天津市第一中学 张建英（听力部分）

第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）

第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)


1.What class is this?


A.Chemistry. B.History. C.Foreign language.


2.When does the woman suggest they meet?


A.After class on Friday. B.Before class on Friday.


C.After today's meeting.


3.Where are they most probably working?


A.At the post office. B.At a supermarket.


C.At a newspaper office.


4.What are the speakers probably doing?


A.Booking a hotel. B.Writing postcards.


C.Looking at photographs.


5.What is the probable result of the conversation?


A.The man got his telephone repaired.


B.The man got a new telephone.


C.The man got nothing.


第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)


听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。


6.What are they mainly talking about?


A. Making money. B. The weather. C.Susan's birthday.


7.What is Susan going to do first?


A.Go to the party. B.Go to a concert.


C.Pick Peter up at ten.


听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。


8.Where has the woman stayed during the fair?


A.In a large room. B.In a small room. C.In another room.


9.How much will the woman pay for her new room per night?


A.￡140. B.￡220. C.￡120.


10.What kind of room does the woman prefer?


A.Facing Big Ben. B.Facing London Bridge.


C.Facing the Thames.


听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。


11.What does the man have to do if he rents that apartment?


A.He has to clean house himself.


B.He has to rent the house himself.


C.He has to install(安装) the gas device himself.


12.What else is the man's responsibility besides having his telephone installed?


A.To contact the gas and power companies.


B.To contact the water company.


C.To contact the water and electricity companies.


13.When will the man call on the woman?


A.In an hour and a half. B.In half an hour.


C.In a sharp hour.


听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。


14.What can we learn from the conversation?


A.Sally loves arguing with her dad.


B.Teens have their own ideas about how to dress.


C.Sally's dad doesn't want her to wear decent dresses.


15.What do we know about Sally's dad?


A.He is open-minded. B.He is narrow-minded.


C.He is old-fashioned.


16.Why is Sally dressing herself in that way?


A.Because she is hard to get along with.


B.Because she is trying to follow the fashion.


C.Because she is a spoilt child.


17.Which of the following is true according to Sally?


A.Most of her schoolmates dress the way she does.


B.Most people in the world wear fashionable dresses.


C.Most of Sally's dresses are in fashion.


听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。


18.Why couldn't the man open the door?


A.His friend left him the wrong key.


B.He didn't know where the back door was.


C.He couldn't find the key to his mailbox.


19.Why was the man getting anxious?


A.Because it was getting dark.


B.Because the birds might have died.


C.Because he didn't want to draw others' attention.


20.Why did the man feel like a fool?


A.Because what he did made him look like a thief.


B.Because he made too much noise.


C.Because he hated himself for forgetting the matter.

第二部分：知识运用

第一节 单项填空(每小题1 分；满分15分)


21. Most people prefer to travel on ____ train, because you can have a comfortable journey, but make sure you get ____ fast one.


A. the; the B. a; the C. the; a D. 不填; a


22. With the weather getting colder, visitors from Australia spent their _____ days in Beijing.


A. a few last B. last few C. few last D. last a few


23. -Is it good to look up every new word that I come across in reading?


-No. You ____because you are likely to guess the meaning from the context.


A. can't B. mustn't C. don't have to D. ought not to


24. -I am applying for Toronto University.


-____.


A. All right B. Good luck C. Certainly D. Congratulations


25. -Shall we meet tonight?


-Sorry, I'm busy. How about ____ day?


A. every other B. the other C. any other D. some other


26.-So how long have you been here?


-Just a couple of days actually. I'm on a big journey, you know. I ___ all the places of interest here.


A. am visitingB. visited C . have visitedD. will visit


27. - Have you seen Bob recently?


-No, but I was told that he ____ for a new job all through the summer.


A. has been looking B. had been looking


C. is looking D. was looking


28. True friends always stick with each other through_____.


A. black and white B. good and bad


C. thick and thin D. young and old


29.Try the new cleaner. Just a few minutes every day' that's all it takes'____ you could have shining floors and furniture.


A. andB. butC. orD. so


30. -Robin told me that he would leave tonight.


-What a pity! My brother wishes that he ____ with him for a chat.


A. can stay B. will stay C. had stayed D. would stay


31. ____ the warning message, more lives would have been lost in the flood.


A. Regardless of B. Instead of C. But for D. Except for


32. Although the teacher did not mention any names, everybody knew who he was _____.


A. attending toB. turning to


C. referring toD. talking to


33. Among the brilliant athletic achievements, a few records _____ because of the moving life stories behind them.


A. stand out B. set up C. go on D. get through


34. All things ___ into consideration, the planned trip will have to be called off.


A. taken B. taking C. to take D. being taken


35. -We usually go hiking for vacation. I like it, but I want to try something more challenging this year.


-____.


A. Let's go. B. Cheer up. C. Like what? D. Take care
第二节 完形填空(每小题1.5 分；满分30分)
One evening after dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Bond called a family meeting. "We've had to make a 36 decision," Mr. Bond announced. "You see, your mother has been offered a post as co-director of a TV station in Chicago. 37, the station is not here. After 38 long and hard about it, we've 39 that the right decision is to move to Chicago."


Marc looked 40, while his sister Rachel breathlessly started asking when they'd be moving. "It's surprising but exciting!" she said. Marc simply said, "I can't leave my 41. I'd rather stay here and live with Tommy Lyons!"


The Bonds hoped that by the time they moved to Chicago in August, Marc would grow more 42 the idea of leaving. However, he showed no 43 of accepting the decision, refusing to 44 his belongings.


45 the morning of their move, Marc was nowhere to be found. His parents called Tommy-Lyons' house, but Mrs. Lyons said she hadn't seen Marc. Mrs. Bond became increasingly 46 while her husband felt angry with their son for behaving so 47.


What they didn't know was that Marc had started to walk over to Tommy's house with a faint idea of 48 in Lyons' attic (阁楼) for a few days. But as he walked along, all the 49 landscape of his neighbourhood 50 him of the things he and his family had done together; the green fence he and his mother had painted; the trees he and his sister used to 51 while playing hide-and-seek; the park 52 he and his father often took walks together. How much would these 53 without his family, who made them special in the first place? Marc didn't take the 54 to answer that question but instead, he hurried back to his house, 55 if there were any boxes the right size to hold his record collection.


36. A. different B. quick C. wise D. final


37. A. Besides B. However C. So D. Even though


38. A. thinking B. quarrelling C. complaining D. arguing


39. A. known B. recognized C. concluded D. insisted


40. A. shocked B. puzzled C. disappointed D. excited


41. A. classmates B. friends C. neighbours D. parents


42. A. delighted at B. pleased with


C. used to D. worried about


43. A. ways B. signs C. interests D. hopes


44. A. pack B. collect C. tie D. pile


45. A. Before B. In C. On D. During


46. A. anxious B. angry C. frightened D. miserable


47. A. rudely B. irregularly C. irresponsibly D. naughtily


48. A. hiding B. staying C. sleeping D. living


49. A. beautiful B. familiar C. splendid D. modern


50. A. recalled B. remembered C. warned D. reminded


51. A. plant B. water C. climb D. hide


52. A. which B. where C. that D. what


53. A. cost B. value C. mean D. measure


54. A. time B. courage C. strength D. patience


55. A. looking B. wondering C. asking D. expecting

第三部分：阅读理解(每小题2分，满分40分)/strong>

(A)

Stepping into a pool of water is common enough, but who could ever imagine stepping into a pool of fish? In February of 1974, Bill Tapp, an Australian farmer, saw a rain of fish that covered his farm. How surprised he must have been!


What caused this strange occurrence? This is a question that had long puzzled people who study fish. The answer turned out to be a combination of wind and storm.


When it is spring in the northern part of the world, it is fall in Australia.Throughout the autumn season, terrible storms arise and rains flood the land. The strong winds sweep over Australia like huge vacuum cleaners (吸尘器), collecting seaweed, pieces of wood, and even schools of fish. Strong winds may carry these bits of nature for many miles before vacuum dropping them on fields, houses, and astonished people.


Although they seem unusual, fish-falls occur frequently in Australia. When Bill Tapp was asked to describe the scene of fish, he remarked, "They look like millions of dead birds falling down." His statement is not surprising. The wonders of the natural world are as common as rain. Nature, with its infinite wonders, can create waterfalls that flow upward and fish that fall out of the sky.


56. What is this passage about?


A. A sad story. B. Australia's northern part.


C. A rain of fish. D. The damage done by floods.


57. Fish-falls occur in Australia _____.


A. quite often B. on large farms


C. only in winter D. when the air is calm


58. The word "infinite" is closest in meaning to ___.


A. easy B. difficult C. countless D. dangerous

(B)

The girls in this sixth grade class in East Palo Alto, California, all have the same access to computers as boys. But researchers say, by the time they get to high school, they are victims (受害者) of what the researchers call a major new gender (性别) gap in technology. Janice Weinman of the American Association of University Women(AAUW) says,"Girls tend to be less comfortable than boys with the computer. They use it more for word processing rather than for problem solving, rather than to discover new ways in which to understand information.


After re-examining a thousand studies, the AAUW researchers found that girls make up only a small percentage of students in computer science classes. Girls rate themselves significantly lower than boys in their ability and confidence in using computers. And they use computers less often than boys outside the classroom.


An instructor of a computer lab says he's already noticed some difference. Charles Cheadle of Cesar Chavez School says, "Boys are not so afraid they might do something that will harm the computer, whereas girls are afraid they might break it somehow."


Six years ago, the software company Purple Moon noticed that girls' computer usage was falling behind boys. Karen Gould with the company says, "The number one reason girls told us they don't like computer games is not that they're too violent, or too competitive. Girls just said they're unbelievably boring." What girls want, Purple Moon found, is characters they can relate to and story lines relative to what's going on in their own lives. "What we definitely found from girls is (that there is no intrinsic)(内在的) reason why they wouldn't want to play on a computer; it was just a content thing," says Karen Gould.


The sponsor of the study says it all boils down to this: the technology gender gap that separates the girls from the boys must be closed if women are to compete effectively with men in the 21st century.


59. According to the passage, girls are victims of the gender gap in technology because ___,


A. they can not discover new ways to use computers


B. they have the same access to computers as boys


C. they are likely to be less comfortable with computers


D. they can only use computers for word processing


60. Girls often feel _____.


A. bored with computer games


B. comfortable using computers


C. it hard to use computers in word processing


D. worried about using computers


61. The research on girls and computers is ___.


A. based on a few recent studies


B. based on a great number of studies


C. presented by one person


D. not considered well grounded


62. The software company seems to think ___.


A. if girls had an equal chance to play games, they would like computers


B. if the software content was changed, girls would be more interested


C. if the software was more violent, girls would like it better


D. if the characters were funny, girls would like them better


63. The gender gap needs to be closed because ___.


A. it isn't fair that boys are allowed to use computers all the time


B. there isn't enough money for updating computer system


C. most of the causes may boil down to a question of money


D. the ability to use computers is important in today's world

(C)

Normally a student must attend a certain number of courses in order to graduate, and each course that he attends gives him a credit that he may count towards a degree. In many American universities the total work for a degree consists of thirty-six courses, each lasting for one semester. A typical course consists of three classes per week for fifteen weeks; while attending a university a student will probably attend four or five courses during each semester. Normally a student would expect to take four years attending two semesters each year. It is possible for a student to move between one university and another during his degree course, though this is not in fact done as a regular practice.


For every course that he follows a student is given a grade, which is recorded, and the record is available for the student to show to future employers. All this imposes a constant pressure and strain of work, but in spite of this some students still find time for great activity in student affairs. Elections to positions in student organizations arouse much enthusiasm. Students who advise the academic authorities usually perform the effective work of maintaining discipline. Any student, who is thought to have broken the rules, for example by cheating, has to appear before a student court. With the enormous numbers of students, the operation of the system does involve a certain amount of activity. A student who has held one of these positions of authority is much respected and it will be of benefit to him later in his career.


64. Normally a student would at least attend ____ classes each week.


A. 12B. 15C. 20D. 36


65. An American student is allowed ____.


A. to live in a different university


B. to live at home and drive to class


C. to get two degrees from two different universities


D. to take a particular course in a different university


66. American university students are usually under pressure of work because____.


A. their academic performance will affect their careers B. they want to run for positions of academic authority


C. they have to observe university discipline


D. they are heavily involved in student affairs


67. The student organizations seem to be effective in ___.


A. dealing with the academic affairs of the universityB. keeping up the students' enthusiasm for social activitiesC. ensuring the students observe university regulations


D. evaluating students' performance by bringing them before a court


68. Some students are enthusiastic for positions in student organizations probably because ____.


A. they hate the constant pressure of their study


B. they will be able to stay longer in the university


C. such positions help them get better jobs


D. such positions are usually well paid

(D)

(1) Secretary. Part time. 20 hours a week. Busy doctor's office. Experience preferred. Good typing. Call 555-2438.


(2) BABY SITTER. 3 to 6 weekday afternoons. I will take you home. $5 an hour, call 555-5593.


(3) Guitar lessons. Your home or mine. Experienced musician. Master's degree in music. Call Louise 555-6131.


(4) TENTH STREET BLOCK PAKTY. Sunday. July 15. Noon to 8. Food, games, prizes, live band. Tenth Street between Main and North.


(5) APARTMENT FOR RENT. 3 sunny rooms on high floor, great view. Separate kitchen. Wall-to-wall carpeting. The living room can be used as dining room. Email: SDGT@163.com.cn


(6) TAXI DRIVER WANTED. Full or part time. Experience necessary. A good knowledge of the city is required. Call 555-8860 between 9am and 5pm weekdays.


(7) A stereo system for sale. It has two speakers. The system has an AM/FM radio. It also has a tape deck and turntable. It is in good condition. The stereo was owned for only one year. The price is $ 200 including the speakers. The owner will also take the highest price offered if the asking price is not met. Call Bill after 6pm at 555-9834.


69. How many of the seven ads are placed by people who want to hire someone for a certain job?


A. Four.B. Three. C. Two.D. Five.


70. Which of the following is true?


A. Those who have some experience in office work will have a better chance to get the job of secretary.


B. The owner of the stereo will never sell his stereo at a price less than $ 200.


C. The taxi driver is not necessarily familiar with the city.


D. The tenth street block party will last until after 8.


71. We may learn from the ads above that ____.


A. a baby-sitter is paid by the hour


B. the party will be held without any music


C. the rooms for rent cannot get good sunlight


D. people can get guitar lessons at any place they like

(E)

Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the lake behind his house. He swam toward the middle of the lake, not realizing that a crocodile was swimming toward him. His mother, who was in the house, was looking out of the window and saw the two. In great fear, she ran toward the water, shouting to her son as loudly as she could. Hearing her voice, the boy became alarmed and swam back. It was too late. Just as he reached her, the crocodile reached him. The mother grabbed her little boy by the arms just as the crocodile snatched his legs. The crocodile was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too passionate to let go. A farmer happened to drive by, heard their screams, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the crocodile.


Remarkably, the boy survived, after several weeks in hospital. His legs were extremely scarred by the attack of the animal. And, on his arms, were deep scratches where his mother's fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.


The newspaper reporter, who interviewed the boy asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter. "But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms. too. I have them because my Mom wouldn't let go."


Never judge another person's scars, because you don't know how they were made.


72. Which will be the best title for the text?


A. Scars of Love B. Women Hold up Half the Sky


C. A Terrible Experience D. Don't Judge by Appearances


73. Hearing Mother's shouts, the boy _____.


A. remained in the middle at a loss


B. didn't stop swimming forwards


C. swam back towords the shore


D. was ready to fight the crocodile


74. Which of the following statements is true?


A. A crocodile attacked him when the boy and his mother were swimming.


B. The crocodile bit the arms of the boy when it reached him.


C. There is always an interesting story behind every scar.


D. It was a farmer who shot the crocodile.


75. By saying the words (see the underlined sentence), the boy really wanted to show ____.


A. how deep the scars made by the crocodile were


B. what a brave and courageous boy he was


C. how many scars and scratches he had


D. how great and beloved his mother was

第四部分：书面表达 (满分35分)

假定你是王华，你收到一位英籍朋友---彼得的来信，他在信中请你介绍一下中国人欢度春节（the Spring Festival）的情况。请根据下面的提示给他回信。


内容包括：时间、地点、人物、活动。（如：除夕全家人欢聚、包饺子、守夜、燃放烟花爆竹、收看春节联欢晚会、逛庙会…）


注意：信的开头、结尾已为你写好； 词数:100字左右。参考词汇：烟花爆竹 fireworks and crackers; 庙会 temple fair; 春节联欢晚会 Spring Festival Eve Variety Show


Dear Peter,


Glad to receive your letter. Now I'm telling you everything I know about how Chinese people usually spend the Spring Festival.


________________________________________________


Of course Chinese people spend the festival variously from place to place. If needed, I'll tell you more about it.


Best wishes.


Yours ever,


Wang Hua