Day 1

Express yourself ... (P3)

Choose the best answer:

1. Glee appeals to Theresa Murphy so much because ______.

A. the characters in the show are lifelike and different from those in other shows

B. it is affecting trends in high school clothing

C. it deals with all kinds of teenage issues and is very positive

D. many famous actors star in the show

2. Which of the following statements about “Glee” is TRUE?

A. The show is set in a real high school.

B. The music in the show is mostly classical.

C. It is very popular among US teenagers.

D. The show reflects a huge interest in musicals.

3. There are many “Glee” summer camps being held across the country because ______.

A. many people love singing

B. teenagers want to be chosen to appear in “Glee”

C. “Glee” is such a hit and many people tap into its ideas

D. many people want to experience what it is like to be a star

4. Shellee Frazee thinks “Glee” spreads the message that ______.

A. it is hard to come to terms with who we are

B. we should learn and accept who we are

C. we must learn how to fit in with others

D. we have to be talented to be accepted by others

Day 2

Brits love to spend ... (P4)

Choose the best answer:

1. The article is mainly about ______.

A. the British pub losing popularity

B. the author’s love of pubs

C. how the British socialize

D. the local British pub

2. Many British people say that the pub is a cornerstone of British life because ______.

A. it is nearby and convenient

B. it is a great place for meeting friends

C. it is far cozier than a bar to have a drink

D. it is easy to bump into people they know in a pub

3. From the text, we can conclude that gastropubs ______.

A. will replace the local pubs

B. attach more importance to drinks

C. are somewhere between a restaurant and a bar

D. attract beer lovers as well as wine lovers

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the article?

A. The author is in favor of gastropubs.

B. Wine is thought to show one’s class and taste.

C. British people do not go to pubs as often as before.

D. Local pubs are being seriously affected by gastropubs.

Day 3

Flowers know their ... (P5)

Choose the best answer:

1. What is the article mainly about?

A. New discoveries about plants.

B. How plants compete with each other.

C. Family recognition among plants.

D. Jewelweeds and the Great Lakes sea rockets.

2. When the McMaster University scientists experimented with Jewelweeds, they ______.

A. planted Jewelweeds alone

B. separated jewelweeds from their siblings

C. planted Jewelweeds in an unusual environment

D. grew jewelweeds together with either family or strangers

3. Which of the following shows that Jewelweeds compete with others?

A. Jewelweeds grow more branches rather than more leaves.

B. Jewelweeds grow more branches as well as extra leaves.

C. Jewelweeds grow extra leaves.

D. Jewelweeds grow taller than usual.

4. From the text, we can conclude that the Great Lakes sea rockets ______.

A. prove the same point as Jewelweeds

B. compete with strangers for sunlight

C. cannot recognize their siblings

D. grow more leaves when planted with strangers

Day 4

A desperate ... (P6)

Choose the best answer:

1. What is the point of the article?

A. To introduce Callahan’s solo voyage across the Atlantic.

B. To encourage readers to take on risks like Callahan.

C. To teach readers some basic survival skills.

D. To tell readers how to deal with a hopeless situation.

2. According to the article, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Callahan was rescued 76 days after he began his voyage.

B. It was easy for Steven Callahan to fix the life raft.

C. Callahan never lost hope and managed the situation creatively.

D. Callahan was able to rescue some supplies when his sailboat sank.

3. Callahan didn’t give up because he believed that ______.

A. he was able to deal with the difficulties

B. he had best survival skills

C. his equipment would save him

D. the life raft he had would help him survive

4. The article sends the message that ______.

A. a person should use an extreme circumstance as a challenge

B. studying history makes a person appreciate their own fortunate situation

C. it helps to think of those less fortunate than you in desperate situations

D. a person will be unable to keep going unless they realize how fortunate they are

Day 5

听力测试

第一节

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Where is the man now?

A. In a restaurant. B. In his home. C. In a hotel.

2. What does the woman mean?

A. She didn’t have a raincoat.

B. She got caught in the rain.

C. She wants to wash her clothes.

3. What does the woman mean by calling the man a rock?

A. She can count on him. B. He’s stubborn.

C. He’s strong.

4. How much did Alice pay for the dress?

A. $24. B. $20. C. $12.

5. Why will the woman go to Perth?

A. To travel in Perth. B. To visit someone. C. To drive the man there.

第二节

听下面几段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6. What’s the weather like on Thursday?

A. Clear. B. Rainy. C. Windy.

7. What does the man prefer doing?

A. Playing golf. B. Having a picnic.

C. Staying at home.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8. Where’s Emma going?

A. To a friend’s house for dinner.

B. Out to dinner with a friend.

C. To a birthday party.

9. What does she still need now?

A. A tie. B. Some money. C. Some flowers.

10. According to Emma’s mother, people should never go to a friend’s house without _____.

A. getting dressed up B. giving a hand

C. taking something

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11.Where did the man work before?

A. In a port. B. In a government office. C. In a bank.

12. How does the man like the work and the people in the shipping department?

A. He feels tired of the work, but the people are friendly.

B. He doesn’t like the tiring work, and the people aren’t friendly.

C. The work isn’t tiring, but the people aren’t friendly.

13. What does the woman hope?

A. The man will get on well with the people.

B. The man will be friendly to the people.

C. The man’s hope will come true.

听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。

14. Why is the woman at the man’s door?

A. To have supper. B. To ask for help.

C. To see a doctor.

15. What will the woman do shortly?

A. Go to hospital. B. Go out to have a picnic. C. Look after her baby.

16.Where will the baby be taken care of?

A. At Diane’s house. B. At Margie’s house. C. At another neighbor’s house.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. How many years older was the writer than her sister?

A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.

18. Where were they playing?

A. In the street. B. Near their house. C. On the farm.

19. How was the writer saved?

A. With a long ladder. B. With a strong boat. C. With a long rope.

20. What do you know about Jane?

A. She was small but strong.

B. She was weak but brave.

C. She was young but smart.

上期参考答案

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D3 1-4 ABAB D4 1-4 DCCD

D5 1-5 BADAC 6-10 CDAAC

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