Dialogue One
Section A
Directions: In this section there are two incomplete dialogues and each dialogue has three blanks and three choices A, B and C, taken from the dialogue. Fill in each of the blanks with one of the choices to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.
Dialogue One
A.When was this purchase made?
B. What's wrong with it?
C. Can you tell me what the charge was?
Alice: I have a problem with my credit card.
Bokkor: __1__
Alice: There is a charge on my card that I didn't make.
Bokkor: __2__
Alice: It's for a purse that cost $350.
Bokkor: Are you sure that you didn't buy the purse?
Alice: I can't even afford a purse that expensive.
Bokkor:I'm very sorry.__3__
Alice: At 15:15 on November 12th.I was at work then.
Bokkor:We're going to investigate this claim.
【参考答案】1-3 BCA
Dialogue Two
A. Take a look in the mirror.
B. So did your parents give you a reason?
C. You see my parents really don't love me
Woman:Hey,you look unhappy.What's going on?
Young Man:__4__
Woman: What do you mean? When I met them last week,they seemed really caring.
Young Man: Uh, you don't understand! You see, I want a new smartphone...I mean, I need one,and my parents won't buy me it!
Woman: __5__
Young Man: Not a good one. Only something about being self-reliant. And now they want me to work to pay for it. It's not fair.
Woman: Hey, I think I know the problem. 6 You'll see both the problem and the Solution.
【参考答案】4-6 CBA
Section B
Directions:In this section there is one incomplete dialogue which has four blanks and four choices A,B,C and D, taken from the dialogue. Fill in each of the blanks with one of the choices to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.
Dialogue Three
A. I might be open to it in the future.
B.that's all I need to know for now.
C.or you prefer to work alone.
D. I'd also like a chance to advance.
Interviewer:Welcome to the interview, Mr. Adam. I was wondering if you like team projects __7__
Interviewee: I like to work on group projects that value individual contributions. Interviewer:Are you interested in a steady job or one that allows you to advance quickly?
Interviewee: I have children so a steady job is important.But__8__
Interviewer:How would you feel about relocating to another state?
Interviewee: I could not relocate in the next year,but__9__
Interviewer: Do you know how much this job offers per year?
Interviewee:A minimum of $75,000per year
Interviewer: OK,well, __10__
【参考答案】7-10 CDAB
Part II Vocabulary(10 points)
Directions: In this partthere are ten sentences,eachwith one word or phrase
underlined.Choose the one from the four choices marked 4,B, C and D that best keeps the meaning of the sentence. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.
11.Everything I have leaned from history books affirms my respect for this great figures.
A.constitutes B.extends C.confirms D.reveals
12.I fully agree with what the previous speaker has said but would like to add a few remarks of my own.
A.opinions B.proposals C.concepts D.lessons
13. His most appealing trait is his unfailing sense of humor.
A.hobby B.feature C.trace D.power
14.Some people feel that using artificial intelligence in this context is particularly risky
A.position B.situation C.frame D.sphere
15. All classes across the area will have to be called off when the hurricane arrives.
A.restricted B.postponed C.canceled D.abandoned
16. These books were so old and fragile that access to them was limited.
A.valuable B.delicate C.weird D.terrific
17.Don't give out any personal information about your identity on an unfamiliar app.
A.disclose B.emit C.distribute D.evoke
18.The issue of liability in a driver less car accident has yet to be resolved.
A.flexibility B.stability C.security D.responsibility
19. The cook will coat the pan with some oil first so the onions don't stick.
A.fill B.feed C.cover D.circle
20. Scholars are inclined to the view that the research report was composed by someone else.
A.leaning B.leading C.leaping D.leaving
【参考答案】11-15CABBC16-20 BADCA
Part II Reading Comprehension(25 points)
Section A
Directions: In this section, there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements,each with four choices A, B. C and D. Choose the best answer and mark your answer on the answer Sheet
Passage One
The rising popularity of having goods delivered directly to one's doorstep has come with increased attention on another phenomenon: porch theft. In communities across the country, residents have expressed concern about stolen packages. Now, lawmakers around the country are aiming to crack down on it.
Brook haven police has launched "Operation Plugged In", a program that allows residents and businesses to register their private surveillance(监控)cameras with the department, so that police can request video contents if a crime occurs in a certain area. Hundreds of individuals and businesses have registered their cameras as part of the program.
This technology has made policing quicker and easier, said Jacob Kissel, an officer at the Brook haven police department."We used to go out and knock on everybody's door after a crime happened. Now we can pull up a map and there are bullet points of all of our registered residents with cameras", he added. That allows police to simply pick up the phone and ask residents:"Can you look at your system? Is there anything that you may be able to provide us?"
Scholars who study surveillance and package theft raise concerns around the widespread use of technology to catch package thieves, however. For instance, facial recognition technology has been known to misidentify people with darker skin tones One research has also shown that predominantly white neighborhoods use doorbell cameras and related platforms more frequently than their non-white counterparts, and may often use these platforms to practice"racial gate keeping", which can lead to increased policing of communities of color.
Lawmakers say the new laws making package theft a felony reflect the deep concerns of their constituents. But it's unclear whether residents truly feel that strongly about the issue. One Brook haven resident said his package was stolen last year and it was not a big deal. Since the incidents last fall, package theft has not been an issue in the community, and he was surprised to hear that police were building a felony case around the thefts."I honestly think that's a little extreme," said Sabah Khandaker, another Brook haven resident."A lot of the resources go into finding someone that has stolen a package. They could be reallocated somewhere else.”
21."Operation Plugged In"allows the police to____.
A. use the videos from registered cameras
B.check on the residents with cameras
C.install more surveillance cameras
D. require residents to register their cameras
22. What is Paragraph 4 mainly concerned with?
A.Violation of privacy.
B.Racial discrimination.
C. Abuse of technology.
D.Policing efficiency.
23.The word "felony"(Para.5) is closest in meaning to____ .
A.minor offenseB.dishonest behavior
C.immoral conductD. serious crime
24.What does Khandaker think of the crackdown on package thefts?
A.It will turn out rewarding.
B. It hurts resident relationships.
C.It seems to be an overreaction.
D.It will achieve the intended effect.
25.What is the author's tone in discussing package thefts?
A.Ironic B. Objective C. Relieved D.Humorous
【参考答案】21-25ACDCB
Passage Two
There is a concept in the psychological literature known as locus of control that is unfamiliar to most people even though once defined, is commonly understood. Locus of control is an individual’s belief system regarding the causes of his or her experiences and the factors to which person attributes success or failure.
This concept is usually divided into two categories:internal and external, if a person has an internal locus of control, that person attributed success to his or her own efforts and abilities. A person with an external locus of control by contrast, often attributes his or her success to luck or fate and will be least likely to make the efforts needed to learn. This is not to stay that an internal locus of control is “good and an an external locus of control is “bad”. There are other variables to be considered. However, psychological research has found that people with a more internal locus of control seem to be better off, e.g. they end to be more achievement-oriended and get better-paying jobs.
Locus of control is often viewed as in inborn personally component. However, there is also evidence that it is shaped by childhood experience— including children’s interactions with their parents. Children who are raised by parents who encouraged their independence and helped them to learn the connection between actions and their consequences tended to have a more well-developed internal locus of control.
The benefits of this were specified study that looked at the potential health effects of the locus of control trait. Research found that of more than 7500 British adults followed since birth. Those who had shown an internal locus of control at the age of 10 were less likely to be overweight at age 30, less likely to describe their health as poor, or show high levels of psychological stress. The major explanation for these findings was that children with a more internal locus of control behave more healthily as adults because they have greater confidence in their ability to influence outcomes through their own actions. They may also have higher self-esteem.
26. It is stated in Paragraph 1 that locus of control is
A. Intensively discussed by researchers.
B. Familiar to most people. C. A method to avoid failure.
D. A belief of what determines success.
27. People with an internal locus of control tend to
A. Categorize things as either good or bad.
B. Be more motivated and hardworking.
C. Feel they are not in control of their lives. D. Experience more anxiety than other people.
28. Which of the following seems to be supported by psychological research?
A. An external locus of control is better than an internal one.
B. An external locus of control brings poor work performance. C. An internal locus of control is affected by luck of fate.
D. An internal locus of control may lead to higher income.
29. A more well-developed internal locus of control
A. is inherited from one’s parents.
B. Can be affected by childhood experiences.
C. Should be rained at school by teachers.
D. Is strengthened by financial independence.
30. Why does the author mention research study in the last paragraph?
A. T o show the benefits of internal locus of control.
B. To compare the findings of psychological stress. C. To illustrate the importance of healthy habits. D. To explain the origin of locus of control.
【参考答案】26-30 DBDBA
Passage Three
I'm an oceanographer who focuses on the study of the ocean. One of my research interests is amphipods (片脚类动物), a kind of tiny sea creature with a soft body and a hard outer shell. Amphipods often live in the canyons (峡谷) under the sea. They are a food source for larger organisms, fueling the food chain and ultimately the species that humans catch and eat. There are thousands upon thousands of amphipod species all over the world in fresh and salty water, from the surface to the deep sea. We can think of amphipods as a key species---one that helps indicate how healthy an ecosystem is----because they are so common across the oceans. This was a factor in my decision to study them.
I didn't directly observe how the amphipod species lives its life. Instead, I compared what I knew about it to studies of similar species. This allowed me to make assumptions about its lifestyle. For instance, amphipods have excellent “smell” detecting abilities because large food falls are few and far between. For some female amphipods, finding these food falls is especially important because they must stuff themselves before reproducing.
By the end of my studies, I was keenly aware of the difficulties in studying deep-sea organisms. The challenges are not just limited to accessing their habitats. It's also tough to locate the organisms themselves. Finding amphipods in the deep, open ocean is like finding needles in a haystack. Scientists sometimes use large nets to scoop (舀取)up whatever is in the sea around them, but there’s no guarantee that they’ll get what they are looking for.
I presented my research at a big sustainability symposium, which allowed me to hear more about human activities that affect amphipods. Offshore oil exploration is one example. The process of looking for oil in the seafloor may reduce the availability of food for deep-sea organisms, including amphipods. As their populations decrease, the food sources for larger organisms, like the fish we want to eat, start disappearing too. Amphipods and humans seem to be worlds apart. And yet harm to rarely seen organisms in the deepest darkest depths of the ocean could end up hurting us in the not-too-distant future.
31.The author decided to study amphipods because____.
A.they show the health condition of an ecosystem
B. they are a main source of seafood for humans
C.it's valuable to compare them with other species
D. it's interesting to learn about their living habits
32.Why are large food falls important for female amphipods?
A. They are the only food source for amphipods
B.They help to attract male amphipods
C.They enhance amphipods' sense of smell
D. They are needed for amphipods' reproduction
33. The phrase "finding needles in a haystack"(Para.3)is used to indicate?
A. the high cost of capturing amphipods
B. the difficulty of finding amphipods in the sea
C. the urgency in locating amphipods' habitats
D. the challenge to tell amphipods from similar species
34.Which of the following may bring harm to amphipods?
A.Seasonal overfishing. B. Fish farming at sea.
C.Exploring oil resources. D.Searching for sea organisms.
35.What can be learned about the relations between amphipods and humans?
A. Harm to amphipods will affect humans soon.
B. Amphipods and humans live in separate worlds.
C.Human activities lead to the growth of amphipods.
D.Amphipods pose a threat to fishing industry.
【参考答案】31-35ADBCA
Passage Four
Europeans play football, and Americans play football; but surprisingly they do not play the same game. American football is played by men (and occasionally women) wearing helmets and protective clothing; the ball is oval. European football is played with a round ball, by people wearing just socks, shorts, a shirt, and football boots.
Americans have another popular outdoor game too-baseball,a classic American game that is only played seriously in North America. In Britain,a few people play an “ancestor"of baseball, called“rounders"-but it is not a popular sport.
In today's “global village”, lifestyles are becoming international. Often the American model has spread to other countries of the world. American sports, however, have not spread all over the world, as American films and American fashions have. On the contrary, European sports have been more successful internationally. Indeed European football is slowly developing in the USA.
In motor racing too, though it is not really a team sport, the USA is different. In Europe, South America, Japan and other countries (including Canada),“motor racing”means “Formula 1”; Americans have IndyCar racing. The Indianapolis 500 is like a Formula 1 race, but different. Several famous Formula I drivers-including Nigel Mansell and Jacques Villeneuve--have won the race.On the other hand, no American IndyCar drivers have ever been Formula 1 champions. Nevertheless, Americans are beginning to discover Formula 1 racing, since the first American Grand Prix.
Besides these big sports, America of course has basketball-perhaps the most successful "export". Invented at Springficld Collcge Massachusetts, in 1891,basketball in quite certainly an Camerican game. Although it is not as big in Europe as in the USA., basketball has become much more popular in other countries than any other American team sport.
Why is America different? The answer is simple. Until the 1960's, team sports were not played on a global scale. The only real "global"sports were individual sports, such as golf and tennis. A hundred years ago, individual rich Americans could travel to Europe on holiday, and play these two games. But whole teams of sportsmen did not often travel around the world, it was too expensive and slow!
36.Which statement is true about the description of football?
A. American football is round while European's is oval.
B. European football players wear protective clothing.
C.American football is mainly played by males.
D. Rules for football games are similar across the world.
37.What can we learn about the current "global village"(Para.3)?
A.Globalization of lifestyles is taking place.
B. American sports are as popular as its films worldwide.
C.European football has replaced American football.
D.Different cultures have shaped the American model.
38.American motor racing drivers____ .
A.are opposed to Formula 1 racing
B.often win Formula 1 race
C.have strong team spirit
D. take part in IndyCar racing
39.According to Paragraph 5,American basketball
A. reserves its unique American style
B.was brought in by Europeans in the 19th century
C. has spread to many other countries
D. is the most popular team sport in Europe
40.American team sports were difficult to spread internationally due to
A.high travelling cost
B.lack of team spirit
C.fierce competition
D.high demand of skill
【参考答案】CADCA
Section B
Directions: In this section, you are required to read one blog and the comments on it.The blog and comments are followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four choices A,B.C and D. Choose the best answer and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.
World Mental Health(WMH)Day, on 10 October, is a day to raise awareness of the effects mental illness has on millions of people's lives across the world, and to help educate and inform us all.
Around the world, one in four people will have some mental illness during their lifetime. Around 450 million people are living with a mental health problem right now, making it one of the biggest health issues in the world. Yet people rarely talk about any mental health problems they have because it is humiliating.
WMH Day was first celebrated in 1992 to raise awareness of just how common mental health issues are，fight against stigma(污名)and campaign for better conditions and treatment for people who have a mental health problem. The number of people and organizations involved in celebrating WMH Day has grown and grown,and now many countries, such as Australia,even have a Mental Health Week. Each year there is a different theme. For example, in 2017 the theme was mental health in the workplace.
WMH Day encourages us to be more aware of both our own mental health and other people's. As well as looking after yourself, think about how you could support other people. For example, you could find out more about common issues such as
anxiety and depression, so you will understand friends' and colleagues' problems better. You could also encourage your workplace to start a wellness program that would benefit everyone. Companies with wellness programs have found employees take 28 percent less time off for sickness.
Comment 1:
Spending less time online is a huge factor to reduce anxiety and depression. Also avoiding negativity could help a lot.
Comment 2:
Celebrating the day is just the first step. Daily education matters.
Comment 3.
This could involve chatting on social media, hearing music, browsing new ideas,attending events and so on.
Comment 4:
It's very difficult to persuade a person that he/she has some mental problem. It's easier for them to reject acne ode a of their relatives to see a doctor than to admit they have been ill.
Comment 5:
This topic is necessary and important to discuss. Many people suffer from mental illness and it is vital to talk about it every day rather than on a special day.
41.Which of the following is true about mental illness around the world?
A.It is not as serious as people think.
B.A majority of people suffer from it.
C.A shameful feeling is attached to it.
D.People are eager to understand it.
42.What can we learn about WMH Day?
A.It was first celebrated in Australia.
B.Millions of people celebrate it every year.
C.Mental health in the workplace is the constant theme.
D.It advocates care of mental health for oneself and others.
43.According to Comment 1, what may result in mental illness?
A.Unfair treatment. B.Limited access to the Internet.
C.Tense human relations. D.Negative attitude.
44.Which comment stresses people's unwillingness to admit their mental problems?
A.Comment 2. B.Comment 3.
C.Comment 4. D.Comment 5.
45.Which comments call for consistent efforts to improve mental health?
A.Comment 1 and Comment 3.
B.Comment 2 and Comment 5.
C.Comment 1 and Comment 4.
D.Comment 3 and Comment 5.
【参考答案】41-45CDDCB
Part IV Cloze (10 points)
Directions: In this part, there is a passage with ten blanks. For each blank there are four choices marked A.B.C,and D.Choose the best answer for each blank and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.
Is homework beneficial or harmful? From painting to book reports, __46__ research projects,
the type and amount of homework given to students have been__47__for over a century.
In the early 1900s, progressive education theorists criticized __48__negative impact on
children's physical and mental health,__49__California to ban homework or students under 15.
Public opinion swayed in__50__of homework ..
Today, kindergarten to fifth graders have an average of 2.9 hours of homework per week, and ninth to twelfth graders have 3.5 hours per teacher, __51__ a high school student with five teachers could have 17.5 hours of homework a week Teenagers now spend about twice as much time on homework each day__52__ compared to teens in the 1990s.
__53__ of homework say that it improves student achievement and allows for independent learning of classroom and life skills.They also say that homework gives parents the opportunity to __54__ their child's learning and see how they are progressing academically.
Opponents argue that too __55__ homework may be harmful for students as it can increase
stress, reduce leisure and sleep time, and lead to cheating.They also believe that it widens social inequality and is not proven to be beneficial for younger children.
46.A.from B.with C.to D. by
47.A.debated B. praised C.ignored D.perceived
48.A. parents' B.homework's C.schools D. society's
49.A.lead B.led C.leading D.having led
50.A. hope B.case C.time D.favor
51.A.saying B. claiming C.requiring D. meaning
52. A. because B.as C.unless D.though
53.A.Supporters B.Consultants C.Critics D. Suppliers
54.A. prove B.punish C.monitor D.simplify
55.A. many B.much C.little D.few
【参考答案】46-50 CABCB 51-55 DBACB
五、短文完成
Text One
A.danger B.problems C.information
Phrases:
A. cause big __56__ for all life on earth
B. are in __57__ of dying out completely
C.brings together__58__ from 73 different sources
Scientists are reporting that the world's insects are dying out eight times faster than most other animals. They warn that the loss of these insects will 59 . A group of scientists recently put out a"meta-study" on the loss of insects around the world. The meta-study looks at the work of many other scientific studies. This report 60 .The results of the study are alarming. The scientists say that 40% of the world's insects have had a sharp drop in their numbers in the last ten years. One third of the world insects 61 .The news is not only bad for the insects but for everything else that lives on the planet.
【参考答案】56-61 BAC ACB
Text Two
A.scales B.oriented C.question
Phrases:
A.answer__62__that perplex us
B. on both large and small__63__
C. __64__towards understanding the individual
Every aspect of our lives is shaped by our relationship with' society and its influences. As a broad social science, is the study of human societies and the wide array of groups existing within them. Sociologists study the way society develops and functions 65 . From national government and cultural norms to local politics and family values, sociologists analyze the who and why of our society. They seek to 66 when we look at not only individuals but society as a whole. Sociology is a field of study not well understood and often confused with psychology. Though similar in many respects, psychology is 67 and how the individual relates to the group. By contrast, sociology is a study of systems and society. It investigates macro-level issues like poverty, food deserts, and unemployment.
【参考答案】62-67 CAB BAC
Text Three
A.strategy B. focus C.emotions D.benefits
Phrases:
A. process difficult __68__ or feeling
B.have__69__ for many organ systems
C. be a useful __70__
D. choosing to try and __71__ on potential solutions
Positive thinking sometimes gets a bad reputation. Why? Because a lot of people think it can negatively impact our wellbeing as it does not allow us to__72__.However, positive thinking is not about ignoring reality,but rather__73__and being open to new ways of thinking. It can __74__ for mentally and emotionally dealing with the many uncertainties and challenges of life.
Our ability to reframe and look for the positives in a situation appears to75 within our bodies. This is known as "cognitive reframing" and it trains us to use techniques to challenge our perspective on a situation or experience.
【参考答案】68-75 CDAB ADCB
Part VI Translation(10 points)
Directions:Translate the following passage into Chinese, Write your answer on the Answer Sheet.
While everyone’s image of their dream home looks a little different, most people will agree that their ideal neighborhood is filled with friendly faces and neighbors they can rely on in a time of need. However, as is the case with all friendships, getting to know your neighbors takes time and effort-though potentially less than you may expect. There are real benefits to getting to know your neighbors. A recent study found that people with positive social perceptions of their neighborhoods were less likely to experience depression, anxiety and loneliness.
尽管每个人的脑中对梦想家园的描绘略不相同，但是大多数人都认同：理想状态的社区是，邻居面容友善，并且需要帮助的时候他们靠的住。然而，和建立所有的友谊关系一样，了解你的邻居需要付出时间和精力— —尽管可能比你预期中要花费的时间和精力要少。了解你的邻居有几个实实在在的好处。最近一项研究发现表明，对社区关系抱有积极的社会看法的人患上抑郁、焦虑和孤独的可能性更低。
Part VII Writing (15 points)
Directions: Write a composition in no less than 150 words. You could write according to the hints given below. Write your composition on the Answer Sheet.
Our life is often filled with competitions of all forms and kinds.As result, people are often judged as winners or losers in those competitions.Is winning the most important in our life? Give your opinion and reasons.
With the frequent transformation (change) of modern life, competition has become a hot topic among people. As is known to all, competition can play a crucial role in our life.Winning in competition is not the most important in our life, because we can get more hopes, vitality and development in the process of competition.
Concerning the above-mentioned philosophy, we have come up with various views on it as illustrated below. Initially, competition may endow us with more competence and chances to overcome difficulties and approach challenges, thus we can win others’ favor and respect. Additionally, competition can help us carve out a way to success, although the road lead to success is bumpy and full of inevitable setbacks. Finally, with the good fortune derived from competition , we can proceed more smoothly and realize our dreams more rapidly.
With its seemingly magic power, competition can not only better accelerate individuals’ development, but serve as an efficient instrument for individuals to change the world.
