第II卷
注意事项:
1. 用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题纸上。2. 本卷共6小题,共35分。
第三部分:写作
第一节 阅读表达(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
阅读下面短文,并根据题目要求用英语回答问题(请注意问题后的字数要求)。
Several years ago, while attending a communication course, I experienced a most unusual process. The instructor asked us to list anything in our past that we felt ashamed of, regretted or incomplete about and read our lists aloud.
This seemed like a very private process, but there’s always some brave soul in the crowd who will volunteer. The instructor then suggested that we find ways to make an apology to people, or take some action to right any wrong doings. I was seriously wondering how this could ever improve my communication.
Then the man next to me raised his hand and volunteered this story: “Making my list, I remembered an incident from high school. I grew up in a small town. There was a Sheriff that none of us kids liked. One night, my two buddies and I decided to play a trick on him.
After drinking a few beers, we climbed the tall water tank in the middle of the town, and wrote on the tank in bright red paint: Sheriff Brown is an s.o.b. (畜生). The next day, almost the whole town saw our glorious sign. Within two hours, Sheriff Brown had us in his office. My friends told the truth but I lied. No one ever found out.”
“Nearly 20 years later, Sheriff Brown’s name appears on my list. I didn’t even know if he was still alive. Last weekend, I dialed the information in my hometown and found there was a Roger Brown still listed. I tried his number. After a few rings, I heard, “Hello?” I said, “Sheriff Brown?” paused. “Yes.” “Well, this is Jimmy Calkins.”
“And I want you to know that I did it?”Paused. “I knew it!” he yelled back. We had a good laugh and a lively discussion. His closing words were: “Jimmy, I always felt bad for you because your buddies got it off their chest, but you were carrying it around all these years. I want to thank you for calling me for your sake.”
Jimmy inspired me to clear up all 101 items on my list within two years, and I always remember what I learned from the course: It’s never too late to right the past wrongdoings.
56. What was the uneasy part of communication course about for the writer?
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57. Please explain the underlined word “buddies” in English.
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58. Please state one of your wrongdoings and how to right it.
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59. Why did Sheriff Brown pause twice before he could carry on the telephone conversation?
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60. What does the writer learn from the course?
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Growing up on a tobacco farm, Emma Avery was used to hard times. When she was seven, her family’s farmhouse burned to the ground. Her father made a temporary (临时的) shelter, where eight people had to sleep in two beds. As soon as Emma and her four brothers and two sisters were big enough, they were out in the fields.
Emma would find her comfort in school, even as a C student, thanks to one teacher. When she moved on to middle school, Emma was alarmingly far behind her classmates. She kept her head down, trying not to be noticed, struggling to catch up, and feeling like an outsider.
Then one day, when Emma was 16, a teacher named Mr. Potts changed everything. Looking his students in the eye, Mr. Potts said, "Being a C student does not mean you do not have a valuable contribution to make. Some of you have to work in the fields in the evening and do not have time to study. But if you do your best, you have a gift to give."
The teacher’s words made Emma believe she could do well, and she worked harder. In the end she won a scholarship to St. Paul’s College, graduated with a degree in elementary education in 1967, and got a job in the public-school system. Then, at George Washington University, she received a master’s in education in 1970, and afterwards in the same year she married Ron Smothers.
Over the next six years, Emma taught in public schools in Miami. In 1976, after saving $10,000, she opened her first restaurant in Los Angeles. Eventually Emma stopped teaching, and her business expanded (扩展) to six restaurants.
In gratitude (感激) for what she has been able to achieve, Emma donates a lot. She has no idea how much money she’s given away. She says, "Those I want to help are the C students who just need help, direction and confidence."The first paragraph serves to show that Emma ______.
| A.was poor and had no time to study |
| B.was born on a tobacco farm |
| C.was sad to lose her house |
| D.was kind enough to help support the family |
From the text we learn that Emma ______.
| A.won a scholarship to George Washington University |
| B.was unsuccessful as a businesswoman |
| C.was thankful to Mr. Potts |
| D.disliked teaching, and gave up the job |
From the second paragraph we can infer that Emma was ______.
| A.unintelligent | B.unconfident | C.hard-working | D.Considerate |
The text mainly wants to tell us ______.
| A.confidence is the first step to success |
| B.memory of the past is the teacher of the future |
| C.something attempted, something done |
| D.nothing is impossible to a willing heart |
Societies all over the world name places in similar ways. Quite often there is no official naming ceremony but places tend to be called names as points of reference by people. Then an organized body steps in and gives the place a name. Frequently it happens that a place has two names: One is named by the people and the other by the government. As in many areas, old habits died hard, and the place continues to be called by its unofficial name long after the meaning is lost.
Many roads and places in Singapore are named in order that the pioneers will be remembered by future generations. Thus we have names such as Stamford Road and Raffles Place. This is in keeping with traditions in many countries —in both the West and the East.
Another way of naming places is naming them after other places. Perhaps they were named to promote friendships between the two places or it could be that the people who used to live there were originally from the places that the roads were named after. The mystery is clearer when we see some of the roads named in former British bases. If you step into Selector Airbase you will see Piccadilly Circus —obviously named by some homesick Royal Air Force personnel.
Some places were named after the activities that used to go on at those places. Bras Basah Road is an interesting example, “Base Basah” means “wet rice” in Malay(马来语). Now why would anyone want to name a road “Wet Rice Road”? The reason is simple. During the pioneering days, wet rice was laid out to dry along this road.
A few roads in Singapore are named by their shapes. There is “Circular Road” for one. Other roads may have part of their names to describe their shapes, like “Paya Lebar Crescent”. This road is called a crescent(月牙) because it begins on the main road, makes a crescent and comes back to join the main road again.What does the underlined phrase “die hard” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
| A.Change suddenly. |
| B.Change significantly. |
| C.Disappear mysteriously. |
| D.Disappear very slowly. |
Which of the following places is named after a person?
| A.Raffles Place. | B.Selector Airbase. |
| C.Piccadilly Circus. | D.Paya Lebar Crescent. |
What can be inferred from the passage?
| A.Some place names in Singapore are the same as in Britain. |
| B.Some places in Singapore are named for military purposes. |
| C.The way Singaporeans name their places is unique. |
| D.Young Singaporeans have forgotten the pioneers. |
Zach drove over to Mary’s place. She would be his wife soon. She was in China, visiting her parents. Her son Bradley hadn’t gone with her. Bradley was a junior in high school. He neither liked nor disliked Zach, even though he had known Zach for three years. Zach was still trying to get along well with Bradley.
When Zach arrived, he asked if Bradley wanted to drive his car. Bradley had a driver’s license. Bradley said all right. Zach told him not to drive fast, but that he could drive anywhere he wanted. Bradley got on the road. Zach gave Bradley a few driving tips: Don’t drive next to big trucks, because you never know when they might crush(碾压) you. Don’t drive behind trucks filled with things, because you never know when something in the truck will fly out and hit your car.
On their way back, Zach suggested that they stop at the golf course. He wanted to show Bradley how to play golf. Bradley wasn’t interested. He preferred his video games. But Bradley soon discovered that golf was fun! He hit a lot of balls. Zach told him that he was doing well. The next day Bradley, for the first time ever, called Zach. He had a few blisters(水疱) on his hands. Zach said that usually happened. Then Bradley asked if Zach would come next Saturday so they could take a drive and hit golf balls again. Zach said, of course, and felt happy.The best title(题目) for the text might be “________”.
| A.You are not my dad, but I begin to love you! |
| B.I begin to love you, my son! |
| C.You can do better, boy! |
| D.Do you love me, dad? |
Zach let Bradley drive his car because ________.
| A.he wanted to teach Bradley how to drive |
| B.he wanted to take Bradley to the golf course |
| C.he wanted to go to see Mary |
| D.he wanted to get on well with Bradley |
At first, Bradley liked ________ better than golf.
| A.driving | B.video games | C.his lessons | D.a driver’s license |
The next day, Bradley telephoned mainly to ________.
| A.ask Zach to teach him to drive | B.ask Zach to see his mother Mary |
| C.show Zach his friendliness | D.invite Zach to the golf course |
Some people think that as more and more people have televisions in their homes, fewer and fewer people will buy books and newspapers. Why read an article in the newspaper, when the TV news can bring you the information in a few minutes and with pictures? Why read the life story of a famous man, when a short television program can tell you all that you want to know?
Television has not killed reading, however. Today, newspapers sell in very large numbers. And books of every kind are sold more than ever before. Books are still a cheap way to get information and enjoyment. Although some books with hard covers are expensive, many books are printed today as paperbooks (平装本), which are quite cheap. A paperback collection of short stories, for example, is always cheaper than an evening at the cinema or the theater, and you can keep a book for ever and read it many times.
Books are a wonderful provider of knowledge and pleasure and some types of books should be in every home. Every home should have a good dictionary. A good encyclopedia (百科全书), though expensive, is useful, too, because you can find information on any subject. Besides, you can have such books as history books, science textbook, cookbooks, and collections of stories and poems. Then from time to time you can take a book of poems off your shelves and read the thoughts and feelings of your favorite poets.It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
| A.TV programs are a chief provider of knowledge. |
| B.cinemas are the best choice in getting information. |
| C.reading is a cheap way of learning and having fun. |
| D.newspapers are an expensive way to enjoy oneself. |
What does the sentences “Television has not killed reading, however ” underlined in the second paragraph suggest?
| A.People only need reading, though. |
| B.Reading is still necessary today. |
| C.Reading is more fun than television. |
| D.Watching television doesn’t help reading. |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A.Fewer and fewer people will buy books. |
| B.A good dictionary should be kept in every home. |
| C.Books with hard covers sell better than paperbooks. |
| D.More people like TV programs about famous men. |
How to have fun in Chicago without spending a lot of money?
Sightseeing
★The Art Institute of Chicago has a fine collection of photos and paintings. The ticket is $10.00. But on Tuesdays you’ll get in free.
★The Sears Tower is the world’s third tallest building. By going to the 103rd floor, you can get a great view of the whole city! All for only $8.50.
Free show
★There are free concerts in Grant Park in summer. They are held from Wednesday to Saturday at 7:00 pm.
★Attend the taping of a TV show for free. The Oprah Winfrey Show and the Jenny Jones Show both offer tourists free tickets. For the Oprah Winfrey Show you’ll have to book tickets at least a month before.
Places to stay
★You can get a hotel for $100 to $300 a day. However, you can get a room in the dormitory
at Roosevelt University for $215 for a whole week! But you have to stay for 30 days to get this great rate(价格).This passage tells us _________.
| A.Chicago is a big and beautiful city |
| B.where we can see fine photos and paintings |
| C.how to make a cheap trip in Chicago |
| D.there are many free concerts in Chicago |
It will cost you ________ if you visit the Art Institute instead of the Sears Tower on Sundays.
| A.more | B.less | C.a little | D.nothing |
You may go to _________ if you like to get a great view of the whole city.
| A.the Art Institute | B.the Sears Tower |
| C.Roosevelt University | D.Grant Park |
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
| A.It is free to go to the Art Institute on Tuesdays. |
| B.Free Grant Park concerts are held four nights a week in summer. |
| C.The Sears Tower is the world’s third tallest building. |
| D.You can get tickets to the Oprah Winfrey Show as soon as you arrive. |