Part 1 is Messages: In this part somebody wants to send information in writing to someone else. There is a test on timetable and a test on text messages.
Part 2 is People: In this part all the tests are about people. For example, there is an informal letter between friends. There is formal English in biography ( 传记 ). There is job application as a model to help with your writing, as well as testing your reading. Part 3 is Places: In this part, too many different kinds of English are shown, some informal and some formal. There is also the formal English in a letter of complaint.
Part 4 is Things: You will find some descriptive writing in this part. There are descriptions of clothes and of a computer.
You can do these tests in any order you like, or you can do all the tests with a formal or informal text. I enjoyed writing this book and I hope you enjoy using it. 60. We can find the introduction to a product in____________. A. Part 1 B. Part 2 C. Part 3 D. Part 4
61. Which of the following is most probably written in informal English? A. A letter of complaint. B. A computer handbook. C. A letter to a friend. D. A story of a president.
62. The passage is most probably written for ______________. A. test designers B. students C. test-takers D. teachers 63. What is the best title of the book?
A. Test Our Reading B. Help with Your Writing C. Learn Different Kinds of English D. Practise English in Different Ways.
C
It was a winter morning, just a couple of weeks before Christmas 2005. While most people were warming up their cars, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometres away from home to work. On arrival, he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does. After putting in 10 hours of labor, he returned to find his bike gone.
The bike, a black Kona 18 speed, was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-hour weeks to support his young family. And the bike was also used to get groceries(食品杂货), saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live.
I was so sad that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story. Shortly after that, several people in our area offered to help. One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, then called my husband to pick it up. Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job. It really is an honor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before. People say that a smile can be passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so. This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it strengthened our faith in humanity(人性) as a whole. And it has influenced(影响) us to be more mindful of ways we, too, can share with others. No matter how big or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares. And the results can be everlasting.
64. Why was the bike so important to the couple? A. The man’s job was bike racing. B. It was their only possession(财产). C. It was nice Kona 18 speed.
D. They used it for work and daily life.
65. We can infer from the text that____________. A. the couple worked 60 hours a week. B. people were busy before Christmas. C. the stranger brought over the bike. D. life was hard for the young family.
66. How did people get to know the couple’s problem? A. From radio broadcasts. B. From a newspaper. C. From TV news. D. From a stranger. 67. What do the couple learn their experience? A. Strangers are usually of little help. B. One should take care of their bike. C. News reports make people famous. D. An act of kindness can mean a lot.
D
Remembering names is an important social skill．Here are some ways to master it． Recite and repeat in conversation．
When you hear a person’s name，repeat it．Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips．You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial．
Ask the other person to recite and repeat．
You can let other people help you remember their names．After you’ve been introduced to someone，ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly for you．Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names． Admit(承认) you don’t know．
Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed．Most of them will feel sympathy if you say．“I’m working to remember names better．Yours is right on the tip of my tongue．What is it again?” Use associations(联系)．
Link each person yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual．For example，you could make a mental note: \you’re your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible. Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.
When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later. Go early.
Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time. That's fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to others -- an automatic review for you. 68. How will most people feel when you try hard to remember their names? A. They will be moved. B. They will be annoyed.
C. They will be happy. D. They will be discouraged(泄气的). 69. If you can't remember someone's name, you may __
A. tell him the truth B. tell him a white lie
C. ask him for pity D. ask others to help you 70. When you meet a group of people, it is better to remember __
A. all their names B. a couple of names first C. just their last names D. as many names as possible 71. What does the text mainly tell us?
A. Tips on an important social skill. B. Importance of attending parties.
C. How to make use of associations. D. How to recite and repeat names.
E
Mistakes are a part of life. To err is human. Failure is also a part of life, not the end of life. Be happy facing life’s challenges. When you make the effort to be happy and to improve your life, you are actually rewarded along the way.
Life is like a game and maybe you can award(奖励) points for every effort that has been a success for you. Try it. Add ten points for every achievement. And when you have reached 50 points, just yell, “ Hey, I’ve won!” and give yourself a reward. If you happen to have missed your points for whatever reason, tell yourself, “Well, I tried!” which is better than not trying at all. Don’t let it be said you didn’t try.
What is it that you want to make yourself happy? Actually happiness means different things to different people. For example, an athlete will be happy winning his first race. For a new mother happiness would be seeing her baby’s first steps. Happiness for a poor person would mean having a meal just for today. So happiness for you is really something simple that you want for yourself.
It really doesn’t have to be big. As a matter of fact you should always have realistic expectations. Make the best out of every given situation. If you expect a certain result from a situation and it does not happen, don’t get despondent. This just means trying harder next time. We all have in us the power to succeed. Don’t let “ give up ” be a part of your vocabulary.
72.By saying “To err is human”, the author means that________. A. human beings should try to avoid(避免) making mistakes B. no one is perfect(完美的) and everyone makes mistakes C. mistakes and failures make up our lif D. human beings make mistakes easily 73. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 2? A. Try to reach 50 points.
B. Never stop trying in your life. C. Award yourself for your success
D. Don’t be afraid of missing your points.
74. The author proves his idea in Paragraph 3 through_________. A. exampes B. numbers C. experiments D. stories
75. The underlined word “ despondent ” in the last paragraph means________. A. frightened B. disappointed C. surprised D. excited
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第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 任务型读写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。 注意：每个空格只填一个单词。 Known as the “King of Pop,” Michael Jackson sold more than seven hundred fifty million albums over his career. He redefined(重新定义) popular culture with his energetic music, dance moves and revolutionary music videos.
Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana in 1958. He was the seventh of nine children. He was five years old when he began singing with his brothers in a group called the Jackson 5. In 1968 the group signed a recording deal with Motown Records. Michael was eleven years old when they released their first album a year later.
The Jackson 5 became an immediate success. Their music set sales records. Their first four songs were “ I Want You Back,” “ABC,” “The Love You Save” and “ I’ll Be There.” They all reached the number one position in pop music record sales in 1970. Michael’s first album performing alone was “ Off the Wall ” released in 1979.
Three years later, Jackson released “ Thriller.” The album was not just the best-selling album of all time. It also won eight Grammy Awards and seven American Music Awards.
In 1985, Michael Jackson helped write the song “ We Are the World.” He recorded it with many other famous performers. The aim of the record was to raise money for starving people in Africa. The project raised millions of dollars with this best-selling song.
Michael Jackson’s next album, “ Bad,” produced five number one hits, including “ The Way You Make Me Feel.” Michael Jackson was a huge success, but was also a very troubled man. His behavior and appearance became increasingly strange. He had many operations to change his face.
Michael Jackson died on June 25th, 2009 of heart failure. He was just days away from launching a series of fifty concerts in London.
Fans around the world mourned his death. Famous performers around the world told about the effect he had on their work. Michael Jackson left a huge mark on popular culture. His memory will live on in his unforgettable music. 76________ King of Pop: Michael Jackson Introduction He changed the nature of popular culture with his energetic music, 77________ moves and revolutionary music videos. Career He joined the group the Jackson 5 at the age of 78_______. experience He released his first album “ Off the Wall ” in 79________. He released 80 “_________” in 1982, the best-selling album of all time. He helped write and recorded the song “ We Are the World ” in 1985. Achievements Their first four songs the Jackson 5 made reached the 81________ in pop music record sales in 1970. “Thriller” won eight 82__________ Awards and seven American Music Awards. He raised millions of dollars with their best-selling song for
starving people in 83_________. His album “84_________” produced five number one hits. Comment on He left a huge mark on popular culture, but he was also a very him 85_________ man. 第二节 书面表达(满分25分) 为了让我们的家乡—宁国更加美丽，我们开展“爱我家乡”的活动。请你以“Dos and Don’ts for the ” 为题， 用英语写一篇短文， 讨论中学生应该做什么，不应该做什么。短文应包括下表中的内容： Dos Don’ts 1.待人礼貌友好 2.遵守法律法规 3尊重老人爱护小孩 4 保护动植物 1. 避免不得体的言行 2. 不乱扔垃圾 3 不在公共场所喧哗 4. 不浪费自然资源 你觉得你们还可以为家乡做什么，不应该做什么。（ 内容由你自己定） 注意：1. 对所给要点，不要简单翻译，要有适当发挥。 2.词数100---120 左右，短文中已写好的部分，不计入词数。 3. 参考词汇： 不得体的言行--- improper behavior 乱扔---litter
自然资源----natural resources
Dos and Don’ts for the Beautiful Hometown
In order to make our hometown---Ningguo a more beautiful city , we decide to carry out a campaign “Love our hometown”. What should we students do and what should we not do?
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