1、1. What does the man want to do?A. Order a computer.B. Have his computer fixed.C. Do homework with the girl.2. What does the woman think of the film?A. Quite amusing. B. Very interesting. C. A bit disappointing.3. How many offices are there at present?A. 2. B. 4. C. 6.4. Where does the conversation
2、probably take place?A. At a lecture room. B. At a computer lab. C. At a print shop.5. What was the weather probably like in Australia then?A. Rainy. B. Fine. C. Windy.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5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,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每
3、段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。6. Where does the woman want to go?A. The gym. B. The restaurant. C. The square.7. Why did the woman get lost?A. She didnt have a map.B. She couldnt read road signs.C. She went in the wrong direction.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8. How much is the bigger television on sale?A. $256. B. $36
4、8. C. $416.9. What will the man do next?A. Pay for the television.B. Look at other televisions.C. Ask for his wifes opinion.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。10. How long will the mans holiday last?A. Two weeks. B. A month. C. Several months.11. Why does the man want to have a holiday?A. To kill time. B. To take a r
5、est. C. To go sightseeing.12. Where will the man go at last?A. Switzerland. B. Spain. C. Nowhere.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Doctor and patient. B. Husband and wife. C. Friends.14. What may cause the womans sleeping problem?A. Anxiety. B. Poor healt
6、h. C. The pills.15. What does the man suggest doing?A. Exercising outdoors.B. Talking to others more often.C. Stopping using the computer.16. What will the woman probably do next?A. See a psychologist.B. Go to bed at 10 pm.C. Follow the mans advice.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. Why does the speaker want to
7、join another class?A. To learn Spanish.B. To improve her English.C. To speak her native language.18. How many Spanish are there in the evening class?A. One. B. Two. C. Six.19. What do we know about the evening class?A. It starts at 6:30 pm.B. Therere ten students in total.C. Two students have given
8、up the class.20. Why is it easy for the speaker to find her way to the new class?A. She is familiar with the room.B. She has known the class number.C. She knows many students in the class.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小題2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWonderful holiday cott
9、ages across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are available. When you choose your next holiday cottage, the following may strike your eyes.Large holiday cottages for special occasionsWe have over 30 cottages for eight or more people. These are great for celebrations with friends and family. You co
10、uld head to Devon and stay in one of the countys most important houses, Shute Barton, where we can even provide details of the local cook that can come to the cottage and cook a delicious meal to make your stay even more special. One of our newest cottages is Thorington Hall in Suffolk, and its the
11、largest in our collection. If you fancy something a little bit different, you can visit the Lighthouse Keepers Cottage.Dog friendly cottages In CornwallCornwall is a great place for dog walking with miles of coastline and beaches waiting to be explored and our dog friendly holiday cottages are on th
12、e doorstep on some of these places. We share just a selection of our dog friendly cottages across Cornwall. Click here to see the full range of dog friendly cottages in Cornwall.Easter bank holiday cottageWe have cottages perfect for a gathering with family or friends if youre looking for some peace
13、ful time away. You could spend the Easter bank holiday weekend in a holiday cottage on the beautiful coast around Cornwall or Pembrokeshire.Songbird HideawayThis cosy heart-warming cottage is the perfect romantic retreat, situated near the hamlet of Penrhos and close to the town of Pwllheli, featuri
14、ng appealing views towards Cardigan Bay. Couples can escape the busyness of their everyday lifestyle and enjoy the delights of this compact yet beautifully presented accommodation.1. Where can you enjoy the door-to-door service by a local cook?A. Shute Barton. B. Thorington Hall in Suffolk.C. Lighth
15、ouse Keepers Cottage. D. Easter bank holiday cottage.2. How can you learn more information for the holidays with your pet dogs?A. By fax. B. By phone.C. By post. D. By Internet.3. Which place is convenient for a romantic holiday?A. Songbird Hideaway.B. Pembrokeshire holiday cottage.C. Dog friendly c
16、ottage in Cornwall.D. Large holiday cottage for special occasions.【答案】1. A 2. D 3. A【解析】文章主要介绍了英国极好的度假村舍。1. 细节理解题。根据第二段 Shute Barton, where we can even provide details of the local cook that can come to the cottage and cook a delicious meal to make your stay even more special. 可知在 Shute Barton 可以享受当
17、地厨师的上门服务。2. 细节理解题。根据第三段Click here to see the full range of dog friendly cottages in Cornwall.可知人们可以通过上网获取更多the holidays with your pet dogs信息。3. 细节理解题。根据最后一段This cosy heart-warming cottage is the perfect romantic retreat, situated near the hamlet of Penrhos and close to the town of Pwllheli, featurin
18、g appealing views towards Cardigan Bay.可知在Songbird Hideaway可以享受浪漫的假期。BWe may be only three weeks into December, but artist Jonnie Hartman has been in the holiday spirit for months, designing and building the Grand America Holiday Window Stroll.The goal with each window stroll is to create playful an
19、d uplifting displays (展示), according to Hartman. “I really try to do something lighthearted, something whimsical, that is, something everyone can connect with and maybe not see every day in the real world,” Hartman said.She designs all of the window displays by hand, starting with pencil sketches, t
20、hen illustrating the designs on her computer and sending parts of the drawings to be printed. From there, Hartman works with a team of five people to build the displays, creating, sewing and embellishing (润色) many elements by hand.However, a challenge Hartman has faced over the years as she has desi
21、gned the displays is making sure all of the measurements are right for elements to fit inside the windows.“When I was in college, I was an art major, and I thought, I dont need math. I will never use it. Im an artist, and guess what, its the most important thing that I use, Hartman said. “If I dont
22、get that right, then the windows dont fit, the pieces dont come together and it just doesnt work out.”The holiday window stroll gives Hartman a unique opportunity to hear feedback from those who observe her creations, which is something she doesnt always get to experience with her other artworks. Sh
23、e said its fun to hear peoples reactions as they go through the holiday window stroll.“It just makes me happy that I can kind of set the tone for peoples holiday season and just maybe bring a smile to their face,” Hartman said.4. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “whimsical” in
24、Paragraph 2?A. Serious. B. Exciting.C. Unusual. D. Ordinary.5. What challenges Hartman most in designing the displays?A. The pattern. B. The fit.C. The colour. D. The teamwork.6. What does Hartman think about math now?A. She values it very much. B. She still thinks its useless.C. It is a piece of ca
25、ke for her. D. Its not suitable for her to learn.7. Why is the holiday window stroll unique for Hartman?A. It just can make her happy.B. She has a chance to create by hand.C. It can help improve her other artworks.D. She can get some remarks from the viewers.【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. D【解析】文章主要介绍了Jonnie
26、Hartman设计的the Grand America Holiday Window Stroll.。4. 词义猜测题。根据第二段 something everyone can connect with and maybe not see every day in the real world可知whimsical指的是不同寻常的事情。5. 细节理解题。根据第四段However, a challenge Hartman has faced over the years as she has designed the displays is making sure all of the meas
27、urements are right for elements to fit inside the windows.可知挑战是是否适合。6. 推理判断题。根据第五段its the most important thing that I use, Hartman said. “If I dont get that right, then the windows dont fit, the pieces dont come together and it just doesnt work out.”可知她现在认为数学很重要。7. 细节理解题。根据第五段The holiday window stro
28、ll gives Hartman a unique opportunity to hear feedback from those who observe her creations, which is something she doesnt always get to experience with her other artworks. She said its fun to hear peoples reactions as they go through the holiday window stroll.可知她认为这个设计的独特之处在于可以得到人们的评论和反馈。CDuring th
29、e holiday season, many of us feel pressure to find our loved ones the “perfect” gift. Why? Because gift-giving has long been considered a prime way to express love. However, recent research suggests that small acts of kindness, like a kind word, hugging a child or receiving sympathy, make people fee
30、l most loved and supported.In the study, 495 men and women between the ages of 18 and 93 completed a questionnaire evaluating 60 possible ways that people can feel love. The storyboards included situations like spending time with friends, receiving gifts, and spending time in nature. The survey also
31、 included negative interactions, like being controlled and criticized (批评) by others.The findings highlight the psychological benefits that close relationships can offer. In fact, study participants ranked human interaction as a more significant expression of love than receiving material items, like presents. Connecting with others was also rated more highly than getting positive feedback on the Internet, indicatin
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