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考生注意：
1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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。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。
例：How much is the shirt
A．￡19.15. B．￡9.18. C．￡9.15.
答案是C。
1．How was the man’s vacation
A．Good. B．Boring C．Terrible.
2．How many lines are there going to Paris tomorrow morning
A．Four. B．Seven. C．Eight.
3．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a cafe. B．On a plane. C．In an office.
4．What is Mr. Oliver like
A．Polite. B．Patient. C．Frank.
5．What do we know about Jane
A．She is often late. B．She is a bad driver. C．She hates waiting.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5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。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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What did Mr. Li advise the woman to do
A．Restart the computer. B．Access the Internet. C．Call a repairman.
7．What does the woman want to do on the computer
A．Play computer games. B．Send some emails. C．Finish a report.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Why does the woman call
A．To ask the man to help her. B．To cancel an appointment. C．To make an apology.
9．When will the speakers probably meet
A．At 11:30. B．At 11:00. C．At 10:30.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What happened to Lucy
A．She ate too much.
B．She didn’t have breakfast.
C．She stayed up late the night before.
11．What did Lucy usually have in the morning
A．Fruit. B．Noodles. C．Bread.
12．What will the man do for Lucy
A．Cook breakfast for her. B．Call a doctor for her. C．Ring her up every morning.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．How does the woman find skiing
A．It’s exciting. B．It’s difficult. C．It’s dangerous.
14．Why do club members put on shows
A．To practice skills. B．To have fun. C．To attract visitors.
15．What does the woman’s father do
A．A boss. B．A scientist. C．A skier.
16．What does the woman think of the snowmaking machine
A．It may cause pollution. B．It’s a waste of money. C．It’s an amazing invention.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What do we know about Penny
A．She is brown. B．She is little. C．She is a guide dog.
18．When will Penny be tested
A．In two months. B．In three months. C．In six months.
19．Which class will respond to the emails
A．The communication class. B．The speech class. C．The geography class.
20．What will students do in life skills class
A．Watch their behavior. B．Look after Penny. C．Update the website.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
New Zealand is well known for education. The following are some of its universities:
University of Auckland
With 30,000 full-time students, and 10,000 distant learners, it is the largest university in New Zealand. Established in 1883, it is also one of the oldest ones. It is ranked number one in the country, and among the top 236 universities worldwide. It consists of 7 campuses altogether that spread across Auckland. Each campus offers specific courses in different areas of study.
University of Otago
Established in 1869 in Otago, the university continues to offer the best educational practices, as a part of its 150-year-old legacy. With the longest history in New Zealand, it ranks among the top two universities of New Zealand, and among the top 309 universities in the world. Although the University’s main campus is in Dunedin, it also has another four campuses in other cities. The students could enroll (注册) in one of its 5 campuses. Currently, around 20,000 students study in the university, and thousands apply every year.
University of Canterbury
One reason to join Canterbury University is the fact that it is ranked as the third best university of New Zealand, and among the top 450 universities in the world. Founded in 1893, the university consists of mainly five colleges or departments. The university offers more than 100 qualifications from undergraduate to doctoral levels in around 80 different subject areas.
Massey University
It is situated in Palmerston North, but its campuses are spread across Auckland, Albany, Manawatu and Wellington. Established in 1927, it ranks among the top four universities of New Zealand, and top 531 universities in the world. The university is a heaven for international students as more than 3,000 students from around 100 countries study here. It also offers distant education programs through which around 13,000 students from all over the world have joined the institution.
21．What can we know about the University of Otago
A．It provides Doctor’s degree.
B．It is the oldest one in New Zealand.
C．It has the most students in New Zealand.
D．It requires students to enroll in its main campus.
22．Which is considered to be the best choice for international students
A．Massey University. B．University of Otago.
C．University of Canterbury. D．University of Auckland.
23．What do all the four universities have in common
A．They have more than one campus.
B．They have a history of over a century.
C．They offer specific courses in all areas.
D．They are among the top universities in the country.
B
Thomas Andrews was born in Belfast in 1813, son of a merchant. He was described as “a modest, silent boy with a great capacity for general knowledge”. He had published the first of his many scientific papers in the Philosophical Magazine entitled “On the action of a flame urged by the blowpipe on other flames” at age 14. Shortly after this his second publication “On the detection of Baryta or Strontia when in union with Lime” appeared in the same journal.
He started his formal study of chemistry in 1828 at Glasgow University under Thomas Thomson and continued it later in Paris. There he worked in the laboratories of J. B. Dumas and L. J. Thenard, where he learned chemical analysis from these most distinguished French analytical chemists. Returning to Dublin, he took a B. A. degree at Trinity College Dublin before completing his medical studies in Edinburgh. At 23 he became a physician in Belfast, as well as professor of chemistry at the Belfast Academical Institute. His medical commitments in the next ten years meant he had little time for experimentation but he still managed to publish a number of scientific papers.
When the Queen’s College opened in 1845, he became its first professor of chemistry, as well as its Vice-President. As an outstanding experimentalist, he was the first to show that ozone is another form of oxygen. Using narrow-bore, thick glass capillary tubes (毛细管), to contain gases under extreme conditions of temperature and pressure, he was able to show that Boyle’s Law did not apply in these extreme conditions. He established the crucial concept of critical temperature and critical pressure. His discoveries led to the liquefaction of all gases, some of which had previously been thought not to be able to exist as liquids. Internationally recognized, he was elected to many scientific academies, and in 1867, became president of the British Association for the Advancement of Science.
24．What can be known about teenage Thomas Andrews
A．He was a faithful reader of Philosophical Magazine.
B．He was nationally famous.
C．He had strong interest in science.
D．He was excellent in every subject.
25．Why did Andrews go to Paris
A．To complete one of his papers. B．To learn from French scientists.
C．To earn a B.A. degree in chemistry. D．To further his medical studies.
26．Why is Boyle’s Law mentioned in the last paragraph
A．To analyse a phenomenon. B．To demonstrate an old theory.
C．To introduce Andrews' discovery. D．To illustrate a chemistry experiment.
27．Which is the right order of the following events
a．Thomas Andrews became a physician in Belfast.
b．Thomas Andrews published his first paper in a magazine.
c．Thomas Andrews studied chemistry at Glasgow University.
d．Thomas Andrews was appointed Vice-President of the Queen’s College.
A．d-a-b-c B．b-a-d-c C．d-b-a-c D．b-c-a-d
C
When peanuts are dropped into a glass of beer, they sink to the bottom before floating up and “dancing” in the glass. Scientists investigated this process in a study involving the alcoholic drink beer. The research helped them understand mineral extraction (提炼) or magma (岩浆) in the layer of Earth called the crust.
Brazilian researcher Luiz Pereira told the media that he first had the idea when passing through Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires to learn Spanish. It was common for barkeepers to take a few peanuts and drop them into beers. Because the peanuts are denser (密度大的) than the beer, they first sink to the bottom of the glass. Then each peanut becomes what is called a “nucleation site”. Hundreds of tiny bubbles (气泡) of CO2 form on their surface. The bubbles act as floatation devices that carry the peanuts upward. The bubbles prefer to form on the peanuts rather than on the glass. When the bubbles reach the surface, they burst. The peanuts sink again before newly formed bubbles send the peanuts up again. Like a dance movement, the peanuts continue sinking and floating until the CO2 runs out, or someone drinks the beer.
In the experiments, the team of researchers examined how peanuts acted in the “beer-gas-peanut system”. They found the larger the “contact angle” between the curve of an individual bubble and the surface of the peanut, the more likely it will grow. But it cannot grow too much—less than 1.3 millimeters across is best.
Pereira said he hoped that by deeply researching this simple system, we could understand a system that would be useful for industry or explaining natural processes. For example, the floatation process is similar to the one used to separate iron from ore. Air is added into a mixture in which a mineral, such as iron, will rise because bubbles attach themselves more easily to it, while other minerals sink to the bottom. The same process can also explain why volcano scientists find that the mineral magnetite rises to higher layers in Earth’s crust than expected.
28．When did Luiz Pereira first notice peanuts dancing in a glass of beer
A．Early in his childhood. B．During one of his experiments.
C．On his way to study abroad. D．When he first threw peanuts into a glass of beer.
29．What causes the peanuts to float to the top of the beer
A．Their special surface. B．The bubbles on their surface.
C．Their reaction with the beer. D．The bubbles existing at the bottom of the bottle.
30．What is mainly talked about the “beer-gas-peanut system” in the last paragraph
A．Its feature. B．Its principle. C．Its process. D．Its significance.
31．What can be the best title for the text
A．Why Peanuts “Dance” When Dropped in Beer
B．Brazilian Researchers Found Peanuts Dropped in Beer
C．The Function of CO2 in Beer
D．The Principle in Mineral Extraction
D
In most cases, people pick the easy way out: the path of least resistance. Yet it’s the hard choice—the path of most resistance—that is more beneficial and provides most success in the long run.
How do these paths differ What are the dangers of an easy life What are the rewards of a hard life How do you start taking the path of most resistance Let’s cover all these questions.
Taking the path of least resistance means choosing the easiest available option, with little regard for its long-term consequences. For example, you eat whatever you like, whenever you like, and in whatever amount you like. This is often combined with avoiding physical activity because it’s too exhausting and uncomfortable. It may feel nice at first but all that indulgence has a very high price. In that case, it’s guaranteed being fat. Most people in the modern world follow this path, and this is why so many people struggle with a lack of self-discipline, good habits, etc.
The path of most resistance is about choosing the option that will lead to more personal growth, even if it means suffering in the early stages of the process. For example, it may cost you a lot to quit watching TV for hours on end. But over the long term, you’ll free up a lot of time that will lead to a more satisfying life than that of a couch potato.
At first sight, this approach is unappealing. It requires effort, loss of pleasure, and leads to potential suffering. Yet, on the other side of all that lies a world of more confidence, self-discipline and mental recovery. In the end, they do more than just making up for the fleeting superficial pleasures.
We’re lazy by nature. If we can do something more easily and comfortably, we’ll always choose that path over the one that’s harder. This tendency is an extremely powerful force, even when scientific research makes it clear that it’s bad for us.
32．What is the purpose of the questions in paragraph 2
A．To introduce the content. B．To explain a phenomenon.
C．To share the issues related. D．To comment on the easy-path choice.
33．Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “indulgence” in paragraph 3
A．A serious weakness of humans. B．A decision without full information.
C．A habit of acting to pleasures. D．A choice made with careful thinking.
34．According to the author, what leads to people’s being fat
A．Their lack of exercise.
B．Their low level of self-discipline.
C．The consumption of too much fat and sugar.
D．The abnormal development of society.
35．Which of the following represents the path of most resistance
A．Oversleeping on weekends.
B．Taking your favourite sport regularly.
C．Quitting a well-paid job and taking a low-paid one.
D．Eating something you dislike to balance your diet.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Survive a Flood: Flood Safety Tips
Flooding is a common natural disaster in the world. It is usually caused by heavy or sudden rainfall. Review the following flood safety guidelines to know what you should do to increase your chances of survival.
36 If you live in an area that is often flooded—or even if you don’t — it’s a good idea to be prepared for the worst.
Pay close attention to official flooding updates. And know the difference between a flood “watch” and “warning”. 37 But a flood warning means flooding is already occurring or will occur soon. In this ease, you should be prepared to leave at a moment's notice.
Have an emergency survival kit on hand. 38 Things such as water, food, a flashlight, radio, phone chargers and a first aid kit should all be included.
Be aware that flash flooding can occur. 39 Do not wait for instructions to move. When a flood warning is issued for your area, leave. Head for higher ground and stay there until you are told that the area is safe.
Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can sweep you off your feet. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving. 40
Turn around, and don’t drown! If you come upon a flowing stream where water is above your ankles, stop, turn around and go another way. People often underestimate the force and power of water.
A．Make preparations in advance.
B．Actually, these two words are quite different.
C．That’s why the moving water is dangerous.
D．It should be filled with at least three days of supplies.
E．A flood watch means a flood is possible in your area.
F．Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you.
G．If there is possibility of such a flood, move at once to higher ground.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
One day my best friend accompanied me to the bus station and there happened to be one bus at the station ready to leave. We waved and crossed the road. Before I got on the bus, my best friend had to take something from my bag. I was surprised that the conductor was 41 enough to wait without urging me to hurry up as other conductors 42 do. Therefore, his behavior caught my 43 and I was amazed by him.
We started taking off and the conductor began 44 the passengers. Most of the people were giving him big notes. 45 it was early morning, he had all the rights to 46 to the passengers about the big money notes, but not a word of complaint came out from his mouth. He just 47 accepted the big notes and tried to find change for them. I had planned to give him a large note because the coins I had were very hard to reach, but I 48 that idea.
Soon I noticed he had a problem with his feet, making him look 49 .This even touched my heart more because most disabled people are often in 50 mode. They are always moody and unkind in order to maintain their 51 . This one in particular really 52 me and left me with a smiley heart.
Complaining is usually not a good 53 , which makes things worse, not better. I was 54 by this conductor that complaining is a waste of energy. It would be better to choose to accept the fact and to stay calm. That will 55 you and people around you.
41．A．honest B．enthusiastic C．patient D．responsible
42．A．formally B．eventually C．suddenly D．usually
43．A．attention B．breath C．thought D．imagination
44．A．observing B．charging C．guiding D．inviting
45．A．Considering B．Realizing C．Claiming D．Expecting
46．A．appeal B．complain C．explain D．turn
47．A．bravely B．awkwardly C．kindly D．secretly
48．A．gave up B．put forward C．stuck to D．jumped at
49．A．attractive B．flexible C．familiar D．different
50．A．virtual B．confident C．defensive D．optimistic
51．A．position B．dignity C．appearance D．reputation
52．A．interrupted B．challenged C．impressed D．stimulated
53．A．review B．connection C．operation D．policy
54．A．disciplined B．reminded C．requested D．guaranteed
55．A．benefit B．follow C．control D．disturb
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
Naked marriage (裸婚) refers to a marriage without a car, a house, a wedding ring 56 even a wedding party. The couple just gets registered at the government office. Marriage 57 (regard) as a cardinal issue since ancient times. However, naked marriage has become the most fashionable wedding style for those who were born after 58 1980s.
Unlike the traditional Chinese view of marriage, young people today place more emphasis 59 independence and marriage freedom, so the importance of a wedding party is 60 (significant) weakened. Meanwhile, a person’s marital status (婚姻状况) is considered to be one of the most important 61 (aspect) of privacy.
Why do young Chinese people prefer naked marriage nowadays There may be lots of reasons, two of 62 overweigh the others. One is out of 63 (society) pressure, and the other is out of the pursuance of pure love. They believe a happy marriage has nothing to do with a ceremonious wedding party. As long as you choose the right person 64 (marry), you will enjoy happiness the whole life with or without a wedding party.
The sociologists state that naked marriage is worth 65 (advocate) strongly among young people because it demonstrates civilization and progress.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是学生会主席李华。你校将于下个月举行英语诗歌朗诵比赛，请给你校外教Crystal写一封邮件，邀请她担任评委，内容包括：
1．比赛时间、地点；
2．需要做的事（发言、点评参赛者的表现等）。
注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右；2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Crystal,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“It is the last day of school and the holidays are starting. Enjoy your holidays!” Our Science teacher, Miss Seet, announced to the students. Everyone was over the moon when they heard about the good news. When Miss Seet dismissed us, Jack asked me if I wanted to race down the stairs with him. “Jack, you know that you should not run down the stairs because you might get hurt,” I warned him as I was feeling worried. I knew that something terrible might happen.
“Come on, don’t be a coward (胆小鬼). Are you scared ” Jack replied boastfully.
“I am not seared! I just do not want to hurt myself because I am going to Hong Kong Disneyland. If I get hurt, I can’t go to Hong Kong Disneyland!” I roared.
“Whatever, I will just run down the stairs by myself. I am going to Sentosa later anyway!” Jack shouted back. While Jack was running down the stairs, he kept yelling, “Coward, coward, coward!” I could not believe what I heard. Jack was my best friend! I thought for a while and realized that Jack was not a very good friend. Jack continued sprinting down the stairs when I noticed that there was a pencil on the floor! Before I could inform him, I saw that he had stepped on the pencil.
Thud! To my horror, Jack lost his footing and started to fall down the stairs and I knew he would fall all the way to the foot of the staircase. I rushed down the stairs. Usually, when I run, I do not run quickly, but this time, I knew I had to run as quickly as lightning. But Jack had fallen too quickly, even faster than lightning. I could not catch up with him at all! By the time I reached the foot of the staircase, Jack had already been lying on the floor.
注意：1．续写词数应为150个左右；2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I could not believe what I saw. __________________________________________________________________
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When school reopened, Jack was in a wheelchair.
