听力测试(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)

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答案。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。

1.When does the man leave for the office on Tuesday?

A.At 8∶00.

B.At 7∶30.

C.At 7∶00.

2.What will the woman do this evening?

A.Complete her essay.

B.Go out for a walk.

C.Review her lessons.

3.What does the man want the woman to do?

A.Take a photo with him.

B.Teach him some French.

C.Help him get the photos.

4.Where did the woman stay during these days?

A.On the beach.

B.In the mountains.

C.In the hotel.

5.Why can't the man move to the suburbs?

A.Because of the high taxes.

B.Because of the high rent.

C.Because of the long distance.

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,各小题将给出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6-8题。

6.Where does the conversation take place?

A.At a club.

B.At the laundry.(洗衣店)

C.In a shop.

7.What clothes does the man have?

A.A shirt and two pairs of trousers.

B.Two shirts and two pairs of trousers

C.A shirt and three pairs of trousers

8.How much should the man pay if he has a membership?

A.40.

B.32.

C.28.

听第7段材料,回答第9-11题。

9.What does the two speakers say about Professor Dickinson?

A.His study is full of books.

B.He often assigns too much reading homework.

C.His lecture is very boring.

10.What was the nationality of T.S.Elliot at death?

A.American.

B.English.

C.Italian.

11.What can we learn from the conversation?

A.The man read many English classics,

B.The two speakers both know Professor Dickinson.

C.Professor Dickinson teaches English literature.

听第8段材料,回答第12-14题。

12.What is the man doing in the conversation?

A.Interviewing a shopper.

B.Shopping at the supermarket.

C.Examining the goods at the supermarket.

13.Where does the conversation take place?

A.In a supermarket in town.

B.In a supermarket on Fifth Avenue.

C.In a supermarket on Central Plaza.

14.What can we learn about the woman?

A.She drinks a quart of milk every day.

B.She spent 28 pounds.

C.She bought some fruit in the supermarket.

听第9段材料,回答第15-17题。

15.What does the man suffer from?

A.A bad cold.

B.SARS.

C.H1N1.

16.What does the woman suggest the man do?

A.Work and rest regularly.

B.Get fresh air and do more exercise.

C.Drink more water and stay outdoors.

17.Why doesn't the man get regular exercise?

A.Because he doesn't have time.

B.Because he doesn't like playing sports.

C.Because he didn't realize the importance of exercise.

听第10段材料,回答第18-20题。

18.How many ways are there to start a conversation according to the talk?

A.3.

B.4.

C.5.

19.What is the second suggestion according to the talk?

A.Get or borrow a dog

B.Eat in a public dining hall

C.Take the dirty clothes to a public washing shop

20.What should you say to a heavy man in the US?

A.He is thin

B.He is losing weight

C.He should on a diet

Even if we have an extremely healthy diet and lifestyle, the human body is programmed to wear out at a maximum of about 120 years, and usually less. We all have a biological clock inside us which determines the moment when our organs cease to function properly. This is because our cells have stopped renewing themselves and our body can no longer repair itself. This is also the moment when we are more likely to begin to suffer from the diseases of old age such as arthritis and Alzheimer’s. However, rapid advances in DNA research are beginning to throw light on the secrets of the ageing process. By the end of this century we could literally have the power of life over death.
Although it has long been accepted that humans have a fixed lifespan, it is also a fact that certain other organisms, such as reptiles and amphibians, appear to live indefinitely. The only reason we do not see 500-year-old alligators is because in the wild their lives are always in danger, from man, from pollution and from other animals. When they are kept in zoos they do not seem to age at all after they are fully grown. The same is true of some species of fish, which grow indefinitely and show no signs of ageing. The existence of animals with no fixed lifespan seems to indicate that an age gene really does exist. It is this gene which scientists are searching for, which may delay or repair damage to the body caused by ageing.
Another new area of research involves the oxidation(氧化) theory, which says that ageing is caused by the same process that makes iron rust. In controlled experiments, the lifespans of certain animals were shown to be lengthened with anti-oxidants; for example, the lifespan of mice can be increased by 30%. Antioxidants are already being used in face creams and other cosmetics, and they are likely to play an important part in keeping people physically young.
Perhaps the most immediate advance we are likely to see in the battle to halt(停止)the ageing process will be organ replacement. By the year 2020 it is likely that we will be replacing injured bones or even organs like livers and kidneys with ones “grown” in laboratories. By 2050 perhaps every organ in the body, except the brain, will have become commercially available. Recent experiments also show that it may one day be possible to “grow” new organs inside our body to replace worn-out ones, something which lizards and alligators already do.
Suddenly immortality(不死,不朽) seems within reach. We can begin to imagine a future where we are born, we grow to maturity, but we never grow old and die. But do we really want to live forever?
【小题1】 When all humans reach a certain age,         .

A.they suffer the effects of their diet and lifestyle
B.the organs stop to perform appropriately
C.their cells continue to renew themselves
D.they develop arthritis and Alzheimer’s
【小题2】 The purpose of showing the case of alligators is to prove         .
A.alligators are in danger in the wild because of the threat from man, pollution and other animals
B.it is widely accepted that humans have a fixed lifespan
C.there exists an age gene which may control ageing
D.the age gene damages the body
【小题3】The underlined phrase “live indefinitely” in Paragraph 2 probably mean         .
A.live for a period of time without a fixed end
B.live without a clear aim
C.live in an uncertain way
D.live without being fully grown
【小题4】It can be inferred from Paragraph 4 that         .
A.by 2050 we might have most of our worn-out organs replaced with new ones commercially
B.never can the ageing process be avoided
C.livers and kidneys are sure to be grown in laboratories by the year 2020
D.lizards and alligators grow new organs inside their body to replace worn-out ones
【小题5】 What is the main topic of this passage?
A.DNA researches show how our cells renew themselves.
B.Anti-oxidants are likely to play an important part in keeping people young.
C.How our biological clock works?
D.Eternal(永恒的) youth: new developments in anti-ageing research.
【小题6】By saying “But do we really want to live forever”, the author may probably mean         .
A.a future where we are born, we grow to maturity, but we never grow old and die is on its way
B.he is uncertain whether we can live forever
C.it remains to be seen whether immortality is a blessing or a curse
D.immortality is no longer a dream

I have always known my kids use digital communications equipment a lot. But my cellphone bill last month really grabbed my attention. My son had come up to nearly 2,000 incoming text messages, and had sent nearly as many. Of course, he was out of school for the summer and communicating more with friends from a distance. Nevertheless, he found time to keep a summer job and complete a college course in between all that typing with thumb.

???? I was even more surprised to learn that my son is normal. "Teenagers with cellphones each send and receive 2,272 text messages a month on average, " Nielsen Mobile said.

???? Some experts regret? that all? that? keyboard jabber(键盘闲聊) is making our? kids stupid, unable to read non-verbal cues such as facial expressions, gestures, posture and other silent signals of mood and attitude. Unlike phones, text messaging doesn't even allow transmission of tone of voice or pauses, says Mark Bauerlein, author called The Dumbest Generation: How the Digital Age Stupefies Young Americans and Jeopardizes Our Future.

???? Beyond that,? though,? I'm not sure I see as much harm as critics of this trend.? I' ve posted before on how I initially tried to control my kids' texting. But over time, I have seen my son suffer no apparent ill effects, and he gains a big benefit, continuing contact with others.

???? I don't think texting make kids stupid. It may make them annoying, when they try to text and talk to you at the same time. And it may make them distracted. when buzzing text message interrupt efforts to noodle out a math problem or finish reading for school.

???? But I don't see texting harming teens' ability to communicate. My son is as accustomed to nonverbal cues as any older members of our family. I have found him more engaged and easier to communicate with from a great distance. because he is constantly available by means of text? message and responds with faithfulness and speed.

1.What is Mark Bauerlein ' s attitude to texting?

A. It is convenient for teens to communicate with others.

B. It is likely to cause trouble in understanding each other.

C. It is convenient for teens to text and call at the same time.

D. It will cause damage to the development of teens' intelligence.

2.What would be the best title for this passage?

A. For Teens, Texting Instead of Talking

B. For Parents, Caring Much for Their Kids

C. Disadvantages of Texting

D. The Effect of Communication

3.What does the underlined word "distracted" in the fifth paragraph mean?

A. Confused.???????????????????????????? B. Absent-minded.

C. Comfortable.????????????????????????? D. Bad-tempered.

4. The author's attitude to texting is ___________ .

A. objective???????? B. opposed?????????? C. supportive???????? D. doubtful

5.According to the passage,? which of the statements is NOT true?

A. It is normal for a teen to send or receive 60 text messages per day.

B. Texting is a very popular way of communication among teens.

C. The writer limited his son to send or receive messages at first.

D. When texting, teens don't mind talking with you.

 

Depression(抑郁症)is a serious problem today.Depression causes workers to be unproductive,causing companies and countries to lose billions of dollars.One expert says that depression is like cancer because it is “widespread,costly and deadly”.Depression hits one person in five around the world.

Although people have believed depression to be a problem among the rich and educated,studies show that depression is a problem among everyone。Over any six-month period,between five to seven percent of the world's population will be suffering from a serious depression.

uicide(自杀)rates among people suffering from the disease in its extreme,or clinical form were 80 percent higher than in the population at large,and sufferers were four times more likely to have heart attacks. People who suffer from depression often have problems sleeping,getting up on time,and doing work productively.

Depression,which researchers agree has its origin in the genes(基因),brings loss of confidence and ability to concentrate-making it impossible for employees and managers to work efficiently.

Depression is made more serious in China by Chinese's inability to face it.Many people believe that depressed people are either weak or lazy.  Besides,there is no good treatment,with few specialists available.

“Most patients in China just don't get help,”a Chinese doctor says.“In my hospital.I have to see 30 or 40 patients in a morning,just have time to say “Hello how do you feel?”

In Western countries,people are not afraid to admit that they have depression,but most do not tell it to their boss,because they fear that their boss would fire them.

“In my experience,aging bosses are the most willing to admit they have it. Because they feel the most secure about themselves,”an American doctor says.

Hopefully,in the near future,people around the world will be able to admit that they have depression so that they can get the right treatment.

1.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A.It is widely believed that everyone may suffer from depression.

B.Depression brings great problems to its sufferers in their life and work

C.Depression is a commonly-existing problem only in rich countries.

D.The poorer and the less educated a person is,the less he will suffer from depression.

2.Compared to normal people,the depressed people are likely to be▁▁▁.

A.very unconfident and often absent-minded

B.easy to avoid being hit by heart attacks

C.working efficiently and productively

D.either weak or lazy

3.Depression becomes more serious in China because of.

A.the understanding of the problem

B.the lack of treatment and doctors

C.their unwillingness to tell it to their boss

D.the doctors' careless work

4.What can we infer from the passage?

A.People are suffering from depression because of the shortage of specialists.

B.The aging bosses around the world dare to say they are depressed.

C.More and more patients will turn to specialists for help.

D.Western people are braver than Chinese people.

 

Friendship is very pleasant and also essential to people’s life . A man without friends is an angel without wings, whose life will suffer in the long loneliness and depression, Friendship is the mother of our spirit, who’ll warm her kid when hurt occures , We have much to share with our friends in life , confusion, excitement ,bitterness etc, It’s great to keep up a sincere friendship.

It takes many special qualities to make friends, Understanding should come first . Only when we get a better understanding of each other can we gain a believable and meaningful friendship. We may find our hobbies of common interest. This feeling of natural attraction gets us closer and closer.

It also takes a special kind of love that seems to know no end, Never hesitate to show your heartfelt care and kindness to your friend when she /he is in trouble . Love is not selfish , Love is a feeling that we should treasure all our lives,

Tolerance (宽容)is the third necessary part in friendship ,. We are absolutely different persons , This individual difference may cause conflict between us in every aspect of our life. Don’t care yourself too much . Try to tolerate him /her in an easy mood , Saints (圣人)are not perfect , let alone those ordinary people like us. Afterwards,  we should get a good communication.

Understanding , love and tolerance are the first three essences that come to a true friendship. Other qualities are also concerned such a s thoughtfulness, trust and patience, Remember, friendship is your spirit’s guard and everyone should treasure it.

1.How many qualities of making friends are mentioned in the passage?

A.Six     B.Three.    C.Five     D Seven.

2.To make a friend,should be the first quality.

A.tolerance

B.1ove

C.patience

D.understanding

3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A.Friends often have the same character.

B.Friends can help us overcome loneliness and depression·

C.There shouldn’t be conflict between friends-

D.Friends can make us patient and believable.

4.What is the main idea of the passage?

A.The meaning of a true friendship.

B.The happiness of having a good friend.

C.Special qualities to make friends.

D.The importance of friendship.

 

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