精品解析：2009年上海高考英语试卷（秋考）（网络收集版）

2009年上海高考英语听力试题one listening comprehensions section a directions。In section a, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once after you hear a conversation and the question about IT, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. One, I am so sick of calling the ticket office. The line is always busy. Why don't you order through the internet question? What does the woman suggest the man do? Two, what was the best moment of the race for you? Oh. when I got to the finishing line, definitely question. what kind of person is probably the man? Three, i'd like to meet this package. Special delivery can IT arrive within two days? Sure, no problem. Question. where does this conversation probably take place? For my brother is thinking of eating out with a saturday night. Any suggestions? IT is up to you. I don't know the restaurants around . here that well question, what does the man mean? Five, the floor is awfully wet. What happened . the moment I got into the shower? The phone ring? What does the main apply? Six, i'm going to a party at carrol's house. You can't be serious. We've got two test at school tomorrow. Question, how does the woman feel about the man's idea? Seven, where shall we go today? Then shall we try the royal garden? Recommended in the leaflet question. what will the two speakers do next? Eight, I have come to repair your door bell. You should have come earlier. I'm just going . out question, what does the woman imply? Nine IT has been pouring for days now. Tomorrow is my day at the beach. I will just have to forget about IT. If IT doesn't clear . up question, what does the woman imply? Ten, when i'm playing the pio, I don't worry about anything. How about you? I go to the gym every day. IT helps me deal with stress. Question, what are the two speakers talking about? Section b directions in section b, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passengers. The passage will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you've heard. Questions eleven through thirteen are based on the following passage. When I was twelve, my parents moved out of london to a small village near oxford. I was the only asian girl in my school, and I suddenly felt a bit lonely. Lucy, I had a brilliant art teacher who encouraged me to go to art college. However, on the day of my college interview in bath, I woke up late. I left the house wearing two odd shoes and didn't notice that my bottle of chocolate milk had poured all over the painting in my bag. Then when I finally got to the station, I got on the wrong train. Who knows, if I have gone to bath that day, I might have become a professional artists, but I went to sweden instead. I told the woman next to me on the train about what had happened, and he is suddenly cried with laughter. IT turned out he was a producer of a comedy program on the radio. To cut a long story short, I got an invitation a week later to attend an interview for the show. In the rest, as they say, is history. I am very lucky. My life has been full of happy accidents. Now I am in charge of a very popular T, V comedy program. Now listen again, please. When I was twelve, my parents moved out of london to a small village near oxford. I was the only asian girl in my school, and I suddenly felt a bit lonely logally. I had a brilliant art teacher who encouraged me to go to art college. However, on the day of my college interview in bath, I woke up late. I left the house wearing two odd shoes and didn't notice that my bottle of chocolate milk had poured all over the painting in my bag. Then when I finally got to the station, I got on the wrong train. Who knows if I have gone to bath that day, I might have become a professional artist, but I went to sweden instead. I told the woman next to me on the train about what had happened, and she's suddenly cried with laughter. IT turned out he was a producer of a comedy program on the radio. To cut a long story short, I got an invitation a week later to attend an interview for the show. In the rest, as they say, is history. I am very lucky. My life has been full of happy accidents. Now i'm in charge of a very popular T, V comedy program. Questions eleven, why did the speaker feels lonely in her new school? Twelve, where did the speaker plan to go for her college interview? Thirteen what incident had changed her fate? Questions fourteen through sixteen are based on the following speech. Today, I will make a speech on zoos. Many people think zoos are cruel and have no place in the modern world. IT is my own opinion that zoo s although not perfect, do have a useful function. Firstly, zoos are places of education. Zoos can help children to appreciate nature. Furthermore, research into animal behavior is done in zoo s and has increased our knowledges of zoo logy genetics and even psychology. Above all, zoos can protect the future of many species of animal. Many species today are in danger of extinction, and thanks to zoos, they have a chance of survival. Opponents of zoos say that they are cruel. First of all, they argue zoos cannot recreate the environment in which animals live, and because of this, animals are bored and depressed. Secondly, animals have frequent contact with human visitors, which can be stressful. However, in my opinion, most zoos have improved recently. IT is now quite rare to see animals in cages, and most zoos try hard to recreate the environment in which different animals live. In conclusion, all those who are not perfect environment for animals, I believe that they have more advantages than disadvantages. In an ideal world, zoos would not be necessary, but as long as man hunt animals for profit and destroys their environments, zoos are essential. Now listen again, please. Today I will make a speech on zs. Many people think zoos are cruel and have no place in the modern world. IT is my own opinion that zoo s although not perfect, do have a useful function. Firstly, zoos are places of education. Zoos can help children to appreciate nature. Furthermore, research animal behavior is done in zoo s has increased our knowledges of zoo logy, genetics and even psychology. Above all, zoos can protect the future of many species of animal. Many species today are in danger of extinction, and thanks to zoos, they have a chance of survival. Opponents of shoes say they are cruel. First of all, they argue those can not recreate the environment in which animals live, and because of these, animals are bored and depressed. Secondly, animals have frequent contact with human visitors, which can be stressful. However, in my opinion, most zoos have improved recently. IT is now quite rare to see animals in cages, and most zoos try hard to recreate the environment in which different animals live. In conclusion, all those who are not perfect environment for animals, I believe that they have more advantages than disadvantages. In an ideal world, zoos would not be necessary, but as long as man hunt animals for profit and destroyed their environments, those are essential. Questions fourteen, what is the most important function of those? Those, according to the speaker. Fifteen, why are some people against zoo S? Sixteen, what does the speaker think of zoos? Sections cy directions in sections cy, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be red twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the number of blanks with the information you have heard, write your answers on the answer sheet. Blanks seventeen through twenty are based on the following conversation. Good morning. I'd like to rent a family car, please. Yes, man, for how long? Fourteen days? Where do you want to leave the car? K. I leave IT at the downtown office. sure. May I see your drivers'license? I have an international drivers license. fine. Thank you. Now, do you want a personal accident insurance? Yes, please. right. Can you sign your name here? Do you go? How do you want . to pay cash? please? Now listen again. please. Good morning. I'd like to rent a family car. please. Yes, man. for how long? Fourteen days? Where do you want to leave the car? Can I leave IT at the downtown office? sure. May I see your drivers'license? I have an international drivers'license. fine. Thank you. Now, do you want a personal accident insurance, please? Right, can you sign your name here? Do you go? How do you . want to pay cash, please? Blanks, twenty one through twenty four, are based on the following conversation. In england today, our schools mixed or single sex. Well, there are both. Fifty years ago, all schools used to be single sex, I mean, girls only or boys only. Then in the nineteen seventies, many schools changed and became mixed. Do parents still prefer mix schools? No, things have changed today. Mini parents, especially parents of girls, think their children get a Better education in single sex schools. Why do girls do Better at single sex schools? Because girls learn to be more self confident and less worried about their appearance. What about boys? Well, today, many parents of boys want to send them to make schools. They think that the girls will be a positive influence on boys. So generally speaking, who does Better at . mix schools? Oh, the girls, they get Better exam results than boys. Now listen again, please. In england today, our schools mixed or single sex. Well, there are both. Fifty years ago, all schools used to be single sex, I mean, girls only or boys only. Then in the nineteen seventies, many schools changed and became mixed. Do parents still prefer mixed schools? No, things have changed today. Mini parents, especially parents of girls, think their children get a Better education in single sex schools. Why do girls do Better at single sex schools? Because girls learn to be more self confident and less worried about their appearance. What about boys? Well. today, many parents of boys want to send them to make schools. They think that the girls would be a positive influence on boys. So generally speaking, who does Better at . mix schools? Oh, the girls. They get Better exam results than boys. 2009年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（上海卷） 英语 考生注意： 1. 本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1-12页）和第Ⅱ卷（第13页）两部分。全卷共13页。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。 2. 答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必在答题卡和答题纸上用钢笔或圆珠笔清楚填写姓名、准考证号、校验码，并用铅笔在答题卡上正确涂写准考证号和校验码。 3. 第Ⅰ卷（1-16小题，25-84小题）由机器阅卷，答案必须全部涂写在答题卡上。考生应将代表正确的小方格用铅笔涂黑。注意试题题号和答题卡编号一一对应，不能错位。答案需要更改时，必须将原选项用橡皮擦去，重新选择。答案不能涂写在试卷上，涂写在试卷上一律不给分。第Ⅰ卷中的第17-24小题和第Ⅱ卷的试题，其答案用钢笔或圆珠笔写在答题纸上，如用铅笔答题，或写在试卷上也一律不给分。 第Ⅰ卷（共105分） Ⅰ.Listening Comprehension Section A Direction: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the questions about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. Go to the office B. Keep calling C. Try online booking D. See a doctor 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: I am so sick of calling the ticket office. The line is always busy. W: Why don’t you order through the Internet? Question: What does the women suggest the man do? 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. A reporter B. An athlete C. A fisherman D. An organizer 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: What was the best moment of the race for you? M: Oh, when I got to the finishing line, definitely. Question: What kind of person is probably the man? 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. At a post office. B. At a fast-food restaurant. C. At a booking office. D. At a check-in desk. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: I’d like to mail this package special delivery. Can it arrive within two days? M: Sure, no problem. Question: Where does this conversation probably take place? 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. He already has plans. B. The woman should decide where to eat. C. He will make a reservation. D. The woman can ask her brother for advice. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: My brother is thinking of eating out with us Saturday night. Any suggestions? M: It is up to you. I don’t know the restaurant around here that well. Question: What does the man mean? 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. He got wet in the rain. B. The shower was out of order. C. He didn’t hear the phone ringing. D. He got out of the shower to answer the phone. 【答案】D 【解析】 【原文】W: The floor is awfully wet, what happened? M: The moment I got into the shower, the phone rang. Question: What does the man imply? 6. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. Reasonable. B. Bright. C. Serious D. Ridiculous. 【答案】D 【解析】 【原文】M: I’m going to a party at Carol’s house. W: you can’t be serious. We’ve got two tests at school tomorrow. Question: How does the woman feel about the man’s idea? 7. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. Send leaflets. B. Go sightseeing. C. Do some gardening. D. Visit a lawyer. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Where shall we go today then? M: Shall we try the Royal Garden, recommended in the leaflet? Question: What will the two speakers do next? 8. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. Her doorbell doesn’t need repair. B. She didn’t expect him to come so early. C. The man has just arrived on time. D. It is not the right time for her. 【答案】D 【解析】 【原文】M: I have come to repair your doorbell. W: You should have come earlier. I’m just going out. Question: What does the woman imply? 9. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. She won’t go to the beach if it rains. B. She would like the man to get to the beach. C. It will clear up tomorrow. D. It was pouring when she was at the beach. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: It has been pouring for days now. W: Tomorrow is my day at the beach. I will just have to forget about it if it doesn’t clear up. Question: What does the woman imply? 10. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. What to take up as a hobby. B. How to keep fit. C. How to handle pressure. D. What to play with. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: When I’m playing the piano, I don’t worry about anything. How about you? M: I go to the gym everyday. It helps me deal with stress. Question: What are the two speakers talking about? Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. A. Her school was in a small village. B. She was outstanding at school. C. She was the only Asian girl there. D. Her parents were in London. 12. A. London. B. Bath. C. Swindon. D. Oxford. 13. A. Coming across a radio producer. B. Taking an earlier train. C. Meeting a professional artist. D. Wearing tow odd shoes. 【答案】11. C 12. B 13. A 【解析】 【原文】When I was 12, my parents moved out of London to a small village in Oxford. I was the only Asian girl in my school, and I suddenly felt a bit lonely. Luckily, I had a brilliant art teacher who encouraged me to go to art college. However, on the day of my college interview in Bath, I woke up late. I left the house wearing two odd shoes and didn't notice that my bottle of chocolate milk had poured all over the painting in my bag. Then when I finally got to the station, I got on the wrong train. Who knows, if I had gone to Bath that day, I might have become a professional artist. But I went to Swenden instead. I told the woman next to me on the train about what had happened, and she suddenly cried with laughter. It turned out she was a producer of a comedy program on the radio. To cut a long story short, I got an invitation a week later to attend an interview for the show, and the rest, as they say, is history. I am very lucky my life has been full of happy accidents. Now I am in charge of a very popular TV comedy program. 11. Why did the speaker feel lonely in her new school? 12. Where did the speaker plan to go for her college interview? 13. What incident had changed her fate? 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. A. Education children. B. Saving rare animals. C. Recreating an environment. D. Making a profit. 15. A. Animals make visitors stressful. B Animals must live their lives in cages. C. Animals can feel bored and sad. D. Animals are in danger of extinction. 16. A. They are still useful and necessary. B. They have more disadvantages then advantages. C. They are a perfect environment for animals. D. They are recreative places for animals. 【答案】14. B 15. C 16. A 【解析】 【原文】Today, I will make a speech on zoos. Many people think zoos are cruel, and have no place in the modern world. It is my own opinion that zoos, although not perfect, do have a useful function. Firstly, zoos are places of education. Zoos can help children to appreciate nature. Furthermore, research into animal behavior is done in zoos, and has increased on knowledges of zoology, genetics and even psycology. Above all, zoos can protect the future of many species of animal. Many species today are in danger of extinction, and thanks to zoos, they have a chance of survival. Opponents of zoos say that they are cruel. First of all, they argue, zoos can not recreate the environment in which animals live and because of this, animals are bored and depressed. Secondly, animals have frequent contact with human visitors. Which can be stressful? However, in my opinion, most zoos have improved recently. It is now quite rare to see animals in cages, and most zoos try hard to recreate the environment in which different animals live. In conclusion, although zoos are not perfect environment for animals, I believe that they have more advantages than disadvantages. In an ideal world, zoos would not be necessary. But as long as man hunts animals for profit and destroy their environments, zoos are essential. 14: What is the most important function of zoos according to the speaker? 15: Why are some people against zoos? 16: What does the speaker think of zoos? Section C Directions: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Car Rental Information Name: Any Toms Length of times: ____17____ days Location to leave the car: The____18____ office License: An International Driver’s License Insurance: A____19____ accident insurance Means of payment: ____20____ Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer. 【答案】17. Fourteen##14 18. downtown 19. personal 20. Cash 【解析】 【原文】W: Good morning, I’d like to rent a family car, please. M: Yes, man, for how long? W: Em, 14 days. M: Where do you want to leave the car? W: Can I leave it at the downtown office? M: Sure, may I see your driver’s license? W: I have an international driver’s license. M: Fine, thank you. W: Now, do you want a personal accident insurance? M: Yes, please. W: Right, can you sign your name here? M: There you go! W: How do you want to pay? M: Cash please. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What happened to schools in England in the 1970’s Many schools became ____21____ . Why do girls do better at single-sex schools? They learn to be ____22____ and less worried about their appearance. Why do boy’s parents prefer to send their kids to mixed schools? They think girls will be ____23____ on boys. In what aspect do girls perform better than boys? In ____24____ . Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. 【答案】21. mixed 22. more self-confident 23. a positive influence 24. exams 【解析】 【原文】M: In England today, are schools mixed, or single sex? W: Well, there are both. 50 years ago, all schools used to be single sex. I mean, girls only or boys only. Then in the 1970s, many schools changed and became mixed. M: Do parents still prefer mixed schools? W: No, things have changed. Today, many parents, especially parents of girls, think their children get a better education in single sex schools. M: Why do girls do better at single sex schools? W: Because girls learn to be more self-confident and less worried about their appearance. M: What about boys? W: Well, today many parents of boys want to send them to mixed schools. They think that the girls will be a positive influence on boys. M: So generally speaking, who does better at mixed schools? W: Oh, the girls. They get better exam results than boys. Ⅱ.Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. 25. Four Chinese models were ________ the 14 people awarded prizes on Friday at the World Supermodel Competition. A. among B. between C. along D. beside 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查介词辨析。句意：在周五举行的世界超模大赛上，14人获得了奖项，其中4名中国模特获得了奖项。A. among（三者或三者以上人或事物）之中，之间；B. between两者之间；C. along沿着；D. beside在旁边。人数超过两个，表示14人之间，故选A。 26. —Wow! You’ve got so many clothes. —But ________ of them are in fashion now. A. all B. both C. neither D. none 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查代词辨析。句意：——哇！你有这么多衣服。——但现在都不流行了。A. all全都；B. both两者都；C. neither两者都不；D. none没有一个。根据上文so many clothes以及But可知，为三者以上的否定。故选D。 27. It_____ have been Tom that parked the car here, as he is the only one with a car. A. may B. can C. must D. should 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查情态动词表猜测的用法。句意：一定是汤姆把车停在这儿的，因为他是唯一有车的人。A. may可能；B. can可能；C. must一定；D. should应该。由as he is the only one with a car.可知一定是他把车停在这里的，非常有把握的肯定推测，故选C。 28. The Great Wall is ________ tourist attraction that millions of people pour in every year. A. so a well-known B. a so well-known C. such well-known D. such a well-known 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查so…that 和such…that的辨析。句意：长城是一个著名的旅游景点，每年有数百万人涌入。such +a/an+形容词+可数名词单数形式+that从句，so+形容词+a/an+可数名词单数形式+that从句是结果状语从句，故A、B、C项错误；故选D。 【点睛】so…that 和such…that的区分： 1) so +形容词/副词+that从句 2) so+形容词+a/an+可数名词单数形式+that从句 3) so+ many/ much/ few/ little+名词+that从句 4) such +a/an+形容词+可数名词单数形式+that从句 5) such +形容词+ 可数名词复数形式/不可数名词+that从句 6) such +a lot of/ lots of +名词+that从句 29. Mary went to the box office at lunch time, but all the tickets ________ out. A. would sell B. had sold C. have sold D. was selling 【答案】B 【解析】 【分析】 【详解】考查动词时态。句意：玛丽在午饭时候去售票处了，但是所有的票都卖光了。根据前句可知，玛丽去买票是过去发生的事情，所以票卖完应该是过去的过去，用过去完成时，故选B。 30. Sally’s never seen a play in the Shanghai Grand Theatre, ________? A. hasn’t she B. has she C. isn’t she D. is she 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查反义疑问句。句意：Sally从来没有在上海大剧院看过一部戏剧，是不是？反义疑问的主句中含有never等否定词，从句用肯定，主句用现在完成时，疑问部分用has she，故选B。 31. A small plane crashed into a hillside five miles east of the city, _____all four people on board. A. killed B. killing C. kills D. to kill 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：一家小型飞机撞上了距离城市东部五英里的一个山腰，机上四人全部丧生。Plane与kill是主谓关系，应该使用现在分词表示主动，并作伴随状语。故选B。 32. You can’t borrow books from the school library ______ you get your student card. A. before B. if C. while D. as 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查连词辨析。句意：在你得到你的学生卡之前你不能从学校图书馆借书。A. before在……之前；B. if如果；C. while虽然；D. as因为。根据题意，故选A。 33. With the government’s aid, those _____ by the earthquake have moved to the new settlements. A. affect B. affecting C. affected D. were affected 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：在政府的紧急救援下，那些受到地震影响的灾区民众已经转移到新的居民区。首先是“被影响”所以排除AB。With the government’s aid是状语，_____ by the earthquake是后置定语修饰句子主语those，句子的真正谓语动词是have，所以排除D，所以答案是C。 34. Mozart’s birthplace and the house ________ he composed ‘The Magic Flute’ are both museums now. A where B. when C. there D. which 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：莫扎特的出生地和他创作《魔笛》的房子现在都是博物馆。分析句子可知，这是一个定语从句。先行词是the house，且在从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where来引导。故填where。 35. Bill suggested________a meeting on what to do for the Shanghai Expo during the vacation. A. having held B. to hold C. holding D. hold 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查固定用法。 句意：比尔建议举行一次关于假期期间为上海世博会做点事情的会议。suggest doing sth意为“建议做某事”，可排除B、D选项。由句意可知，会议并未举行，则完成时态错误，排除A选项，故选C。 36. During the period of recent terrorist activities, people _____ not to touch an unattended bag. A. had always been warned B. were always being warned C. are always warning D. always warned 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查固定句型。句意：在最近的恐怖活动期间，人们总是被警告不要触摸无人看管的袋子。Be always doing sth.一直在做某事，表示赞赏或埋怨的感情色彩，此处从unattended bag.排除C，D，依据warn的用法，人们应该被警告，故选B。 37. It is immediately clear ________ the financial crisis will soon be over. A. since B. what C. when D. whether 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查主语从句。句意：金融危机是否会很快结束是显而易见的。it为形式主语，空处引导主语从句，从句不缺成分，引导词表示“是否”，需用连接词whether引导。故选D。 38. Hearing the dog barking fiercely, away _____. A. fleeing the thief B. was fleeing the thief C the thief was fleeing D. fled the thief 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查倒装。句意：听到狗凶猛的叫,小偷逃跑了。away为副词在句首引起倒装，AC排除，flee意为"逃跑"是说一个瞬间的事，不用进行时，答案为D。 39. David threatened________ his neighbour to the police if the damages were not paid. A. to be reported B. reporting C. to report D. having reported 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：大卫威胁说，如果不赔偿损失，他就要向警方举报他的邻居。此处是固定搭配：threaten to do sth.意为“威胁要做某事”，且report和逻辑主语David之间为主动关系，应用不定式的一般式。故选C项。 40. As a new diplomat, he often thinks of ______ he can react more appropriately on such occasions. A. what B. which C. that D. how 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查宾语从句。句意：作为一个新的外交官，他经常想怎样才能在这种场合做出更恰当的反应。how 引导一个从句作think of的宾语，根据语境可知“怎样才能做出更合适的反应”，故选D。 Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. contents B. taking C. carefully D. plastic E. packaging F. declined G. freely H. typical I. contracts J. registered If the package looks pretty, people will buy just about anything. So says an advertising executive in New York, and he has proved his point by selling boxes of rubbish for the price of an expensive bottle of wine. Justin Gignac, 26, has sold almost 900 ____41____ presented plastic boxes of rubbish from the street of Big Apple at between ＄50 and ＄100 each. Buyers from 19 countries have paid for the souvenirs (纪念品). The idea has been so successful that he is thinking of promoting it around the world. It all began when Mr Gignac was at a summer workshop, “We had a discussion about the importance of ____42____,” he recalls. “Someone said packaging was unimportant. I disagreed. The only way to prove it was by selling something nobody would ever want.” He searches the streets of Manhattan and typical ____43____ include broken glass, subway tickets, Starbucks cups and used ____44____ forks. “Special editions” are offered at a high price. He charged ＄100 for rubbish from the opening day of the New York Yankees’ stadium. Mr Gignac denies ____45____ his customers for fools: “They know what they’re getting. They appreciate the fact that they’re taking something nobody would want and finding beauty in it.” Some ____46____ customers include people who used to live in the city and want a down-to-earth souvenir. He claims he has even sold to art collectors. Realizing that the concept appears to be a real money-maker, Mr Gignac has ____47____ a company and is employing his girlfriend as vice president. He ____48____ to discuss his profit margins: “It’s actually quite a lot of effort putting them together — but yes, garbage is free.” Mr Gignac is considering more varieties of souvenirs. He maintains that he has signed ____49____ with people interested in similar projects from as far as Berlin and London. 【答案】41. C 42. E 43. A 44. D 45. B 46. H 47. J 48. F 49. I 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了Justin Gignac通过出售精心包装的街道垃圾作为纪念品，大获成功的故事。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：26岁的Justin Gignac以50到100美元不等的价格，卖出了近900个精心包装的塑料垃圾盒，这些垃圾来自纽约的街头。根据presented plastic boxes of rubbish可知，空格处应填副词修饰动词presented，carefully“仔细地”为副词，符合句意。故选C项。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：他回忆道：“我们讨论了包装的重要性。”根据Someone said packaging was unimportant.可知，空格处应填名词packaging“包装”，作介词of的宾语。故选E项。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：他搜索了曼哈顿的街道，典型的物品包括碎玻璃、地铁票、星巴克杯子和用过的塑料叉子。根据include broken glass, subway tickets, Starbucks cups and used __4__ forks可知，空格处应填名词复数形式表示泛指，作主语，contents“内容，所容纳之物”为名词复数形式，符合句意。故选A项。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：他搜索了曼哈顿的街道，典型的物品包括碎玻璃、地铁票、星巴克杯子和用过的塑料叉子。根据forks可知，空格处应填形容词作定语，plastic“塑料的”为形容词，符合句意。故选D项。 【45题详解】 考查动词。句意：Gignac先生否认把他的顾客当傻瓜：“他们知道自己买的是什么。他们欣赏这样一个事实：他们拿的是别人不想要的东西，却从中发现了美。”根据his customers for fools可知，空格处应填动词，take sb. for a fool“把某人当傻瓜”，deny doing sth.“否认做某事”，所以空格处应用动名词形式taking。故选B项。 【46题详解】 考查形容词。句意：一些典型的顾客包括那些曾经住在城市里，想要一件接地气的纪念品的人。根据people who used to live in the city and want a down-to-earth souvenir可知，空格处应填形容词作定语，typical“典型的”为形容词，符合句意。故选H项。 【47题详解】 考查动词。句意：意识到这个概念似乎是一个真正的赚钱机器，Gignac先生注册了一家公司，并雇佣了他的女朋友担任副总裁。根据a company可知，空格处应填动词，register“注册”为动词，根据前文has可知，句子使用现在完成时，故空格处应填过去分词registered。故选J项。 【48题详解】 考查动词。句意：他拒绝透露自己的利润率：“把它们组装起来实际上要付出很多努力——但没错，垃圾是免费的。”根据to discuss his profit margins可知，空格处应填动词，decline“拒绝”为动词，句子描述过去的一般情况，使用一般过去时，动词使用过去式形式。故选F项。 【49题详解】 考查名词。句意：他坚称，他已经与来自柏林和伦敦等地对类似项目感兴趣的人签订了合同。根据signed可知，空格处应填名词作宾语，contract“合同”为可数名词，应用复数形式表示泛指。故选I项。 Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Most people believe they don’t have much imagination. They are ____50____. Everyone has imagination, but most of us, once we become adults, forget how to ____51____ it. Creativity isn’t always ____52____ with great works of art or ideas. People at work and in their free time ____53____ think of creative ways to solve problems. Maybe you have a goal to achieve, a tricky question to answer or you just want to expand your mind! Here are three techniques to help you. Making connections This technique involves taking ____54____ ideas and trying to find links between them. First, think about the problem you have to solve or the job you need to do. Then find an image, word, idea or object, for example, a candle. Write down all the idea/words ____55____ with candles: light, fire, matches, wax, night, silence, etc. Think of as many as you can. The next stage is to relate the ____56____ to the job you have to do. So imagine you want to buy a friend an original ____57____; you could buy him tickets to match or take him out for the night. NO limits! Imagine that normal limitations don’t ____58____. You have as much time/space/money, etc. as you want. Think about your goal and the new ____59____. If your goal is to learn to ski,____60____, you can now practise skiing every day of your life (because you have the time and the money). Now ____61____ this to reality. Maybe you can practise skiing ever day in December, or every Monday in January. Be someone else! Look at the situation from a ____62____ point of view. Good businessmen use this technique in trade, and so do writes. Fiction writers often imagine they are the ____63____ in their books. They ask question: What does this character want? Why can’t she get it? What changes must she make to get what she wants? If your goal involves other people, put yourself in their ____64____. The best fishermen think like fish! 50. A. wrong B. unbelievable C. reasonable D. realistic 51. A. put up with B. catch up with C. make use of D. keep track of 52. A. equipped B. compared C. covered D. connected 53. A. skillfully B. routinely C. vividly D. deeply 54. A. familiar B. unrelated C. creative D. imaginary 55. A. presented B. marked C. lit D. associated 56. A. ideas B. ambitions C. achievement D. technique 57. A. experience B. service C. present D. object 58. A. work B. last C. exist D. change 59. A. possibilities B. limitations C. tendency D. practice 60. A. in fact B. in particular C. as a whole D. for example 61. A. devote B. adapt C. lead D. keep 62. A. private B. global C. different D. practical 63. A. features B. themes C. creatures D. characters 64. A. positions B. dreams C. images D. directions 【答案】50. A 51. C 52. D 53. B 54. B 55. D 56. A 57. C 58. C 59. A 60. D 61. B 62. C 63. D 64. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了每个人都有想象力，但成人常忘记如何运用，还给出了三种激发创造力的技巧。 【50题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们错了。A. wrong错误的；B. unbelievable难以置信的；C. reasonable合理的；D. realistic现实的。后文“Everyone has imagination”明确表明每个人都具备想象力，否定前文“Most people believe they don’t have much imagination.”这一认识，说明大多数人想法是错误的。故选A项。 【51题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：每个人都有想象力，但我们大多数人成年后就忘了如何运用它。A. put up with忍受；B. catch up with赶上；C. make use of利用，运用；D. keep track of记录，跟踪。前文提到“Everyone has imagination”说明大家都有想象力，接着用“but”转折，结合“once we become adults”可知成年后情况变化，后文又围绕激发创造力的技巧展开，暗示是人们成年后就忘了如何运用想象力。故选C项。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：创造力并不总是与伟大的艺术作品或思想联系在一起。A. equipped装备；B. compared比较；C. covered覆盖；D. connected联系。后文“People at work and in their free time ____ think of creative ways to solve problems.”提到人们在工作和闲暇时会想出有创意的解决问题的方法，说明创造力不局限于伟大的艺术作品或思想，即创造力和它们并非总是有联系；be connected with是固定搭配，意为“与……有联系”。故选D项。 【53题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：工作和闲暇时的人们通常会想出有创意的方法来解决问题。A. skillfully熟练地；B. routinely通常地，惯常地；C. vividly生动地；D. deeply深深地。后文以日常生活中可能遇到的情况“Maybe you have a goal to achieve, a tricky question to answer or you just want to expand your mind!”为例，说明人们在日常的工作和生活场景中经常会发挥创造力解决问题，所以用副词routinely合适。故选B项。 【54题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这种技巧包括选取不相关的想法并尝试找出它们之间的联系。A. familiar熟悉的；B. unrelated不相关的；C. creative有创造力的；D. imaginary想象的。后文提到“trying to find links between them”，既然是要找联系，那前提应该是选取原本不相关的想法。故选B项。 【55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：写下所有与蜡烛相关的想法/词语：光、火、火柴、蜡、夜晚、寂静等等。A. presented呈现；B. marked标记；C. lit点燃；D. associated联系。前文给出例子“a candle”，接着列举“light, fire, matches, wax, night, silence, etc.”这些都是和蜡烛相关的事物；be associated with是固定搭配，意为“与……相关”。故选D项。 【56题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：下一步是把这些想法与你要做的工作联系起来。A. ideas想法；B. ambitions抱负；C. achievement成就；D. technique技巧。前文“Write down all the idea/words associated with candles”明确提到写下与蜡烛相关的想法，所以这里说的是把这些想法和工作联系起来。故选A项。 【57题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：所以想象一下你想给朋友买一件独特的礼物；你可以给他买比赛门票或者带他出去过夜。A. experience经历；B. service服务；C. present礼物；D. object物体。根据前文“So imagine you want to buy a friend”以及后文“you could buy him tickets to match or take him out for the night”，买票或带朋友出去玩都是买礼物的方式，所以这里是说买礼物。故选C项。 【58题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：想象正常的限制不存在。A. work工作；B. last持续；C. exist存在；D. change改变。后文“You have as much time/space/money, etc. as you want.”表明可以拥有想要的时间、空间和金钱等，这意味着要抛开正常的限制，即想象限制不存在。故选C项。 【59题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：想想你的目标和新的可能性。A. possibilities可能性；B. limitations限制；C. tendency趋势；D. practice实践。前文提到“Imagine that normal limitations don’t ____ . You have as much time/space/money, etc. as you want.”可知，突破了限制，就会出现很多新的可能情况。故选A项。 【60题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：例如，如果你的目标是学习滑雪，你现在可以一生每天都练习滑雪（因为你有时间和金钱）。A. in fact事实上；B. in particular尤其；C. as a whole总体上；D. for example例如。前文提出“Think about your goal and the new possibilities.”，后面“if your goal is to learn to ski”是对前面内容的举例说明。故选D项。 【61题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：现在调整它以适应现实。A. devote致力于；B. adapt调整，适应；C. lead带领；D. keep保持。前文描述了突破限制想象的情况，如学习滑雪可以每天练习，后文“Maybe you can practise skiing ever day in December, or every Monday in January.”是把前面的设想在现实中进行调整以适应现实情况；adapt...to...表示“调整……适应……”。故选B项。 【62题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：从不同的角度看待这种情况。A. private私人的；B. global全球的；C. different不同的；D. practical实际的。根据“Be someone else!”可知，要成为别人，那就是要从不同于自己的角度去看待事情。故选C项。 【63题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：小说家经常想象自己是他们书中的角色。A. features特征；B. themes主题；C. creatures生物；D. characters角色。后文“What does this character want? Why can’t she get it? What changes must she make to get what she wants?”多次提到“character”，说明小说家是把自己想象成书中的角色。故选D项。 【64题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果你的目标涉及其他人，设身处地为他们着想。A. positions位置，立场；B. dreams梦想；C. images形象；D. directions方向。前文提到“Look at the situation from a ____ point of view”以及“Fiction writers often imagine they are the ____ in their books”都在强调换位思考；put oneself in one’s positions表示“设身处地为某人着想”。故选A项。 Section B Directions：Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. （A） Even at school there had been an unhealthy competition between George and Richard. “I’ll be the first millionaire in Coleford!” Richard used to boast. “And you’ll be sorry you knew me,” George would reply “because I’ll be the best lawyer in town!” George never did become a lawyer and Richard never made any money. Instead both men opened bookshops on opposite sides of Coleford High Street. It was hard to make money from books, which made the competition between them worse. Now with only one bookshop in town, business was better for George. But sometimes he sat in his narrow, old kitchen and gazed out of the dirty window, thinking about his former rival (竞争对手). Perhaps he missed him? George was very interested in old dictionaries. He’d recently found a collector in Australia who was selling a rare first edition. When the parcel arrived, the book was in perfect condition and George was delighted. But while he was having lunch, George glanced at the photo in the newspaper that the book had been wrapped in. He was astonished — the smiling face was older than he remembered but unmistakable! Trembling, George started reading. “Bookends have bought ten bookstores from their rivals Dylans. The company, owned by multi-millionaire Richard Pike, is now the largest bookseller in Australia.” 65. George and Rivhard were at school. A. roommates B. good friends C. competitors D. booksellers 66. How did George feel about Richard after his disappearance? A. He envied Richard’s marriage. B. He thought of Richard from time to time. C. He felt lucky with no rival in town. D. He was guilty of Richard’s death. 67. George got information about Richard from . A. a dictionary collector in Australia B. the latter’s rivals Dylans C. a rare first edition of a dictionary D. the wrapping paper of a book 68. What happened to George and Richard in the end? A. Both George and Richard became millionaires. B. Both of them realized their original ambitions. C. George established a successful business white Richard was missing. D. Richard became a millionaire while George had no great success. 【答案】65. C 66. B 67. D 68. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了乔治和理查德从竞争到理查德成功而乔治未有大成就的故事。 【65题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Even at school there had been an unhealthy competition between George and Richard. (甚至在学校的时候，乔治和理查德之间就存在着不健康的竞争)”可知，乔治和理查德在学校是竞争对手。故选C。 【66题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“Now with only one bookshop in town, business was better for George. But sometimes he sat in his narrow, old kitchen and gazed out of the dirty window, thinking about his former rival (竞争对手). Perhaps he missed him? (如今镇上只有一家书店了，乔治的生意好了起来。但有时他会坐在狭小破旧的厨房里，望着脏兮兮的窗外，想着他以前的竞争对手。也许他想念他了？)”可知，理查德消失后，乔治有时会想起他。故选B。 【67题详解】 细节理解题。根据第六段中“But while he was having lunch, George glanced at the photo in the newspaper that the book had been wrapped in. He was astonished — the smiling face was older than he remembered but unmistakable! Trembling, George started reading. (但当他吃午饭时，乔治瞥了一眼包裹书用的报纸上的照片。他大吃一惊——那张笑脸比他记忆中的要老，但毫无疑问就是那个人！乔治颤抖着开始阅读)”以及最后一段“Bookends have bought ten bookstores from their rivals Dylans. The company, owned by multi-millionaire Richard Pike, is now the largest bookseller in Australia. (Bookends公司已从竞争对手Dylans手中收购了十家书店。这家由百万富翁理查德·派克拥有的公司，现已成为澳大利亚最大的书商)”可知，乔治是从一本书的包装纸上得到了理查德的消息。故选D。 【68题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“George never did become a lawyer and Richard never made any money. Instead both men opened bookshops on opposite sides of Coleford High Street. It was hard to make money from books, which made the competition between them worse. (乔治从未成为一名律师，理查德也从未赚到钱。相反，两人在科尔福德大街两侧开了书店。靠卖书很难赚钱，这使得他们之间的竞争更加激烈)”以及第五段“Now with only one bookshop in town, business was better for George. But sometimes he sat in his narrow, old kitchen and gazed out of the dirty window, thinking about his former rival (竞争对手). Perhaps he missed him? (如今镇上只有一家书店了，乔治的生意好了起来。但有时他会坐在狭小破旧的厨房里，望着脏兮兮的窗外，想着他以前的竞争对手。也许他想念他了？)”和最后一段“Bookends have bought ten bookstores from their rivals Dylans. The company, owned by multi-millionaire Richard Pike, is now the largest bookseller in Australia. (Bookends公司已从竞争对手Dylans手中收购了十家书店。这家由百万富翁理查德·派克拥有的公司，现已成为澳大利亚最大的书商)”可知，乔治没有成为他想当的律师，虽然现在镇上只剩他一家书店，生意好了些，但他仍在狭窄陈旧的厨房里，没有取得巨大的成功；而理查德成为了拥有数百万财富的富翁，现在是澳大利亚最大的书商。所以最终理查德成为了百万富翁，而乔治没有取得很大的成功。故选D。 （B） Welcome to Banff, Canada’s first, most famous and arguably most fascinating national park. If you’ve come to ski or snowboard, we’ll see you on the slopes. Skiing is a local favourite too. While you’re here, try other recreational activities available in our mountains. Popular choices include a Banff Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain, bathe in the natural mineral waters at the Upper Hot Spring, horse-drawn sleigh ride, drive-your-own-team dog sled excursion, and snowmobile tour to the highland（but not in the national park）. We also recommend you make time to enjoy simple pleasures. After looking around Banff Ave shops, walk a couple of blocks west or south to the scenic Bow River. True ice skating on frozen Lake Louise where Ice Magic International Ice Sculpture Competition Works are displayed after Jan 25. You can rent skates in Banff or at the sport shop in the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel. Banff’s backcountry paths access a wilderness world of silence and matchless beauty—cross country skis and snowshoes provide the means. Banff sport shops rent equipment and clothes, or join an organized tour. Although we’ve been many times, we still find the cliffs and icefalls of our frozen canyons worth visiting. Wildlife watching also creates satisfying memories. We have seen hundreds of the elk and bighorn sheep that attract visitors, yet they still arouse a sense of wonder. And the rare spotting of a cougar, wolf or woodland caribou takes our breath away. See if simple pleasure work for your Fight in the snow with your kids, walk beside a stream or climb to a high place and admire the view. —Banff Resort Guide Editors 69. According to the passage, Banff’s backcountry is accessible by_______. A. cross country skiing B. horse-drawn sleigh riding C. snowmobiling D. dogsledding 70. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Dogsledding is the most popular sport among local people. B. Watching wildlife is a memorable experience. C Travelers should bring their own sports equipment. D. Shopping is too simple a pleasure to enjoy. 71. The purpose of the writing is to _______. A. promote scenic spots in Canada B. advertise for the sports in Banff C. introduce tourist activities in Banff D. describe breathtaking views in Banff 【答案】69. A 70. B 71. C 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇说明文。向读者介绍在Banff 游客可以进行的一些活动。 【69题详解】 细节理解题。由第五段“Banff's backcountry paths access a wilderness world of silence and matchless beauty—cross country skis and snowshoes provide the means.”可知，Banff的野外小路通向一个寂静的荒野世界，那里有着无与伦比的美丽——越野滑雪板和雪鞋提供了这种方式。本题答案为A。 【70题详解】 推理判断题。由第六段“Wildlife watching also creates satisfying memories.”可知B项说法正确。A项说法太绝对，没有事实根据。由第四段“You can rent skates in Banff or at the sport shop in the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel.”和第五段“Banff sport shops rent equipment and clothes, or join an organized tour.”可知游客不必自带运动器具，故C项说法不对。D项无从考证。故选B。 【71题详解】 推理判断题。本文是一篇旅游景点和项目介绍的说明文。其目的当然是向游客介绍Banff的游览活动了，故正确答案为C。A项拔高了主题，B、D两项以偏概全。故选C。 （C） “Get your hands off me, I have been stolen,” the laptop, a portable computer, shouted. That is a new solution to laptop computer theft: a program that lets owners give their property a voice when it has been taken. The program allows users to display alerts on the missing computer’s screen and even to set a spoken message. Tracking software for stolen laptops has been on the market for some time, but this is thought to be the first that allows owners to give the thief a piece of their mind. Owners must report their laptop missing by visiting a website, which sends a message to the model: a red and yellow “lost or stolen” sign appears on its screen when it is started. Under the latest version（版本）of the software, users can also send a spoken message. The message can be set to reappear every 30 seconds, no matter how many times the thief closes it.” One customer sent a message saying,’ You are being tracked. I am right at your door’,” said Carrie Hafeman, chief executive of the company which produces the program, Retriever. In the latest version, people can add a spoken message. For example, the laptop’s speakers will say: “Help, this laptop is reported lost or stolen. If you are not my owner, report me now.” The Retriever software package, which costs $29.95 but has a free trial period, has the functions of many security software programs. Owners can remotely switch to an alternative password if they fear that the thief has also got hold of the access details. If a thief accesses the internet with the stolen laptop, Retriever will collect information on the internet service provider in use, so that the police can be alerted to its location. Thousands of laptops are stolen every year form homes and offices, but with the use of laptops increasing, the number stolen while their owners are out and about has been rising sharply. Other security software allows users to erase data remotely or lock down the computer. 72. The expression “to give the thief a piece of their mind” can be understood as “_______”. A. to give the thief an alert mind B. to express the owners’ anger to the thief C. to remind the thief of this conscience D. to make the thief give up his mind 73. Different from other security software, Retriever can . A. record the stealing process B. help recognize the lost laptop C. lock down the computer remotely D. send a spoken message 74. One function of the program is that it allows the owner to at a distance. A. change some access details for switching on the laptop B. turn on the laptop by using the original password C. operate the laptop by means of and alternative password D. erase the information kept in the stolen laptop 75. Which of the following can best summarize the main idea of the passage? A. With no Retriever, thousands of laptops are stolen every year. B. A new soft ware provides a means to reduce laptop theft. C. Retriever has helped to find thieves and lost computers. D. A new program offers a communication platform with the thief. 【答案】72. B 73. D 74. A 75. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一种新型的电脑安全软件，这种软件拥有之前的软件所没有的功能。 【72题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段“The program allows users to display alerts on the missing computer’s screen and even to set a spoken message.(该程序允许用户在丢失的计算机屏幕上显示警报，甚至设置语音信息。)”可知，这个电脑程序让使用者在失踪的电脑屏幕上显示警告信息，本句表示失踪电脑的主人可以通过这个软件对偷盗者表达自己的愤怒之情。故选B项。 【73题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Under the latest version（版本）of the software, users can also send a spoken message.(在最新版本的软件下，用户还可以发送语音信息)”可知，这种最新版本的软件可以让用户发出语音信息，这是其他安全软件所没有的功能。故选D项。 【74题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第四段“Owners can remotely switch to an alternative password prompt if they fear that the thief has also got hold of the access details.(如果业主担心窃贼也掌握了访问细节，他们可以远程切换到备用密码提示。)”可知，这个软件可以让用户改变开机细节信息。故选A项。 【75题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第2题以及第3题解析和第二段“Owners must report their laptop missing by logging on to a website, which sends a message to the model: a red and yellow “lost or stolen” banner pops up on its screen when it is started. (车主必须登录网站报告笔记本电脑丢失，网站会向模特发送一条信息：启动时，屏幕上会弹出一条红黄相间的“丢失或被盗”横幅。)”可知，本文介绍了一种新型的电脑安全软件，这种软件拥有之前的软件所没有的功能，这些功能能够有效减少电脑的盗窃事件。故选B项。 （D） The latest research suggests that the key factor separating geniuses from the merely accomplished is not I.Q., a generally bad predictor of success. Instead, it’s purposeful practice. Top performers spend more hours practising their craft. It you wanted to picture how a typical genius might develop, you’d take a girl who possessed a slightly above average language ability. It wouldn’t have to be a big talent, just enough so that she might gain some sense of distinction. Then you would want her to meet, say, a novelist, who coincidentally shared some similar qualities. Maybe the writer was from the same town, had the same family background, or shared the same birthday. This contact would give the girl a vision of her future self. It would hive her some idea of a fascinating circle who might someday join. It would also help if one of her parents died when she was 12, giving her a strong sense of insecurity and fuelling a desperate need for success. Armed with this ambition, she would read novels and life stories of writers without end. This would give her a primary knowledge of her field. She’s be able to see new writing in deeper ways and quickly understand its inner workings. Then she would practise writing. Her practice would be slow, painstaking and error-focused. By practising in this way, he delays the automatizing process. Her mind wants to turn conscious, newly learned skills into unconscious. Automatically performed skills. By practising slowly, by breaking skills down into tiny parts and repeating, she forces the brain to internalize a better pattern of performance. Then she would find an adviser who would provide a constant stream of feedback, viewing her performance form the outside, correcting the smallest errors, pushing her to take on tougher challenges. By now she is redoing problems — how do I get characters into a room — dozens and dozens of times. She is establishing habits of thought she can call upon in order to understand or solve future problems. The primary quality our young writer possesses is not some mysterious genius. It’s the ability to develop a purposeful, laborious and boring practice routine; the latest research takes some of the magic out of great achievement. But it underlines a fact that is often neglected. Public discussion is affected by genetics and what we’re “hard-wired” to do. And it’s true that genes play a role in our capabilities. But the brain is also very plastic. We construct ourselves through behaviour. 76. The passage mainly deals with . A. the function of I.Q. in cultivating a writer B. the relationship between genius and success C. the decisive factor in making a genius D. the way of gaining some sense of distinction 77. By reading novels and writers’ stories, the girl could . A. come to understand the inner structure of writing B. join a fascinating circle of writers someday C. share with a novelist her likes and dislikes D. learn from the living examples to establish a sense of security 78. In the girl’s long painstaking training process, ________. A. her adviser forms a primary challenging force to her success. B. her writing turns into an automatic pattern of performance C. she acquires the magic of some great achievement D. she comes to realize she is “hard-wired” to write 79. What can be concluded from the passage? A. A fuelling ambition plays a leading role in one’s success B. A responsible adviser is more important than the knowledge of writing. C. As to the growth of a genius, I.Q. Doesn’t matter, but just his|her effort. D. What really matters is what you do rather then who you are. 【答案】76. C 77. A 78. B 79. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨了刻意练习在培养天才中的关键作用，而非单纯依靠智商。 【76题详解】 主旨大意题。根据全文内容，特别是第一段的句子“The latest research suggests that the key factor separating geniuses from the merely accomplished is not I.Q., a generally bad predictor of success. Instead, it’s purposeful practice.(最新研究表明，区分天才与普通成就者的关键因素并非智商 (IQ)——这一指标通常对成功缺乏预测力，而是有目的的刻意练习。)”可知，文章主要探讨了刻意练习在培养天才中的关键作用，而非单纯依靠智商。故选C项。 【77题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段的句子“Armed with this ambition, she would read novels and life stories of writers without end. This would give her a primary knowledge of her field. She’s be able to see new writing in deeper ways and quickly understand its inner workings.(怀揣这份雄心，她开始无休止地阅读小说和作家传记。这为她奠定了领域的初步基础，使她能够以更深刻的视角审视新作品，并迅速洞悉其内在脉络。)”可知，女孩通过阅读小说和作家的故事，能够理解写作的内在结构。故选A项。 【78题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段的句子“Then she would practise writing. Her practice would be slow, painstaking and error-focused. By practising in this way, he delays the automatizing process. Her mind wants to turn conscious, newly learned skills into unconscious automatically performed skills. (随后，她会开始练习写作。她的练习过程缓慢、费力且以纠错为核心。通过这种方式练习，他延缓了技能的自动化进程。她的大脑倾向于将那些有意识习得的新技能转化为无意识状态下自动执行的技能。)”可知，在女孩的长期艰苦训练过程中，她的写作变成了一种自动执行的模式。故选B项。 【79题详解】 推理判断题。根据全文内容，特别是最后一段的句子“Public discussion is affected by genetics and what we’re “hard-wired” to do. And it’s true that genes play a role in our capabilities. But the brain is also very plastic. We construct ourselves through behaviour.(公众的讨论行为受遗传因素和人类“固有神经机制”的影响。尽管基因确实在我们的能力中发挥作用，但大脑同时具有高度可塑性。我们通过行为不断构建自我。)”可知，真正重要的是你所做的事情，而不是你的天赋或身份。故选D项。 Section C Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is on e extra heading which you do not need. _____80_____ You’re probably most familiar with college dictionaries, often called abridged dictionaries. Although abridged means “shortened”, these dictionaries contain more than 150.000 entries and provide detailed definitions that are sufficient for most college students and general users. College dictionaries also contain separate lists of abbreviations. Biographical and geographical names, foreign words and phrases. And tables of measures. Webster’s Ⅱ New Riverside University Dictionary and the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language are college dictionaries. _____81_____unabridged dictionaries contain as many as 500,000 entries and provide detailed definitions and extensive word histories (etymologies). These dictionaries, possibly in several volumes and mostly found in libraries, are excellent sources for scholarly inquiries. Unabridged dictionaries include the Oxford English Dictionary and the Random House Dictionary of the English Language. _____82_____ A dictionary entry has many elements: multiple definitions, syllabication, preferred spelling and pronunciation (some word have more than one acceptable spelling and pronunciation), and part-of-speech labels. Some entries also include plurals and capitalized forms. Synonyms, antonyms, and derivatives. Americanisms and etymologies may be provide along with usage notes, cross-references, and idioms. _____83_____ If you prefer using the dictionary on a computer, you can obtain CD-ROM versions of many major dictionaries. In addition, you can access numerous dictionaries, such as WWWebster’s Dictionary, on the Internet. Online dictionaries allow you to enter a search word (you even get help with spelling) to see a definition, and sometimes even an illustration. Online dictionaries also offer additional features, such as word games. Language tips, and amusing facts about words. Some online dictionary services allow you to access numerous dictionaries, both general and specialized, in on search. _____84_____ Specialized dictionaries provide in-depth information about a certain field. For example there are dictionaries for the specialized vocabularies of law, computer technology, and medicine. In addition, there are dictionaries of synonyms, clichés, slang, and even regional expressions. Such as the Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE). There are also dictionaries of foreign languages, famous people’s names, literary characters’ names and place names. A. Varieties of college dictionaries. B. Accessing dictionaries electronically. C. Elements under a word item. D. Complete editions of dictionaries. E. Using dictionaries for particular fields. F. Features of college dictionaries. 【答案】80. F 81. D 82. C 83. B 84. E 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了不同类型的词典及其特点和使用方式。 【80题详解】 根据下文“You’re probably most familiar with college dictionaries, often called abridged dictionaries. Although abridged means “shortened”, these dictionaries contain more than 150.000 entries and provide detailed definitions that are sufficient for most college students and general users. (你可能最熟悉的是大学词典，通常称为节本词典。虽然节略的意思是“缩短”，但这些词典有超过15万条词汇，并对大多数大学生和一般用户来说，提供了足够的详细定义。)”可知，本段介绍了大学词典的特点，即虽然缩短了，但是词条超过15万条，为大多数大学生和一般用户提供了足够的详细定义。故F项“大学词典的特点”能概括本段内容。故选F。 【81题详解】 根据下文“Unabridged dictionaries contain as many as 500,000 entries and provide detailed definitions and extensive word histories (etymologies). These dictionaries, possibly in several volumes and mostly found in libraries, are excellent sources for scholarly inquiries.(未删节的词典包含多达50万条词汇，并提供详细的定义和广泛的词源。这些词典可能有好几卷，大部分在图书馆里能找到，是学术研究的绝佳来源。)”可知，本段介绍了完整版的词典，其包含多达50万条词汇，并提供详细的定义和广泛的词源，是学术研究的绝佳来源。故D项“词典的完整版”能概括本段内容。故选D。 【82题详解】 根据下文“A dictionary entry has many elements: multiple definitions, syllabication, preferred spelling and pronunciation (some word have more than one acceptable spelling and pronunciation), and part-of-speech labels. Some entries also include plurals and capitalized forms, synonyms, antonyms, and derivatives. Americanisms and etymologies may be provide along with usage notes, cross-references, and idioms.(词典词条有许多要素：多个定义、音节划分、首选的拼写和发音(有些单词有一个以上可接受的拼写和发音)，以及词性标签。有些词条还包括复数和大写形式、同义词、反义词和派生词。美式英语和词源可能会与用法说明、参考条目和习语一起提供。)”可知，本段介绍了词典下的词条有哪些要素。故C项“词条下的要素”能概括本段内容。故选C。 【83题详解】 根据下文“If you prefer using the dictionary on a computer, you can obtain CD-ROM versions of many major dictionaries. In addition, you can access numerous dictionaries, such as WWWebster’s Dictionary, on the Internet. (如果你喜欢在电脑上使用字典，你可以获得许多主要字典的CD-ROM版本。此外，你可以在互联网上查阅许多字典，如韦氏词典。)”可知，本段介绍了可以在电脑上使用字典，可以获得许多主要字典的CD-ROM版本，也可以在网上查阅许多字典。故B项“电子查阅字典”能概括本段内容。故选B。 【84题详解】 根据下文“Specialized dictionaries provide in-depth information about a certain field. For example there are dictionaries for the specialized vocabularies of law, computer technology, and medicine. In addition, there are dictionaries of synonyms, clichés, slang, and even regional expressions. Such as the Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE). There are also dictionaries of foreign languages, famous people’s names, literary characters’ names and place names. (专业词典提供关于某一特定领域的深入信息。例如，有法律、计算机技术和医学专业词汇的词典。此外，还有一些同义词词典、陈词滥调词典、俚语词典，甚至还有地区表达词典，如《美国地区英语词典》。还有外语词典、人名词典、文学人物词典和地名词典。)”可知，本段介绍了专业词典，其提供了关于某一特定领域的深入信息。故E项“用于特定领域的字典”能概括本段内容。故选E。 第II卷（共45分） I． Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brakes. 85. 网球运动在上海越来越流行了。（popular）(汉译英) __________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Tennis is getting more and more popular in Shanghai. 【解析】 【详解】考查时态和形容词比较级。表示“网球运动”用tennis，在句中作主语，位于句首，首字母大写。表示“变得”用get，本句描述正在发生的动作，时态用现在进行时，谓语用is getting。表示“越来越流行”用more and more popular，其中popular是形容词，意为“流行的”。表示“在上海”用in Shanghai，作地点状语。故翻译为Tennis is getting more and more popular in Shanghai. 86. 我认为你们的建议和他们的一样有价值。（as…as） (汉译英) __________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】I think your suggestion is as valuable as theirs. 【解析】 【详解】考查宾语从句和固定结构。句子描述的是现在的一种观点，应用一般现在时，句子为主从复合句，主句主语“我”用代词I，谓语动词“认为”为动词think，后接宾语从句，从句主语“你们的建议”译为your suggestion，“和……一样”用固定结构as…as，中间用形容词原级，“有价值的”是形容词valuable，故“和……一样有价值”为as valuable as，“他们的（建议）”用名词性物主代词theirs，相当于their suggestion，从句句意完整，不缺少成分，应用连接词that引导，且可以省略。故翻译为I think your suggestion is as valuable as theirs. 87. 只喝一杯咖啡就会使我整晚睡不着。（keep） (汉译英) __________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Drinking only a cup of coffee will keep me awake all night. 【解析】 【详解】考查动名词短语作主语。“只喝一杯咖啡”为主语，此处用动名词作主语，译为drinking only a cup of coffee，表示“睡不着”可以用形容词awake；可运用动词短语搭配：keep + sb./sth. + adj. (使某人/某物保持某种状态)。故翻译为：Drinking only a cup of coffee will keep me awake all night. 88. 为了纪念那些勇敢的消防战士，一部电影即将开拍。(memory) (汉译英) __________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】A film will be made/shot in memory of those brave fire fighters. 【解析】 【详解】考查一般将来时的被动语态和固定短语。主语“一部电影”用a film；谓语“开拍”可用动词make或者shoot，与主语之间是被动关系，“即将”表明这是将要做的事情，用一般将来时的被动语态will be made/shot；“为了纪念那些勇敢的消防战士”作目的状语，用介词短语in memory of those brave fire fighters。综上，全句译为：A film will be made/shot in memory of those brave fire fighters. 89. 过了三天她才想起把雨衣忘在语言实验室了。(remember) (汉译英) __________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】It was three days later that she remembered leaving/having left her raincoat in the language lab. 【解析】 【详解】考查强调句、时态和非谓语动词。时间状语“过了三天”用three days later表示，主语“她”用人称代词she，谓语“想起”用动词remember，讲述过去的事情用一般过去时态remembered，“把雨衣忘在语言实验室了”作宾语，可译为leaving her raincoat in the language lab或者having left her raincoat in the language lab，全句可译为Three days later she remembered leaving/having left her raincoat in the language lab；本句可改为强调句结构“It is/was + 被强调部分 + that + 其他部分”，把原句中“three days later”作为被强调部分，其他部分由that引出。综上，全句译为：It was three days later that she remembered leaving/having left her raincoat in the language lab. 90. 尽管山高林密，医护人员还是迅速地赶到出事地点，试试救援。（despite）(汉译英) __________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Despite the high mountains and thick forests, the doctors and nurses rushed to the scene of the accident for the rescue/to carry out the rescue. 【解析】 【详解】考查动词时态。表示“尽管山高林密”应用despite the high mountains and thick forests；表示“医护人员”应用the doctors and nurses；表示“迅速赶到”应用rush to，陈述过去发生的事情，使用一般过去时；表示“出事地点”应用the scene of the accident；表示“试试救援”应用for the rescue/to carry out the rescue。故翻译为Despite the high mountains and thick forests, the doctors and nurses rushed to the scene of the accident for the rescue/to carry out the rescue. II． Guided Writing 91. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 某海外学校举办英语夏令营，开设了如下课程：园艺(gardening)，烹饪(cooking)，防身术(self-defence)，护理(nursing)。假如你是王跃华(不可以用自己的真实姓名)，写一封申请信，报名参加其中一门课程的学习。信的内容必须包括： 你感兴趣的课程； 你期望从这门课程中学到什么； 为什么想学这些内容。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Sir/Madam, I’m Wang Yuehua, writing to apply for the gardening course in your English summer camp. I’m extremely interested in gardening because it allows me to get close to nature. From this course, I expect to learn about different types of plants, their growth habits, and the skills of plant cultivation and maintenance. The reason why I want to learn these things is that I’ve always been fascinated by the beauty of plants and flowers. Having a garden full of colorful plants is my long-held dream. By learning gardening, I can turn this dream into reality. Moreover, gardening can be a great stress reliever. After a long day study, taking care of plants can help me relax and regain energy. I sincerely hope to be admitted to this course. Thank you for your consideration. Yours faithfully, Wang Yuehua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于申请信。要求考生以王跃华的身份，向海外学校举办的英语夏令营报名参加其中一门课程的学习。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 课程：course → lesson 期望：expect → hope/anticipate 此外：moreover → in addition 帮助：help → assist/aid 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Moreover, gardening can be a great stress reliever. 拓展句：Moreover, gardening can be a great stress reliever that helps people relax after a long day work. 【点睛】[高分句型1] The reason why I want to learn these things is that I’ve always been fascinated by the beauty of plants and flowers. (运用了关系副词why引导的定语从句和连词that引导的表语从句) [高分句型2] Having a garden full of colorful plants is my long held-dream. (运用了动名词短语作主语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2009年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（上海卷） 英语 考生注意： 1. 本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1-12页）和第Ⅱ卷（第13页）两部分。全卷共13页。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。 2. 答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必在答题卡和答题纸上用钢笔或圆珠笔清楚填写姓名、准考证号、校验码，并用铅笔在答题卡上正确涂写准考证号和校验码。 3. 第Ⅰ卷（1-16小题，25-84小题）由机器阅卷，答案必须全部涂写在答题卡上。考生应将代表正确的小方格用铅笔涂黑。注意试题题号和答题卡编号一一对应，不能错位。答案需要更改时，必须将原选项用橡皮擦去，重新选择。答案不能涂写在试卷上，涂写在试卷上一律不给分。第Ⅰ卷中的第17-24小题和第Ⅱ卷的试题，其答案用钢笔或圆珠笔写在答题纸上，如用铅笔答题，或写在试卷上也一律不给分。 第Ⅰ卷（共105分） Ⅰ.Listening Comprehension Section A Direction: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the questions about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. Go to the office B. Keep calling C. Try online booking D. See a doctor 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. A reporter B. An athlete C. A fisherman D. An organizer 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. At a post office. B. At a fast-food restaurant. C. At a booking office. D. At a check-in desk. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. He already has plans. B. The woman should decide where to eat. C. He will make a reservation. D. The woman can ask her brother for advice. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. He got wet in the rain. B. The shower was out of order. C. He didn’t hear the phone ringing. D. He got out of the shower to answer the phone. 6. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. Reasonable. B. Bright. C. Serious D. Ridiculous. 7. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. Send leaflets. B. Go sightseeing. C. Do some gardening. D. Visit a lawyer. 8. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. Her doorbell doesn’t need repair. B. She didn’t expect him to come so early. C. The man has just arrived on time. D. It is not the right time for her. 9. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. She won’t go to the beach if it rains. B. She would like the man to get to the beach. C. It will clear up tomorrow. D. It was pouring when she was at the beach. 10. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. What to take up as a hobby. B. How to keep fit. C. How to handle pressure. D. What to play with. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. A. Her school was in a small village. B. She was outstanding at school. C. She was the only Asian girl there. D. Her parents were in London. 12. A. London. B. Bath. C. Swindon. D. Oxford. 13. A. Coming across a radio producer. B. Taking an earlier train. C. Meeting a professional artist. D. Wearing tow odd shoes. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. A. Education children. B. Saving rare animals. C. Recreating an environment. D. Making a profit. 15. A. Animals make visitors stressful. B. Animals must live their lives in cages. C. Animals can feel bored and sad. D. Animals are in danger of extinction. 16. A. They are still useful and necessary. B. They have more disadvantages then advantages. C. They are a perfect environment for animals. D. They are recreative places for animals. Section C Directions: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Car Rental Information Name: Any Toms Length of times: ____17____ days Location to leave the car: The____18____ office License: An International Driver’s License Insurance: A____19____ accident insurance Means of payment: ____20____ Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What happened to schools in England in the 1970’s Many schools became ____21____ . Why do girls do better at single-sex schools? They learn to be ____22____ and less worried about their appearance. Why do boy’s parents prefer to send their kids to mixed schools? They think girls will be ____23____ on boys. In what aspect do girls perform better than boys? In ____24____ . Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. Ⅱ.Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. 25. Four Chinese models were ________ the 14 people awarded prizes on Friday at the World Supermodel Competition. A. among B. between C. along D. beside 26. —Wow! You’ve got so many clothes. —But ________ of them are in fashion now. A. all B. both C. neither D. none 27. It_____ have been Tom that parked the car here, as he is the only one with a car. A may B. can C. must D. should 28. The Great Wall is ________ tourist attraction that millions of people pour in every year. A. so a well-known B. a so well-known C. such well-known D. such a well-known 29. Mary went to the box office at lunch time, but all the tickets ________ out. A. would sell B. had sold C. have sold D. was selling 30. Sally’s never seen a play in the Shanghai Grand Theatre, ________? A. hasn’t she B. has she C. isn’t she D. is she 31. A small plane crashed into a hillside five miles east of the city, _____all four people on board. A. killed B. killing C. kills D. to kill 32. You can’t borrow books from the school library ______ you get your student card. A. before B. if C. while D. as 33. With the government’s aid, those _____ by the earthquake have moved to the new settlements. A. affect B. affecting C. affected D. were affected 34. Mozart’s birthplace and the house ________ he composed ‘The Magic Flute’ are both museums now. A. where B. when C. there D. which 35. Bill suggested________a meeting on what to do for the Shanghai Expo during the vacation. A. having held B. to hold C. holding D. hold 36. During the period of recent terrorist activities, people _____ not to touch an unattended bag. A. had always been warned B. were always being warned C. are always warning D. always warned 37. It is immediately clear ________ the financial crisis will soon be over. A. since B. what C. when D. whether 38. Hearing the dog barking fiercely, away _____. A. fleeing the thief B. was fleeing the thief C. the thief was fleeing D. fled the thief 39. David threatened________ his neighbour to the police if the damages were not paid. A. to be reported B. reporting C. to report D. having reported 40. As a new diplomat, he often thinks of ______ he can react more appropriately on such occasions. A. what B. which C. that D. how Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. contents B. taking C. carefully D. plastic E. packaging F. declined G. freely H. typical I. contracts J. registered If the package looks pretty, people will buy just about anything. So says an advertising executive in New York, and he has proved his point by selling boxes of rubbish for the price of an expensive bottle of wine. Justin Gignac, 26, has sold almost 900 ____41____ presented plastic boxes of rubbish from the street of Big Apple at between ＄50 and ＄100 each. Buyers from 19 countries have paid for the souvenirs (纪念品). The idea has been so successful that he is thinking of promoting it around the world. It all began when Mr Gignac was at a summer workshop, “We had a discussion about the importance of ____42____,” he recalls. “Someone said packaging was unimportant. I disagreed. The only way to prove it was by selling something nobody would ever want.” He searches the streets of Manhattan and typical ____43____ include broken glass, subway tickets, Starbucks cups and used ____44____ forks. “Special editions” are offered at a high price. He charged ＄100 for rubbish from the opening day of the New York Yankees’ stadium. Mr Gignac denies ____45____ his customers for fools: “They know what they’re getting. They appreciate the fact that they’re taking something nobody would want and finding beauty in it.” Some ____46____ customers include people who used to live in the city and want a down-to-earth souvenir. He claims he has even sold to art collectors. Realizing that the concept appears to be a real money-maker, Mr Gignac has ____47____ a company and is employing his girlfriend as vice president. He ____48____ to discuss his profit margins: “It’s actually quite a lot of effort putting them together — but yes, garbage is free.” Mr Gignac is considering more varieties of souvenirs. He maintains that he has signed ____49____ with people interested in similar projects from as far as Berlin and London. Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Most people believe they don’t have much imagination. They are ____50____. Everyone has imagination, but most of us, once we become adults, forget how to ____51____ it. Creativity isn’t always ____52____ with great works of art or ideas. People at work and in their free time ____53____ think of creative ways to solve problems. Maybe you have a goal to achieve, a tricky question to answer or you just want to expand your mind! Here are three techniques to help you. Making connections This technique involves taking ____54____ ideas and trying to find links between them. First, think about the problem you have to solve or the job you need to do. Then find an image, word, idea or object, for example, a candle. Write down all the idea/words ____55____ with candles: light, fire, matches, wax, night, silence, etc. Think of as many as you can. The next stage is to relate the ____56____ to the job you have to do. So imagine you want to buy a friend an original ____57____; you could buy him tickets to match or take him out for the night. NO limits! Imagine that normal limitations don’t ____58____. You have as much time/space/money, etc. as you want. Think about your goal and the new ____59____. If your goal is to learn to ski,____60____, you can now practise skiing every day of your life (because you have the time and the money). Now ____61____ this to reality. Maybe you can practise skiing ever day in December, or every Monday in January. Be someone else! Look at the situation from a ____62____ point of view. Good businessmen use this technique in trade, and so do writes. Fiction writers often imagine they are the ____63____ in their books. They ask question: What does this character want? Why can’t she get it? What changes must she make to get what she wants? If your goal involves other people, put yourself in their ____64____. The best fishermen think like fish! 50. A. wrong B. unbelievable C. reasonable D. realistic 51. A. put up with B. catch up with C. make use of D. keep track of 52. A. equipped B. compared C. covered D. connected 53. A. skillfully B. routinely C. vividly D. deeply 54. A. familiar B. unrelated C. creative D. imaginary 55. A. presented B. marked C. lit D. associated 56. A. ideas B. ambitions C. achievement D. technique 57. A. experience B. service C. present D. object 58. A. work B. last C. exist D. change 59. A. possibilities B. limitations C. tendency D. practice 60. A. in fact B. in particular C. as a whole D. for example 61. A. devote B. adapt C. lead D. keep 62. A. private B. global C. different D. practical 63. A. features B. themes C. creatures D. characters 64. A. positions B. dreams C. images D. directions Section B Directions：Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. （A） Even at school there had been an unhealthy competition between George and Richard. “I’ll be the first millionaire in Coleford!” Richard used to boast. “And you’ll be sorry you knew me,” George would reply “because I’ll be the best lawyer in town!” George never did become a lawyer and Richard never made any money. Instead both men opened bookshops on opposite sides of Coleford High Street. It was hard to make money from books, which made the competition between them worse. Now with only one bookshop in town, business was better for George. But sometimes he sat in his narrow, old kitchen and gazed out of the dirty window, thinking about his former rival (竞争对手). Perhaps he missed him? George was very interested in old dictionaries. He’d recently found a collector in Australia who was selling a rare first edition. When the parcel arrived, the book was in perfect condition and George was delighted. But while he was having lunch, George glanced at the photo in the newspaper that the book had been wrapped in. He was astonished — the smiling face was older than he remembered but unmistakable! Trembling, George started reading. “Bookends have bought ten bookstores from their rivals Dylans. The company, owned by multi-millionaire Richard Pike, is now the largest bookseller in Australia.” 65. George and Rivhard were at school. A. roommates B. good friends C. competitors D. booksellers 66. How did George feel about Richard after his disappearance? A. He envied Richard’s marriage. B. He thought of Richard from time to time. C. He felt lucky with no rival in town. D. He was guilty of Richard’s death. 67. George got information about Richard from . A. a dictionary collector in Australia B. the latter’s rivals Dylans C. a rare first edition of a dictionary D. the wrapping paper of a book 68. What happened to George and Richard in the end? A Both George and Richard became millionaires. B. Both of them realized their original ambitions. C. George established a successful business white Richard was missing. D. Richard became a millionaire while George had no great success. （B） Welcome to Banff, Canada’s first, most famous and arguably most fascinating national park. If you’ve come to ski or snowboard, we’ll see you on the slopes. Skiing is a local favourite too. While you’re here, try other recreational activities available in our mountains. Popular choices include a Banff Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain, bathe in the natural mineral waters at the Upper Hot Spring, horse-drawn sleigh ride, drive-your-own-team dog sled excursion, and snowmobile tour to the highland（but not in the national park）. We also recommend you make time to enjoy simple pleasures. After looking around Banff Ave shops, walk a couple of blocks west or south to the scenic Bow River. True ice skating on frozen Lake Louise where Ice Magic International Ice Sculpture Competition Works are displayed after Jan 25. You can rent skates in Banff or at the sport shop in the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel. Banff’s backcountry paths access a wilderness world of silence and matchless beauty—cross country skis and snowshoes provide the means. Banff sport shops rent equipment and clothes, or join an organized tour. Although we’ve been many times, we still find the cliffs and icefalls of our frozen canyons worth visiting. Wildlife watching also creates satisfying memories. We have seen hundreds of the elk and bighorn sheep that attract visitors, yet they still arouse a sense of wonder. And the rare spotting of a cougar, wolf or woodland caribou takes our breath away. See if simple pleasure work for your Fight in the snow with your kids, walk beside a stream or climb to a high place and admire the view. —Banff Resort Guide Editors 69. According to the passage, Banff’s backcountry is accessible by_______. A. cross country skiing B. horse-drawn sleigh riding C. snowmobiling D. dogsledding 70. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Dogsledding is the most popular sport among local people. B. Watching wildlife is a memorable experience. C. Travelers should bring their own sports equipment. D. Shopping is too simple a pleasure to enjoy. 71. The purpose of the writing is to _______. A. promote scenic spots in Canada B. advertise for the sports in Banff C. introduce tourist activities in Banff D describe breathtaking views in Banff （C） “Get your hands off me, I have been stolen,” the laptop, a portable computer, shouted. That is a new solution to laptop computer theft: a program that lets owners give their property a voice when it has been taken. The program allows users to display alerts on the missing computer’s screen and even to set a spoken message. Tracking software for stolen laptops has been on the market for some time, but this is thought to be the first that allows owners to give the thief a piece of their mind. Owners must report their laptop missing by visiting a website, which sends a message to the model: a red and yellow “lost or stolen” sign appears on its screen when it is started. Under the latest version（版本）of the software, users can also send a spoken message. The message can be set to reappear every 30 seconds, no matter how many times the thief closes it.” One customer sent a message saying,’ You are being tracked. I am right at your door’,” said Carrie Hafeman, chief executive of the company which produces the program, Retriever. In the latest version, people can add a spoken message. For example, the laptop’s speakers will say: “Help, this laptop is reported lost or stolen. If you are not my owner, report me now.” The Retriever software package, which costs $29.95 but has a free trial period, has the functions of many security software programs. Owners can remotely switch to an alternative password if they fear that the thief has also got hold of the access details. If a thief accesses the internet with the stolen laptop, Retriever will collect information on the internet service provider in use, so that the police can be alerted to its location. Thousands of laptops are stolen every year form homes and offices, but with the use of laptops increasing, the number stolen while their owners are out and about has been rising sharply. Other security software allows users to erase data remotely or lock down the computer. 72. The expression “to give the thief a piece of their mind” can be understood as “_______”. A. to give the thief an alert mind B. to express the owners’ anger to the thief C. to remind the thief of this conscience D. to make the thief give up his mind 73. Different from other security software, Retriever can . A. record the stealing process B. help recognize the lost laptop C. lock down the computer remotely D. send a spoken message 74. One function of the program is that it allows the owner to at a distance. A. change some access details for switching on the laptop B. turn on the laptop by using the original password C. operate the laptop by means of and alternative password D. erase the information kept in the stolen laptop 75. Which of the following can best summarize the main idea of the passage? A. With no Retriever, thousands of laptops are stolen every year. B. A new soft ware provides a means to reduce laptop theft. C. Retriever has helped to find thieves and lost computers. D. A new program offers a communication platform with the thief. （D） The latest research suggests that the key factor separating geniuses from the merely accomplished is not I.Q. a generally bad predictor of success. Instead, it’s purposeful practice. Top performers spend more hours practising their craft. It you wanted to picture how a typical genius might develop, you’d take a girl who possessed a slightly above average language ability. It wouldn’t have to be a big talent, just enough so that she might gain some sense of distinction. Then you would want her to meet, say, a novelist, who coincidentally shared some similar qualities. Maybe the writer was from the same town, had the same family background, or shared the same birthday. This contact would give the girl a vision of her future self. It would hive her some idea of a fascinating circle who might someday join. It would also help if one of her parents died when she was 12, giving her a strong sense of insecurity and fuelling a desperate need for success. Armed with this ambition, she would read novels and life stories of writers without end. This would give her a primary knowledge of her field. She’s be able to see new writing in deeper ways and quickly understand its inner workings. Then she would practise writing. Her practice would be slow, painstaking and error-focused. By practising in this way, he delays the automatizing process. Her mind wants to turn conscious, newly learned skills into unconscious. Automatically performed skills. By practising slowly, by breaking skills down into tiny parts and repeating, she forces the brain to internalize a better pattern of performance. Then she would find an adviser who would provide a constant stream of feedback, viewing her performance form the outside, correcting the smallest errors, pushing her to take on tougher challenges. By now she is redoing problems — how do I get characters into a room — dozens and dozens of times. She is establishing habits of thought she can call upon in order to understand or solve future problems. The primary quality our young writer possesses is not some mysterious genius. It’s the ability to develop a purposeful, laborious and boring practice routine; the latest research takes some of the magic out of great achievement. But it underlines a fact that is often neglected. Public discussion is affected by genetics and what we’re “hard-wired” to do. And it’s true that genes play a role in our capabilities. But the brain is also very plastic. We construct ourselves through behaviour. 76. The passage mainly deals with . A. the function of I.Q. in cultivating a writer B. the relationship between genius and success C. the decisive factor in making a genius D. the way of gaining some sense of distinction 77. By reading novels and writers’ stories, the girl could . A. come to understand the inner structure of writing B. join a fascinating circle of writers someday C. share with a novelist her likes and dislikes D. learn from the living examples to establish a sense of security 78. In the girl’s long painstaking training process, ________. A. her adviser forms a primary challenging force to her success. B her writing turns into an automatic pattern of performance C. she acquires the magic of some great achievement D. she comes to realize she is “hard-wired” to write 79. What can be concluded from the passage? A. A fuelling ambition plays a leading role in one’s success B. A responsible adviser is more important than the knowledge of writing. C. As to the growth of a genius, I.Q. Doesn’t matter, but just his|her effort. D. What really matters is what you do rather then who you are. Section C Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is on e extra heading which you do not need. _____80_____ You’re probably most familiar with college dictionaries, often called abridged dictionaries. Although abridged means “shortened”, these dictionaries contain more than 150.000 entries and provide detailed definitions that are sufficient for most college students and general users. College dictionaries also contain separate lists of abbreviations. Biographical and geographical names, foreign words and phrases. And tables of measures. Webster’s Ⅱ New Riverside University Dictionary and the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language are college dictionaries. _____81_____unabridged dictionaries contain as many as 500,000 entries and provide detailed definitions and extensive word histories (etymologies). These dictionaries, possibly in several volumes and mostly found in libraries, are excellent sources for scholarly inquiries. Unabridged dictionaries include the Oxford English Dictionary and the Random House Dictionary of the English Language. _____82_____ A dictionary entry has many elements: multiple definitions, syllabication, preferred spelling and pronunciation (some word have more than one acceptable spelling and pronunciation), and part-of-speech labels. Some entries also include plurals and capitalized forms. Synonyms, antonyms, and derivatives. Americanisms and etymologies may be provide along with usage notes, cross-references, and idioms. _____83_____ If you prefer using the dictionary on a computer, you can obtain CD-ROM versions of many major dictionaries. In addition, you can access numerous dictionaries, such as WWWebster’s Dictionary, on the Internet. Online dictionaries allow you to enter a search word (you even get help with spelling) to see a definition, and sometimes even an illustration. Online dictionaries also offer additional features, such as word games. Language tips, and amusing facts about words. Some online dictionary services allow you to access numerous dictionaries, both general and specialized, in on search. _____84_____ Specialized dictionaries provide in-depth information about a certain field. For example there are dictionaries for the specialized vocabularies of law, computer technology, and medicine. In addition, there are dictionaries of synonyms, clichés, slang, and even regional expressions. Such as the Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE). There are also dictionaries of foreign languages, famous people’s names, literary characters’ names and place names. A. Varieties of college dictionaries. B. Accessing dictionaries electronically. C. Elements under a word item. D. Complete editions of dictionaries. E. Using dictionaries for particular fields. F. Features of college dictionaries. 第II卷（共45分） I． Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brakes. 85. 网球运动在上海越来越流行了。（popular）(汉译英) __________________________________________________________________________ 86. 我认为你们的建议和他们的一样有价值。（as…as） (汉译英) __________________________________________________________________________ 87. 只喝一杯咖啡就会使我整晚睡不着。（keep） (汉译英) __________________________________________________________________________ 88. 为了纪念那些勇敢的消防战士，一部电影即将开拍。(memory) (汉译英) __________________________________________________________________________ 89. 过了三天她才想起把雨衣忘在语言实验室了。(remember) (汉译英) __________________________________________________________________________ 90. 尽管山高林密，医护人员还是迅速地赶到出事地点，试试救援。（despite）(汉译英) __________________________________________________________________________ II． Guided Writing 91. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 某海外学校举办英语夏令营，开设了如下课程：园艺(gardening)，烹饪(cooking)，防身术(self-defence)，护理(nursing)。假如你是王跃华(不可以用自己的真实姓名)，写一封申请信，报名参加其中一门课程的学习。信的内容必须包括： 你感兴趣的课程； 你期望从这门课程中学到什么； 为什么想学这些内容。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $