salesman. You needn’t stand doubtful looks and unfriendly views; you needn’t listen to something completely wrong and nod to say that it was quite right; you needn’t always keep patience and smile; you needn’t repeat the same sentences over again; you needn’t talk to somebody you dislike.
I did this work for a month; then I decided to give it up. In spite of the above reasons, I found I was paying too much attention to the job and thus sacrificing my study time. The latest test result proved that my grades were getting lower. Even worse, I hadn’t enough time to join my classmates in college activities. Sometimes I felt lonely and unhappy because of both my study and my part-time job. Now I don’t think it is worth doing such a thing even though I was earning money at great cost.
Newspapers and magazines often publish stories about good students who do part-time work and keep high scores in class. But according to my experience, part-time work can have some strong bad effects on study.
Most students don’t see the relationship between studies and work in a correct way. In my opinion, if it isn’t must for money reasons, students should be cautious about taking up a part-time job. In western countries even the children of very rich families take part in hard jobs during the summer vacation.
68. What caused the writer to give up his part-time job?
A. Too much attention to it and his grades getting lower
B. He often missed some college activities
C. Sometimes he felt tired and unhappy
D. All the above
69. Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word “sacrificing”?
A. losing B. wasting C. using D. getting
70. The writer thought __________.
A. to do part-time job was unnecessary
B. part-time jobs had good effect upon study
C. it’s hard to plan study and work correctly
D. part-time jobs were good for students
71. Who should take part-time jobs according to the text above?
A. Every college student B. Those who want to get study experience
C. Those in great need of money D. Those from very rich families
E
(US $ million)
| Country or area | Manufacturing | Resources development | Commerce and Services | Others | Total |
| A | 722 | 38 | 8952 | 137 | 9849 |
| B | 2049 | 4 | 571 | 107 | 2731 |
| C | 2937 | 12 | 3630 | 101 | 6680 |
| D | 3657 | 6813 | 1209 | 12 | 11691 |
| E | 716 | 84 | 1952 | 71 | 2823 |
The chart above shows Japanese direct investment(投资) in five Asian countries or areas (A, B, C, D and E) from 1951 till 1990. The value of Japanese investment in manufacturing(制造业) was roughly the same in Hong Kong and in China, but in commerce(商业)and services Hong Kong was over China by seven billion dollars ( = 7000 million dollars). In resources development, Japan didn’t show great interest in Singapore and even smaller attention was paid to Taiwan, which received exactly one third as much money as Singapore. In total, the biggest investment by Japan was made in Indonesia.
72. In total, Japan invested _____ more in Hong Kong than in Singapore.
A. about 3.2 billion dollars B. about 7.1 billion dollars
C. about 8.7 billion dollars D. about 4.1 billion dollars
73 ._____ attracted Japan most in terms of resources development.
A. China B. Hong Kong C. Indonesia D. Singapore
74. Taiwan was the only area where Japan’s investment was larger in __ than in any other field.
A. commerce and services B. manufacturing C. others D .resources development
75. Which is right according to the passage?
A. In total, Japan invested more in Taiwan than in Singapore.
B. Japan’s investment in commerce and services in Singapore was about three
times that in Indonesia
C. Regarding Indonesia, Japan invested more than twice as much money in resources
development as in manufacturing.
D. In the field of “others”, Hong Kong ranked second.
第二卷 （非选择题 共45分）
第四部分：写作（共三节，满分45分）
第一节：单词拼写（共10题，满分10分）
1. Our school is just on the roadside, so it is easy and c____________ to you to find it. You can get there either by bus or by bike.
1.________________
2. Edith is too t____________ to lie about anything，and you can trust him.
2. ________________
3. Smoking is forbidden here. You’d better put out your c___________.
3.________________
4．The experiment d ___________ that energy is required to produce a change of state at last.
4._________________
5.We’ve p_________ a new car which cost us about 100 thousand yuan.
5._________________
6．There are many (理论)_____________ about the origin of life.
6._________________
7. Tom, you should work hard at your lessons. Don’t be (沉溺于)_________ to computer games any longer.
7._________________
8. The study of (建筑学)___________includes both engineering and aesthetics. 8._________________
9.It is important, too, that the selections be chosen from (当代的)___________writings.
9. _________________
10．How is power (传送)_____________ from the engine to the wheel of the car?
10._________________
第二节：短文改错（满分10分， 注意:按标准要求改写，否则不得分）
| Street performances had always been an important | 76.___________ |
| part of the popular culture in America. Musicians, | 77.___________ |
| dancers, and arts can be found in large cities and | 78.___________ |
| small towns cross the United States, from Venice | 79.___________ |
| Beach in Los Angeles for times Square in New York | 80.___________ |
| City. These performers usually have a hat or a | 81.___________ |
| open music case near for the audience to put | 82.___________ |
| money. Street performers often are students who | 83.___________ |
| attend acting or musical academies who are anxiously | 84.___________ |
| to perform for a life audience. | 85.___________ |
第三节：书面表达 （满分25分）
假如你是李晓华，住在江城。你的加拿大笔友Bob来信谈到了他所居住的城市，并希望了解你家乡江城的情况。请你用英语写一封回信。回信须包括下表中的内容。
| 自然情况 | ①位于长江边、风景优美、适合居住，人口200万 |
| 成 就 | ②经济发展迅速，人们生活条件得到极大提高 ③新建了不少工厂、住房、医院、学校、道路等。 |
| 存在问题 | ④水、空气污染 ⑤交通拥挤 |
| 对江城发展的看法 | ⑥(内容由考生自己拟定) |
注意：1．回信中不能使用“江城”以外的地名。
2．词数100左右。信的开头已为你写好，不计入词数。
参考词汇：经济economy (n.)
Dear Bob，
It's very kind of you to write me and let me know about your beautiful city. Now I’d like to tell you something about my hometown Jiangcheng．
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参考答案
听力录音材料
第一节
(Text 1)
W: Hi Mike, you look tired.
M: The chemistry homework is difficult. I worked all night and couldn't finish it.
W: You worked all night? It took me only thirty minutes.
(Text 2 )
M: I missed Professor Brown's lecture because I had to finish my experiment. What do you think of the lecture?
W: Well, it was not difficult to understand, but it was not interesting and much longer than I had expected. So you were lucky.
(Text 3)
M: Hi Susan- you are stronger.
W: I ride all the way to the office these days.
M: Really? I guess you get up earlier every day.
W: Yes, it takes more time to get to the office by bike. But I've got used to it and have more energy when I work.
(Text 4)
W: What shall we do tonight, watch TV or go to the movie?
M: Let's look at the newspaper. Movie programs are usually on Page Five.
W: Here it is. "Summer in Paris" starts at 8 o'clock this evening.
M: It's said to be interesting.
(Text 5)
M: Mary, have you finished your paper?
W: Yes, I worked on it for three weeks and read many reference books. Oh, Tom, could you do me a favor? I need someone to return these books to the library for me.
M: No problem. I'm on my way there now.
第二节
(Text 6)
M: Good afternoon. Good Food Restaurant.
W: Good afternoon. I'd like to book a table please.
M：Certainly madam. Can I have your name please?
W: Betty White.
M: And your phone number please, Mrs White?
W: Work number is , and my home number .
M: And how many people will be attending?
W: There will be six people, plus my husband and myself. Eight in all.
M: OK, and would you like a private room or is the general restaurant suitable?
W: Does the private room have a KTV?
M: No, it doesn't.
W: That's good. I'll have a private room then, please.
M: And would you like to book some wine with your meal?
W: Yes, but let me see now. White wine is my favourite and I know most people like red wine.
Now put me down for two bottles of red wine and one bottle of white wine.
M: OK. And when would you like the table for?
W: Friday, please. About 7: 00. p. m.
M: I'm afraid Friday is fully booked. How about the day after?
W: That'll be fine. But not Sunday because I have to work the next day.
(Text 7)
W: Good morning. What seems to be the problem?
M: Good morning Mrs Brown. I have a cough and a fever and I feel very tired all the time.
W: And how long have you been feeling like this?
M: Three days now.
W: Let me have a look. Open your mouth please. Wider please. Now say ahh.
M: Ahhh.
W: Now take your shirt off please. Breathe in—Breathe out—Breathe in—Breathe out---OK, you can put your shirt back on now.
M: What seems to be the problem? Do I suffer from SARS or is there something wrong with my .lung?
W: Oh, no. Don't be so nervous. You just have a bad cold. Do you work in an air conditioned office?
M: Yes, I do.
W:I thought so. I see many people who work in air conditioned offices. It's the air conditioning, you see. It's really not very good for your health.
M: So what would you suggest, doctor?
W: I suggest you get out of the office as regular as possible. Walk around, and get some fresh air. That will help. You also need to get more exercise. Do you play any sports?
M: I sometimes play tennis in the summer, but to be honest, I'm too busy to get regular exercise.
W: Then I suggest you try playing more often. Say once a week.
M; OK, no problem. Thank you doctor. Bye.
W: Bye.
(Text 8)
M: Hi Wang Ling, how are your studies going?
W: Well exciting, but sometimes I find them very difficult. Most of the other students can understand the lectures without difficulty, but I have to listen carefully and take lots of notes.
M: Yes, I know what you mean. Have you considered recording the lectures?
W: No, I didn't think we were allowed to.
M: Oh, it's no problem, you just have to ask the lecturer's permission.
W: Oh. that's a good idea. And I don't get used to the teaching method. We are often asked to have discussions. You know we seldom did this in China.
M: Well, discussions are really difficult tar you at the beginning, but they are really a good way of learning. The other students have different opinions and you can learn much from them. So during a discussion listen carefully. If there's something you don't understand, you can raise questions.
W:I see.
M: Anyway, don't always worry about your studies. You need to relax yourself. Say travel to some places in Britain-
W: That sounds a good idea. I'm so glad to have a friend like you in Britain. Thank you very much.
(Text 9)
W: It's difficult to find a suitable job this year. I have pressure.
M: Now college graduates are being encouraged to start their own business. It sounds really good for us. We can get some valuable social experience, which will be helpful to our future jobs. We may also know about ourselves and society better.
W: Yes, but it is not as easy as you imagine. There are a lot of problems. The main difficulty is money. And our education doesn't provide enough knowledge on how to do it.
M: Maybe you are right. But our government allows college graduates to borrow money from banks and maybe some can get money from their parents.
W: But you have to pay back the money sooner or later. So some college graduates prefer to live a peaceful life rather than start their own business though job-hunting is very competitive.
M: Oh they don't have dreams. But I have made up my mind. How about you?
W: Well, it always takes time to consider before making a decision.
(Text 10)
The oldest stone buildings in the world are the pyramids. They have stood for nearly 5,000 years, and it seems likely that they will continue to stand for thousands of years. There are over- eighty of them along the banks of the Nile, some of which are different in shapes from the true pyramids. The most famous of these are the "Step" pyramid and the "Bent" pyramid.
Some of the pyramids still look. much the same as they must have when they were built thousands of years ago. most of the damage was caused by men who were looking for treasure or, more often, for stone to use in modem buildings .The dry climate of Egypt has helped to protect the pyramids, and their very shape has made diem less likely to fall into ruins. These are good reasons why they can still be seen today, but perhaps the most important thing is that they were planned to last forever.
It is certain that plans were made for the building of the pyramids However, there are no writings or pictures to show us how the Egyptians planned or built the pyramids themselves. But now by examining the actual pyramids and various tools which have been found, we have formed a fairly dear picture of them.
一：听力理解
1.C 2.A 3.A 4.C 5.B 6.C 7.C 8.A 9.A 10.B
11.A 12. A 13. C 14. C 15.A 16.C 17.B 18. C 19.A 20.B
二：单项选择
21.B 22.B 23.D 24.D 25.A 26.D 27.A 28.A 29.B 30.C
31.C 32.D 33.A 34.B 35.A
三：完形填空
36.A 37.B 38.D 39.C 40.D 41.C 42.A 43.C 44.A 45.C
46.C 47.C 48.B 49.D 50.C 51. D 52.D 53.A 54.B 55.B
四：阅读理解
56.A 57.D 58.D 59.C 60.B 61.D 62.C 63.A 64.C 65.C 66.C 67.B 68.D 69.A 70.C 71.C 72.A 73.C 74.B 75.B
五：单词拼写
1. convenient 2.truthful 3.cigarette 4. demonstrated 5. purchased
6. theories 7. addicted 8. architecture 9. contemporary 10. transmitted
六：短文改错
76. had---have 77. 正确 78.arts---artists
79.cross----across 80. for----to 81. a ----an
82. near---nearby 83. money后加in 84. anxiously----anxious
85. life----live
七：书面表达
One possible version
Dear Bob，
It's very kind of you to write me and let me know about your beautiful city. Now I'd like to tell you something about my hometown Jiangcheng.
1)The city stands on the bank of the Changjiang River. 2)It is a beautiful place for people to live in. 3)It has a population of 2 million. 4)Its economy has been developing rapidly in the past ten years. 5)People’s living conditions have been greatly improved. 6)New factories, houses, more schools , hospitals and roads have been built. 7)However, there are still some problems, such as water and air pollution 8)and heavy traffic in rush hours. 9)In my opinion, Jiangcheng should develop its economy scientifically. I would also think that the growth of its population should be brought under control so that we'll have a better hometown in future.
10)Yours,
Xiaohua
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