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Part ONE Reading (20 points)
Section 1
Questions 1-5
Look at the text in each question.
What does it say?
Write the correct letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.
1. A. Tickets for the disco can be collected after tomorrow.
B. It is possible to reserve a disco ticket if you do so by tomorrow.
C. Reserved tickets for the disco must be paid for today.
WAIT FOR LIFT
DOORS TO CLOSE
BEFORE PRESSING
BUTTON
2. A. Press the button after the doors close.
B. Press the button while the doors are closing.
C. Press the button to close the lift doors.
To: Pablo
From: Fatina

Did I leave a scarf in your house?
The problem is it’s not mine—I borrowed it and I must give it back.
3. What does Fatima want Pablo to do?
A. return the scarf he borrowed
B. lend her a scarf
C. look for the borrowed scarf
' Message
Missa — your Spanish class is on Friday evening this week instead of Thursday, starting 15 minutes earlier than usual.
4. Missa's Spanish class
A. will not be in the evening this week.
B. will be a day later than normal.
C. will no longer be on Thursday
5. A. You can use this medicine up to one month after opening it.
THROW AWAY ANY
REMAINNING MEDICINE WITHIN ONE MONTH OF
OPENING THIS BOTTLE
B. This bottle contains enough medicine for one month.
C. Unopened bottles of medicine must be thrown away within one month

Section 2
Questions 6-15
Look at the sentences below about a journey to the Arctic on board a ship.
Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet.
If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.
6. This trip is for people who like peace and quiet.
7. Many different activities are organised on board.
8. The voyage begins in Scotland.
9. The ship follows a fixed route.
10. There are different types of accommodation.
11. Passengers serve themselves in the dining room.
12. Whales can be seen in the morning near Troms?.
13. There are some examples of traditional buildings in Troms?.
14. The ship stays overnight in Troms?.
15. Bear Island used to be a busy fishing centre.
Exploring the Arctic
The Arctic is one of the few places in the world untouched by pollution where you can see nature at its wildest and most beautiful. Join our ship the Northern Star from 2 to 18 July, for a 17-day voyage to the Arctic. During the voyage you are able to relax and get away from it all. There are no parties or film-shows to attend, quizzes to enter, or entertainers to watch. However, we do have specialists on board who are willing to answer any of your questions about the Arctic and who will talk about the animals and birds that you see on the trip.

After setting off from Scotland, we go north along the coast of Norway to Bear Island. Along the way you'll see thousands of seabirds and wonderful scenery, with rivers of ice and huge cliffs. You will have the chance to see reindeer, polar bears, and other Arctic animals. Although we have a timetable, experience has shown that we may have to change our direction a little, depending on the weather and on which animals appear.

The Northern Star is a very special ship and our past voyages have been very popular. Our cabins all have the same excellent facilities, which include a private bathroom and refrigerator. Our chefs are happy to prepare any food for people on special diets. Choose just what you want to eat from the wide variety available from the dining room buffet. There is a library, shop, clinic and plenty of space for relaxation. If you need some exercise, why not go jogging every morning around the decks, or do some swimming in the indoor pool.

Prices include economy class air travel and 16 nights on board the Northern Star, all
meals and excursions and all lectures.

Day 1 Board the Northern Star.
Days 2–7 We sail slowly north along the coast of Norway, stopping at places of interest.
Day 8 Troms?. You need to get up at sunrise to see the whales as we sail towards Troms?. Visit Troms? to see the Arctic Museum, the cathedral and the beautiful old wooden houses. In the evening we sail away along the west coast to Bird Island, which is excellent for bird-watching.
Days 9–10 Bear Island. We arrive here in the early evening and stay overnight. Bear Island once had an active fishing industry, but today little of this remains. We will explore the island, looking out for Arctic flowers.
Days 11–16 Spitsbergen. A place of mountains and rivers of ice, it is home to a large variety of animals.
Day 17 Leave the ship in Spitsbergen and fly to London from Troms?.

Section 3
Questions 16-20
Read the text and questions below.
For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Ainsley Harriott
I’ve always been a bit of an entertainer and played the funny man. I was a part-time comedian for years, so I learned how to stand in front of audiences. It made me sure of myself. I like being liked and I love making everyone smile.

I’ve lived in London all my life and have just moved to a larger house with my wife Clare and our two children, Jimmy and Madeleine. We spend a lot of time just singing and dancing around the house. I grew up with music because my dad is the pianist, Chester Harriott – who’s still playing, by the way. My working day is divided between television and writing cook books, though TV takes most of my time. I spend about five days a fortnight working on the cooking programmes I appear in. I eat all sorts of things at home but I only buy quality food. When I’m cooking, I experiment with whatever is in the fridge – it’s good practice for my TV series.

I’m a football fan and enjoy going to matches, but I’m a home-loving person really I don’t like going to the pub but we do go out to eat about twice a month. There’s nothing better than a night at home playing with the children. I rarely go to bed before midnight. Late evening is when fresh thoughts on cooking usually come to me, so I often write or plan my programmes then. When I eventually get to bed, I have no trouble sleeping!

16. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing the text?
A. to describe how he lives B. to say what makes him laugh
C. to talk about his cooking ideas D. to explain how he started in TV
17. What would a reader learn about Ainsley from the text?
A. He is a very good musician.
B. He likes to plan the family meals.
C. He is nervous about performing on stage.
D. He enjoys spending time with his family.
18. What does the writer say about himself?
A. He loves going out and meeting people. B. He is very similar to his father.
C. He enjoys being popular. D. He should go to bed earlier.
19. What does he say about his working life?
A. He would like to appear less on TV. B. He gets his best ideas at certain times.
C. He prefers being a comedian. D. He should practise cooking more.
20. Which of the following is the best description of the writer?
A. The popular TV comedian who enjoys cooking, watching football, and having a busy social life.
B. The TV cook who loves making people laugh, watching football and above all, having a happy family life.
C. The singing TV cook who likes making jokes, playing with his children, and having an early nigh.
D. The cook and comedian who takes great care about the way he cooks his food and enjoys listening to music more than anything.

Part TWO-Grammar and Vocabulary (40 points)
Section 1: Cloze 完形填空 (20 points)
I made up my mind to drive to South Carolina to meet my friends in my used car. Though I had only been there once 1 and did not know the 2 very well. I was on the 3 after I had made some inquiries (问询).
At Ashvelle, there was a crossroad where I could go on along the main road or I could take a short cut. The short cut was to 4 several hills and was dangerous ,I hesitated for a little while and then chose the main road, for I wanted to be 5 .
Something strange happened after I drove a long 6 and found it was not the correct road that I wanted to 7, but the hilly road I decided to avoid .I realized that it was at the 8 that I had made the 9 mistake. “What shall I do?” I asked myself .If I went back to take that road again, it would be very late by the time I got to Columbia. Thin it 10 , I decided to go on. “If 11 people can go along this road, why can’t I?” I 12 myself
The short cut, to my surprise ,was not that 13 .In fact, it was only a very peaceful country road, 14 up and down two low 15 .There was 16 traffic. On both sides of the road, you could see trees, wild flowers, and 17 with cows and horses. My fear was 18 with the wind. Listening to the beautiful country music over my car stereo (立体声), I drove on and 19 the scenery which was so quiet and so natural .Even my used car forgot to give me 20 .It was just in this light heartedness that I arrived at my destination. My friends, after they heard what had happened to me, all said it sounded like an adventure.

1
A. before
B. ago
C. already
D. still
2
A. town
B. country
C. friends
D. way
3
A. train
B. car
C. highway
D .phone
4
A. have
B. go
C. ride
D. cross
5
A. safe
B. dangerous
C. fast
D. slow
6
A. moment
B. way
C. road
D. day
7
A. come
B. leave
C. take
D. drive
8
A. crossroad
B. corner
C. station
D. beginning
9
A. direction
B. road
C. disappointed
D. interesting
10
A. about
B. over
C. of
D. up
11
A. another
B. the other
C. other
D. others
12
A. asked
B. forced
C. encouraged
D. told
13
A. far
B. safe
C. dangerous
D. dirty
14
A. going
B. coming
C. driving
D. walking
15
A. lands
B. cars
C. farms
D. hills
16
A. heavy
B. little
C. few
D. light
17
A. farms
B. trucks
C. houses
D. villages
18
A. together
B. gone
C. covered
D. coming
19
A. looked
B. liked
C. enjoyed
D. found
20
A. happiness
B. scenery
C. joys
D. problems
KEYS:
1~5 ADCDA 6~10 BCAAB 11~15 CCCAD 16~20 BABCD
Section 2: Multiple Choice 语法单项选择(10 points)
Choose the BEST answer.
1. She was very happy. She in the maths test.
A. makes a few mistake B. made a few mistakes
C. made few mistakes D. makes few mistake
2. We need some more Can you go and get some, please?
A. potato B. potatos C. potatoes D. potatoe
3. They got much from those new books.
A. ideas B. photos C. information D. stories
4. -Would you like tea?
-No, thanks. I have drunk two
A. any, bottles of orange B. some, bottles of orange
C. many, bottles of oranges D. few, bottle of oranges
5. Some came to our school for a visit that day.
A. Germans B. Germen C. Germany D. Germanies
6. hat is that?
A. Who’s B. Whose C. Who D. Whom
7. The TV sets made in Shanghai are much better than made in Beijing.
A. that B. these C. those D. it
8. China is old country with long history.
A. an, a B. a, a C. an, the D. an, an
9. I feel it an honour to speak here.
A. to be asked B. to ask C. having asked D. asked
10. Let’s keep to the point or we any decisions.
A. will never reach B. have never reached C. never reach D. never reached

Section 3: Word Formation (10 points)
For questions 0-10, read the text below. Change the word formation of the words given in the brackets to complete the passage. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Example: 0-British
Racing to a Degree
For some time now (0) British (Britain)universities have been offering new courses in addition to the (1)___________ (tradition) ones that previous generation could choose from.
The (2)_________ (late) of these is a three-year honours degree in motor sport (3)_____________ (engineer) and design.

According to the University of Wales, which is offering the course, the (4)_______(emphasise) will be on the “design, analysis and (5)____________ (operate)of a competition vehicle.”

The thirty (6)____________(study) who have registered for the course will gain (7)___________ (value)experience by working as the pit crew for the University’s own Team Darrian T90 sports car at such (8)___________ (fame)circuits as Silverstone and Brand Hatch.

Those who perform (9)__________ (fault) at this level can look forward to (10)__________ (achieve) their ambition by working at the highest level with a Formula One team.

Keys： 1. traditional 2. latest 3. engineering 4. emphasis 5. operation
6. students 7. valuable 8. famous 9. faultless 10. achieving
Part THREE-Writing 写作 (20 points)
You have recently returned to live in your home town after being in another city for the last two years. You find that many things have changed.
Now that you are home, write a letter to a friend.
In your letter you should:
l describe how you are feeling now that you are back in your home town.
l tell your friend about two or three things that have changed
l say what you plan to do now you are home.
Your letter should be between 120 and 150 words long. Do not write an address.

You will receive up to 10 marks for the content of your letter, and up to 10 marks for the style and accuracy of your language.